The Fire Safety Conference is organized by SFPE North Macedonia, a chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) — the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of fire protection engineering.

This conference serves as a dynamic platform for professionals, academics, policymakers, and industry representatives to exchange knowledge, explore emerging technologies, and discuss innovative solutions that enhance fire safety and resilience.

By bringing together experts from across the region and beyond, the event promotes collaboration, professional development, and the sharing of best practices in fire protection engineering.

Through its connection with the global SFPE network, SFPE North Macedonia is proud to contribute to strengthening fire safety and engineering excellence throughout the Balkan region. The Fire Safety Conference reflects this mission — fostering dialogue, learning, and progress in every aspect of fire safety.

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AGENDA

Day 1

Session 1: Passive Fire protection and structural elements

• Numerical Insights into Structural Fire Responses under
• Diverse Design Fire Scenarios: From Standard to Travelling Fires
• Behavior of steel structures in fire and methods for increasing the fire resistance of steel structures.

Session 2: Active fire protection

• Design of Sprinkler Systems According to NFPA – Challenges of Warehouses
• ESFR-34 – In rack with ESFR solution – Dry pendent K25 solution and Nitrogen generator
• The Use of CFD and Tenability Criteria in Fire and Smoke Modelling in Performance Based Engineering Processes
• Fire Safety in Parking and Garages focus on Water mist

GALA DINNER: Kamnik Winery in Skopje

Day 2

Session 1: The challenges of the new era

• From Sparks to Safety: Experimental Insights into Fire Risk Reduction for Rooftop PV Systems
• EV charging stations inside buildings
• Modern facades and fire
• Fire Safety for BESS

Session 2: Standards and regulation

• The role of Codes and standards in the NFPA Fire & Lifesafety Ecosystem
• Seismic Bracing in Sprinkler Installations – Design Approaches
• Pumps- standard EN17451 and Pump listing standard EN12259-12 standards
• Combustibility of materials, with a focus on energy-efficient materials and the fire risks associated with facades Combustibility of materials, with a focus on energy-efficient materials and the fire risks associated with façades.

After Conferencce Workshops

Opening Session: Fire Behaviour and Life Safety: A Holistic Approach

• A captivating introduction to the nature of fire, setting the stage for deeper technical discussions.

Session 1:

• A guided journey through the dynamics and development stages of fire, highlighting its behavior and progression

Session 2:

• Part One: Focused on foundational concepts including structural fire resistance, compartmentation, reaction to fire, Eurocode fire principles, and fire curve analysis.
• Part Two: Delved into operational aspects such as firefighting strategies, tactical ventilation in high-rise buildings, detection and warning systems, and a detailed breakdown of evacuation timelines—supported by real-life case studies.

Workshop

• Presented a case study of a high-rise hotel with a ventilated façade similar to Grenfell Tower, outlining the challenges faced and the tailored solutions developed to meet client requirements.

Location

• Faculty of Civil Engineering (room: Amphitheater (first floor). Address is: Blvd. Partizanski odredi no. 24)