| Date | 2025-08-07 |
| Event start | 15:00 PM |
| Duration | 2 hrs ( from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ) |
| Venue | SIA Level 3 Theatrette |
| CPD | 2 points |
| Contact | 2 |
Synopsis
This seminar will cover the following topics:
1. Functional Requirements of Perimeter Barrier Firestop Systems and Cavity Barriers
An overview of the purpose, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements for firestop and cavity barrier systems used at the building perimeter.
2. Fire Resistance Testing for Curtain Walling and Perimeter Barriers: A Transatlantic Comparison of Testing Approaches, Criteria, and Experiences
A comparative look at fire testing standards and practices, highlighting key differences in methodologies, pass/fail criteria, and practical implementation challenges.
3. The Criticality of Workmanship Quality and the Need for Installation Inspection and Reporting
An exploration of how proper installation impacts system performance, with a focus on best practices for inspection, quality assurance, and regulatory documentation.
Speaker
Donel Dippi
Donel Dippi, Head of Technical and Compliance for Siderise Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific, is an experienced, stakeholder-focused technical engineer who specialises in passive fire protection and acoustic solutions for the façades of buildings.
With a deep understanding of testing, certification, compliance, and regulatory codes, he helps architects, façade consultants, contractors, developers, and fire and rescue services navigate the complexities of fire safety in both the new construction and retrofitting of buildings, whilst giving guidance on where there is scope for improving performance levels.
Donel is an advocate of best practices in testing, design, installation inspection, and auditing and firmly believes that this principle should guide all our actions. He takes great pride in encouraging developing countries to avoid repeating the mistakes of others by adopting standards and practices that promote safer buildings to allow their people to live, work, learn, play, and worship with peace of mind – “doing the right thing today is one step closer to protecting the people of tomorrow.”.
Schedule
| 2:45pm | Admit Participants & Registration |
| 3:00pm | Seminar Commences |
| 4:00pm | Q&A |
| 4:30pm | Networking over Refreshments |
| 5:00pm | End of Event |
Terms & Conditions
- For SIA Members whose registrations have been confirmed, attendance is compulsory. Cancellation for complimentary registration is only allowed 3 working days before the actual event.
- Any absentee will be charged at $22.00.
- Ticket is non-transferable under all circumstances.
- Group registration will be subjected to group admin fee of $1 per ticket per transaction. Replacement/Cancellation of participant will not be allowed under group registration.