Firestopping in High Rise Applications - Singapore

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities which comprises of a significant number of high rise buildings. The multiple floors of a high rise building presents unique challenges for fire safety, such as fire department accessibility, smoke movement and fire control. This webinar will discuss the critical importance of fire containment in high rise buildings. We will discuss fire protection and prevention measures typically deployed across through penetration, façade and construction joints. Key points that will be discussed during the session. • Concept of fire compartmentation • Design steps of passive fire protection in mechanical and electrical applications • Design steps of passive fire protection in façade applications

As a developer, architect, design consultant and installer of multistorey buildings here in Singapore, each of us has an important role in ensuring our projects are built according to Singapore Civil Defense Force’s Fire Code. Singapore’s Fire Code covers three well-known codes and standards: ASTM, EN and BS. Each of these code and standard are unique from each other and has differing characteristics, such as testing criteria and listing. Whilst the code and standard are explicitly mentioned, it is also important to understand under which context and scenario would a code fall short of the life and fire safety requirements. In this webinar, we will be going through the code and standard applicable for Through Penetration, Construction Joint and Perimeter Joint, and how each code and standard differs from each other.

Apart from saving lives, firestopping products can contribute more. This includes sound, acoustics, mould, mildew, and green building certifications. This webinar will discuss in detail the various additional attributes of firestopping products.