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189 - Simple things that work
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This episode emphasises the value of focusing on simple things in fire safety engineering, something we somehow miss when we go too deep into the technical details of our projects. I've looked at eight different aspects of fire safety - inspired by the CPR requirements, and I've added resiliency, redundancy and suppression to them. By promoting straightforward guidelines like evaluating material combustibility, ensuring effective egress routes, and engaging with rescue services, architects and engineers can significantly enhance building safety practices.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Simple methods yield effective fire safety solutions
• Importance of adhering to foundational fire safety principles
• CPR’s five essential requirements for construction safety
• Load-bearing capacity and material combustibility considerations
• Strategies for minimising fire spread between structures
• Importance of clear egress pathways for building occupants
• Opportunities for enhancing rescue team safety via communication
• Emphasis on redundancy and resiliency in fire safety systems
Each foundational principle allows fire safety practitioners to implement effective strategies that can lead to safer buildings and improved occupant outcomes.
Thank you to the SFPE for recognizing me with the 2025 SFPE Fire Safety Engineering Award! Huge thanks to YOU for being a part of this, and big thanks to the OFR for supporting me over the years.
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The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.
Chapters
1. Simple Fire Safety Concepts for Buildings (00:00:00)
2. Considerations for Combustible Building Materials (00:13:43)
3. Fire Safety Considerations for Occupant Evacuation (00:19:39)
4. Fire Safety Communication and Redundancy (00:26:22)
5. The Power of Fire Suppression (00:37:33)
206 episodes
Manage episode 467409125 series 2939491
This episode emphasises the value of focusing on simple things in fire safety engineering, something we somehow miss when we go too deep into the technical details of our projects. I've looked at eight different aspects of fire safety - inspired by the CPR requirements, and I've added resiliency, redundancy and suppression to them. By promoting straightforward guidelines like evaluating material combustibility, ensuring effective egress routes, and engaging with rescue services, architects and engineers can significantly enhance building safety practices.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Simple methods yield effective fire safety solutions
• Importance of adhering to foundational fire safety principles
• CPR’s five essential requirements for construction safety
• Load-bearing capacity and material combustibility considerations
• Strategies for minimising fire spread between structures
• Importance of clear egress pathways for building occupants
• Opportunities for enhancing rescue team safety via communication
• Emphasis on redundancy and resiliency in fire safety systems
Each foundational principle allows fire safety practitioners to implement effective strategies that can lead to safer buildings and improved occupant outcomes.
Thank you to the SFPE for recognizing me with the 2025 SFPE Fire Safety Engineering Award! Huge thanks to YOU for being a part of this, and big thanks to the OFR for supporting me over the years.
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The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.
Chapters
1. Simple Fire Safety Concepts for Buildings (00:00:00)
2. Considerations for Combustible Building Materials (00:13:43)
3. Fire Safety Considerations for Occupant Evacuation (00:19:39)
4. Fire Safety Communication and Redundancy (00:26:22)
5. The Power of Fire Suppression (00:37:33)
206 episodes
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