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Building division and fire curtain vision
With fire safety an important consideration for the design of any commercial building, this article…
The causes of fire fatalities and serious fire injuries in Scotland
Fire fatalities in Great Britain have gradually been decreasing over the last three decades but…
Fire Engineering – an opportunity for everyone
I left school after completing my A-levels and started work with the John Lewis Partnership…
It is time to challenge the traditional approach to fire prevention!
Existing fire-prevention models from around the world are well-founded: they consider organizational, structural, defensive as…
Fire protection regulations in waste transfer stations – ensuring compliance
Fire is a risk for any business. Waste transfer stations, however, are amongst the most…
NFPA fire investigation standards help to identify JPRs and fire causes
In the mid-1970s, salty old fire investigators would work their way through the smoky ruins…
Flame detection through the use of 3D mapping to aircraft hangars
In this first, of a two-part article, William Pittman, PhD discusses the challenges posed by…
The time for wireless was always now
Modern buildings and safety legislation require our industry to deliver new modes of protection as…
The 2019 edition of NFPA 72 is here. Are you prepared?
The NFPA 72-2019 edition marks the most sweeping changes to this standard in decades. More…
Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US, new study reveals
Fires involving oxygen in the home are a serious public health issue in many countries…
Addressable fire alarm devices can enable faster reaction time for earlier evacuation
The latest LED technology in visual alarm and indicating devices improves building occupant reaction time…
Remote-controlled fire monitors for fixed firefighting systems
The requirement for automated firefighting is continuously increasing. Remote-controlled monitors, especially in combination with automated…
Global certification services accelerate time-to-market
There’s no denying that the world of product standards, testing and certifications can be complicated;…
Battery safety
Love them or hate them, batteries are an integral part of modern living. However, recent…
IoT connectivity and circuit protection keeping contractors and end users safe
Electricity has been one of the most important technological developments in history. It has vastly…
Ensuring safety through fire suppression in warehousing and logistics
Today, consumers are becoming more and more focused on instant gratification when it comes to…
Protecting our heritage
Fire is a major hazard to cultural heritage buildings around the globe. Severe fires have…
Five tips for using visual alarm devices to improve life safety
Audible alarm devices, or sounders, have long been used to alert building occupants during fires…
Vaping – setting off alarm bells
Lee James, General Manager at Nittan Europe, looks at the impact of e-cigarette use on…