CYPEFIRE

Introduction

CYPEFIRE is a program created to assist professionals during the building design process and is used to check compliance with fire safety regulations.

This tool allows users to define and validate both passive protection systems (compartmentalisation, evacuation, outdoor propagation, etc.) and active protection systems (extinguishers, detectors, etc.).

"Installation" tab

The tab activated by default when launching the program is the "Installation" tab. This presents a work environment that allows users to quickly and easily design the installation, both in a 3D view and in any type of 2D view (such as floor plans and elevations). This way, the elements of the installation can be entered using the most appropriate view at any given moment.

The tab dislays the following: 

• The top toolbar contains the tools for managing the general characteristics of the model; entering and editing fire loads, compartmentation, outdoor propagation, evacuation, equipment and firefighter intervention elements; using the editing tools; and carrying out the analysis, checking and design of the system.
• The modelling area, on the right-hand side of the screen, is where all the elements of the project are entered, edited and displayed.
• On the left-hand side, there are several panels with tools for defining the views and levels of the project and for managing the visibility of the elements read and the own elements.

“Bill of quantities” tab

The "Bill of quantities" tab is used to manage the bill of quantities of the elements in the system (such as fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, alarm systems or signals), and shows the following:

• A top toolbar with tools for creating and editing the bill of quantities, as well as tools for managing and creating reports.
• A graphic window with its own toolbar, located on the right-hand side, where the different elements of the job can be displayed.
• On the left-hand side, a specific area for structuring the bill of quantities.

BIM model

This option is used to access a series of tables containing the information of all the elements arranged in the model. Users can add, edit, delete or reorder the following elements:

• Fire loads
  • Fire loads
  • Building elements
• Compartmentation
  • Compartmentalising elements
  • Fire-break doors
  • Establishments
  • Fire compartments
  • Stairs
  • Use units
  • Risk rooms
  • Protected lobbies
  • Protected zones
  • Spaces
• Outdoor propagation
  • Roof-façade propagation
  • Horizontal propagation
  • Vertical propagation
• Evacuation
  • Evacuation routes
  • Evacuation origins
  • Floor exits
  • Risk room exits
  • Signs
• Equipment
  • Fire hose reels
  • Dry standpipes
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Hydrants
  • Alarm systems
  • Detection systems
  • Protection equipment signs
• Intervention of firefighters
  • Manoeuvre spaces
  • Access roads

General options

This option allows users to set up the general data of the model and the checks applicable to the different elements, as well as to manage the fire safety equipment libraries:

• General options
  • Calculation options
  • User configuration
  • Report design
• Checks
  • Checks applicable to establishments
  • Checks applicable to fire compartments
  • Checks applicable to stairs
  • Checks applicable to risk rooms
  • Checks applicable to protection lobbies
  • Checks applicable to protected zones
  • Checks applicable to the roof-façade propagation risk
  • Checks applicable to the horizontal propagation risk
  • Checks applicable to the vertical propagation risk
  • Evacuation route
  • Checks applicable to the manoeuvre space
  • Checks applicable to the access road
• Fire safety equipment
  • Fire hose reels 
  • Dry standpipes 
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Hydrants
  • Alarm systems 
  • Detection systems

Calculation options

• Calculation of the number of occupants of the fire compartments
  This adjusts the parameters for calculating the number of occupants in the project’s fire compartments:
  • Increased number of occupants
  • Theoretical occupancy:
    (Occupancy (C), A, B, A + B* (Occupancy calculation - C)
    The number of occupants is calculated with the following expression:
    Number of occupants = A + B * (Occupancy calculation - C)

• Fire load density calculation
  Allows users to choose the formula used to calculate the fire load density:
  • Calorific value
  • Activity

User configuration

This allows users to modify the display of the errors generated by the distribution of the following fire safety equipment:

• Fire hose reels
  • Show (optional)
  • Colour
  • Inclination angle
  • Line spacing
• Fire extinguishers
  • Show (optional)
  • Colour
  • Inclination angle
  • Line spacing
• Alarm button
  • Show (optional)
  • Colour
  • Inclination angle
  • Line spacing
• Default settings
  This option allows users to reload the default values.

