Surya Prakash S. serves as the Testing and Certification Manager for India, Middle East, Asia, and Oceania at Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, specializing in fire resistant and high security glass systems. With over eight years of experience, Surya has overseen more than 120 fire resistance tests, focusing on the validation and certification of passive fire protection glazing systems for commercial and infrastructure projects across international markets. He collaborates with accredited labs, certification bodies, and project teams to ensure compliance through rigorous safety standards. Surya Prakash’s expertise covers a wide range of systems, including glazed doors, windows, partitions, skylights, butt-joint systems, and curtain wall assemblies, across steel and aluminum framing. His practical experience spans testing in India, the UAE, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Europe, engaging with EN, IS, ISO, IMO, UL, ASTM, and NFPA standards. Through his writing, Surya Prakash shares actionable insights into fire testing methodologies and certification processes, supporting architects, consultants, and construction professionals in understanding the standards critical to safer buildings.
A professional guide for architects on fire-rated glass systems in India, with classifications, standards, applications, and how to select compliant, ... Read More
