CPD2026 | Understanding Fire Safety Beyond Compliance

Are minimum fire compliance codes enough to protect modern buildings? In this PAM CPD seminar, we break down why relying solely on prescriptive regulations like the Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) can leave serious vulnerabilities in complex architectural designs.Architects and engineers are increasingly designing high-rises, expansive atriums, and innovative facades that evolve faster than traditional code books. This talk challenges the industry to shift from a "box-ticking" compliance mindset to a holistic, Performance-Based Fire Engineering approach. 📅 Event Details: Date: 11th April 2026, Saturday Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm Venue: Dewan Presiden, Level 2, PAM Centre Kuala Lumpur 🎙️ Featured Speakers & Topics: Datu Khirudin bin Drahman @ Hussaini Topic: Understanding Fire Safety Beyond Compliance: Why Fire Engineering Matters Dato Jason Kwan & Mr. Raymond Loh Topic: BS 8414: The Benchmark for Cladding Fire Safety 📌 What you will learn in this session: Prescriptive vs. Performance-Based Design: The operational gap between legal minimums and true structural resilience. Material Risk & Facades: How to evaluate real-world systemic fire risks beyond basic product test certificates. Passive Firestopping Continuity: Best practices for maintaining structural compartmentation in complex building envelopes. Life-Cycle Safety: Designing egress systems and smoke controls that remain functional for decades, not just for the initial inspection. This seminar is essential viewing for architects, structural engineers, code consultants, and project managers looking to elevate their fire safety design blueprints using modern frameworks like MS 1183. Produced by GARISPXL.CO www.garis.my