Checks applicable to establishments

Allows users to configure the checks applicable to the project's establishments. Each check to be applied can be activated and the associated "Item" and "Description" can be entered using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:

• Maximum built surface area
  • Total maximum built surface area (m²)
  • Maximum number of levels below ground level (m²)
  • Sprinkler system coefficient
  • Coefficient for accesible façade
• Maximum number of levels below
• Maximum occupancy
• Maximum fire load density (Mcal/m²)

Checks applicable to fire compartments

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to each type of fire compartment in the project:

• Reference
• Description
• Type of fire compartment (Industrial/Building)
• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different groups of checks applicable in the fire compartment according to the calculated values of the following magnitudes:
  • Depending on the fire load density (Mcal/m²)
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Checks
  Each check to be applied can be activated and the associated "Item" and "Description" can be entered using the buttons available on the right hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Maximum built surface area (optional)
  • Maximum built volume (optional)
  • Maximum evacuation height (optional)
  • Maximum number of levels above ground level (optional)
  • Maximum number of levels below ground level (optional)
  • Independent levels:
    By activating this option, the fire compartment shall only group spaces belonging to the same level.
• Evacuation
  This allows users to set the limits of the parameters defining the escape routes provided in this type of fire compartment:
  • Length of the path and number of exits (optional)
• Requirements
  This allows users to define the requirements for fire safety equipment in this type of fire compartment:
  • Fire hose reels (optional)
  • Fire extinguishers (optional)
  • Alarm button (optional)
  • Alarm systems (optional)
  • Detection systems (optional)
  • Fire smoke control (optional)
  • Dry standpipes (optional)
  • Hydrants (optional)
  • Sprinklers (optional)
  • Signs (optional)
  • Communication via a protected lobby (optional)
• Fire resistance
  This allows users to define the required fire resistance of the elements present in this type of fire compartment or that delimit it from other spaces:
  • Load-bearing elements (optional)
  • Compartmentalising elements (optional)
  • Doors between elements (optional)

Checks applicable to stairs

Allows users to configure the checks applicable to each type of staircase in the project:

• Reference
• Description
• Compute the surface as part of the fire sector (optional)
  This option allows the staircase area to be included as part of the fire sector to which it is assigned.
• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different groups of checks applicable to the staircase according to the calculated values of the following magnitudes:
  • Depending on the fire load density (Mcal/m²)
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Checks
  Users can activate each check they want to be applied, as well as enter the "Item" and "Description" associated with each one using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Descending evacuation height (optional)
  • Ascending evacuation height (optional)
  • Maximum occupancy (optional)
  • Minimum width, descending evacuation (optional)
  • Minimum width, ascending evacuation (optional)
  • Maximum number of access points on each floor (optional)
  • Allow direct communication between floors below ground level and floors above ground level (optional)
• Evacuation
  This allows users to set the limits of the parameters defining the evacuation routes laid out in this type of staircase:
  • Maximum length from the end of the stair to the exit of the building (m) (optional)
• Requirements
  This allows the definition of the fire safety equipment requirements for this type of staircase:
  • Fire smoke control (optional)
  • Communication via a protected lobby (optional)
• Fire resistance
  This allows users to define the required fire resistance of the elements present in this type of staircase or that delimit it from other spaces:
  • Load-bearing elements (optional)
  • Compartmentalising elements (optional)
  • Doors between sectors (optional)

Checks applicable to risk rooms

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to each type of risk room in the project:

