Fire sprinkler systems are a critical part of any building’s life-safety strategy, but they’re also one of the most challenging services to coordinate with MEP systems. Running through already congested ceiling voids, sprinkler pipework must coexist with ductwork, cable trays, lighting, and structural elements — often with very little tolerance for error. When fire sprinkler ...
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Many different types of fire sprinklers have been created since the first recognised fire sprinkler system was invented in 1812 to keep up with changes in environmental systems. There are seven main types of sprinkler systems that all help to prevent flames from spreading and reduce fire damage. The main differences between the seven ...
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Fire sprinkler systems are an essential part of building design as they save lives in the event of a fire. Along with other fire protection measures, both active and passive, a well-maintained fire sprinkler system can lessen the spread of the fire by suppressing flames and smoke - giving people time to exit the ...
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It is reasonable to assume that no architect designs a building expecting it to go up in flames. However, if they fail to incorporate “sufficient” fire protection to cover the occupants of the building then this can lead to huge tragedies. Defence mechanisms, such as fire sprinklers, and clearly defined exit routes are key ...
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The materials used in the construction of a building, as well as the design and layout of the building, have a key part to play in not only preventing the spread of flames and smoke but also allowing people to be safely evacuated from the premises in the event of a fire. This means ...
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In late 2020, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) published the draft Building Safety Bill for pre-legislative review this July (2021). This bill is intended to introduce major reforms to the safety regime in the wake of the recent Hackitt Review. Robert Jenrick, Housing Secretary, recently described the bill as “a ...
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While it is wise to assume that no architect designs a building with the expectation that it will go up in flames, it is also wise for the architect to incorporate sufficient fire protection into the building in order to compensate for such a tragic scenario. It is critical, therefore, that defence mechanisms such ...
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As part of our series on MEP services and how BIM can help with that, we also want to look closer at one of our newer services - fire protection. Our fire protection services were launched in response to the fact that we have worked with many MEP contractors in the past, and have ...
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Our newest service at The CAD Room is focused on fire protection services. We have experienced issues in the past trying to coordinate fire sprinkler designs which have not been completed in 3D with the other MEP services. Fire prevention is a serious subject, especially when it comes to commercial buildings, and there are ...
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We have recently introduced fire protection services here at The CAD Room, as we have completed many MEP projects in the past and so have worked closely with many fire sprinkler contractors. We have frequently found ourselves in a situation where the sprinkler system design has not been created in 3D, meaning we are ...
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