Program Description

This comprehensive course on Fire Protection Systems is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of fire safety principles and practices in buildings. The course covers essential topics such as the basics of fire protection, life safety systems, and fire codes and standards. Learner will learn about the different stages of fire, classes of fire, and the importance of active and passive fire protection systems. The course also delves into the intricacies of life safety features, means of egress, and fire rating requirements. Furthermore, it explores the design of compartmentation and zoning within buildings, including smoke control and management. Learner will gain knowledge about fire compartment components such as fire-rated walls, fire doors, and fire curtains, and their critical roles in fire safety. By the end of the course, the learner will be well-equipped to apply fire protection principles and standards in real-world scenarios, ensuring the safety and compliance of building structures.

Course Objectives

  • Gain foundational knowledge of fire behavior, fire classes, and appropriate extinguishing agents, along with the role of fire protection systems in various building types.
  • Learn to apply the National Building Code of India, understanding fire zone classifications, construction types, and the influence of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) on building design.
  • Explore the design and implementation of active and passive fire protection systems, including fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and water spray systems, tailored to specific hazards.
  • Master the principles of egress design, occupant load calculation, travel distances, refuge areas, and fire compartmentation to enhance life safety in buildings.

Key Highlights

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Fire Dynamics and Classes

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Building and Fire Codes

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Active and Passive Protection Systems

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Life Safety Systems

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Fire Compartmentation and Smoke Control

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Specialized Fire Safety Mechanisms

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

5 units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

Rs. 1900/- Inclusive of Tax

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma/ UG / PG Programs in Mechanical Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

• Familiarity with safety regulations and standards


• Basic knowledge of building construction and design principles.

Teaching Hours

6

Lead Faculty

Mr. S. Padmanathan Design

Head - MEP Services, Fire Engineering & Mechanical Systems, L&T Construction Diligent and passionate fire and life safety professional with specialization in Fire Detection & Alarm System, Fire Protection System, & Life Safety. He has a proven track record of 32 + years of work experience in Larsen & Toubro handling various projects in Airports, IT & Office buildings, Convention Centers, Stadiums, Monumental structures, Hospitals, Residential buildings etc., Milestone projects include Mumbai / Delhi / Bengaluru / Hyderabad Airports, Statue of Unity Ahmedabad, Motera Stadium at Gujarat.

Learning Schedule

Introduction to fire protection: Fire tetrahedron, stages of fire, classes of fire, fire prevention, fire protection systems (active and passive fire protection systems); Introduction to life safety: life safety in building

Life safety systems & features, means of egress, occupant load and no of occupants, capacity factor, travel distance, dead end corridor, internal & external staircase, basement exits, compartmentation, refuge area, Fire Command Centre, Fire codes and standards: Life safety design, fire codes and standards, BIS, NFPA & other regulation, local development authority, local fire Jurisdiction, preliminary and final NOC.

Means of Egress and Fire Rating Requirements of Buildings, Components of Means of Egress, Fire Resistance and Fire Resistance Rating, Stages in Fire Safety and Fire Resistance Rating Standards, Construction Details of Fire Resistance Rating, Egress Components and their Sizing, Fire Protection in Buildings, Resistance Rating, and Restrictions.

Needs of Compartmentation in a Building, Fire Compartmentation and its Requirements, Smoke Control and Management in Fire Zoning, Smoke Extraction in a Fire Compartment, Fire Zoning: Interfacing with other services, Importance of fire alarm zoning inside a building, Interfacing with Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA), Interfacing fire zoning with HVAC systems, Interfacing with Elevator shaft.

Fire Compartment Components: Fire-rated wall or floor, Fire door: Firestop or Fire-stopping, Fire curtains and smoke curtains, Components of the fire or smoke curtain system, Fire curtain & its types, Smoke barrier, Smoke curtains, Fire curtains in buildings, Water Curtain System, Components and working principles, Differences between the smoke curtain and the fire curtain, Advantages and drawbacks of water curtain systems.



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