South Africa, like many countries in the world, has experienced an increase in fire disasters due to a combination of factors including a growing population, mining operations, informal settlements and the occupation of unsafe buildings. The recent fire in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, which claimed over 70 lives, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety and underscores the need for fire safety strategies to avert similar catastrophes. Addressing fire safety issues is crucial for safeguarding lives, properties and the environment and will require a multi-stakeholder approach involving government departments, community leaders and NGOs.
In response to in the increasing frequency of fire disasters in South Africa, the Conference seeks to gather fire engineers, regulatory bodies, municipal leaders, and fire and emergency services leaders to discuss the latest advancements, innovations and best practices in fire system design and engineering.
Former Technical Advisor: Architecture and national Building Regulations | National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
Fire Engineer | Arup
Technical Director | Holt Consulting Enginners (Pty) Ltd
National Survey Manager | Santam Insurance Company
Specialist in High Risk Environments | IFT
Head of the Fire Engineering Research Unit | Stellenbosch University
Lead Technical Engineer | Hatch
Senior Fire Engineer | Arup
Director | The Fire Engineer (Pty) Ltd
Sales Manager | Victaulic
Director and Founder | Juexin Fire Engineering
Technical Director | Curvent International
Head of Engineering and Technical Marketing | Hilti South Africa
Managing Director | Fire Risk Management Systems
Technical Director | Riskonet
Chairperson SAQCC Fire D&GS | SAQCC Fire
Fire Engineer | Hatch
07:00 Registration and networking
08:15 Opening remarks from the chairperson
Rudolf Opperman ( Retired) Former Technical Advisor: Architecture and National Building Regulations |National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
08:20 Shantelle Alberts | Specialist in High Risk Environments | IFT
Topic: Blending Tradition and Innovation: Fire Safety Solutions for Modern and Heritage Buildings
09:00 Ruben Els | Technical Director | Riskonet
Topic: Insurer requirements vs Legislative requirements
09:40 Zena Protcenko | Fire Engineer | Arup
Topic: Practical experience in developing a robust smoke ventilation strategy
10:00 Networking tea break
10:30 Norman White | Technical Manager | PYRO-COTE CAPE
Presentation
10:40 Sean Harper | National Survey Manager | Santam Insurance Company
Topic: Rational designs, risk management and the insurance industry
11:10 Dr Niel Jordaan | C.E.O | FIRENSYS
Topic: Fire protection challenges on floating process plants
11:40 TJ Bezuidenhout -Technical Director- Curvent International
Topic: Smoke Ventilation System Maintenance
12:20 Karel Roodt | Director | The Fire Engineer
Topic: Understanding Passive Fire Protection
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
Moderator: Dineo Ngwenya | Fire Engineer | Hatch
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
15:15 Networking Tea Break: End of Conference
07:00 Registration and networking
08:15 Opening remarks from the chairperson
Rudolf Opperman (Retired) Former Technical Advisor: Architecture and National Building Regulations |National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
08:20 Riaan Furstenburg | Director and Founder | Juexin Fire Engineering
Topic: The challenges of fire safety in old and poorly maintained buildings.
09:00 Krzysztof Wolnicki | Senior Fire Engineer | Arup
Topic: Fire Safety of Electric Vehicles in car parks
09:40 Richard Walls | Professor | Stellenbosch University
Topic: Emerging risks in green energy systems
10:20 Networking tea break
10:40 Gerald Holt | Technical Director | Holt Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Topic: Embracing Innovation While Prioritizing Simplicity
11:10 Rishaan Manilal | Head of Engineering and Technical Marketing | Hilti South Africa
Topic: Innovations in the Fire Protection Industry
11:40 Riaz Ebrahim | Sales Engineer | Victaulic
Topic: Fire Protection Solutions – Dry Sprinklers
12:10 Johann Olivier | Managing Director | Fire Risk Management Systems
Topic: Fire Risk Surveyors – The Recognition Void
13:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Brett Birch | Chairperson SAQCC Fire D&GS | SAQCC Fire
Topic: Regulatory and Skills Shortages in the Fire Industry
14:30 Panel Session
Moderator: Dineo Ngwenya | Fire Engineer | Hatch
15:25 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
15:30 Networking Tea Break: End of Conference
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed exclude VAT.
The Conference targets participants from the following industries, among others:
Government leaders from regulatory and municipal bodies • Chief Fire Officers and Fire Engineers • Fire Consultants, Inspectors and Surveyors • Emergency Response Professionals • Advanced Fire Safety System Providers • Fire Safety Equipment Manufacturers • Associations and Authorities concerned with fire safety • Business leaders and safety professionals in high-fire-risk industries • Insurance and risk management experts • Urban Planners and Architects
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