Firestop in high rise buildings
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