08 FIRE ACCESS

FIRE ACCESS
STRATEGY

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FAP PANEL

BREAKABLE FIRE ACCESS PANEL VS. WINDOW

As a fire access strategy either a windows system needs to

be integrated into the façade, so that a terminated
amount of windows within a specific range are openable
from the outside.
This means, that an additional transom needs to be
introduced on a height of 900 mm.

Alternatively - instead of being openable - these panels

can be fixed panels, marked with a signage notifying about
the position of the unit. In case of an emergency the
firemen will be able to localize the unit and destroy the
glass with an axe.
In this case both panels have to be monolithic fully
tempered glass, without a PVB layer or similar.

Then a rescue or other support can be operated through

such a FAP (Fire access panel) just like with a window.

Note: Client decided to use Breakable Fire Access

Panels as the emergency strategy.

Breakable Firece Access Panel Outside Side-hung Opening Window

Glas to be destroyed by firemen in Guiding profile integrated into UCW
case of emergency

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BREAKABLE FIRE ACCESS PANEL

For a Breakable Fire Access Panel, it is

essential not to use laminated safety
glass. Safety glass (Heat strengthened or
fully toughened) is required, but a
lamination will add extra difficulty for
firefighters to access such a panel and
therefore is not allowed by code.
A Signage will mark these panels to
indicate the right location in case of
access or evacuation.

NOTE: Locations of FAPs are to be

defined by the architect in accordance
with local code.

Fire Access Panel Signage Float Glass vs. Tempered glass, when cracking
Exemplary on different project Schematic sketch

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE ACCESS PANELS

Precautions need to be made to make sure that in case of a fire, after either opening a window panel or for the firemen to
break a window, under no circumstances panicking people shall be able to fall out of such an access point.

FAP signage is required and

shall be visible from the
outside.

Dimensions Requirements

Handrail as a minimum
façade. Signage Requirements
Sketch Internal and external
safety precaution
and behind parapet
Fire Access Panel
required by local
down (motorized) in front with safety handrail
authorities. Height:
Cradle can be moved
1100mm.

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