To meet the growing need for small private spaces for individuals or small groups in workplaces, the idea of office pods has gained much popularity in recent years. It’s flexible to be placed in any spot that is deemed suitable, it can be customized into various sizes and styles, and most importantly, this on-demand private room can be removed or relocated to a new office when needed.
Manufacturers have responded to this growing trend by launching new types of office pods with appealing features: contemporary interior, integrated power supply, acoustic wall panels, ventilation system and much more. However, one thing that seems to be left out in the blind spot is fire safety.
It is well understood that all commercial buildings must be equipped with active and passive fire protection systems for the safety of occupants, and a sprinkler system is a vital part of an active fire protection system.
The National Construction Code (NCC) sets out requirements for fire safety that must be complied with for all new buildings and building works. For multi-story commercial buildings, an automated fire sprinkler system must cover all rooms in an office, including the internal area of an office pod.
When fire breaks out, especially inside a fully enclosed office pod, it is very difficult for sprinkler water to reach the internal area of the pod. As a result, it will be challenging to effectively contaminate fire and prevent a fire from spreading.
Acoustix Pod
To tackle this challenge, Winya’s Acoustix Pod was designed with fire safety in mind. Without the need for special plumbing, Acoustix Pod has fire sprinklers-accessible roofing that enables water to flow inside the pod when fire sprinklers are triggered. It is the only acoustic booth system designed to comply with building fire sprinkler requirements in multi-storey buildings.
Find out more about our Acoustix Pod at https://winya.com.au/shop/acoustic/acoustix-pod/
