From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Mon Jun 9 11:22:37 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:22:37 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Professorial Position at WPI (USA) References: <0597FC331D8C3D4C88F9A37C4F548D5E01BDD7BD00@pcp-smx03.fpinnovations.lan> Message-ID: <484D127D.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> The Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the exciting and newly created position of Professor of Practice and Director of Corporate and Professional Education. The primary functions of this position are teaching, outreach, and service to the FPE community. The creation of this non-tenure-track position allows WPI to expand FPE offerings beyond the standard M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to include both credit-based and non-credit based courses, certificates, workshops, and forums that are tailored to meet the individual needs of the diverse corporate and professional entities involved in the mission of fire safety. This extension of our educational mission supports WPI*s position as a leader in the field. The successful candidate will become part of the FPE faculty and thus part of the FPE leadership team for educational matters. He/She will participate fully in FPE faculty activities such as curriculum development, strategic planning, marketing and public relations, and service to the broad FPE community. Required qualifications include a distinguished professional career with solid industry contacts; comprehensive understanding of the practice of fire protection engineering and developments within the field on a national and international basis; demonstrated success as a teacher/lecturer at the university level and/or significant experience as an instructor for professional development short courses; a masters, doctorate, or other advanced study in Fire Protection Engineering or other relevant discipline; excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching FPE courses on-campus and via the Advanced Distance Learning Network; for teaching for-credit offerings to company and mission specific cohorts; for developing and maintaining relationships with the numerous stakeholders across the building and fire safety community; for representing WPI to the various stakeholder communities; and for development of curriculum that is able to efficiently and effectively meet each stakeholders needs. Applicants must send curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and a list of five professional references to: Kathy A. Notarianni, Associate Professor and Head Department of Fire Protection Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute / 100 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609 (USA) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Applications will be pulled and referred to the rating entity after a minimum of 16 calendar days after the opening date, therefore, you should apply as soon as possible. Further candidate lists will be prepared as needed - again, applicants should apply as soon as possible. POSITION INFORMATION: One Vacancy - Full Time Permanent SUPERVISOR: Alex Klein WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States Citizens Apply Online at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=72538864&AVSDM=2008%2D06%2D05+00%3A03%3A01&Logo=0&pg=5&FedEmp=Y&jbf574=NU00&brd=3876&vw=d&ss=0&caller=/a9nu00.asp From g.rein at ed.ac.uk Wed Jun 11 00:28:10 2008 From: g.rein at ed.ac.uk (Guillermo Rein) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:28:10 +0100 Subject: IAFSS> Professorship in Materials Chemistry Message-ID: <20080610152810.7hrt1zc03occ0wgk@www.staffmail.ed.ac.uk> I am sending this announcement in the name of Prof. Kandola. It is for a Professorship in Materials Chemistry at the fire group in University of Bolton, UK. See details attached. The closing date is Friday 13 June 2008 but this could be extended for individuals making contact as soon as possible. Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Baljinder Kandola, Tel: +44 (0) 1204 90 3517; email B. Kandola at bolton.ac.uk. -- Centre for Fire Safety Engineering The University of Edinburgh, UK http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/~grein +44 (0) 131 650 7214 - ----- Forwarded message from B.Kandola at bolton.ac.uk ----- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:49:11 +0100 From: "Kandola, Baljinder" Reply-To: "Kandola, Baljinder" Subject: Prof Adv To: G.Rein at ed.ac.uk Dear Guillermo Here is the electonic copy of the advertisement for Professorship. 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Name: H2 Safety Course 2008 September UU-1.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 347226 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.newcastle.edu.au/pipermail/iafss/attachments/20080611/a26aac29/attachment-0001.pdf From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Sun Jun 15 14:39:37 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:39:37 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> The Potential Disadvantages and Failure Causes of Concealed Sprinklers References: <004d01c8caf9$e6cdbed0$6b00a8c0@RUDOLPH2> <1355BC3CA21393439D43B1FE3FDC0A2481A28F@MAILSERVICE.ad.ulster.ac.uk> <48503752.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> <20DD7636E833234C9AFE57F78F902A525D8E24@EX4.int.colorado.edu> Message-ID: <485529A9.