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Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business
In the wake of the New Year’s Eve blaze in a hotel in the United Arab Emirates, the Civil Defense Authorities in the nation have been working on new fire safety regulations for buildings.
UAE represents a multi-cultural hub for industries, residence and tourism, owing to which fire safety becomes a vital element. As such, there has been a vast realization of world-class landmark projects all over the country, such as super high-rise buildings, industrial facilities etc.
Walid Wakim, GM Partner of STYRO — a leading manufacturer and supplier of supreme quality fire retardant and expanded polystyrene products — said, “The rise in construction has paved way for increased opportunities for the interiors and fit outs market in the region. We aim to offer an unmatched product that can be easily moulded, shaped and used for a variety of application.â€
STYRO aims to tap the recent boom in construction sector and the growing interiors and fit-out market as well, which is currently valued at approx. US$ 8.8 billion. It offers a very unique and versatile quality product that can be used to deliver creative and durable designs in both interior and exterior decorations as well as architectural applications, events / exhibitions, packaging and merchandising displays.
According to the UAE fire safety code, the structural elements like the floor and bearing walls should have a fire resistance rating not less than the fire resistance rating required for the structural elements. The elements such as griders, beams, trusses and spandrels, will have direct connections to columns carrying gravity loads, and that essential to the stability of the building.
STYRO is become a product of choice for several iconic developments in the UAE, such as Dubai Resort and Parks, Smurf City, and Dubai Canal amongst others. In addition, fire and weather conditions being a major concern in the Middle East, STYRO products are carefully engineered to withstand fire and heat making it the most suitable product for any interior and exterior applications.
“Our products are Class A fire retardant, heat resistant, tremor-proof, and offers many eco benefits that meet the industry standards,†Walid said.
