In an interesting interaction Sreenivas Narayanan and Uday V Shetty from Siderise talk about their company’s major projects and milestones since bringing 45-years of expertise to India in 2017, their...
Why is Smoke and Heat Extraction So Important? The smoke and heat extraction system (RWA) is classed under “preventive fire protection” and will save life in the event of a...
What are the common causes of building fires? Electricity is by far the most common cause of fire outbreaks as it happens quickly, and unexpectedly & is often related to...
On looking at the literal meaning of the ‘façade & fenestration’ it is known that façade means “the front wall of a large building that you see from the outside”...
Please throw some light on various materials’ reactions to fire? The main reaction of façade /fenestration materials to fire is toxic smoke, ignitability, combustibility, the spread of flame and droplets...
There is a perception that modern buildings are much safer from the risk of fire than the buildings of the past due to various fire prevention equipment and safety norms...
Could you please explain some of the common causes of fire-safe fires in Buildings in the Middle East? There are numerous ways a fire can be initiated and continued. However,...
Due to recent fire-related disasters globally, façades have attracted public attention, and façade fire safety is now being recognised as one of the most crucial aspects at the forefront of...
The testing of exterior wall assemblies with combustible components such as plastics and foam plastic insulation is an important consideration in fire safety design. International building codes generally require full-scale...
The understanding of façades within the Fire and Life Safety (FLS) industry is evolving and, in fact, we can see clear progress in the overall “design” of exterior wall systems...
Officials at the Intersec trade show in Dubai announced that UAE-based construction suppliers will have to have their products tested for fire safety at a new government lab. The region’s...
Common Causes of Fires in Buildings The potential reasons for fire to start are numerous. However, fire needs three elements to start, and a chain reaction to keep it going...
Could you please explain some of the common causes for fires in Buildings in the Middle East? How can fire risks be reduced? Fires are mostly caused by human error...
BACKGROUND There have been numerous fires involving buildings with combustible cladding not just in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but internationally. In most cases, the extent of damage to the...
The façade of a building is an architectural feature with functionality. Along with the function of keeping the weather and environment out, it also fulfils an important need of a...
Horrific fires involving the exterior walls of high-rise buildings have fueled debate over how to best mitigate rapid-fire progression on building exteriors. These fires represent a global challenge that begs...