The Hydra Pier Pavilion
SAFETY FRAMEWORK
As it is clearly stated in the RIBA Health and Safety Guide members of a design team should collaborate to ensure that the building will successfully go through its life cycle from its construction to its possible renovation and re-use or safe demolition and the architect plays a crucial role in securing this collaborative culture taking into consideration the relative legislation and embedding the Design Risk Management values(Bentley – Gockmann,2024). Fire, falls from height, musculoskeletal disorders, legionella bacteria, dust, slips and trips, temporary works, glazing panels, coatings, building blocks, etc. are a few of the hazards described in the RAG lists (Red, Amber, Green) that the design team handles with guidance by the appropriate codes of conduct and primary and secondary legislation that regulates the industry ( Bentley – Gockmann,2024).
Seismic design is the integration of seismic wave mitigation technologies in buildings and takes centre stage by architects and engineers during the design process as buildings withstand seismic waves to the degree that they are designed to (Addis, 1994) and the same applies to climate change extremities such as floods, strong winds, and heatwaves (Heywood, 2015) with the use of appropriate materials ,design and production processes
As on July 12,2018 the pavilion suffered a fire the Municipality of Haarlemmermeer “had the building examined for adequate safety and load-bearing capacity and the interior was reduced to shell.” (RODI.NL,2022). In 2021 local entrepreneurs purchased it with the obligation to preserve its design as it was declared a municipal monumental landmark. Construction firms must ensure that they carry their business out in adherence to zoning laws and building codes and standards. When it comes to zoning laws, land regulations must be adhered to, and where the regulations may be stringent, it is advisable for them to seek professional assistance to ensure that they
operate within the law (Beal, 2007).The architect as a project leader and coordinator ensures the flow of the project as he is aware of the relevant regulatory provisions (Baden-Powelll,2003) . The amended Building Regulation that stems out from the Building Safety Act demands the presence of a BRPD (Building Regulations Principal Designer ) coordinating design work to ensure that the design is following Regulations ( RIBA,2024) .
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK etc. Act 1974
Ensure sufficient access for maitenance and cleaning of all areas of building, particularly roof areas to ensure rainwater outletscan be kept clean to avoid excessive build-up of water.
STRUCTURAL FILURE FACTORS
fire
corrosion
erosion
timber decay
lack of lateral restraint or bracing
subsidence
strong winds
water leakingor flowing below or above ground
snow or ice accumulation
driving rains
chemical reaction
undermining structural support
removal of seemingly innocuous loadbearing elements
weather
vehicles colliding with the structure
RISK MANAGEMENT
The reality is that we are all experts at risk management . Every action that we take in life from getting out of bed to crossing the road involves an element of risk and therefore risk management .
SITE HAZARDS
site contamination
falls from height
slips and trips
unsafe structures
excavations
enclosed spaces
confined spaces
respiratory hazards( dust and fumes)
noise
hazardous substances
fire safety
manual handling
geological,man-made landscape or hydrological features
flora and fauna
FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION means informationrelating to the design and construction of the buildingor extention , and the services, fittings and equipmentprovided in , or in connection with , the building or extention,which will assist the responsible person to operate and maintainthe building or extention with reasonable safety.
The BUILDING Act 1984
The BUILDING SAFETY Act 2022
Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance presents challenges. The Pavilion must navigate complex fire safety regulations while integrating new technologies. Ensuring that these innovations meet regulatory standards without compromising safety is essential for achieving a balance between progress and protection.
WARNING AND ESCAPE IN CASE OF FIRE
In the event of a fire , the regulations specifically set out several requirements including the need to provide the appropriate provision for communicating or warning offire and the appropriate means of escape in case of fire .
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN AN EMERGENCY
When allerted to a fire in a building the users have to make a series of decisions .Although different people may respond in different ways , the major influence on what they think and do,is not the design details , but the nature of the organisational or social unit they are part of.This broadly relates to the type of building in which they experience the emergency .
DECISION MAKING IN AN EMERGENCY
Interpret [ receive information-investigate - ignore ]
Prepare [ explore-instruct-withdraw]
Act [ fight -warn - evacuate - wait ]
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOURDURING AN EMERGENCY
BUILDING TYPES -ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURES
homes
multi-occupancy residential
hotels
offices
public buildings
hospitals
JULY 12, 2018
Fire at the Hydra Pier Pavilion
On July 12th, 2018 a major fire raged in the premises of former restaurant Vork en Mes in Hoofddorp during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The first report came in around 1.30 a.m. and was quickly scaled up to a major indoor fire, after which several fire brigade units arrived at the scene. It started at the first floor where the kitchen was located .The fire was under control fairly quickly.The building itself and the installations in the basement suffered no damage during the fire . As it was late at night no clients or personnel were at the premises.
The reasons for the sudden fire are are not known.
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The fire at the Hydra Pier Pavilion
THE SOUTH FACADE
Glass : a non - combustible material ?
Common sense and logic indicate that toughened and laminated glass will not be combustible when looking at the whole product holistically. However, safety regulations rule otherwise, so at the minute toughened & laminated should not be used in high-rise buildings.
ISSUES / QUESTIONS RAISED regarding combustible materials
Combustible Materials Storage
Coal, pet-coke and sulphur are combustible. Their dust presents fire and explosion hazards. Geometrica domes have round structural members that minimize potential dust accumulation, and may be clad internally to completely prevent dust from accumulating on the inside of the structure.
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