• Reference
• Description
• Compute the surface as part of the fire sector (optional)
  This option allows the area of the risk room to be included as part of the fire sector to which it is assigned.
• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different groups of checks applicable in the risk room according to the calculated values of the following quantities:
  • Depending on the fire load density (Mcal/m²)
  • Depending on the built surface area (m²)
  • Depending on the built volume (m³)
  • Depending on the heating power (kW)
  • Depending on the apparent electrical power (kVA)
• Checks
  Users can activate each check that they want to apply, as well as enter the "Item" and "Description" associated with each one using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Null occupancy (optional) 
  • Maximum built surface area (optional) 
  • Maximum evacuation height (m)
• Evacuation
  This allows users to set the limits of the parameters defining the evacuation routes provided in this type of risk room:
  • Length of the evacuation height (optional)
• Requirements
  This allows users to define the requirements for fire safety equipment in this type of risk room:
  • Fire hose reels (optional)
  • Fire extinguishers (optional)
  • Alarm button (optional)
  • Alarm systems (optional)
  • Detection systems (optional)
  • Fire smoke control (optional)
  • Dry standpipes (optional)
  • Hydrants (optional)
  • Sprinklers (optional)
  • Communication via a protected lobby (optional)
• Fire resistance
  This allows users to define the required fire resistance of the elements present in this type of risk room or that delimit it from other spaces:
  • Load-bearing elements (optional)
  • Compartmentalising elements (optional)
  • Doors between elements (optional)

Checks applicable to protection lobbies

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to each type of protection lobby in the project:

• Reference
• Description
• Compute the surface as part of the fire sector (optional)
  This option allows the surface of the protection lobbies to be included as part of the fire sector to which it is assigned.
• Checks
  Users can activate each check that they want to apply, as well as enter the "Item" and "Description" associated with each one using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Minimum built surface area (optional)
  • Maximum number of access points on each floor (optional)
• Requirements
  This allows users to define the requirements in this type of protection lobby:
  • Fire-smoke control (optional)
• Fire resistance
  This allows users to define the required fire resistance of the elements present in this type of protection lobby or that delimit it from other spaces:
  • Load-bearing elements (optional)
  • Compartmentalising elements (optional)
  • Doors between elements (optional)

Checks applicable to protected zones

This allows users to set up the checks applicable to each type of protected zone in the project:

• Reference
• Description
• Compute the surface as part of the fire sector (optional)
  This option allows the surface of the protected zone to be included as part of the fire sector to which it is assigned.
• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different groups of checks applicable in the protected zone according to the calculated values of the following quantities:
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Evacuation
  This allows users to set the limits of the parameters defining the evacuation routes provided in this type of protected zone:
  • Length of the path and number of exits (optional)
• Requirements
  This allows the requirements in this type of protected zone to be defined:
  • Fire-smoke control (optional)
• Fire resistance
  This allows users to define the required fire resistance of the elements present in this type of protected zone or that delimit it from other spaces:
  • Load-bearing elements (optional)
  • Compartmentalising elements (optional)
  • Doors between elements (optional)

Checks applicable to the roof-façade propagation risk

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to the cases of roof-facade propagation defined in the project:

• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different applicable checks depending on the evacuation height:
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Description
• Checks
  Activating this option applies the check shown. It is also possible to enter the associated "Item" and "Description" using the button available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Minimum horizontal distance (m) (optional)
    • Height (m) / Minimum distance (m)

Checks applicable to the horizontal propagation risk

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to the horizontal propagation cases defined in the project:

• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different applicable checks depending on the evacuation height:
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Description
• Checks
  Activating this option applies the check shown. It is also possible to enter the associated "Item" and "Description" using the button available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Minimum horizontal distance (m) (optional)
    • Angle (degrees) / Minimum distance (m)

Checks applicable to the vertical propagation risk

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to the vertical propagation cases defined in the project:

• Conditions to be met
  This allows users to manage different applicable checks depending on the evacuation height:
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Description
• Checks
  Activating this option applies the check shown. It is also possible to enter the associated "Item" and "Description" using the button available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Minimum vertical distance (m) (optional)

Evacuation route

Allows users to set up the checks applicable to the evacuation routes defined in the project:

• Checks
  Users can activate each check they want to be applied, as well as enter the "Item" and "Description" associated with each one using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue box:
  • Reference
  • Minimum width:
    Defines a minimum width value in general and for the indicated occupancy values.
    • Minimum width
    • Occupancy / Minimum width (m)
  • Width
    Defines the parameter for calculating the width of the evacuation routes:
    • Coefficient A:
      The width is calculated with the following expression:
      Width = Number of people / Coefficient A

Checks applicable to the manoeuvre space

This is used to set up the checks applicable to the manoeuvre space defined in the project:

