Similar fire impact considerations , albeit of lesser complication also applies to the application of the Thermal Displacement Ventilation ( TDV ) strategy .
Green Building Rating Systems
Global Green Building rating systems , including the Green Building Index ( GBI ) rating system of Malaysia , offer direct and indirect green credit points allocated for sustainable fire design elements .
For the GBI Non-Residential tool , direct credit points are awarded for :
1 . MR7 – Refrigerants and Clean Agents ( two points ) for the use of natural refrigerants and natural gas clean agents .
2 . IN1 – Innovation for recycling all fire system water during regular testing ( one point )
Whereas indirect credit points can be found under the criteria impacting material reuse and recycling , and reduction in potable water use .
Conclusion
With the increasing frequency of climate change impacts being felt , the global acceleration towards a sustainable built environment is inevitable for our future existence . Meanwhile , as custodians of fire safety , we can and should play our part in contributing to the global sustainability agenda . Hopefully , the deliberations in this article have demonstrated how the fire safety community can work together to adopt innovative and green fire designs that need not and do not compromise fire safety .
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Ronald J Mahlman , P . E . - Rolf Jensen & Associates . Role and Challenges of the Fire Engineer in Green Building Design
Primetech Engineers Sdn Bhd . Gravity Feed Wet Fire Design
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