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Emergency guidance and lighting systems in extraordinary situations; are the systems that guide the evacuation of people as a result of the power outage of the building for safety concerns during disasters, such as fire and earthquakes. In addition, in Turkey, emergency lighting systems are obligatory in the regulations for the protection of buildings from fire. Emergency guidance systems are also mandatory in buildings. These directions facilitate the evacuation of people in buildings with mor...
Fire alarm systems are necessary for the protection of life and property. Fire detection systems are required by law in most non-domestic buildings where people work or visit, such as offices, shops, hotels, and public places. A fire safety risk assessment must be made and updated by the employer or the building owners/residents in accordance with the regulation. Fire detection and alarm systems According to the results of the evaluations to be made, it is necessary to ensure that all f...
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the fatal explosion and fire at the KMCO production facility in Crosby, Texas, USA. On April 2, 2019, KMCO was producing sulfurized isobutylene as a lubrication additive. The explosion and fire occurred after isobutylene leaked from a fracture in a segment of piping and formed a flammable vapor cloud, which ignited. Fatal injury One KMCO employee was fatally injured, and two others were seriously inju...
Honeywell, one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, recently unveiled its NOTIFIER INSPIRE™ fire control system, an all-in-one fire panel that delivers reliable protection, scalability, efficient monitoring, as well as flexible and timely reporting. NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel The NOTIFIER INSPIRE panel is connected through Honeywell’s Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS) platform. CLSS delivers real-time visibility of the fire system to installers, s...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to have been shortlisted for three awards in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF’s) Awards. The Awards recognize, reward, and promote best practices among trade associations in the United Kingdom (UK). Ignite The Association’s magazine, Ignite, has been shortlisted for Magazine of the Year. Ignite caters to the needs and interests of professionals within the passive fire protection (PFP) indus...
Fire fighters are being urged to take extra precautions when approaching structure fires involving residential energy storage systems (ESS), an increasingly popular home energy source that uses lithium-ion battery technology. The findings are part of an exhaustive report released by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and UL Solutions, based on a two-year research project examining the characteristics of fires resulting from the overheating of lithium battery systems stored in...
Public buildings, like schools, libraries, and offices, are places where people come together. Keeping these places safe from fires is super important. Fires can start quickly and spread even faster, putting everyone inside at risk. That’s why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers tips to keep these buildings safe. By following these fire safety tips, establishments can help ensure that everyone can get out safely, if a fire starts and the damage is kept as low as possibl...
Fire detection and warning systems should be used correctly and effectively. In order to achieve this, it will be helpful to know how the system works. What triggers the fire alarm? How does the fire alarm work? They recommend that they read the blog post, which is a brief guide for correct use. Fire alarm systems have a fire detection panel and different means of detection; consisting of elements, such as buttons, detectors, siren-blinker, etc. Fire detection and warning systems Fire detecti...
European manufacturer of complete fire safety systems, Global Fire Equipment (GFE), will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio on Stand F10 in Hall 3 at Intersec 2024, which takes place in Dubai from 16 – 18 January, 2024. GFE’s experts will be on hand to showcase the company’s range of advanced addressable fire alarm control panels and detectors. Visitors to the stand will also hear about the benefits of working with a complete systems provider that has the l...
In the dynamic world of industries, Mallcom believes that ensuring the safety and well-being of industrial workers is of paramount importance. This is where European Standards (EN) for protective clothing come into play, providing a comprehensive framework for the design, manufacturing, and performance of workwear across various sectors. EN standards are European standards that define the requirements and test methods for various types of personal protective equipment (PPE). The...
The SafeInno Foundation, set up by the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection (vfdb), will also be presenting the Excellence Awards. They are among the highest awards for special work in the area of security. The prizes are awarded in three categories “special scientific achievements”, “research and development” and “special organizational achievements”. Digital application submission A total of up to 7,500 euros in prize mone...
It’s been another busy year for the fire safety industry, with higher risk building registration and the new Building Safety Regulator under reforms of the Building Safety Act. Designed to provide greater accountability and management of higher-risk buildings, the Building Safety Act 2022 mandated two new roles for managing building safety – Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons. FIREX International 2023 FIREX also returned to ExCel this year, covering the latest i...
Cleveland Fire Authority welcomes the outcome at Teesside Magistrates Court at which two businessmen were successfully prosecuted by Cleveland Fire Authority for failing to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Mr Kambiz Kamyab and Mr Russell Karl Mills who jointly own the premises and are the responsible persons for 34-36 Borough Road, Middlesbrough were fined and ordered to pay costs to the value of £11,100.80. They both pleaded guilty to several offenses under Art...
Passive fire protection company - Burry Sealants has seen a 20 percent expansion of its mobile workforce, following the deployment of a cloud-based job management system from BigChange. Burry has also opened a new regional office and completed nearly 13,000 jobs in the last twelve months. With the real-time connected mobile app and back-office system, BigChange helped Burry improve both office and field efficiency, reduce paperwork, and improve customer service with better reporting and faster...