• Conditions to be met
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Apply check (optional)
  • Description
• Checks
  Each check to be applied can be activated and the associated "Item" and "Description" can be entered using the buttons available on the right-hand side of the dialogue:
  • Minimum width (m) (optional)
  • Maximum separation from the building (m) (optional)
  • Maximum distance to the main access point of the building (m)

Checks applicable to the access road

This is used to set up the checks applicable to the access road defined in the project:

• Conditions to be met
  • Depending on the evacuation height (m)
• Apply check (optional)
  • Description
• Checks
  • Minimum clear width (m) (optional)

Fire hose reels

Provides access to the table of fire hose reel types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference
• Nominal diameter (mm)

Dry standpipes

Provides access to the table of dry standpipe types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference
• Coupling diameter (mm)
• Type of inlet (Façade inlet / Outlets on plan)

Fire extinguishers

Provides access to the table of fire extinguisher types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference 
• Extinguishing agent (Chemical powder / CO2 / Pulverized water) 
• Type of extinguisher (Portable /  With trolley)
• Rating (A / B / C / F)

Hydrants

Provides access to the table of hydrant types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference
• Type (Pillar fire hydrant / Underground fire hydrant)
• Number of outputs
• Nominal diameter (mm)

Alarm systems

Provides access to the table of alarm system types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference
• Type of alarm (Alarm button / Optical device / Sound device)

Detection systems

This provides access to the table of detection system types. The following parameters are defined in each of them:

• Reference
• Type of detector (Smoke / Heat)

Importing data from standards

To define the general data, the checks on each element and the fire safety equipment, the program allows users to import data from different standards using the options available on the right-hand side of the panel.

In the top part of the dialogue box, users can manage the manufacturer catalogues available in the project. In each of them, the information can be downloaded, updated or deleted:

• Manufacturer
• Download
  Downloads the catalogue of the selected manufacturer. The products in the catalogue will be available in the project.
• Update
  Updates the selected manufacturer's catalogue to the latest version, deleting the version downloaded in the project.
• Delete
  Deletes the catalogue of the selected manufacturer. The products in the catalogue will no longer be available in the project.

Connection to Open BIM Database

At the bottom of the dialogue box, the program allows users to log in with their Open BIM Database account and password.

Fuel element

This option allows fuel elements to be entered into the model, such as material stockpiles or storage spaces for different products. To do so, its volume is defined by entering its plan shape and height and the parameters of the fuel material are set.

• Reference
• Height (m)
• Surface (m²)
  This data can be viewed and edited after the fuel element has been entered into the model. If necessary, its value can be forced by using the "Lock/unlock the value of "Surface" option.
• Mass (kg)
• Fuel
  Allows users to define the parameters of the fuel material:
  • Reference
  • Calorific value (Mcal/kg)
  • Ci
  • Ra
  • Fire load density, qsi (Mcal/m²)
  • Fire load per m3, qvi (Mcal/m³)

List of combustible products products

The program has a help feature on the right-hand side of the panel to "Assign" this data from the selection made in a list of combustible products.

This list of combustible products can be configured by entering the data in the table manually, and can also be imported or exported to a file on disk in CFG format using the corresponding options.

Building element

This option is used to enter building elements made up of combustible products. To do so, the geometry is defined by entering its plan layout and height, and the parameters of the combustible material of each of the layers of which they are composed are established:

• Reference
• Initial height (m)
• Final height (m)
• Adjustment
  • The wall is situated to the right of the introduced line
  • The wall is centred on the introduced line
  • The wall is situated to the left of the introduced line
• Layers
  Allows users to define the layers of combustible material that make up the building element.
  • Reference
  • Layer thickness (m)
  • Fuel
    Defines the parameters of the fuel material:
    • Reference
    • Calorific value (Mcal/kg)
    • Ci
    • Density (kg/m³)

Vertical partition

Allows users to enter a vertical partition in the model manually. For this purpose, the following characteristics are defined:

• Reference
• Fire resistance time, EI (min)
• Party wall (optional)
  This option allows users to indicate that the partitioning element is the boundary of the building.
• Entry mode (By polyline / By points)
• Height (m)

Horizontal partition

Allows a horizontal partition to be manually inserted into the model. For this purpose, the following characteristics are defined:

• Reference
• Fire resistance time, EI (min)

Fire-break door

Allows a fire-break door to be manually inserted into the model. For this purpose, the following characteristics are defined:

• Integrity, E
• Insulation, I (optional)
• Fire resistance time, EI (min)
• Width (m)
• Height (m)

Fire-break doors must be fitted over vertical partitions which have been inserted previously.

