Fire Safety in Building-Integrated PVs: Challenges & Solutions

Introduction

As design teams increasingly incorporate sustainable technologies into building designs, understanding the unique fire safety considerations of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BiPVs) has never been more crucial. This CPD presentation will delve into the potential risks, regulatory considerations, and practical solutions to ensure the safety of both buildings and their occupants. Enhance your expertise, stay ahead of industry trends, and ensure your designs are both sustainable and safe!

Biography

Usama Masood is a Chartered Fire Safety Engineer and leads J Squared’s Victorian division. With many years of experience in both specialized firms and international multidisciplinary engineering firms, Usama’s work helps shape and deliver project success through proactively working with clients to produce design solutions which are safe, economical, flexible and functional. Usama’s expansive experience incorporates leading teams to developing integrated fire strategies and fire risk assessments for a range of sectors including Defence, Healthcare, Residential, Sport, Retail, Healthcare and Educational.

J Squared is a specialist consulting firm offering Fire Safety Engineering, BCA Consulting and Access Consulting services across Australia. As a nimble and client-focused firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide personalized, bespoke solutions that are aligned with the unique needs of each project. Our team of experienced Chartered Professional Engineers brings a wealth of expertise, offering a level of service that is both specialized and highly adaptable to the demands of our diverse clientele.

At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to:

• • At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to
  • Understand the function of BiPVs
  • Understand the legislative and fire safety challenges with using BiPVs
  • Understand the holistic impact of using BiPVs on the overall building design

Our Sponsors