Aviation Museum
Aviation Museum
This project involved providing comprehensive fire and life safety consultancy services for the Aviation Museum in Riyadh. The primary objective was to ensure the museum's complex, multi-level design and functionality were in full compliance with the latest Saudi Building Code (SBC) and NFPA Codes and Standards. The project required a detailed, multi-stage design review to ensure a safe and compliant environment for visitors and staff.
Project Stages and Services
Aman International Engineering team carried out multi-stage reviews throughout the project’s design phases to ensure full compliance and a cohesive fire and life safety strategy.
Fire & Life Safety Design Review (Conceptual and Preliminary Stages)
During the initial conceptual and preliminary design stages, the team conducted a thorough review of the proposed plans to establish a code-compliant foundation. Key areas of review included:
- Fire & Life Safety Strategy Report: An evaluation of the fire strategy report, confirming that it addressed building height, area, occupancy, and egress requirements.
- Life Safety Design: A detailed review of means of egress, fire department access, fire/smoke-rating requirements, and emergency lighting to ensure occupant safety.
- Fire Protection Systems: An assessment of preliminary designs for various fire protection systems, including sprinkler layouts, fire cabinet locations, and standpipe systems.
- Fire Alarm System: An evaluation of the fire alarm system design, including the placement of initiating devices and notification appliances.
- Smoke Management Systems: A review of the smoke management philosophy, control systems, and interfaces with the fire alarm system.
Fire & Life Safety System Review (Detailed Design Stage)
In the detailed design phase, comprehensive reviews of all technical documentation and final layouts were provided. This included:
- Detailed Fire Protection Drawings: A thorough examination of the designs for sprinkler systems, standpipes, and underground fire mains.
- Fire Alarm Layouts: An in-depth review of the detailed layouts for the fire alarm detection and notification systems.
- Foam & Clean Agent Systems: A review of specialized fire suppression systems proposed for specific hazards within the museum.
- Smoke Management Design: A review of the detailed design, including system sequencing and interfaces with other building systems.
Project Outcome
The project is designed to achieve full regulatory compliance with all applicable fire and life safety codes. The comprehensive reviews throughout the design stages ensured that all systems were planned to meet performance expectations and safety requirements, providing a clear path toward obtaining the necessary approvals from the Civil Defense and ensuring a safe environment for museum occupants.