Developers align with new Dubai building code at Windows Doors & Facades 2017
The second edition of the Windows Doors & Facades exhibition will present innovative and leading global solutions to address new requirements announced by the Buildings Department at the Dubai Municipality, organizers said.
The new directive prohibits the use of flammable materials and components that hinder fire resistance in facades. The announcement is part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to develop construction practices through the application of the highest international standards that guarantee security and safety of Dubai’s high-rise residents. The new measures come to play following a number of global and regional blazes which revamped debate on the implementation of fire safety regulations in high-rise towers.
Muhammed Kazi, exhibition director of Windows, Doors & Facades 2017, said:“Windows, Doors & Facades 2017 is the ideal opportunity for local developers and contractors to benchmark against global best practices when it comes to fire safety and security solutions. The event will host experts that are dedicated to the development of innovative solutions made to support the industry to adapt and comply with the updated requirements of the Dubai building code.”
The exhibition will host educational seminars to raise awareness around fire risks, in addition to the nature and characteristics of associated combustible products. Industry experts will conduct workshops covering the anticipation of behavior of materials and structure, including how fires originate, spread and how they can be controlled and extinguished.
The showcased solutions at Windows Doors & Facades 2017 address fire safety from a “whole building” perspective.
Umur Duymaz, general manager at Orgadata Middle East, said: “The application of fire safety engineering to the building design requires qualitative and quantitative analysis, followed by the assessment against the requirements presented in Dubai’s updated building code. Windows Doors & Facades 2017 presents an opportunity for the industry leaders in Dubai to exchange expertise with regional and global professionals to support the adoption of global best building practices when it comes to safety, quality and cost effectiveness which can be achieved with the right tools, software and proper profile systems”
Windows, Doors & Facades takes place from Sept. 25-27 at Dubai World Trade Centre. It is expected to gather contractors, suppliers, consulting firms and real estate developers to showcase their products and latest industry trends.