PAMSC to hold one-day fire safety seminar

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter ( PAMSC) will hold a one- day fi re safety seminar entitled ‘Cladding Fire Incidents – What went wrong?’ on Aug 28 at Pullman Hotel here.

This seminar is fully supported by Ministry of Local Government and Housing, Fire and Rescue Dept ( Sarawak) and The Institution of Fire Engineers ( Malaysia Branch). Professionals attending this seminar will be entitled to CPD points.

As one of PAMSC’s Professional Practice events, it aims to give awareness on fire safety to fellow professionals and relevant stakeholders such as developers, building owners, project managers, building maintenance and operation officers for commercial and residential buildings.

Three speakers have been invited to present their papers on various topics related to current design issues and material selection for modern buildings.

Rockwool Asia ( India) representative Debapratim Dinda will share his experience on why insulation of buildings is crucial for fi re prevention and protection. Bomba Putrajaya representative Wan Mohammad Zaidi Wan Isa will explain issues and problems in building design related to external fi re spread.

The Institution of Fire Engineers Malaysia branch vice-president Tay Hao- giang will present two papers; about the lessons learnt from the Grenfell Tower Fire in London, and his fi ndings on fi re resistant doors as critical element in life safety.

The event is sponsored by Rockwool Malaysia Sdn Bhd, iMetal Sdn Bhd and the Kaisu Group of companies.

For registration and information on admission fees, go to PAMSC website: www.pamsc.org. my or email to info@ pamsc.org.my.