Industries continuously strive to improve safety by reducing the number of personnel who are exposed…
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A clear difference
The terms “combustible”, “non-combustible” and “limited-combustibility” are frequently referenced as part of the debate surrounding…
Innovative device-integrated protection helps minimizing business interruptions
Most fires start small. Many fires often remain undetected for a significant time. Fires that…
Flame detection performance – effective viewing distance?
This article builds on our understanding of flame detectors developed in issue 761 of this…
Fire door glazing – how to embrace the challenge
Glass is an increasingly popular construction material. It maximises the use of natural light and…
Constructing an argument for change
Glyn Coates, Zeroignition, looks at traditional methods of construction in the light of Grenfell, where…
Intumescent polyurethanes in fire protection
Polyurethanes (PU) are plastics that are usually manufactured on the basis of petroleum, which means…
Multi-sensor capabilities for false alarm resistance
It has been widely reported that multi-sensors can help to reduce false fire alarms, when…
Servicing fire extinguishers
Everyone remembers that old advert from the 90’s with the slogan – ‘it does what…
Importance of material fire testing for the aviation industry
A fire in an aircraft poses a significant threat to life; owing to the large…
NanoMist hybrid fire suppression technology overview
Nanomist hybrid system (NHS) is a disruptive fire protection technology using ultrafine water mist below…
Competency in flame and gas mapping
The placement of F&G Detection devices is a notoriously grey area. Determinations of coverage adequacy…
Hydrogen and fire safety: Detecting the most flammable element on earth
By itself, hydrogen is colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-toxic. But when even small amounts of…
Cable performance at the core of fire safety
From planes to trains, shopping centres, homes and offices, cables are everywhere around us, forming…
Kitchen extract grease deposits – the hidden fire hazard
One of the most overlooked fire risks across a number of industry sectors is the…
IoT technologies for fire safety in smart buildings and cities
Smart Cities and Buildings need to also inherently be Safe Cities and Buildings. Most of…
Fire curtains for openings in walls
When it comes to fire safety, is it important to consider both methods for the…
Considering the performance of renovated heavy timber structures
Nearly two centuries ago, the boom of America’s Industrial Revolution necessitated the genesis of a…
Fast heat detection for fires on transformers
Electrical transmission and distribution systems are the heart of every economy. Demand for electricity rapidly…
Smoke control systems come of age
The control of smoke and airflow in a building during a fire situation is critical.…