Mall of Taif Heart
Mall of Taif Heart is a shopping centre in central Taif linked to the Awaliv International Hotel; AZEIDK's scope covered fire alarm, firefighting and smoke control.
About the project
Mall of Taif Heart opened in 2006 in central Taif, next to the historic Shubra Palace. It covers more than 90,000 m² and has more than 450 shops, an ice rink and a bowling centre. It connects to the Taif Heart Tower, home of the 30-floor, 266-unit Awaliv International Hotel, classified five-star in 2010.
Why fire and life safety matter in this complex
The complex joins crowded shopping and leisure floors with a hotel tower where guests sleep. Hundreds of shops carry a heavy, changing fire load, and in a building this large smoke is the main threat to escape. Smoke control keeps routes clear, sprinklers fed by fire pumps hold a fire at its origin, and a coordinated alarm supports orderly, zoned evacuation. The Saudi Building Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements govern the system.
AZEIDK’s role
AZEIDK’s scope for the mall and hotel covered:
- Fire alarm systems
- Firefighting systems
- Fire pumps
- Fire hose cabinets
- Automatic sprinkler system
- Fire department connection
- Portable fire extinguishers
- Special fire suppression systems
- Smoke control and ventilation systems
- Emergency exits and means of egress
- Emergency exit signage
- Evacuation plans
- Testing and handover according to Civil Defense requirements
Related reading: Fire safety guide for malls and commercial buildings · Smoke extraction and emergency ventilation systems
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