Fire compartment

Allows a fire compartment to be entered into the model and its characteristics to be defined:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the fire compartment.
• Spaces
  Allows users to consult the spaces that are assigned to the fire compartment. To assign spaces to the fire compartment, the "Assign" option of the "Compartmentation" group in the general interface is used. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor where they are located:
  • Reference, Story
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the fire compartment.
• General data
  • Configuration
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the fire compartment. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Activity (optional)
    Allows users to define the activity of the fire compartment. This option only appears if checks applicable to "Industrial" type fire sectors have been selected.
  • Fire load density (Mcal/m²)
    Allows users to enter the fire load density value of the fire compartment. If fire loads have been defined in the model, clicking on the corresponding icon takes you to the "Justification of the fire load density" window, which displays the information on the fuel elements and the building elements entered.
  • Surface area built above ground level (m²), Surface area built below ground level (m²), Evacuation height (m)
    This allows users to consult the values of these parameters obtained from the model or to type in their values directly. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Automatic fire extinguishing system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of an automatic extinguishing system in the fire compartment.
  • Smoke control system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of a smoke control system in the fire compartment.
  • Accessible façade (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of an accessible façade in the fire compartment.
  • Without surface area limit
    Allows users to indicate that the compartment has no area limit, thus disabling the checks related to the area.
• Checks
  This displays the checks carried out on the fire compartment based on the data indicated in its editing panel. To edit these checks, access the "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface. It is also possible to obtain a report with the checks carried out on the fire area using the following option:
  • Consult checks

Establishments

Allows users to enter an establishment in the model and define its characteristics. Establishments are areas of the building that group together the different fire compartments designed and operated under the same ownership:

• Referencia
  Allows users to enter the reference of the establishment.
• Fire compartment
  Displays a table with the defined fire compartments. Activating the corresponding boxes indicates the fire compartments associated with the selected establishment.

Use units

Allows users to enter use units in the model and to define their characteristics:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the use unit.
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the use unit.
• Occupancy density (people/m²)
  Allows users to enter the occupancy density of the use unit.
• Spaces
  Allows users to consult the spaces that are assigned to the use unit. To assign spaces to a use unit, use the "Assign" option in the "Compartmentalisation" group of the general interface. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor on which they are located:
  • Reference, Story

Staircases

Allows users to enter staircases in the model and define their characteristics:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the staircase reference.
• Spaces
  Allows users to consult the spaces that are assigned to the staircase. To assign spaces to a staircase, use the "Assign" option in the "Compartmentalisation" group of the general interface. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor on which they are located:
  • Reference, Story
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the staircase.
• General data
  • Checks
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the staircase. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Evacuation direction (Ascending / Descending)
    Allows users to define whether the evacuation direction of the staircase is descending or ascending.
  • Expected use
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the associated fire compartment. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Fire load density (Mcal/m²), Evacuation height (m), Width at its end (m), Number of people it serves, Net floor area (m²)
    This allows users to consult the values of these parameters obtained from the model or to type in their values directly. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Smoke control system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of a smoke control system in the staircase.
• Check
  This shows the checks carried out on the staircase based on the data indicated in its editing panel. To edit these checks, access "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface. It is also possible to obtain a report with the checks carried out on the staircase using the following option:
  • Consult checks

