The Problem: Fire Safety Challenges in Modern Infrastructure

A Growing Global Risk

As cities grow vertically and industries become more technologically complex, the threat of fire increases. Modern buildings use lighter materials, integrated electrical systems, and dense mechanical installations — all of which intensify the speed and severity of fire incidents.

Despite these changes, most fire protection standards have not evolved fast enough to match today’s risks.

Shortcomings of Traditional Fire Protection

Current fire-resistant solutions face major limitations:

• Short protection duration Many coatings and systems offer only 30–120 minutes of resistance, often insufficient for evacuation and emergency intervention.

• High maintenance requirements Many traditional systems require constant servicing, making them expensive for building owners and industrial facilities.

• Toxic materials A significant number of conventional fire retardants use chemicals that release harmful gases or degrade indoor air quality.

• Limited accessibility Advanced fire protection is often unavailable or unaffordable in developing regions — where fire incidents are most destructive.

• Integration challenges Fire protection is often treated as an “add-on” rather than being built into the structural design of buildings and machinery.

Impact on Safety and Economy

These gaps lead to avoidable outcomes:

• Loss of lives

• Destruction of homes and businesses

• Shutdown of industrial operations

• Long-term environmental damage

• Billions in annual financial losses

The world needs a new generation of fire protection systems that are durable, scalable, environmentally responsible, and compatible with modern construction.

Why This Problem Must Be Solved Now

Urbanization, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and wooden architecture (CLT structures) are all growing rapidly — but these developments introduce new fire risks that current solutions are not equipped to handle.

Without innovation, the world will face:

• Higher fire-related losses

• Increased insurance costs

• Stricter regulations

• Slower growth in sustainable construction

The gap between modern infrastructure and modern fire protection is widening — and it must be closed.