Ahmed Kashef, the director of the National Research Council of Canada’s fire safety lab in Ottawa, oversees a facility that tests the fire resistance of building materials. The lab uses controlled burns to evaluate how long walls can withstand fire exposure, contributing to advancements in fire safety standards.
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Canadian Fire Safety Lab Conducts Tests on Building Materials
The National Research Council of Canada’s fire safety lab in Ottawa, led by Ahmed Kashef, conducts tests on building materials to assess their fire resistance. The lab employs controlled burns to determine how long walls can endure fire exposure, aiding in the development of fire safety standards.
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