The design of modern education facilities is one that requires innovative, flexible and comfortable designs to meet the specific needs of both new and existing buildings.
NIRAS Safety has a proven track record in the performance based fire safety design for education facilities.
Cutting edge fire engineering design addresses the fire risks associated with modern education buildings and recommends optimised design solutions to meet life safety requirements.
Aims
- Mitigate fire risk and facilitate design flair
- Provide sensible fire compartmentation
- Control fire and smoke spread
- Optimise circulation and escape route design, identifying queuing or flow problems
- Inform fire safety management
- Train students and staff in fire safety procedures
Methods
- Performance based fire strategies
- Innovative fire safety design
- Fire risk assessment techniques
- Evacuation and circulation modelling
- Smoke flow analysis
- Cost benefit analysis
- Development of emergency scenario planning for staff training
Benefits
- Open and undivided spaces
- Optimum circulation between classes
- Flexibility in design
- Flexible use for exhibition/performances
- Reduced impact and risk of fire