Risk room

This allows risk rooms to be entered into the model and their characteristics to be defined:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the risk room.
• Spaces
  Allows users to check the spaces that are assigned to the risk room. To assign spaces to a risk room, use the "Assign" option in the "Compartmentalisation" group of the general interface. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor on which they are located:
  • Reference, Story
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the staircase.
• General data
  • Configuration
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the risk room. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Fire load density (Mcal/m²), Total built surface area (m²), Volume (m³), Apparent (kW), Apparent power (kVA)
    This allows users to check the values of these parameters obtained from the model or to type in their values directly. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Automatic fire extinguishing system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of an automatic fire extinguishing system in the risk room.
  • Smoke control system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of a smoke control system in the risk room.
• Checks
  This shows the checks carried out on the staircase based on the data indicated in its editing panel. To edit these checks, access "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface. It is also possible to obtain a report with the checks carried out on the staircase using the following option:
  • Consult checks

Protected lobbies

Allows users to enter protected lobbies in the model and define their characteristics:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the protected lobby.
• Spaces
  Allows users to consult the spaces that are assigned to the fire compartment. To assign spaces to the fire compartment, the "Assign" option of the "Compartmentation" group in the general interface is used. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor where they are located:
  • Reference, Story
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the protected lobby.
• General data
  • Configuration
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the protected lobby. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Occupancy, Built surface (m²)
    This allows users to consult the values of these parameters obtained from the model or to type in their values directly. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Smoke control system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of a smoke control system in the protected lobby.
• Checks
  This shows the checks carried out on the protected lobby based on the data indicated in its editing panel. To edit these checks, access "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface. It is also possible to obtain a report with the checks carried out on the protected lobby using the following option:
  • Consult checks

Protected zones

Allows users to enter the model's protected zones and define their characteristics. Protected zones are spaces delimited by fire-resistant compartmentalising elements, designed to allow occupants to evacuate the building and even to remain inside if necessary:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the protected zone.
• Spaces
  Allows users to check the spaces that are assigned to the protected zone. To assign spaces to a protected zone, use the "Assign" option in the "Compartmentation" group of the general interface. The program displays a table showing the reference of these spaces and the floor on which they are located:
  • Reference, Story
• Colour
  Allows users to define the representation colour of the protected zone.
• General data
  • Configuration
    Allows users to select the checks applicable to the protected zone. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Built surface (m²), Evacuation height (m)
    This allows users to consult the values of these parameters obtained from the model or to type in their values directly. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Smoke control system (optional)
    Allows users to declare the existence of a smoke control system in the protected zone.

• Checks
  This shows the checks carried out on the protected zone based on the data indicated in its editing panel. To edit these checks, access "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface. It is also possible to obtain a report with the checks carried out on the protected zone using the following option:
  • Consult checks

Space

Allows users to enter spaces in the model and define their characteristics:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the space.
• Story
  Allows users to enter the floor to which the space is assigned.
• General data
  • Height (m)
    Height of the space volume.
  • Built surface (m²):
    Parameter calculated by the program.
  • Net floor area (m²)
  • Volume (m³)
    Parameter calculated by the program.
  • Elevation above ground level (m)
    Elevation at which the lower part of the volume of the space is positioned above the ground or ground level.
• Occupancy calculation
  Allows users to enter the occupancy of the space based on the occupancy density or the number of occupants.
  • Occupancy density (people/m²) / Number of people (people)
• Evacuations paths
  Allows users to consult a table with the values of the parameters associated with the evacuation paths of the space. If the padlock icon is unlocked, the program will update the value of each parameter when analysing the model. If it is locked, the program will not update the value during the analysis.
  • Pcalc, Number of exits, Length 1, Length 2

Importing spaces from the BIM model and assigning the occupancy

When a new job is started and linked to a BIMserver.center project with a geometric model that includes space information, or when the model is updated, the application launches a wizard that allows users to enter the number of occupants for each space. This can be done by "Reference" or "Space type". The occupancy can be given by "Number of persons" or by indicating the "Occupancy density".

Assign

Allows users to assign spaces to one or more compartments. To do this, it opens an assignment window where the type of compartment is selected. The following compartments are available for space assignment:

• Fire compartment
• Staircase
• Use unit
• Risk room
• Protected lobby
• Protected zone

For the different compartment types to be available, they must first be created using the other options in the "Compartmentalisation" group or via the "BIM Model" option in the general interface.

Then, the spaces to be assigned to the selected compartments are selected in the model.

