An engine fire in a bus can be devastating. Due to flammable material and the…
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Smoke detection takes giant strides forward in enhanced life safety
The life safety industry is in the midst of one of the biggest changes in…
Tests of residential sprinklers and water mist nozzles show their efficacy in combating domestic fires
Fire tests with residential sprinklers show that earlier activation and ‘faster’ glass bulbs contribute to…
The growing threat of the world’s ageing transformer fleets
An underground fire which led to a partial evacuation at Newark Liberty International Airport on…
Fire protection of electric and hybrid vehicles
More and more vehicles on our roads are electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV)…
What is the difference between tunnel test methods?
Through the years, regulatory bodies in the United States, the Middle East and Canada have incorporated the Steiner Tunnel test as their standard method to evaluate fire performance of interior finish materials.
Fire pump technology: Time for change
It would be fair to say that the technology incorporated into the design of fire…
Flame detector selection – Which one?
Which flame detector should I use? This is a common question when a fire protection…
Addressing the risk of combustible cladding systems
From Dubai’s Torch Tower to Grenfell Tower in the U.K. and from Lacrosse Tower in…
How do I choose the right portable gas monitor?
As a leading developer of portable gas monitors at Honeywell, my team understands how your…
Life-safety legislation in HMOs – putting guidance into practice
There is a growing debate around fire safety within Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Richard…
What benefits can flame and gas mapping bring to a hazardous facility?
Inherent within the very nature of the energy industry, the hazards associated in refining oil…
Cables that save lives
The recent Grenfell fire tragedy has brought to our attention that in a real life…
Passive fire protection for the global oil, gas and chemicals industries
PFP coatings must perform consistently in dramatically different temperatures and working environments, writes Richard Holliday,…
Fire protective coatings in the world’s largest shopping mall
The building works for Tehran’s largest retail and leisure complex, the “Iran Mall” located in…
Ensuring fire system effectiveness in historic sites
The threat and consequences of fire in any building are serious, but historic structures pose…
From test to reality
Modern cladding approaches bring together a seemingly ever-increasing diversity of materials and components including fixings,…
Cheaper systems using extended coverage sprinklers
Extended Coverage sprinkler technology dates back to the 1970’s and one of the most common…
Most losses are preventable – the role of automatic sprinkler systems
When it comes to comprehensive fire protection, certified automatic fire sprinkler systems offer proven valuable,…
The future of fire alarm systems maintenance, delivered via the cloud
Regular maintenance of fire alarm systems and timely response to malfunctions are part of every…