The Grenfell Tower fire continues as a major focus for all in the fire safety and construction sectors in the UK, as the investigations into the fire and its ramifications seem certain to result in a change in culture in the construction industry, and hopefully
How can we address the most pressing issues of international fire safety? As you’re no doubt aware, 36 people died in Oakland in December when a fire broke out in a warehouse, known as the Ghost Ship, that was being used illegally as a residence and
LINIAN is a proud family business which was established in Glasgow in 2006 by current directors Wes and Jean Arbuckle. The business is named after their two children, Lynne and Ian, who joined the business in August 2015. LINIAN was born when a customer requested available
Launched in 2016 the Compact 500 is a VACIE system is a unique ‘all in one’, wall mounted solution that breaks the mould of traditional VA systems. It’s based on a powerful distributed boxed-amplifier concept, which integrates cutting-edge digital audio-distribution technology. It comprises a series of
A leading UK manufacturer of fire seals and fire stopping products, Pyroplex has a well-deserved reputation for developing highly effective safety products that are firmly endorsed with industry accreditations and comprehensive testing. To that end, the Worcestershire based company has been undertaking further testing on
FOGTEC Fire Protection, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of water mist fire protection systems with 20 years of experience. FOGTEC systems are protecting thousands of fire risks in buildings and different industrial sites all over the globe including tailor-made
Mankind often takes electricity for granted. For all the benefits it undoubtedly provides, its use comes at a cost as virtually everything which uses electricity as a source of supply has the potential to cause fire. In the United Kingdom there are, on average, 25,000 fires
Zettler profile Flexible is a powerful fire detection and alarm system that uses MZX Technology at its heart. MZX Technology was originally designed for operation in the most hostile of environments, therefore the system is highly resilient to external factors such as electrical noise, including
Modern methods of construction are an essential part of the built environment today, helping us to create buildings that are resource and energy efficient, robust and visually pleasing. However, the rapid development of new and innovative products to meet demand has led to some confusion
Commercial premises face numerous challenges and regulatory expectations regarding fire safety, from small enterprises such as offices, warehouses and factories to high-footfall business such as hotels, bars and restaurants. Yet hundreds of thousands of such premises are still falling short on Fire Risk Assessment. The
As a responsible organisation, you need to be certain that the products you use to protect your workforce and assets from fire are effective, reliable and compliant with the appropriate legislation. So, how can you make sure you’re delivering high quality protection? Fire safety in the
Whilst intumescent systems incorporating flame retardants have been widely available for many years and used broadly across the building and construction industries, the current economic and environmental climates make it more critical than ever to address the sustainability of utilising nanotechnologies in fire retardant products,
This article focuses on a particular challenge in fire testing and fire prevention for buildings – choosing the right test for the right product or application. Because there are a broad range of fire tests that yield a wide variety of ratings and test values,
Multi-storey timber frame houses have been built in Sweden since 1994, when performance-based building regulations were introduced. The construction technology is now well established and steadily growing. Life safety protection is clearly defined in the building regulations. Now, property protection is being discussed from new
Corrosion was the subject of three presentations at Fire Sprinkler International 2016 (FSI) in Munich in April and two seminars at the American Fire Sprinkler Association Convention & Exhibition (AFSA) in Nashville in September. What I heard at those shows ought to be disturbing to everyone
Fire Safety North makes its debut at EventCity Manchester on 10-11 October offering an unparalleled line-up of free CPD-accredited seminar sessions, writes the show’s Content Director Mark Sennett. Delegates will be treated to more than 14 hours of free educational content that is being split across
The response time of fire sprinklers is essential for their performance, especially in applications where life safety protection is desired. The earlier the sprinkler activates, the smaller the size of the fire. The aim of this study was to determine the response time – and
The after effects of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower have kick started a realisation that change is necessary in the fire industry. Too often in our industry it feels like the certification is driving the maintenance, with its insurance consequence for the asset owner
The fire safety of upholstered furniture supplied to the non-domestic market is complex, and generally influenced by the end-use of the premises in which the furniture will be utilised – whether that be offices, hotels, hospitals, education, retail etc. However one thing commonly remains constant;
Almost all Life Safety & Fire Fighting systems depend on the reliable function of electric cables during emergency. If these essential cables fail during a fire event, the critical equipment they enable also fails. This could mean that firemen’s lifts, fire sprinklers, hydrant pumps, smoke
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