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> Mansour Alipour-Fard 14/06/2008 3:06 am >>> Dear IAFSS List Members, We discourage the use of concealed sprinklers on our campus because of the potential for painted and damaged cover plates which will adversely affect the timely activation of concealed sprinklers. However, I am in need of research results that either support or oppose this position. I have access to the BRE report # 218113 dated March 2006 and available at: http://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/rpts/sprinkler/218113_Final_report_Sect ions_6_and_7_.pdf Additionally, I am aware that in the US, GSA would allow concealed sprinklers only if approved by the regional FP engineer. I am writing to request your assistance in forwarding to me information or web page addresses on similar reports on concealed sprinklers. Thank you in advance for your time! Mansour Alipour-fard, P.E., CBCO Campus Fire Marshal University of Colorado at Boulder 303-492-4042 Mansour.Alipour-fard at Colorado.EDU http://fm.colorado.edu/firesafety/ P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 17 04:39:44 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:39:44 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Re: The Potential Disadvantages and Failure Causes of Concealed Sprinklers References: <485529A9.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> <297620FB8039FE4B9BD97F690F4F3060029E5B4E@ucexchange4.canterbury.ac.nz> Message-ID: <4857400F.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> Michael Spearpoint 16/06/2008 8:50 am >>> Mansour The Masters research "Investigation of recessed and concealed sprinklers activation in wind tunnel plunge test and in BRANZFIRE computer model" by Kevin Xin Jun Yu might be of interest although it does not cover the issues of painted and damaged cover plates. The full report can be accessed from http://digital-library.canterbury.ac.nz/data/collection3/etd/adt-NZCU200 70829.160641/ Mike ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Michael Spearpoint New Zealand Fire Service Commission Lecturer Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering University of Canterbury Christchurch New Zealand michael.spearpoint at canterbury.ac.nz Tel: +64 (0)3 364 2237 Fax: +64 (0)3 364 2758 http://www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz/fire/firehome.shtml > -----Original Message----- > From: iafss-bounces at newcastle.edu.au > [mailto:iafss-bounces at newcastle.edu.au] On Behalf Of Bogdan > Dlugogorski > Sent: Sunday, 15 June 2008 4:40 p.m. > To: iafss at newcastle.edu.au > Subject: IAFSS> The Potential Disadvantages and Failure > Causes of Concealed Sprinklers > > >>> Mansour Alipour-Fard > 14/06/2008 > >>> 3:06 am >>> > Dear IAFSS List Members, > > > We discourage the use of concealed sprinklers on our campus > because of the potential for painted and damaged cover plates > which will adversely affect the timely activation of > concealed sprinklers. However, I am in need of research > results that either support or oppose this position. I have > access to the BRE report # 218113 dated March 2006 and available > at: > http://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/rpts/sprinkler/218113_Final_r eport_Sect > ions_6_and_7_.pdf Additionally, I am aware that in the US, > GSA would allow concealed sprinklers only if approved by the > regional FP engineer. > > I am writing to request your assistance in forwarding to me > information or web page addresses on similar reports on > concealed sprinklers. > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > Mansour Alipour-fard, P.E., CBCO > Campus Fire Marshal > University of Colorado at Boulder > 303-492-4042 > Mansour.Alipour-fard at Colorado.EDU > http://fm.colorado.edu/firesafety/ > From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 17 05:08:00 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:08:00 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Re: The Potential Disadvantages and Failure Causes of Concealed Sprinklers Message-ID: <485746B0.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> Ed Vining 17/06/2008 3:18 am >>> I don't know about the probability of damaged or painted cover plates, but in genera frown on concealed sprinklers. They certainly are slower. Only architects and us fire guys look at the ceiling anyway. We love to look at them, and I expect there are more of us than there are architects., On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 9:40 PM, Bogdan Dlugogorski wrote: >>>> Mansour Alipour-Fard 14/06/2008 3:06 am >>> > Dear IAFSS List Members, > > > > We discourage the use of concealed sprinklers on our campus because of > the potential for painted and damaged cover plates which will adversely > affect the timely activation of concealed sprinklers. However, I am in > need of research results that either support or oppose this position. I > have access to the BRE report # 218113 dated March 2006 and available > at: > http://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/rpts/sprinkler/218113_Final_report_Sect > ions_6_and_7_.pdf Additionally, I am aware that in the US, GSA would > allow concealed sprinklers only if approved by the regional FP engineer. > > > > I am writing to request your assistance in forwarding to me information > or web page addresses on similar reports on concealed sprinklers. > > > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > > > Mansour Alipour-fard, P.E., CBCO > > Campus Fire Marshal > > University of Colorado at Boulder > > 303-492-4042 > > Mansour.Alipour-fard at Colorado.EDU > > http://fm.colorado.edu/firesafety/ > > P Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sfpe mailing list > Sfpe at newcastle.edu.au > http://mailman.newcastle.