Fire Protection for hospitals

Every year, thousands of fires in hospitals or retirement homes create a massive amount of human suffering and material damage. This is why authorities demand architects and engineers to respect strict regulations when designing and building a hospital.

Even a small fire can become extremely dangerous due to the large amount of combustible materials. The abundance of electric systems and the presence of oxygen can accelerate the fire and allow it to spread rapidly throughout the building. On top, the lack of mobility of patients or elderly residents means the time needed for evacuation increases dramatically. Fire protection needs special attention from all parties involved in the building or renovation process.