BURJ KHALIFA TYPES OF WATER BASED SYSTEMS USED

• Combined Sprinkler & Standpipe System

HYRDRANT SYSTEM
• 11 Nos. of External Fire Hydrants are provided around the Tower.
Spired 828-metre skyscraper with viewing 1. Hydrant No.- 01,02,03, & 04 are located at Level - 1, Podium – C.
• External Hydrant system
deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11- 2. Hydrant No.- 05,06, & 07 are located at ground. Level, Podium – B.
• Pre-action System
hectare park. 3. Hydrant No.- 08,09,10 & 11 are located at Con. Level, Podium – A.
• Foam System
Location: • 4 Nos. of Fire Breeching Inlet (Siamese Connection ) are provided
– Dubai, UAE SPRINKLER SYSTEM around the Tower.
Sprinkler system is provided for the entire Tower,
Height: 1. Fire Breeching for Combined Sprinkler & Standpipe System is
Podium, D1 & F1 areas.
– 160+ Floors Located between
• Combined Sprinkler & Standpipe Risers are provided in
– 828.8 m (2,063 ft) 2. WA-WC at Level Ground & between WA-WB at Level – 1.
WA & WC.
Square Footage: 3. Fire Breeching for Office Annex Building & External Yard Hydrant
• Standpipe Riser is provided in WB
– Over 4.7 Million sqft. Ring Main is located in front of Office Annex Building at Level – 1.
• Express risers are in Mechanical & Plumbing closets of
Mechanical Floors: • Source of water through water tank & fire pump set at B2, Area – F1
Center core of the building which feeds water to
41/42 • Equipments in Hydrant System i.e: Hydrant valve, Hydrant Adapter,
Sprinkler & Standpipe risers in WA,WB & WC.
74/75 Hydrant key etc.
• Source of water through water tanks & fire pump set.
110/111
• Isolation valves are located at Different levels to isolate
137/138
the system & FS are located at different levels to
Fire Prevention Features indicate the flow of the system.

AREA OF REFUGE
The area of refuge allows a controlled evacuation of occupants to a pre-
determined location that allows first responders to coordinate the
STANDPIPE SYSTEM evacuation strategy of occupants affected by crisis.
FHC’s are provided in every floor landing of each level. As
well in Car park, Kitchen & Loading dock areas. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN BURJ
• Each FHC’s cover wings & center core.
• Source of water through water tanks & fire pump set. KHALIFA AND CENTAURUS
Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, while
2 Centaurus Mall is a shopping complex located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
4 Both buildings are designed to accommodate large numbers of people
and are equipped with fire prevention systems to ensure the safety of the
occupants.

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Here is a comparative analysis of the fire prevention systems in
Burj Khalifa and Centaurus Mall:

Fire Detection System:

Both buildings have sophisticated fire detection systems that use state-of-the-art technology to
detect the presence of fire. Burj Khalifa has a smoke detection system that can detect smoke
at an early stage and trigger the alarm system. The Centaurus Mall also has a similar system
that can detect smoke and alert the occupants.

Fire Suppression System:

Burj Khalifa is equipped with a sophisticated fire suppression system that uses a
combination of sprinklers, water mist, and fire extinguishers to suppress a fire. The
system is designed to automatically activate in the event of a fire. The Centaurus Mall
has a similar system that uses sprinklers and fire extinguishers to suppress a fire.

Fire Evacuation System:

Burj Khalifa has an advanced fire evacuation system that includes a network of fire
stairs, elevators with fire-rated doors, and a public address system that can provide
instructions to the occupants in case of an emergency. The Centaurus Mall also has a
fire evacuation system that includes fire exits, emergency lighting, and public address
systems.

Fire Brigade Access:

Burj Khalifa has dedicated fire brigade access that allows firefighters to quickly reach
the affected area in case of a fire. The Centaurus Mall also has a similar system that
allows easy access for firefighters.

Fire Prevention Training:

Burj Khalifa provides regular fire prevention training to its occupants, including
employees, residents, and visitors. The training covers topics such as fire safety,
evacuation procedures, and the proper use of fire extinguishers. The Centaurus Mall
also provides fire prevention training to its employees.

In conclusion, both Burj Khalifa and The Centaurus Mall have advanced fire
prevention systems that include smoke and heat detectors, fire sprinklers, fire hoses,
fire extinguishers, and evacuation plans. Both buildings also have dedicated fire
brigade access points and comply with local or international fire safety regulations.
However, the Burj Khalifa's fire prevention systems are more sophisticated due to its
height and complexity as a skyscraper.

Mahnoor Imran Chishty

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