Cori-Seal® is an innovative new solution for missing smoke stoppers within existing schools and buildings that have trapezoidal perforated decks or beams within its structure. Due to recent growing concern regarding fire safety within the built environment, Cori-Seal® Systems Ltd ...
Read More »Johnson Controls launches 700 Series microprocessor-based conventional fire detectors
New series of conventional detectors have built-in microprocessors that monitor and respond to smoke density, fixed temperature, and rate-of-rise of temperature Drift compensation feature extends service life and reduces maintenance needs Detectors are designed and manufactured in Europe and comply ...
Read More »Advanced’s MxPro 5 selected for £485m hospital redevelopment project
A fault-tolerant network of fire alarm control panels from Advanced has been selected to protect the 3Ts Redevelopment programme at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. 36 4-loop MxPro 5 fire panels, 46 repeater panels and two custom-built AdSpecials panels from ...
Read More »Improve your understanding of BS 8629 with Advanced
Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has launched two new courses to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice recommendations and the EvacGo system designed to meet them. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development ...
Read More »Fire and light
Anthony Martindale, Field Product Manager, Lighting, Eaton asks, why are outdated and/or substandard emergency lighting systems so common in the UK? Despite previous studies highlighting the dangerous gaps in emergency lighting, it still remains an issue. According to a 2020 ...
Read More »Life safety fire risk assessments
Richard Jenkins, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate, explains the implications of life safety fire risk assessments and how ‘Duty Holders’ can best discharge their legal responsibilities. No matter how extraordinary the now routine pandemic circumstances, it’s important to ...
Read More »Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Post Lockdown – 5 Important things to consider
As we approach the thought of a release from lockdown it’s important to consider what may have changed in the dormant buildings whilst we have been away. Whilst the Alpine Service Team have remained 100% operational across the UK some ...
Read More »ROCKWOOL develops CPD in response to flat roof fire risk challenges
CPD advises on improving fire performance in the fifth façade ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers mitigate fire risk in flat roofs. The new module has been developed by the ...
Read More »Smart fire detection more viable than ‘Waking Watch’ during cladding crisis, says Hochiki Europe
Hochiki Europe is calling for a review of the uptake of ‘Waking Watches’ within the residential sector. The leading life safety product manufacturer argues that local authorities and building owners should instead focus more on incorporating intelligent fire detection into ...
Read More »High praise
Conor Logan, Technical Director at Colt International explains why he welcomes the Draft Building Safety Bill and what it will mean for the service and maintenance of high-risk buildings There has been an intense focus on building and fire safety ...
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