7-8/02/2020
EUGENIDES FOUNDATION | 387, Syggrou Ave., 17564 – P. Faliro, Athens
International Conference for the Fire Protection of Structures
The conference is the most dynamic and promising meeting in the broader area of Fire Safety of Buildings and Structures, aiming at informing and strengthening the networking of all interested parties
At a glance
In this unique and extremely important International Conference you will have the opportunity to attend excellent Greek and foreign speakers who will present highly interesting Technical and Scientific issues that will enrich your knowledge on Fire Protection of Structures and Protection , through them, of Human Life and Property.
The important aspects of the New Greek Fire Protection Regulation for Buildings will be highlighted, proposals for its improvement / completion will be presented, such as the lack of enough information and instructions for the “High Rise Buildings”, as well as large-scale testing for the behavior of façade systems in fire conditions. It will also attempt to change the perspective and general culture of Modern Firesafe Structures, by presenting the relevant European and International Standards related to Fire Resistance, Reaction to Fire, Tests and Certifications, with examples of Best (and Bad, as well) Practices and Open Discussions, Questions in the course of the conference and within the Roundtables.
Why join?
Learn about the new Technical, Scientific and Business Environment created by the implementation of the New Fire Protection Regulation of Buildings in Greece and in European Union, in general.
Look, listen and share thoughts and opinions enriching your cognitive background and gain from the experiences of others by mutually exchanging your experience and facts happened during the course of your professional activities.
Join the Community of the Fire Safety and Protection of Structures Experts, connect with the individual members that fit more to your interests and professional needs and adapt promptly your plans for a better future of your business or research. Learn about Harmonized European Standards, CE Marking, European Guidelines, Special Standards from other countries, Certifications and Testing, in the field of Fire Protection of Structures. Become more updated and efficient by understanding the “state of the art” technology of materials, products and structures with you, gaining an advanced position over your competitors.
Speakers:
Dr. Konstantinos Belivanis
Principal Engineer for Jensen Hughes, USA
George Boustras
Dr Chemical Engineer, Prof. in Risk Assessment at European University Cypru
Adrian Brown
Chartered Fire Engineer
Dr. Stella Chadiarakou
Mechanical Engineer Manager of R&D-Quality Assurance FIBRAN S.A.
Dr. Michalis Chalaris
Chemist, Colonel of Fire Service
Diane Daems
Ph.D. Material and Industry Sustainability, Modern Building Alliance
Dr. George Iliadis
Mechanical Engineer, Managing Director Ilicon
Dionysios Kolaitis
Mechanical Engineer, Ph.D. Senior Research Associate, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Dr. Yiannis Kontoulis
MBA, President of the Hellenic Institute for the Fire Protection of Structures (ELIPYKA) & general manager of Knauf Insulation (Greece, Cyprus and Malta)
Dr. Panos Kotsovinos
Senior Fire Engineer with Arup, UK
Elias Koufopanos
Mechanical Engineer, Managing Director in the technical company ERGOSTEEL SA
Will MacDonald
AECOM Head of Façade Engineering
George Manos
Dipl. Civil Engineer M. Sc NTUA, Certifications Engineer, Elval Colour
Chrysanthos Maraveas
Civil (Structural) Engineer, Ph.D. Manchester University
Panagiotis Megalokonomou
Mechanical Engineer, Senior Risk Engineer, AXA Insurance
Mathieu Meur
Director of DP Façade
George Mylonakis
Physicist (M.Sc.), General Manager of the Hellenic Institute for the Fire Protection of Structures (ELIPYKA)
Amaya Osacar
Dr. Architect, member of several Working Groups of the CEN CT 127
Kyriakos Papaioannou
Civil Engineer, PhD, Professor Emeritus, AUTh
Dr. Klelia Petrou
Fire Engineer, European University of Cyprus, FABS Engineering
Mattheos Vlachakis
Mechanical Engineer AUTh, Buildings-Construction Works Manager, TÜV HELLAS SA
Dr Guido G. Zaccarelli
CEO S.T.Z. - Studio Tecnico Zaccarelli S.r.l.
Aris Zacharias
Dipl. Electrical and Computer Engineer, Technical Director Zarifopoulos S.A.
Angelos Zografos
Dipl. Civil Engineer M. Sc NTUA, Structural Façade Analysis, Elval Colour
Conference topics:
Positions & proposals by ELIPYKA
Find out about ELIPYKA’s views on the Regulatory Framework for Fire Protection of Buildings in Greece and proposals to improve / extend the scope of the New Greek Fire Protection Regulation.
Regulatory Framework of Fire Protection of Buildings in Greece
Research and development
Greek Laboratories: Review of fire investigations, their connection to market needs, the opportunities of Greek Businesses for access and the possible benefits from working with them
Building insurance
Fire Safety Certificates for Business Buildings
Test Standard for High-rise Buildings
Learn about assessing the behavior of facade systems in fire conditions. Large Scale Tests and test standard for High Rise Buildings: What is the current situation in the European Union
European Regulatory Framework
Overview of the Building Fire Protection Regulatory Framework in the European Union – Good Practices and Guidelines from CFPA-e
Case Studies & Scientific Articles
Listen to event and root cause analyses with examples such as Grenfell Tower, Virgin Mary of Paris, etc.
