Risk of fire and explosion in commercial buildings and apartments: What is the solution?

As of early 2022, there are more than 3,600 high-rise apartment buildings in Vietnam according to statistics from the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department. Although inspections of fire safety systems are always carried out regularly, the ability to meet fire safety requirements of apartment and commercial buildings will not be able to achieve maximum efficiency and there will still be problems. the potential for unnecessary risks if not combined with passive fire protection measures. Apartment fire prevention solutions (apartment fire prevention solutions) need to be exploited to the fullest to improve quality.

Potential risk of fire and explosion in apartment buildings

Fire and explosion risks are always hidden in apartments

Fire risks are always hidden in every commercial and apartment building and threaten human health and life. The cause of fire in an apartment can come from many different factors such as:

• Risk of operating equipment systems: Modern commercial buildings and apartments all have different operating systems and equipment. The possibility of short circuits and fires from these devices is always a potential risk.
• Risks in the parking garage: The parking garage is one of the places that contains the most flammable materials and ignition sources in the entire apartment building. When a fire risk occurs, the fire will spread to the upper floors and endanger the entire apartment.
• Risk from the kitchen: For apartments, each apartment is equipped with a separate kitchen with many heat-generating items such as gas stoves, microwaves, electric kettles, electric stoves, etc. flammable items.
• Risk from people’s consciousness: Apartment lifestyle is a miniature and collective society. Just one household with poor awareness of fire prevention and fighting can affect all remaining households.

Reality shows that fire and explosion risks are always likely to appear. As an investor, in addition to equipping an active fire protection system, it is necessary to combine it with passive measures to minimize damage. harm to people and property when a fire accidentally occurs.

How to raise fire prevention awareness?

What to do to raise fire prevention awareness for every home?

Raising awareness of fire prevention means protecting yourself from the dangers that always threaten around you. In commercial and apartment buildings, investors should do the following to protect against fire risks:

• Posting rules: In apartments, posting fire prevention rules such as no-smoking signs, no-fire signs, etc. is one of the important things to do to raise residents’ awareness.
• Management of burning materials: Burning materials such as gas cylinders and gasoline should be strictly managed and ensure everything is under control.
• Organize fire prevention training sessions: Investors should organize training sessions to improve fire prevention skills for residents.
• Arrange fire protection equipment on site: Fire protection equipment on site is always appropriately arranged and ready for use at any time. Besides, the investor also popularizes the correct usage method for the residents.
• Check the kitchen system: Investors should check the kitchen system of each household to ensure quality and minimize the risk of fire.
• Building a fire protection system according to standards: Building a fire protection system according to standards will help respond easier and safer in case of fire.

Fire and explosion prevention solutions for apartment buildings

Some effective fireproofing solutions for apartments

Some fire prevention and insulation solutions with outstanding features that can be applied in apartments include:

Fire-resistant air ducts and fire prevention valves

The solution of fire-resistant ducts and fire valves using KH Shield panels is one of the outstanding choices in ventilation and air conditioning systems in apartments. In the event of a fire, the ventilation system will contribute to reducing the spread of fire and inhibiting the development of the fire from the beginning.

Steel fire doors

Steel fire door solutions using fireproof panels and KH Shield insulation panels provide safety protection for each household in the apartment. Outstanding fire prevention and insulation capabilities will be a barrier to protect the apartment from fires happening outside.

Fire escape doors

Fire escape doors using fire prevention panels and KH Shield insulation panels are placed in staircases, halls and rooms to help stop and localize fires, increasing time to prepare for escape. people.

The machine door prevents fire

The fire-stop elevator door solution uses fire-stop panels and KH Shield insulation panels to help protect residents during travel and movement.

Implementing fire protection system construction and choosing effective fire prevention and apartment insulation solutions (apartment fire protection solutions) is always one of the important factors to ensure the health, life and property of residents. each household is living in.

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