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QATAR EDUCATION CITY CONVENTION CENTRE
Key Facts: Client: Qatar Petroleumrn Contractor: Baytur Construction and Contracting Co. Designer: RSA Design Group Approximate Size: 79...

ARC24 Fire Strategy in Buildings - 'What is its Purpose'

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A fire strategy in conjunction with scale drawings, should unambiguously detail the type of fire safety facilities that are to be incorporated within the building, along with their respective specifications. The method of operation of any system (ie cause and effect), whether active or passive, should also be clearly stated within the strategy. All buildings are different, although the individual types of buildings will fall into certain categories. The categories obviously vary but could include; industrial type buildings, which may lead to high bay storage and abnormal fire loads or manufacturing/processing risks; healthcare or hospital establishments, leading to risks associated with human incapacitation and the implications associated with horizontal escape; or office shop, public or commercial premises, which may lead to risks associated with high population densities or building unfamiliarity. The list quoted is not exhaustive but provides a general slant on the risks associated with more common day to day buildings. It is also worth noting that in reality, lots of buildings will incorporate different categories of risk: e.g. office area included within storage or healthcare premises. Therefore, it is possible that whilst trying to achieve common fire strategy objectives in the preparation of any fire strategy, the approach may have to vary considerably depending upon use and type of the building.