Understanding assurance of passive fire protection
In the realm of fire safety, the importance of passive fire protection cannot be overstated. Passive fire protection measures are crucial elements in ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants by…
Managing fire risk with compartmentation
Compartmentation is a critical line of defence for fire safety, with accurate specification being essential to delivering life-saving performance in the event of a fire breaking out. Here Joshua Slack, UK Commercial Director for passive fire-protection specialist Promat, defines what…
UK’s leading site fire-safety experts release whitepaper on temporary change to simultaneous evacuation in flats
Howler, the UK’s leading site fire-safety experts, have just released an important whitepaper, NFCC Guidance: Temporary Change to Simultaneous Evacuation in Flats. Managing Director, Gary Askew, explains: ‘Following the unprecedented national tragedy at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, the National…
Evacuation alert systems
Evacuation alert systems are becoming a critical component in the fire-safety arsenal for high-rise residential buildings, spurred by post-Grenfell reforms aimed at enhancing protection. Central to this process is the role of third-party certification in ensuring the effectiveness and reliability…
High-pressure water mist – suitable for modern data-centre cooling methods
If you design data centres, you will have noticed that facilities are getting bigger – and hotter. As a result, data-centre cooling is evolving towards new techniques that provide effective, sustainable and cost-effective cooling that maintains the right temperature, even…
Make heat sources visible and extinguish with pinpoint accuracy
Thermal imaging cameras and extinguishing monitors Early fire detection systems using infrared technology enable the early recognition of fire and potential sources of fire (hotspots) within minutes, sometimes even before smoke or flames develop. Conventional fire detection systems, such as…
Keeping the freeze on fires in Europe’s growing cold storage space
Europe’’ freezers are filling up fast. Fuelled by the surge in online grocery shopping, a growing preference for healthy fresh produce and the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, demand for cold storage is booming. Allied Market Research forecasts the European…
Choppy waters
The proliferation of lithium-ion batteries and the products they power, from vaping devices to electric vehicles, are creating new hazards for the global marine transport industry. The research community is stepping in to help ship owners and other stakeholders navigate…
The safety challenge of achieving net zero
It is often the case that modifications to training schedules or the introduction of new content is required following major or critical incidents locally, regionally, or in some instances, internationally. As the Fire and Rescue Service respond to the impacts…
New legislation, the recent revision to BS 8629 and the HSE’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign are set to accelerate demand for evacuation alert systems
Here C-TEC’s Business Development Manager, Andy Turner, examines the current climate and focuses on a cluster of projects where evacuation alert systems are being used to protect people should stay-put fail. Why are evacuation alert systems required? In the aftermath…
How manufacturer involvement can mitigate labour risks
While the construction industry grapples with attracting and developing talent, clever product design and manufacturer-led training can go a long way towards boosting productivity and quality, says Graeme Leonard, EMEA fire protection division manager at Victaulic. The construction industry’s labour…
Aspirating Smoke Detection in Fire Safety
Fires are events that can result in loss of life and property worldwide, causing serious damage and dangers that require preventive measures. Early detection and rapid response to fires are of vital importance to prevent loss of life and property.…
The Fire Catch: new kids on the block plan to take the stress out of the job
Created by a wet technician for wet technicians, the Fire Catch is set to become a must-have in the toolkit. In a world-first application of ultrasonic technology, the Fire Catch takes the stress out of draining down a system and…
What constitutes NFPA 22 compliance and equivalency? How to Correctly Assess Corrugated Bolted Steel Water Storage Tanks with a Flexible Membrane Liner for Fire Protection
SYNOPSIS When it comes to fire protection, the safety and reliability of a functional water storage tank are of utmost importance. These fire protection tanks serve as a crucial resource for safeguarding lives and property in the event of a…
Historic building fire protection: emerging findings from the Scottish Government work on hotel conversions
The Cameron House Hotel is a luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond consisting of the original B-graded structure of the original 19th century building and several modern extensions. On 18 December 2017 a serious fire destroyed much of…
Overview of modern watermist systems
My personal journey with watermist systems dates back to the early 2000s when I was still working within Finnish academia. At that time, several Finnish and Danish companies were developing water hydraulic products as eco-friendly and fire-safe alternatives to oil…
Misconceptions about extinguishing with foam
To a layman most fires may look the same, but a professional firefighter will know that different types of fires must be extinguished using different types of extinguishing agents. Generally, fires are classified into six categories: Class A fire: combustible…
Fire authorities adopt early thermal runaway detection technology
For backup power systems, a de facto industry standard is increasingly being installed in battery energy storage systems to help tame the dangers of thermal runaway. At data centers across the United States, demand for battery energy storage systems (BESS)…
Tech Day ’24: Rosenbauer UK showcases firefighting innovations
On 10 July, Rosenbauer UK hosted our, now annual, ‘Tech Day’ event at our Holmfirth premises, with the 2024 edition being a resounding success. With the highest number of attendees to date and participation from 11 other partner companies, the…
Navigating standards, regulations and legislation
Having worked in the electrical and fire sectors for 22 years as an installer, manager and now a Relationship Manager at Aico, it is clear that there is confusion around what installers and landlords should be adhering to. Here, we…
