{"id":17841,"date":"2026-10-02T11:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hfswitzerland.ch\/?p=17841"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:47:30","slug":"fire-safety-five-rules-to-consider-in-every-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hfswitzerland.ch\/en\/fire-safety-five-rules-to-consider-in-every-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Safety: Five Rules to Consider in Every Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From material selection to building systems, five key aspects that can improve fire safety in buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire prevention is not simply about complying with regulations. It is also a key element of good design. Considering fire safety from the earliest stages of a project can help reduce risks, limit fire spread and facilitate the safe evacuation of occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are five principles every designer should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Select certified materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fire performance of materials has a direct impact on building safety. The European classification system <strong>EN 13501<\/strong> makes it possible to compare their performance and select suitable products according to the intended use of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Design effective compartmentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire-resistant walls, floors and doors can slow the spread of flames and smoke, protecting escape routes and facilitating the work of emergency responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Integrate active fire protection systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems should be designed as an integral part of the building. <strong>EN 12845<\/strong> is one of the main European standards governing automatic sprinkler systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Make evacuation routes intuitive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear and recognisable signage can reduce reaction times during an emergency. <strong>ISO 7010<\/strong> defines standardised safety signs and pictograms used in many countries to indicate emergency exits and fire-fighting equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plan for maintenance and inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire safety does not end when a building is completed. 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