In light of the new UAE Fire Code, Karim Badruddin examines the liability of the client, contractor and the manufacturer of fire safety equipment used in a project and the impact of the insurance cost on the client and the contractor. He stresses that each party involved shares the responsibility for occupant safety.
Posted: April 23, 2016
The conference will address a wide array of fire safety topics to understand the range and depth of HVAC strategies and solutions at our disposal towards ensuring a reliable fire safety regime
Posted: April 18, 2016
Tawfiq Atari explains how some clients are often misled by so-called legitimate tests
Posted: June 3, 2015
Containing or delaying the spread of fire in a building by restricting its flammability or combustibility can help mitigate hazards and loss of life and property. Noman Qamar illustrates how compartmentation can go a long way in achieving this.
Posted: June 13, 2012
David Stevenson takes an in-depth look at the role of fire dampers in reducing smoke and heat from spreading from one fire compartment to another through HVAC ductwork and believes that motorized actuators ensure greater efficiency and safety.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Dampers play an important role in making a building safe from fire and smoke hazards. Saad Ali explains how they work and cites the recent incident of fire in a Doha mall as an example to highlight the need for strict building codes and fire safety measures.
Posted: June 13, 2012
In this third and final part, Thomas Blewitt concludes his review of the current status of standards and codes relevant to flammable refrigerants.
Posted: June 13, 2012
In the second installment of the whitepaper on flammable refrigerants, Thomas Blewitt explores the prevalent safety standards and regulations that affect the use of flammable refrigerants in HVAC equipment and appliances.
Posted: May 13, 2012