Fire detection and warning systems are necessary for all kinds of industrial facilities such as businesses, factories, warehouses, and all kinds of buildings to minimize the loss of life and property and to take precautions against fire hazards. To protect the lives of the employees, or building occupants during danger and to prevent damage to the materials and machinery in the building, routine checks of fire alarm systems should be made, and all components must work flawlessly and in sync. We...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection announced the winners for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Awards on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. ASFP Managing Director Mike Ward was joined by guest speaker, and comedian Hal Cruttenden, to present the awards to each worthy winner. The winners are: ASFP Installation of the Year: Coopers Fire for its work in the Great Mosque of Mecca, Mataf Tunnels, installing a series of...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched its Competence Framework, a free library of information, which defines activities specific to passive fire protection (PFP) across the building lifecycle, providing a benchmark for competence for all PFP activities. The Competence Framework forms the first step on the ASFP’s Competency Pathway, which aims to support the industry in adopting a unified approach to building, evidencing and promoting competence across the PFP...
The fire industry faces an exciting journey ahead, as it aligns with the vision of a sustainable, net-zero world. Paving the Way to Sustainability While the fire safety industry remains indispensable in safeguarding lives, buildings, and essential infrastructure crucial for the green transition, it’s evident that the industry faces an exciting journey ahead as it aligns with the vision of a sustainable, net-zero world. Unlike some other sectors, the fire safety industry is just beginnin...
Concerned Fire Chiefs are calling on the public’s support, as they re-launch a lifesaving campaign to protect Tyne and Wear’s most vulnerable. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s (TWFRS) Lifesaver campaign is aimed at encouraging the public to reach out and help save someone’s life. A simple telephone call, email or social media message could be the deciding factor that helps to change a friend or family member’s life forever. As part of National Safeguarding A...
A ground-breaking cancer research project has returned to the North East with more than 100 firefighters from Tyneside set to take part. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are this week hosting a testing program commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). Back in February, the first 15 firefighters volunteered to take part in testing carried out by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). More than 1,000 firefighters across the United Kingdom (UK) have participated by providi...
If users are well accustomed to the firefighting industry, then the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is nothing new. For decades, the NFPA has set codes and standards for all aspects of safety regarding the firefighting community. No matter what line of fire duty users are in, these guidelines have impacted users in some way. Oshkosh Airport Products explains why these NFPA guidelines matter and how users can contribute to improving the safety of the fire industry. NFPA Standar...
According to official government guidance, minor penalties for businesses that fail to follow fire safety regulations can cost up to £5,000. If the fire safety measures are deemed inadequate, fire safety officers can take action. ‘Inadequacy’ can look like plenty of things; however, the presence and condition of fire safety equipment is one of the most important factors in this assessment. Passive fire protection products With that said, compare the cost of a fire regulation...
FieldEquip, a powerful and customizable Field Service Management Software platform, takes immense pride and satisfaction in announcing that following the successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 audit in August 2023, it has now successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2® Type II certification. This recent accomplishment illustrates FieldEquip’s continuous commitment to creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for its...
A supermarket belonging to Russia’s Lenta food retailer chain caught fire in central St. Petersburg on Saturday, and its roof was completely destroyed, but there were no casualties, Lenta and Russian news agencies reported. Rescue services evacuated people from a shopping mall that housed the supermarket after the fire was reported at 08:30 local time, (05:30 GMT), the head office of St. Petersburg emergencies ministry said. It quickly became a huge blaze, not being brought under control...
Honeywell Gent one of the pioneering brands in fire and life safety, has launched the first fire alarm system with EN-approved self-testing smoke and heat detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way life safety systems are commissioned, tested, and maintained. The Gent Vigilon panel with Self-Test provides scalable, reliable protection, efficient monitoring, and flexible reporting enhancing the fire engineers’ efficiency. efficient and reliable systems &ld...
Fire safety is important in any building, but in the aftermath of Grenfell Tower, additional scrutiny has been placed on tower blocks, high-rise buildings, and social housing. Given the number of occupants in these buildings and the speed at which fire can spread, the passage of flames and smoke must be inhibited through a fully compliant compartmentation strategy. passive fire protection measures Compartmentation incorporates passive fire protection measures such as fire-resistant cavity bar...
Fire poses a significant risk to the hospitality sector. Apart from causing costly damage and bringing operations to a halt, it can seriously undermine the organization’s brand. The evidence suggests fire is fairly commonplace in the industry; according to the government’s latest figures, hotels are one of the most vulnerable types of buildings, with 263 out of every 1,000 experiencing a fire in the period September 2012–September 2019. Pubs, restaurants, and takeaways fared s...
Construction projects are a community process, not just in terms of immediate impact but also in the long-term benefits they offer local areas. This concept is particularly resonant in the case of local authority construction projects, as they are partially funded by taxpayers and designed for community benefit and use. Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) are central to the relationship between local authorities, construction companies and community members. Not only is it essential that residents...
Amthal has appointed Deane Sales to the position of Group Sales Director, following the company’s strategic shift to its senior management team and approach to fire safety and security. As one of the nation’s trusted commercial fire protection and security partners, Amthal welcomes Deane to lead the Group in its new direction, introducing his extensive insight into compliance to forge key partnerships and identify opportunities for business development. life safety solutions Deane...
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection has announced the shortlist for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards, with the winners due to be announced on 23 November at the Association’s Awards Dinner at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. As well as showcasing the award winners, the event will feature a special guest speaker, comedian Hal Crutten. Each award recognizes excellence within the passive fire protection industry, at the company and individual levels. Shortlisted co...