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/sfpe > ********************************************************************** > THIS DISCUSSION FORUM IS OPERATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL > ASSOCIATION FOR FIRE SAFETY SCIENCE. 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At present, both Fora co-share their postings. > ********************************************************************** > -- Ed Vining 4819 John Muir Rd Martinez CA 94553 925-228-8792 From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Mon Jun 23 04:24:34 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:24:34 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Human behavior in Earthquake! Message-ID: <485F2582.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> sheng tao 21/06/2008 2:24 pm >>> Dear colleagues, here is a dilemma on human behavior under emergency. I modified the story to facilitate your understanding. Once upon a time, there was a Harvard graduate (major in History) , who loves educational work. So he accepted a middle-school teacher position near his hometown, which is in the rural area. One day, when he was teaching Lady Chattley*s lover to his student (which implies his students are at least teenagers), there was an earthquake striking suddenly. Quite shocked, he jumped out of his classroom, leaving his students behind without instructions.After the initial shock, he settled down and helped to count the students and performed his duty as a teacher. About 10 days later, he wrote an essay on his blog,saying that he thought of (or he would rescue) his daughter instead of his mother under emergency, when evacuating. This bold and un-moral statement excited the society immediately. Everyone blamed his wrong-doing at that moment, but he argued publicly and reasonably that life is more important than heroic deeds(or helping others). He was punished by losing his teaching position, an order directly from National Department of Education. There is a nation-wide debate on his reactions at that moment. Most audience thinks he did not perform his duty, so should be punished. Some people think his reaction is a normal reaction under unexpected high stress, so his egress behavior should be tolerated and encouraged. After all, no one (in that school) was hurt from his behavior (or that earthquake) and the punishment to survivors will discourage any future evacuating behavior. The popular view is that moral/ethics is more important than life, we should punish him for not being ethical as a teacher (and sacrifice himself). This topic was discussed by tens of millions of citizens in China,it will have a profound impact on the evacuation behavior under fire in the future. As an FPE with special expertise on human behavior under emergency,what is your view on this case? If you are still not clear about the story, ask any Chinese around you. But be sure that your judgment not be mis-led by your interpreter. In order not to receive the same punishment as him, I could not list my true name here (The reaction of our society is outrageous and not reasonable under the impact of such a great loss.). But as an FPE, I understand clearly the ethical value and the culture difference in this case. And I believe the answer varies from country to country, from nation to nation, from professionals to normal people. So your professional feedback is deeply appreciated. Sheng Tao From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 24 20:10:47 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:10:47 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Egress Time Via Ladder References: <20080623133824.549a35b4b357aaf0be1435c7563e30f7.952dc614c7.wbe@email.secureserver.net> Message-ID: <486154C7.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> 24/06/2008 6:38 am >>> The SFPE Handbook contains guidelines for calculating egress travel speeds for horizontal surfaces and stairs. Are there any guidelines for calculating egress speed via ladder? The case is a crane operator who must utilize a ladder to egress a crane cab. What if multiple persons had to use the same ladder? How would this change the rate of ascent/descent? Thank you for any assistance on this topic. Bill Brooks William N. Brooks, P.E. Brooks Fire Protection Engineering Inc. 372 Wilett Drive Severna Park, MD 21146 From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 24 21:02:08 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:02:08 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC MODELLING VACANCY -BRE GLOBAL FIRE SAFETY GROUP References: <486154C7.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> <9E0CB24F3E656946AF36A2E0524520C31A806C@rhea.bre.co.uk> Message-ID: <486160D0.