TIPS 4 A HAPPY LIFE:Safety, Health and Wealth

FIRE AND SMOKE CURTAINS Even if you have heard of fire curtains and smoke barriers, it is easy to become confused by the technical specifications and terminology that surround them. In this article, we hope to explain in simple language what a fire curtain is and most importantly, why they are needed. Put simply, a fire curtain is a specially constructed curtain that descends from the ceiling to block an opening and stop fire and smoke spreading between two areas. In larger structures, several fire curtains are used which divide the building into ‘fire compartments’ when there is a fire. This is called ‘Compartmentation’ and is a fundamental element of passive fire protection in buildings. It helps to: Provide time for people to escape Protect escape routes Allow time people for fire fighting services to arrive Protect property Structure of a Fire Curtain A fire curtain is similar to a metal roller shutter in that it descends vertically as it un-rolls from a ‘top ...

Building Complete Fire Safety-An Overview Building fire safety comprises a "package" which incorporates construction methods, mechanical and electrical devices, management practice and organised human response tailored to reduce the impact of fire upon the occupants, the building, its contents, the attending firefighters and any neighbouring property. In the context of building fire safety, fire impact is considered to be any threat to life and property caused by heat or smoke and may include adverse environmental impact from toxic products stored on the premises.

Fire is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths worldwide - but one of the most preventable! A little precaution goes a long way. A fire in your building could mean total devastation - get the facts on passive fire protection to minimize the spread of fire in your facilities. While every facility professional will do what he or she can to ensure that a fire never begins in the first place, the next step is knowing how to minimize its spread. There are three critical elements of a building’s passive fire protection system. Fire barriers (walls), fire doors, and fire dampers, together they make up the fire-rated separations that allow for compartmentation of a building in the face of a fire. In high-rise buildings such as hotels and apartment complexes, fire barriers are present not only in walls, but between floors as floor/ceiling assemblies to prevent the fire/smoke from spreading vertically.

Evacuation Systems for High-Rise Buildings Back Ground   The Urban population in India is increasing day by day so as the demand of new buildings. In the scenario, more usable spaces are expected in less ground coverage. Tall buildings or High Rise building are the result of these developments. The protection of occupants of high-rise buildings must be made a part of every service. Panic of occupants of high-rise buildings during the early stages of a fire is a danger that can contribute to high casualty losses. Smoke, gases, and super-heated air make it imperative that an emergency evacuation program be established for all high-rise buildings.