Fire & Rescue Agenda

Pre-registration required for entry.

Morning refreshments for arriving delegates

An overview of the origins, missions, and guiding principles of FCIA and NFCA, and how they advocate for life safety in the Gulf Region.

Speaker:
Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

This session explores PFP importance by comparing fire scenarios and examining real-world case studies to demonstrate how PFP contains smoke and preserves building integrity.

Speaker:
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

A high-level overview of the synergy between passive and active systems based on NFPA 101 and NFPA 80, emphasizing coordination for resilient buildings.

Zahi Daher, NFPA

Examining how compartmentation and egress align with operational readiness to manage unique fire risks in healthcare facilities

Ahmed Taher, AESG

Sponsored by MVL Firestop Building Materials Trading LLC

Examining the contribution of spray-applied and intumescent fire-resistive materials in protecting steel and concrete structures in healthcare facilities.

Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

This session discusses steel behaviour during fire, historical standards, and modern testng procedures to ensure structural stability

Amjad Al Hamad, Thomas Bell Wright

An update on the evolving code requirements for Passive Fire Protection within the Gulf Region.

Maj. Eng. Mohamed Alhanaee, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority

A recap of key learnings and moments from the first day of the conference.

Abhishek Chhabra & Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

Daily registration for day two attendees.

Highlighting key moments from the previous day and settling the agenda for Day 2.

Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA 23

Insights into the evolution of global building codes and the assessment mechanisms used to enforce material and workmanship reliability.

Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA

A discussion on the importance of accreditation programs for contractors, manufacturers, and inspection agencies

Panellists
Vidur Berry, FM Approvals
Gabby Peck, FCIA/NFCA
Matthew Schumann, UL Solutions

A case study on maintaining safety barriers during hotel refurbishments through rigorous planning and quality assurance

Vinay Deshpande, Vitruvius Fire Safety Consulting

Addressing the fire-rating challenges for large, compartmented airport spaces thatcontain high fuel loads.

Mukesh Tomar, Jacobs

Strategies for preserving fire and smoke barriers in live, occupied high-rise environments during construction activities.

Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

A review of bridging European and American standards for products like fire doors within the Middle East framework.

Cristina Perez, Intertek

Focuses on the importance of seals around fire-rated and kitchen extract ducts and the responsibility for their installation.

Daniel Wysokinski, Emirates Safety Laboratory

Review of the day's insights and takeaways
Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA 23

Daily registration for day two attendees.

Highlighting key moments from the previous day and setting the agenda for Day 3.
Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA 23

Structural Fire Protection for High-Load Environments
Analysing why enhanced structural fireproofing is critical for warehouses and data centres to prevent progressive collapse

Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA

Peter Van Gorp, HKA

Best practices for PFP in data centres, focusing on resilience and UAE regulatory standards.

Robert Parkinson, Joule Group

  Sponsored by Hilti

A session regarding the integration of modern construction methods with fire safety codes.

Mohamed Amer, International Code Council

Exploring the fire behaviour and performance-based design of 3D-printed and modular buildings.

Laxminarayan Nayak, Liva Group

John Sajeev, ALEC

A final gathering to challenge the industry toward safer, more resilient buildings through a unified purpose.
Abhishek Chhabra, FCIA & NFCA
Gabby Peck, Ph.D., FCIA & NFCA 23