Fire sprinklers might be a safety necessity, but they come with their own risks in regard to maintaining them. Sprinkler systems are difficult to drain without causing a mess, are risky to health and can damage the contents of the…
Fire prevention with Victaulic at VdS-FireSafety
From ready-to-install couplings to reduce the risk of fire during installation and operation of pipe connections, to water sprinklers for demanding work and storage environments – Victaulic presents its entire product range from fire prevention to fast and efficient extinguishing…
What is the true cost when a business is forced to close due to fire?
By Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance At a time of rising production costs, high energy bills and dwindling cash reserves, many businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to staying afloat in such challenging economic…
Fire destroys North Wales warehouse
By Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance Firefighters were called to a huge fire at a large manufacturing facility near Mold in Flintshire. The devastating blaze tore through the XPS foam factory at an industrial estate close to the…
Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler now approved to help protect NFPA 13R low-rise residential structures
Tyco 5.8K LFII sprinkler brings improved hydraulic performance and efficiency to residential fire protection
Fire at Suffolk industrial estate impacts businesses
Fire and the haunting impact of past decisions
Make do and mend: building a case for resilience and against demolition
Johnson Controls calls for stronger fire-safety compliance across high-rise residential development during Home Fire Sprinkler Week
Lutterworth warehouse saved by sprinklers
What is the value of a well-protected property?
Industry-first UL Certified Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler uses unique polymeric material for residential fire protection
Can we really assume the outcome in the event of a fire?
New TYCO Sprinkler Shields protect from cold soldering to help ensure proper operation of in-rack
Redesigned Tyco LFII Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler provides installation flexibility and efficiency
One rule for one, and one for another
A fire that tore through the Cube high-rise student accommodation in 2019 is a stark reminder that our new 11m sprinkler threshold for high-rise residential buildings does not apply to student accommodation. The requirement, which took effect last November, also…
Five reasons to choose CPVC for light-hazard fire-sprinkler systems
It’s a proven fact – fire sprinklers save lives and protect property by controlling fires. According to a study by the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the civilian death rate was 87% lower in properties with sprinklers compared to…