The assignment made can be viewed on the screen using the tooltip that appears when hovering over the room in the work area.

Delete

Allows users to delete the assignment of spaces to one or more compartments.

First, in the dialogue box, the compartments to be deleted from the space assignment are selected:

• Fire compartment
• Staircase
• Use unit
• Risk room
• Protected lobby
• Protected zone

Then, the spaces to be deleted are selected in the model.

Horizontal propagation

This is used to enter the cases of horizontal outdoor fire propagation. In each case, the minimum measurements and distances necessary to prevent the spread of fire between opposite façades are checked according to the angle between them:

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the horizontal propagation case.
• Angle (degrees)
  Allows users to enter the angle measurement between the façades facing each other.
• Horizontal spacing, d (m)
  Allows users to enter the horizontal spacing between the façades facing each other.
• Adjacent and different buildings (optional)
  Activating this option allows users to specify that this is a case of propagation between adjacent and different buildings, by varying the measurement of the horizontal spacing value.
• Checks
  Allows users to consult the checks carried out in the defined case of horizontal propagation.

Vertical propagation

This is used to enter the cases of vertical outdoor propagation. In each case, the minimum measures and distances necessary to prevent the spread of the fire to the upper floors of the building are checked.

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the vertical propagation case.
• Separation between the roof and the façade opening, b (m)
• Vertical separation, d (m)
  Allows users to enter the vertical separation measurement between openings in the façade.
• Checks
  Permite consultar las comprobaciones realizadas en el caso definido de Allows users to consult the checks carried out in the defined case of vertical propagation.

Roof-façade propagation

This is used to enter the cases of external roof-to-facade propagation. In each case, the minimum measurements and distances necessary to prevent the spread of fire through the roof to a nearby façade are checked.

• Reference
  Allows users to enter the reference of the roof-facade propagation case.
• Separation between the roof and the façade opening, b (m)
  Allows users to enter the measurement between the roof and the opening in the nearby façade.
• Horizontal separation, d (m)
  Allows users to enter the horizontal separation measurement between the roof opening and the nearby façade.
• Checks
  Allows users to consult the checks carried out in the defined case of roof-facade propagation.

Evacuation route

Allows users to enter evacuation routes in the model. The layout of the escape routes defines the routes to meet the minimum distance and number of exit requirements defined in the project.

• Type
  Allows users to select the type of escape route. These can be created and edited from the "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
• Width (m)
  Defines the width of the evacuation route.
• Adjustment
  The program offers different geometrical settings for entering the escape route into the model:
  • Segment
    Enters an evacuation route using an independent segment defined by its start point and end point.
  • Polyline
    Enters a multi-segment evacuation route using a polyline defined by a polygonal line of points.

Evacuation origin

Allows users to enter an evacuation origin in the model. Evacuation origins are used to associate the occupancy (or part of it) of a space to a previously entered evacuation route, and thus to check the evacuation routes, lengths and exits.

This tool can be used to consider the evacuation of those spaces which, due to their characteristics, do not require an evacuation route in their interior (dwellings) or which, due to their size or geometry, do not require one either.

This can also be used to distribute the occupancy of a single space over different sections of the evacuation route.

Exit

The program allows different types of exits to be entered into the model ("Floor exit" and "Risk room exit") which define the end of a type of evacuation route. They are associated with a given point of a previously entered evacuation route.

• Floor exit
  This option allows users to select a point on an evacuation route to provide a floor exit in the model.
  
• Risk room exit
  This option allows users to select a point on an evacuation route to provide a risk room exit in the model.

Sign

Allows users to enter a fire signal, such as an evacuation route signal, indicating the following parameters:

• Reference
• Height (m)
• Width (m)

• Fire hose reels

• Fire extinguishers

• Alarm systems
  Includes alarm buttons and acoustic sirens.

• Dry standpipes
  Includes the supply inlet on the façade and the outlet on the ground floor.

• Hydrants

• Detection systems
  Includes optical smoke detectors and thermo velocimetric detectors.

