How can we address the most pressing issues of international fire safety? As you’re no…
Issue 71 – September 2017

LINIAN – A proud family business which was established in Glasgow in 2006
LINIAN is a proud family business which was established in Glasgow in 2006 by current…

4EVAC – Compact 500 – A new class of voice-alarm control and indication equipment solutions
Launched in 2016 the Compact 500 is a VACIE system is a unique ‘all in…

Pyroplex – Extending test evidence on CE marked pipe wraps
A leading UK manufacturer of fire seals and fire stopping products, Pyroplex has a well-deserved…

FOGTEC – Off-grid fire protection with high pressure water mist systems
FOGTEC Fire Protection, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of…

Thermarestor – Making electrical fires a thing of the past
Mankind often takes electricity for granted. For all the benefits it undoubtedly provides, its use…

Zettler Profile Flexible – The next step in fire detection solutions
Zettler profile Flexible is a powerful fire detection and alarm system that uses MZX Technology…

Understanding fire performance of insulated panel systems
Modern methods of construction are an essential part of the built environment today, helping us…

Getting up to code: Bringing at-risk buildings into a safer environment
Commercial premises face numerous challenges and regulatory expectations regarding fire safety, from small enterprises such…

Specifying a fire alarm system for a construction site
As a responsible organisation, you need to be certain that the products you use to…

Creating the nanocomposite approach to intumescent technologies
Whilst intumescent systems incorporating flame retardants have been widely available for many years and used…

It’s fire rated… but is it the right test?
This article focuses on a particular challenge in fire testing and fire prevention for buildings…

Fire safety in modern wooden houses – mapping of fire incidents in Sweden
Multi-storey timber frame houses have been built in Sweden since 1994, when performance-based building regulations…

The problem of corrosion in metal fire sprinkler systems
Corrosion was the subject of three presentations at Fire Sprinkler International 2016 (FSI) in Munich…

Fire Safety North – Makes its debut at EventCity Manchester on 10th-11th October
Fire Safety North makes its debut at EventCity Manchester on 10-11 October offering an unparalleled…

Response times of sprinkler glass bulbs in a residential room fire
The response time of fire sprinklers is essential for their performance, especially in applications where…

Post-Grenfell realisations about compartmentation for fire safety
The after effects of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower have kick started a realisation…

Furniture flammability: protecting the fire safety professional
The fire safety of upholstered furniture supplied to the non-domestic market is complex, and generally…

British standards for fire testing of electric cables are falling behind
Almost all Life Safety & Fire Fighting systems depend on the reliable function of electric…
Seeing the whole picture
The Grenfell Tower fire continues as a major focus for all in the fire safety…