In the second of our series of podcasts examining fire safety in tall buildings we ask how can developers of tall buildings be incentivised to build in more resilience, and use some of the innovations already in the market to make buildings safer from fire? We interview Justin Francis of the Queensland Fire Service who says that the answer is a new fire and life safety rating system that could be used by building owners to highlight good performance on fire safety.

Interviewing Justin at the FIREX International Tall Building Fire Safety Network Conference we learn more about his research analysing modern methods of evacuation from high rise buildings and large structures around the world. We also explore the idea of a fire and life safety rating with Bobby Wilson, a former captain of the New York City Fire Service and now a director for fire and life safety in one of New York’s newest tall buildings, 10 Hudson Yards.

FIRE 1: Making Buildings Safer

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Justin Francis of the Queensland Fire Service

Bobby Wilson of 10 Hudson Yards