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> "Field, Peter" 24/06/2008 8:43 pm >>> Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling Consultant We have a vacancy for a consultant proficient in computational fluid dynamics to work in our Fire Safety Group. The successful candidate will work within the existing computer modelling team, using BRE's own software, to support existing and future Government and BRE Trust research projects and private sector consultancy work on Fire Safety Engineering for clients in the UK and around the world. Opportunities to undertake development work on our in-house existing software on smoke and gas movement (JASMINE) and evacuation (CRISP) would also be available to the right candidate. Key responsibilities and objectives will include: * Undertake research work using fire modelling techniques to meet the requirements of Government and BRE Trust research projects. * Undertake private sector client consultancy projects on fire modelling using computational fluid dynamics. * Contribute to and write proposals * Find new and develop existing clients to win research and consultancy work on fire modelling. * Increase the market profile of BRE Global Fire Modelling and Fire Safety Engineering services, by promoting the work and capabilities of the Group through seminars, workshops, conferences and where appropriate other promotional activities. * Undertake development research work as part of the existing team to further develop Josephine/Jasmine with the aim of ensuring Jasmine remains the world's leading software for modelling fires within buildings and tunnels. Skills and Competence: * Experience in CFD modelling, with some knowledge of fire desirable but not essential as training will be given. * Good verbal, written, communication and presentational skills * Self motivated with the ability to work in a team * Some knowledge of fire and building regulations an advantage To apply, please e-mail your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable to Marie Coudounas coudounasm at bre.co.uk or send by post to Marie Coudounas, BRE Global Ltd, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX For more information about our work, see www.redbooklive.com BRE Global Ltd is one of the BRE Group of companies an equal opportunities employer see www.bre.co.uk Many thanks. Peter Field Human Resources BRE Global Fire Safety Group Watford Herts WD25 9XX UK From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 24 21:56:31 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:56:31 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> PASSIVE FIRE VACANCY - BRE GLOBAL FIRE SAFETY GROUP References: <9E0CB24F3E656946AF36A2E0524520C31A806E@rhea.bre.co.uk> Message-ID: <48616D8F.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> "Field, Peter" 24/06/2008 9:01 pm >>> Opportunity in Passive Fire Performance Evaluation We have a vacancy for a member of technical staff in our passive fire performance team. This presents an exciting career opportunity for a self motivated individual with a construction, engineering or scientific background. Experience in either the passive fire performance of products or certification is not essential as full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities will include: * Delivery of certification services to the existing client base, including providing quotations to clients and obtaining quotations from providers of testing services * Maintenance and development of existing Loss Prevention Standards within the Passive Fire Protection market * Engaging with regulators, manufacturers and specifiers, to sell and promote the LPCB passive fire performance schemes and CE marking * Providing input to strategic business planning * National and international travel to develop the BRE Global client base Skills and Competence: * Experience in the Passive fire and/or certification area * Knowledge of relevant legislation in the construction area * Excellent verbal and written communication and presentational skills * Client focus and appreciation of client confidentiality * Good understanding of commercial liability/risks with an appreciation of health and safety issues * Commitment to team work Knowledge of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) and CE Marking requirements would be advantageous To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable to Marie Coudounas at coudounasm at bre.co.uk or by mail to BRE Global Ltd, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX UK. For more information about our work, see www.redbooklive.com BRE Global Ltd is one of the BRE Group of companies an equal opportunities employer see www.bre.co.uk Many thanks Peter Field, Human Resources, BRE Global Fire Safety Group, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WRECX 08 - Tenth World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition (20th-25th July) Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK This unique event co-hosted by BRE & The University of Strathclyde attracts a truly international audience and is a huge opportunity for your organisation to showcase your products and services. For more information about exhibiting at this event, please visit - http://www.wrecx.com Future Communities Now, 29 September - 1 October 2008, Latimer Place, Buckinghamshire BRE's three-day residential conference will showcase sustainable construction, present practical solutions to sustainable community issues and provide explanatory policy updates. For more information please visit - http://www.futurecommunitiesnow.com BRE Global events Putting a Price on Sustainable Schools A one day seminar to present the findings from a research study that demonstrates sustainable schools can be designed and constructed at little or no additional cost, 1 July, Watford Fire roofing Seminar 2 July, Watford Fire Health Check This one day conference will give you the opportunity to hear from the Department of Health and BRE Global's experts on today's fire safety issues for hospitals, 8 