Urban spaces and the environment
Wildland-Urban Interface Areas- Progress of the Studies for the development of Relevant Guidelines
The Importance of Education
The important role of Education and the requirements for the creation of Studies Specialists and Technicians will be highlighted for the development of studies, supervision, controls and the realization of projects
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities in the Study, Design and Applications in the Field of Fire Protection of Structures
Product Certification
Conference topics:
Positions & proposals by ELIPYKA
Make comments and submit your ideas, during questions and discussions, related to presentations.
Regulatory Framework of Fire Protection of Buildings in Greece
Research and development
Building insurance
Fire Safety Certificates for Business Buildings
Test Standard for High Rice Buildings
European Regulatory Framework
Product Certification
Urban spaces and the environment
Case Studies & Scientific Articles
The Importance of Education
Career Opportunities
Conference Programme:
FRIDAY - 7/2/2020
Section A - BUILDING FIRE PROTECTION REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Dr. Yiannis Kontoulis
President, ELIPYKA
Dr. Kyriakos Papaioannou
Professor Emeritus, AUTh
Angelos Zografos – George Manos,
Elval Colour
The Grenfell tower case
Adrian Brown
Chartered Fire Engineer
Section Β - GREEK REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: BEYOND THE STATE OF THE ART
Mattheos Vlachakis
Director, TÜV Hellas (TÜV Nord)
Fire Safety Licencing in Greece: Time for a change in paradigm
Prof. George Boustras
European University of Cyprus
Active Fire Protection: Fire Detection Methods and Modern Event Reporting Technologies
Aris Zacharias,
Technical Dir. Zarifopoulos S.A.
Industrial Buildings: Problems and Challenges created because of the New Fire Protection Regulation. Suggestions to State
Ilias Koufopanos
Managing Dir., Ergosteel S.A.
Section C - INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: OVERVIEW
Diane Daems
Ph.D. Material and Industry Sustainability, Modern Building Alliance καιDiane Daems
The role of fire engineer in the UK: Regulatory framework, performance based design and innovation
Dr. Panayiotis Kotsovinos
Senior Fire Engineer, Arup, UK
The Italian procedures concerning fire safety and Italian technical codes
Dr. Guido Zaccarelli
FSE Italia, CFPA-e
Fire Protection and Property Insurance
Panagiotis Megaloikonomou
Senior Risk Engineer, ΑΧΑ Insurance
SATURDAY - 8/2/2020
Section D - INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: BEYOND THE STATE OF THE ART
Fire Safety – Current Issues and Future Trends
Dr. Konstantinos Belivanis
Principal Engineer, Jensen Hughes, USA
Fire Safety of Structures and Architectural design: Issues,conflicts, compromises, creativity.
Dr. Amaya Osacar
Fire Safety Manager, Knauf Insulation
Role of Fire Engineer in Buildings Design
Dr. Klelia Petrou
European University Cyprus
Criteria and parameters for designing façades conforming to the fire protection requirements
Mathieu Meur
Director, DP Architects Group
Section E - FIRE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
Coordinator: M. Chalaris
Fire testing Laboratories in Greece: Adaptation to the New Requirements
Dr. Dionysios Kolaitis
Technical Dir. Fire Engineering Unit, National Technical University of Athens
Certification and CE Marking of Fire Resistant Doors, windows and Partition in accordance to EN 16034
Dr. George Iliadis
Ilicon P.C.
Fire Proofing Assessment of Standard Load Bearing Elements / Systems with the Eurocodes
Dr. Crysanthos Maraveas
C. Maraveas & Associates P.C.
High Rise Buildings”: Assessing the behaviour of facade systems in fire conditions. Next steps on the Façade Roadmap
Will Macdonald
Regional Director, Aecom, UK
Section F - NEW CHALLENGES AND THE ROAD AHEAD
Existing Building Stock: A 15-point check list for compliance with the New Fire Protection Regulation
Dr Stella Chadiarakou
Fibran S.A.
Wildland – Urban Interface: A Fire Risk analysis and mapping. Preventive Actions. Suggestions and Guidelines
Dr Michalis Chalaris
Chemist, Colonel of Fire Service
2 ELIPYKA assessment protocols linking market surveillance with inspection, consulting and education of relevant engineers
George Mylonakis
General Manager, ELIPYKΑ
Section G - ROUND TABLE
Chadiarakou S., Chalaris M., Iliadis G., Kolaitis D., Zografos Ag.
Scientific Committee of the Conference:
Dr. Dionysios Kolaitis
Senior Researcher, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Dr. Catherine Papanicolaou
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Patras
Dr. Michail Chalaris
Chemist, Colonel of Fire Service
Organizing Committee of the Conference:
V. Malliri, S. Chadiarakou, Th. Makris, M. Lazarimou, M. Antoniou, G. Mylonakis
Sponsors & Supporters:
GRAND SPONSORS:
SPONSORS:
ELIPYKA
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Phone: +30 210 300 7554
Εmail: [email protected]
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