• Library of generic elements
  Allows users to select the type of fire safety equipment from the generic element libraries. These can be created and edited from "General options" in the "BIM model" group of the general interface.
  • Reference

• Manufacturer catalogues
  Allows users to select the type of fire safety equipment from the generic element libraries. These can be managed from the "Catalogues" option in the "BIM Model" group of the general interface.
  • Manufacturer / Reference

When entering fire safety equipment such as fire hydrants, fire extinguishers or alarm buttons, the program dynamically displays the area covered by their protection using shading on the screen.

To activate or deactivate the display of the symbols on the floor plan of the fire safety equipment, users can click on the "Show/Hide symbols" option in the "Own elements" panel, which is located by default at the bottom left of the general interface.

These features are the following:

• Access road (1)
• Manoeuvre space (2)
• Separation from the building (3)
• Distance to the main access point of the building (4)

Access road

This allows users to enter an access road with the geometrical and resistance characteristics proposed by the standard so that the firefighting vehicle can reach the building. It allows the following properties to be defined:

• Free width (m)
• Adjustment
  • Segment
  • Polyline

Manoeuvre space

Enters a manoeuvre space close to the building to allow the firefighting vehicle to be in the best position to extinguish the fire or evacuate the occupants through the façade. It allows the following properties to be defined:

• Width (m)
• Adjustment
  • Segment
  • Polyline

Analysis

Clicking on this button launches the verification process of the checks applicable to the elements in the model. This will check whether the parameters of the fire protection systems entered are within the admitted criteria.

It also updates the unlocked data of the different elements entered in the model.

Design

This option launches the processes of automatic design, generation and deletion of the following elements, depending on the configuration defined in the editing panel:

• Evacuation routes (optional)
  • Design all the evacuation routes
  • Only design the evacuation routes whose width is insufficient
• Partitions (optional)
  • Generate vertical and horizontal partitions (optional)
  • Delete unnecessary partitions (optional)
• Fire-break doors (optional)
  • Generate fire-break doors (optional)
  • Delete unnecessary fire-break doors (optional)
• Generate signs of the protection equipment (optional)

Show/Hide incidents

When this option is activated, the elements that have produced a warning or error are highlighted using an incident system. Hovering the cursor over each incident displays the warning or error message.

Job reports

The program can also print the following job reports directly or generate HTML, PDF, TXT, RTF or DOCX files:

• Compartmentation
  Displays information on the interior compartmentation of the building.
• Outdoor propagation
  Displays the information related to the considered cases of outdoor propagation.
• Evacuation
  Displays the calculation of occupation, exits and evacuation routes, as well as the parameters related to the design and protection of stairways.
• Material schedule
  Displays a series of quantities tables of the different materials and equipment in the job, sorted according to their type.
• Equipment
  Displays the provision of fire protection installations in the fire sectors.
• Intervention of firefighters
  Displays compliance with the conditions of the building environment and the approach to the building in case of firefighter intervention.
• Fire resistance
  Displays the fire resistance of walls and ceilings above and below ground level.
• Fire load density
  Displays the justification of the fire load density, as well as the calculation expressions used and the values of the fuels considered.

Drawings in DWG, DXF or PDF format

This allows users to print the job drawings on any graphic peripheral that is configured on the computer, or to create DWG, DXF or PDF files.

The following options can be configured when editing the drawing:

• Levels to be drawn (2D or 3D)
• Options
  • Generate vector images
  • Draw DXF/DWG template
  • Include .glTF files in the drawings
• Resolution (96 dpi / 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi)
• Scale
• Details

Update

Updates information contained in models previously imported into the project or imports new models if desired.

Share

Exports the information of the model developed with CYPEFIRE to BIMserver.center to share it with other users, including its three-dimensional representation, design reports and system drawings.

During the export process, information related to the identification of the files to be exported and the types of files that are generated can be defined:

• Name
• Description
• Additional files
  • Reports (optional)
  • DXF/DWG drawings (optional)

Direct connection to other programs

CYPEFIRE offers direct connection options with Open BIM tools that allow users to continue their work, importing the geometry of the elements of the installation to carry out their detailing with specific solutions.

Using these options, the CYPEFIRE BIM model can be sent to:

• CYPEFIRE Hydraulic Systems
• Open BIM Signs