July, Watford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privileged and confidential information and/or copyright material may be contained in this e-mail. The information and material is intended for the use of the intended addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee you may not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner. To do so is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please advise the sender immediately by return e-mail and destroy all copies. Thank you. Building Research Establishment Ltd, Registered under number 3319324 in England and Wales. www.bre.co.uk BRE Global Limited, Registered under number 3548352 in England and Wales. www.breglobal.com Building Research Establishment and BRE Global are subsidiaries of the BRE Trust. BRE Trust, Registered under number 3282856 in England and Wales, and registered as a charity (No 1092193). www.bretrust.org.uk Registered Offices: Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9XX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Tue Jun 24 21:57:20 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:57:20 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> SPRINKLER ENGINEER VACANCY: BRE GLOBAL FIRE SAFETY GROUP References: <9E0CB24F3E656946AF36A2E0524520C31A806F@rhea.bre.co.uk> Message-ID: <48616DC0.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> "Field, Peter" 24/06/2008 9:12 pm >>> Sprinkler Engineer LPCB is a world leader in the approval of products and services within the fire, security, construction, environmental and loss prevention markets. Due to the continued success and expansion of the LPS 1048 scheme (Certification of Sprinkler Contractors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland) we require a sprinkler engineer with good management and presentation skills. The position will be mainly office based, so the applicant will need to live within reasonable commuting distance from our headquarters near Watford. Main duties: Manage the day-to-day operation of the LPS 1048 scheme; carry out assessment work for companies wishing to enter the scheme; deal with general technical enquiries relating to the certification of sprinkler systems. Key attributes: * In-depth knowledge of sprinkler technology, LPC Sprinkler Rules, incorporating BS 5306-2 and BS EN 12845, and other sprinkler standards. * Knowledge in the application and use of sprinkler equipment. * Experience in the use of computer hydraulic calculation programs for sprinkler systems. * Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office IT package and Microsoft Outlook. To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable to Marie Coudounas by email coudounasm at bre.co.uk or by mail to BRE Global Ltd, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX UK. For more information about our work, see www.redbooklive.com BRE Global Ltd is one of the BRE Group of companies an equal opportunities employer see www.bre.co.uk Many thanks Peter Field, Human Resources, BRE Global Fire Safety Group, Watford, Herts, WD25 9XX UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WRECX 08 - Tenth World Renewable Energy Congress and Exhibition (20th-25th July) Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, UK This unique event co-hosted by BRE & The University of Strathclyde attracts a truly international audience and is a huge opportunity for your organisation to showcase your products and services. For more information about exhibiting at this event, please visit - http://www.wrecx.com Future Communities Now, 29 September - 1 October 2008, Latimer Place, Buckinghamshire BRE's three-day residential conference will showcase sustainable construction, present practical solutions to sustainable community issues and provide explanatory policy updates. For more information please visit - http://www.futurecommunitiesnow.com BRE Global events Putting a Price on Sustainable Schools A one day seminar to present the findings from a research study that demonstrates sustainable schools can be designed and constructed at little or no additional cost, 1 July, Watford Fire roofing Seminar 2 July, Watford Fire Health Check This one day conference will give you the opportunity to hear from the Department of Health and BRE Global's experts on today's fire safety issues for hospitals, 8 July, Watford ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privileged and confidential information and/or copyright material may be contained in this e-mail. The information and material is intended for the use of the intended addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee you may not copy or deliver it to anyone else or use it in any unauthorised manner. 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BRE Trust, Registered under number 3282856 in England and Wales, and registered as a charity (No 1092193). www.bretrust.org.uk Registered Offices: Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9XX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Wed Jun 25 06:23:26 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:23:26 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Re: Egress Time Via Ladder References: Message-ID: <4861E45E.