Learning from assembly occupancy tragedies
On December 4, 2009, partygoers packed the Lame Horse, a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm, to celebrate the club’s eighth anniversary. Then, in an instant, fire broke out and chaos…
The intrinsic value of fire protection
In the UK, we have seen a number of large loss fire in recent months involving buildings where rapid and ‘unexpected’ fire spread has been a major feature. These include the Holiday…
What’s new with… Passive fire protection
With the greatly increased emphasis on building safety, the leading manufacturers have boosted their research and development efforts to provide the end user with the safest, most efficient and reliable passive fire protection solutions. In this Buyer’s Guide we highlight the latest offerings from the worlds leading suppliers.
Pyroplex – Making glazed doors fire-safe
Glazed doors are in demand. And for good reason. Not only are they safer in high footfall areas, they’re often an important design choice in commercial and residential buildings. More glass enables…
Hochiki Europe multi-sensors protect Belgrade’s cultural heart
After 15 years of work, the National Museum of Serbia completed an extensive Ä12 million refurbishment, finally opening its doors to the public in 2018. The historic building is iconic in the…
Intersec – Middle East security, safety, and fire protection industries in the spotlight
The 22nd edition of Intersec, the world’s leading security, safety, and fire protection trade show, will open doors early next year in Dubai with a long list of dedicated features set to…
Interview with Victaulic
Remote-controlled fire monitors for fixed firefighting systems
The requirement for automated firefighting is continuously increasing. Remote-controlled monitors, especially in combination with automated fire detection, allow a targeted but flexible firefighting operation in limited areas. The technical development in the…
Global certification services accelerate time-to-market
There’s no denying that the world of product standards, testing and certifications can be complicated; however, it is also an essential part of ensuring product quality and safety. When it comes to…
Battery safety
Love them or hate them, batteries are an integral part of modern living. However, recent incidents have raised their profile from help to hindrance – this article will discuss the considerations that…
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 improved living standards the world over and powered countless generations of innovation. Indeed, many of the modern…
Ensuring safety through fire suppression in warehousing and logistics
Today, consumers are becoming more and more focused on instant gratification when it comes to their shopping habits. This now impacts the way the warehousing and logistics industries deal with the increasing…
Protecting our heritage
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 and to help promote a quick and effective evacuation. While sounders are often considered the most important…
Vaping – setting off alarm bells
Lee James, General Manager at Nittan Europe, looks at the impact of e-cigarette use on fire detectors and the latest recommendations on avoiding false alarms caused by vaping. The Health Act 2006…
FlameSpec ‘when every second counts’
Victaulic Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation
The evolution of technology leads to faster, safer and more efficient ways of working, and companies that actively advance industry technology have the potential to enormously impact the world. Awarded with a…
Fire compartmentation
Readers may recall in Issue 14 of Gulf Fire (April 2019 edition), an article that featured the development of international fire codes and standards. In a similar fashion the use and development…
A call to action
Like many in our industry, my view of the current state of fire protection is largely biased towards the geographic area where I practice my profession. I have always seen the world…