After an overview of the still existing critical issues of the Fire Prevention Code and RTV, one of the latest laws relating to short-term rental activities is analysed.
Following are insights into the fire risk of photovoltaic systems, on construction sites and linked to the use of batteries.
Finally, examples of design in historic buildings and insights into increasingly high-performance materials and software solutions in this area.
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Rules, strategies and tools for Fire Prevention: the contents of the Focus
MARVON
Passive fire protection of electrical and mechanical systems
Passive fire protection includes safety measures such as thermal insulation and the use of heat-resistant materials to slow the spread of flames and preserve the structure of a building during a fire, ensuring the safety of people and property within it. internal.
Fire safety: the critical issues of the Fire Prevention Code and the Vertical Technical Rules
Analysis of the evolutions and critical issues of the Fire Prevention Code, focused on the regulatory changes introduced since 2019. The article describes the interpretative and application difficulties of the first version of the 2015 Code and the subsequent revisions which aim to simplify and clarify the rules. The specific paragraphs of the Code and the Vertical Technical Rules (RTV) that need updating are also identified.
NAMIRIAL
Design of fire hydrants and sprinkler systems: characteristics of the nozzles and influence on the calculations
Choosing the correct flow coefficient k of a dispenser, based on the specific needs of the fire prevention system, is essential to avoid waste and guarantee optimal performance. Otherwise, an incorrect k leads to the inefficiency of the system, not only in terms of compliance and performance, but also economically. Find out how to correctly design a fire prevention system with CPI win SPIDI.
Fire Prevention Code for steel constructions: regulatory changes from 1 January 2022 to December 2023
The Fire Prevention Code is subject to frequent revisions to ensure adequate fire safety standards, including new provisions such as the Technical Verification Rules. The document presented here outlines the regulatory changes from 1 January 2022, focusing in particular on fire resistance and compartmentation.
ISOTEX
Isotex wood-cement construction system: guarantee of fire safety
The Isotex construction system, based on the use of wood-cement formwork blocks and floors, guarantees excellent active and passive resistance to fire. REI 120 and 240 certification, reaction to fire B-s1-d0, passing Lepir 2 test.
Homes for short-term rentals: what are the fire prevention obligations defined by law 191 of 15 December 2023
B&Bs must also observe fire prevention measures and request the CIN, to protect the safety of guests. With law 15 December 2023, n. 191, specific provisions are introduced for accommodation intended for rentals for tourist and short-term purposes, which have become increasingly widespread with the advent of the web and social media.
The installation of photovoltaic systems in activities subject to fire prevention controls
The installation of a photovoltaic system, although not an activity subject to fire prevention controls, may lead to an increase in the pre-existing level of risk of fire for the activity served, depending on the electrical and construction characteristics and methods of installation. fire to be assessed pursuant to article 4, paragraph 6 of the Presidential Decree of 1 August 2011, n. 151.
HSH
New application of the Straus7 Software for structural fire checks
The article illustrates a new Straus7 application, developed with the API module, which allows you to bring the sophistication of the analyzes of the Straus7 Software to the level of the calculation codes dedicated to the evaluation of the fire resistance of structures, satisfying the requirements of the Eurocodes.
Workplace safety: fire risk on the construction site
In this article the author highlights the regulatory lack of contextualization of fire prevention on a construction site. An area that does not legally correspond to a workplace but which in fact exposes the worker, during construction work, to the risk of fire.
DANISH BRICK FURNACES
Fire on the facade: the NORMABLOK PIÙ brick construction system for maximum protection in the event of fire
A fire that originates inside a building can also affect its facades and can spread to upper or adjacent rooms due to the thermal flows induced along the facades themselves. The blocks of the NORMABLOK PIÙ line are the winning solution for the creation of energy-efficient and safe walls even in the event of fire.
Monumental masonry buildings: the fire prevention adaptation of Villa Giustiniani Cambiaso
Description of the fire prevention project and related construction site of Villa Giustiniani Cambiaso, headquarters of the University of Genoa. It is a masonry building with monumental restrictions, in which the strategy of intervening in areas was applied while maintaining the spatial distribution unchanged.
SUPREME
Waterproofing and passive fire protection with Soprema
RTV 13 regulates building area closures to prevent and limit the spread and fall of parts of the building in the event of fire; therefore, roofs must have a fire behavior class BRoof T2, T3 or T4. Soprema offers waterproofing solutions with membranes and liquids to guarantee performance against external fire.
Fire safety: the natural disposal of fumes and heat
The Fire Prevention Code compared to UNI 9494-1 Appendix G with references to verification through Fire Safety Engineering.
ACCA
BIM integrated with GIS, VR and AR for fire protection
From system design to maintenance: this is how BIM integrated with GIS, VR and AR improves active and passive fire protection.
Lithium ion batteries and fire risk: where are we at?
Lithium-ion batteries are used in large numbers for both professional and recreational purposes. There are widespread and growing concerns about their fire safety: but are these concerns justified? Let’s see what point the studies have reached.
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