Fire Safety and Fire Fighting in Sustainable Construction
IFE Conference, Russell Hotel, London
22nd July 2010
Sustainable Buildings
Structures created using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle, This includes
•Siting,
•Design,
•Construction,
•Operation,
•Maintenance & Repairs and
•Renovation & Alterations
Managing Fire Safety and Firefighting in Sustainable Buildings
Managing Fire Safety in Buildings
• Close liaison with building designers and developers at an early stage.
• Ensuring that proper consideration is given to the impact the proposed construction will have on surrounding buildings.
• Working to ensure Fire Service access issues are understood.
Firefighting Considerations
Managing Fire Safety in Buildings
• Close liaison with building designers and developers at an early stage.
• Promoting the use and benefits of Sprinklers and other fire protection features to safeguard building and occupants.
• Good working relationships with planning departments and statutory bodies.
Underpinning Knowledge
• Understanding the performance characteristics of modern construction materials.
• Working closely with product manufacturers and industry bodies.
• Working with standards bodies and specifiers to ensure fire service perspective is understood.
Managing Fires In These Buildings
• Understanding the performance characteristics of modern construction materials.
• Recognising that these buildings may perform in differing ways from traditional buildings in a fire.
• Adapting operating procedures and decision making accordingly.
Managing Fire Safety in Buildings
• Controlled by HSE
• Still subject to a Fire Risk Assessment.
• Site safety and housekeeping paramount.
• Regard for neighbouring exposures and persons.
• Quality building control and signoff essential.
Firefighting Considerations
Ongoing Fire Safety Implications
• Working with HSE, UKTFA and ACAI to identify better management of site safety and security
• Identification and registration of every TF construction site in London.
• Multi agency Operational pre plans developed for all sites including evacuation of neighbouring residents.
Occupancy
• Whether commercial or residential, peoples safety is paramount.
• Good fire safety management systems ensure occupants safety.
• There are legal responsibilities for owners and managers to occupants.
Firefighting Considerations
Unprotected voids
Lack of cavity protection
Common Defects
Compartmentation and
fire stopping
Specifications and Approvals
• Ensuring the original design specifications are not compromised.
• All materials specified are fit for purpose used and meet specifications.
• Records kept of all planning and design changes.
• Quality Control and building control approvals received.
Specifications and Approvals
Thank you Any Questions
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