Fires in mass transportation, and buses specifically, have been a long-term concern. The very nature…
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Fluorine-free foam systems – a solution is needed now!
There is no doubt that the trend towards the use of synthetic fluorine-free foams (SFFF)…
Electric vehicle fires on ships
The Felicity Ace and her cargo of thousands of burnt vehicles – some of them…
Reducing PFAS levels in firefighters by blood and plasma donation
Historically firefighters have been occupationally exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances such as PFOS, PFHxS and PFOA…
Principle and application of aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) with an innovative method for very early fire alarms – Part 2
In Part 2 of this article, the smoke detection performance of the particle-charging method is…
Electric detection technology provides intelligent fire protection for commercial kitchens
The latest fire-protection systems provide real-time monitoring capabilities, streamline maintenance and evolve with kitchens as…
Thermal imaging and the Industrial Internet of Things are improving early fire detection
Industrial facilities are finding ways to prevent fire damage by identifying hot spots with thermal…
Unsprinklered buildings: do we clearly understand the impact of fire?
Fire regulations are designed with life safety in mind and not property protection. People need…
A deluge foam system installed into a Blast Proof Resistant Module (S-BRM)
In the continuous effort to improve its performances, Sanco have successfully designed and manufactured 14…
Fire safety: building services penetrations
Fire safety, competency and the way we build post-Grenfell has become a major industry focus.…
Becoming green and the challenges for optical flame detection
We are all too aware of the drivers to become greener. In some cases, the…
Regulation changes for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will ensure greater protection
On 23 November 2021 the government in England published the results of a consultation proposing…
GEN III Smart Proportioner – remote testing system
Regular testing and maintenance ensure a maximum service life and functional and failure-related safety of…
Principle and application of aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) with an innovative method for very early fire alarms – Part 1
From the earliest laser to particle-counting methods, air-sampling aspirating smoke detectors (ASDs) for very early…
Approved fire suppression for electrical cabinets and data panels
Electrical fires are incredibly challenging to predict and once started, if left to burn undetected,…
Innovative firefighting and ventilation in tunnels
The combination of low-pressure mist systems and jet fans with shaped silencers delivers dramatic improvements…
Reasonable skill and care or fit for purpose?
The term ‘fitness for purpose’ means there is an implied condition that the product or…
Maintaining fire-resistance protection in multi-family and other occupancies
To some degree, existing fire-resistance-rated assemblies and their components have been forgotten. That’s what this…
Ensuring that fire testing of new-generation foams is relevant to real applications
The transition to fluorine-free foams is arguably the greatest issue currently facing industrial firefighters, particularly…
Playing with fire: how to make your premises fire-safety compliant
Fire suppression is the one investment we hope we never have to use. It’s easy…