Architect and Builder Nov 2021 | Page 42

ASP Fire is able to conduct fire-risk assessments and Rational Fire Designs for shopping centers .
Fire plans have to be resubmitted for approval whenever a tenant changes , or if the internal layout of a shop changes .
Ceiling void smoke detection , void fire protection and the activation of smoke extraction systems by tenant fire panels are areas often ignored when shopping centers are built .
Most tenants are not aware of the specific requirements for automatic fire detection and alarm systems and their obligation to install them .