LIVE WEBINAR: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST

Reducing Fire Risk at the Perimeter of High Rise Structures

Please join us live for this CEU Webinar sponsored by Owens Corning.

High rise fires are not new to us. In fact, we have seen an increase in fire incidents in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East in the last 5-10 years that have amplified awareness on fire safety performance of taller structures. High rise buildings present a greater risk with an increased number of occupants that have a limited means of escape in the event of a fire. This is why the time element for containing a fire is so critical.

Also, as we have seen in actual fires, vertical fire spread at the exterior façade can rapidly overwhelm fire fighters means of interceding the fire from ground level. As the fire accelerates and upward spread progresses, it often reaches a height beyond the reach of fire services water streams. That is why containing a fire and preventing if from spreading vertically is so critical for both occupant and first responder safety.

Credits: AIA 1 LU | HSW; Canada Potential 1 Learning Credit; PDH Potential 1 Hour