Emphasis on Fire Safety from Turkey IMSAD
Turkey IMSAD President Murat Savcı stated that changes in buildings over time affect fire safety and called for measures to continue throughout the lifespan of the structure.
Turkey IMSAD Chairman of the Board Murat Savcı stated in a statement issued on the occasion of Fire Protection Week that fire safety must be maintained throughout the lifespan of buildings.
Safety Throughout the Building's Lifespan
Turkey IMSAD Chairman of the Board Murat Savcı drew attention to the need to evaluate changes occurring in buildings over time from the perspective of fire safety in a statement released for Fire Protection Week.
Usage Patterns and Changes
Savcı stated that buildings can change over the years in terms of usage patterns, user density, installations, and spatial arrangements, and that this situation directly affects fire safety.
Legislation and Periodic Controls
Reminding that periodic controls were included in the legislation with the regulation published in the Official Gazette on May 22, 2026, Savcı stated that this process is important for the continuity of fire safety in existing structures.
Technical Solutions and Standards
Savcı emphasized that deficiencies identified during periodic controls must be resolved using correct technical solutions and products and systems that comply with standards.