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This course provides a summary of the changes to the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (UAE Fire Code) that came into effect in September 2018. The course is specifically tailored for architects, engineers, and interior designers. The 2018 edition of the UAE Fire Code introduces changes to: building construction (such as spandrel requirements, fire testing of curtain wall systems, façades, and cladding, and third-party inspections); fire service vehicles and personnel accessibility (including emergency vehicle access); means of egress, fire detection and alarm systems, fire protection systems (such as fire hydrants, fire pump flow rate and water tank capacity, and balcony sprinklers); smoke control and smoke management systems; and drawing submission requirements. The primary intent of the changes was to address the technical discrepancies and adapt with the life safety challenges in today's buildings.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Apply the revised construction provisions in the UAE Fire Code.
- List the requirements for third-party inspections (House of Expertise).
- Explain and apply emergency vehicle access to podium-topped towers and revised turning facilities.
- Recall the fire detection and alarm system requirements for private villas.
- Apply the revised fire protection and smoke control system requirements for various occupancies.
- Outline new requirements for Civil Defence submissions for event proposals, façades, and roofs.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Hiren Patel on behalf of Vortex Fire. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Hiren Patel
Title: Project Consultant, Vortex Fire Consulting Inc.
Background: Hiren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire & Safety from India and a Masters degree in Fire & Explosion Engineering from the UK. He has worked as a Lecturer and Module Leader in India and Oman for several years. Since 2014, Hiren has worked as a Building Code Consultant in Dubai for over four years and in Canada for over a year and a half on a wide variety of projects nationally and internationally. With a passion for teaching and experience with building codes (like NBCC, OBC, NFPA, UAE Fire Code, Qatar Fire Code), Hiren is proficient in delivering bespoke code compliant design, identifying smart alternative approaches, and ensuring building permit approvals.