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> Jim Davidson 24/06/2008 11:17 pm >>> Bill, We had a similar problem a few years ago. I can't remember the rate of descent however; we obtained it by using the ladder ourselves and timing a few runs. We considered it conservative as we do not use ladders often and did not try to beat the clock, just used a conservative and safe pace. We did not explore multiple users but suggest recording the time taken to mount the ladder and move a sufficient distance to allow the next person on. Not much, but the best I can do. Regards, Jim Davidson Fire Design & Commissioning 145 Canning Highway South Perth WA 6151 Ph 61 8 9368 0333 Fax 61 8 9368 0433 Mob +61 (0) 414 589 139 -----Original Message----- From: iafss-bounces at newcastle.edu.au [mailto:iafss-bounces at newcastle.edu.au] On Behalf Of Bogdan Dlugogorski Sent: Tuesday, 24 June 2008 6:31 PM To: iafss at newcastle.edu.au Subject: IAFSS> Egress Time Via Ladder >>> 24/06/2008 6:38 am >>> The SFPE Handbook contains guidelines for calculating egress travel speeds for horizontal surfaces and stairs. Are there any guidelines for calculating egress speed via ladder? The case is a crane operator who must utilize a ladder to egress a crane cab. What if multiple persons had to use the same ladder? How would this change the rate of ascent/descent? Thank you for any assistance on this topic. Bill Brooks William N. Brooks, P.E. Brooks Fire Protection Engineering Inc. 372 Wilett Drive Severna Park, MD 21146 From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Thu Jun 26 07:57:57 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:57:57 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> IAFSS Symposium: 21-26 September 2008 References: <008e01c8d6c1$49287700$6a00a8c0@Donna> Message-ID: <48634C05.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> Dear Bullein Board Members On behalf of the organisers of the 9th International IAFSS Symposium I would like to invite you to participate in this September's symposium. A flyer outlining this 5 day event is attached and there are links at the bottom of this message to take to you the Symposium website where you will find full programme, travel, accommodation and registration details. Over the duratrion of conference there will be 116 papers presented (invited lectures and session topics are listed below), Workshops, Poster Presentations, an excellent social programme and fine German hospitality provided by our hosts, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Plenary Speakers include: * Dr. Vytenis Babrauskas (FSTI, USA), "Research on Electrical Fires: The State of the Art" * Professor Andy Buchanan (Univ of Canterbury, New Zealand), "The Challenges of Predicting Structural Performance in Fires" * Professor Reinhard Grabski (Institute of Fire Department Saxony-Anhalt, Germany), "Fire Safety Science in Germany - A Status Report about Research Activities and Technological Requirements" * Dr. George Hadjisophocleous (Carleton University, Canada), Development of Design Fires for Performance-Based Fire Safety Design" * Dr. Haukur Ingason (SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden), "State of the Art of Tunnel Fire Research" * Professor Takeyoshi Tanaka (Kyoto University, Japan), *Risk-Based Selection of Design Fires to ensure an Acceptable Level of Evacuation Safety" Symposium Topics: * Flame Spread * Flames and Fire Dynamics * Toxic Hazard * Fire Chemistry * Material Burning * Measurement and Test Methods * Detection * Evacuation and Human Behavior Statistics, Probability, and Risk Analysis Smoke Control * Special Applications (explosions, industrial fires, post-earthquake fires, standards, safety codes, fire safety management, fire investigation and reconstruction, fire service needs) To see the full List of papers follow this link: http://iafss.org/html/karlsruhe/papers.htm To go to the Symposium Home Page follow this link:http://iafss.org/html/karlsruhe/home.htm We hope you will join us! Craig Beyler (Chairman, IAFSS) Hughes Associates Fire Science and Engineering Suite 817 3610 Commerce Drive Md 21227 Tel: 410-737-8677 cbeyler at haifire.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IAFSS 9th Flyer.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 133951 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.newcastle.edu.au/pipermail/iafss/attachments/20080626/f8ead272/attachment-0001.pdf From bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au Sun Jun 29 13:44:49 2008 From: bogdan.dlugogorski at newcastle.edu.au (Bogdan Dlugogorski) Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:44:49 +1000 Subject: IAFSS> Large Volume Anti-Freeze Systems - Bad Design? Message-ID: <486791D1.5D49.0032.0@newcastle.edu.au> >>> 29/06/2008 5:01 am >>> I was wondering if anyone can provide titles or specific text references why large anti-freeze fire protection systems are inappropriate and consistent bad design in any NFPA 13, 13R or 13D application. It is, unfortunately, common practice here to install 100 to 500 US gallon glycerin and Propylene glycol anti-freeze systems, specifically in 13R systems. These systems are very difficult to service. I discourage the use but I am looking for evidence to provide to designers and AHJs. Thanks Byron Byron Blake, CET NICET #121620, ABPA #06-00345 Service/Inspections Manager Freedom Fire Protection, LLC 4026 Mulligan Drive Longmont, CO USA 80504 Cell 303-667-0863 NFPA #2594992, NICET #121620, ABPA #06-00345, SFPE # 113394 (Allied) "Lawn sprinkler save your grass, fire sprinklers save your ass." -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Header Type: application/octet-stream Size: 2624 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.newcastle.edu.au/pipermail/iafss/attachments/20080629/32a2972d/attachment.obj