IKEA
IKEA is a home-furnishings retailer in Saudi Arabia since 1983; AZEIDK's work for it covered fire protection, alarm and security systems, from supply to commissioning.
About the project
IKEA is a home-furnishings retailer that entered Saudi Arabia in 1983 with its first store in the Kingdom. It is operated locally by IKEA Saudi Arabia, a member of the Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furnishing group. Today the brand serves customers through stores in several Saudi cities and regions, as well as planning studios.
Why fire and life safety matter in large home-furnishings stores
Large furniture stores have wide floor plates and long walking routes through the showroom, and many visitors are families with children who spend a long time inside. They also hold a heavy fire load of upholstered furniture, mattresses, textiles and goods packed in cardboard. Where stock is kept on high racking, sprinklers must be designed to reach a fire inside the racks, not only from the ceiling above. Long travel distances call for an alarm that reaches every department and directs visitors to the nearest exit. Security systems cover entrances, loading areas and storage, all to the Saudi Building Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements.
AZEIDK’s role
AZEIDK’s work for IKEA covered the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of fire protection, alarm and security systems, according to the project requirements.
Related reading: Fire safety guide for malls and commercial buildings · Fire fighting systems
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