Fire-Fighting Systems in Semiconductor Chiller Buildings Using A Bim Framework: A Review

Semiconductor manufacturing facilities depend on highly reliable utility infrastructure, including chiller buildings that support continuous process cooling. A fire in such a facility can threaten personnel, critical equipment, production continuity and the wider supply chain. Fire-protection design therefore requires careful coordination among sprinkler networks, standpipes, pumps, valves, pipe supports, building structure and other mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services. Conventional two-dimensional (2D) computer-aided design drawings remain useful for drafting but provide limited spatial insight and can make interdisciplinary coordination and revision control difficult. This review examines the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the design and coordination of fire-fighting systems, with particular emphasis on conversion of 2D AutoCAD layouts into a fabrication-oriented three-dimensional (3D) model for a semiconductor chiller building. Literature on BIM-based fire safety, sprinkler design, MEP modelling, automation, clash detection and model-based documentation is synthesized to identify practical benefits and persistent limitations. A workflow using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and Dynamo is discussed, including model setup, component placement, coordination, standards-based review and production of schedules and drawings. The review indicates that BIM can improve visualization, information consistency and early identification of spatial conflicts; however, geometric coordination alone does not establish hydraulic adequacy or full code compliance. Reliable implementation requires validated design inputs, suitable levels of development, disciplined information management and review by qualified fire-protection professionals. The paper proposes a structured workflow and highlights research needs in automated code checking, measurable productivity evaluation and BIM interoperability for high-hazard industrial facilities.