Aluprof UK

The Use of Glazed Screens to Control the Spread of Smoke and Fire in Buildings

Face to Face Seminar
Design, construction and technology, Health, safety and wellbeing
Book Face to Face Seminar

Description

The spread of toxic smoke is the biggest killer in a building fire. This presentation covers the history of fire screens, safe routes of escape in buildings and doors and screens as part of the solution for fire safety systems. It will help you to understand the following topics: - The risk of smoke in a building fire - How to advise the client on The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - The elements of fire screen design, construction and specification, including the benefits of various materials, specification of glazing, glass to frame design and fixings to building fabric - How to ensure installations are completed with the correct documentation - How to ensure that screens supplied form part of a building fire safety system - How to advise on regular maintenance of all fire safety systems including screens

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