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Published in September 2020 by the Competence Steering Group, Setting the Bar (the final report of the Competence Steering Group), represents two years of challenging work following the Grenfell Fire Tragedy. Initiated by the recommendations within Dame Judith Hackitt's review “Building a safer Future” it identifies the need for competent persons within the construction and built environment industries to ensure buildings are effectively designed, maintained and managed with (fire)...

Once users have conducted a competent fire risk assessment, where necessary, users may then need to plan for what’s known as fire compartmentation, or passive fire protection survey. It’s important to understand that Passive Fire Precautions (PFP) are a vital part of the building fabric, dividing the building into individual fire compartments, constructed, and lined with suitable fire resisting materials to reduce the spread of fire. Individual fire compartments What is the purpos...

As a pioneer manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors – they have shown unwavering support for Fire Door Safety Week since its inception in 2013. Kicking off on marks a momentous 10 year anniversary of the campaign. Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect. Know Fire Door Basics The campaign is managed by the British Woodworking Federation and is supported by a number of partners It's a ‘mass market’ aware...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. Fire protection services North-West-based F&S business MGV has a h...

Here at FireRite, they believe in providing full training for apprentices in the industry. That involves close mentoring and monitoring the personal development of all their apprentices. They are an award-winning outfit that believes in nurturing young talent. Right now, they have positions available for which they are happy to provide apprenticeships – Fire alarm engineers, Fire Stopping Technicians and Fire Door Fitter Technicians. Fire Alarm Engineer The Fire Alarm Engineer apprentic...

In celebration of 100 years of the IFE and continuing to build on previous event successes, the South Wales IFE Branch organized a CPD event on 19th July 2018 at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The event, which focused on Fire Compartmentation, attracted over 100 delegates and was supported by Firerite UK, a Fire Protection Company based in South Wales. The presentations were developed to focus on key elements of Compartmentation. How firestop products are tested Fire-Rite U...

Firerite is proud to support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (24th September – 30th September) – a campaign that raises awareness about the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. It also encourages building owners and users to check the operation and condition of their fire doors; and understand the legal commitments they have. Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every...

Allegion UK, alongside its family of pioneering door hardware brands, is set to present a complete fire door solution at The Fire Safety Event, taking place between the 8th and 10th April at the NEC, Birmingham. With a focus on keeping people safe where they live, learn, work and connect, Allegion’s team of experts will be on hand with specification, installation and maintenance advice at this year’s event, and will showcase a flagship range of fire door solutions, including archite...

Allegion UK, a pioneer in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has expanded its library of customer support materials with new installation videos for its highly popular 2003 and 2003V surface-mounted door closers.  Aim to publish a video Allegion’s newly published video series provides customers with an illustrative set of installation and adjustment instructions for door mount pull, transom mount, and parallel arm mount fixings across its ma...

Magenta Security Services has once more demonstrated its leadership in sustainability, securing the coveted "Security or Fire Sustainability Champion" award at the prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year. The awards ceremony, a hallmark of excellence in the security and fire sectors, celebrates organizations that set benchmarks in innovation, performance, and commitment to sustainability. Magenta Security’s pioneering sustainability initiatives...

For many different stakeholders in building design, construction, and management, security specifications can be a difficult, time-consuming task. Everyone from architects, developers, and contractors to security consultants, distributors, and even building inspectors benefits from trustworthy, transparent specification support for doors and related solutions.   Digitalization and personalized service When the goals are better buildings, safer building users, and happier customers,...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Motherwell and Newcastle-based fire, security, and critical services company, Secureshield. one-stop solution The acquisition marks another milestone in Ranger’s continued growth and expansion, with Secureshield building out the Group’s footprint in Scotland and North-Eastern England. With plans for further imminent regional acquisitions in the pipeline, this announcement reiterates Ranger’s mission to become t...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced the latest acquisition of Dublin-based kitchen and gas fire suppression company, KSS Fire Suppression (“KSS”).   The acquisition marks Ranger’s first expansion beyond the UK and into Europe, while simultaneously broadening out the Group’s offering. Ranger’s leadership Ranger’s leadership is also considerate of the platform that the acquisition provides for future growth Ranger has strong ambitions to gr...

On June 14, 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in London. The fire caused 72 deaths, with more than 70 others injured, while 223 people managed to escape. The fire was started by a malfunctioning fridge on the fourth floor. It spread rapidly up the building’s exterior, bringing fire and smoke to all of the residential floors. This was due to the building’s cladding, this is external insulation and the air gap between which enabled the stack effect....

ThinCats, the alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs has supported Ranger Fire and Security with their latest acquisition of fire door business, Fire Door Specialists Ltd (FDS). First acquisition Ranger, which launched in February 2024, has already acquired four other businesses following Transitional Capital from ThinCats and private equity backing from Hyperion Capital – all in the active fire space – AFIL Ltd, Ignis Fire Protection Ltd, Syncro Group Ltd and IPH Fire Solu...

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc, comprising three divisions: Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM); and Passive Fire Protection (PFP), announces two new contracts in its PFP division with construction companies in London and Liverpool, together worth c. £145,000. The Liverpool-based contract is for a research facility and is valued at c. £120,000, with revenues expected to be fully recognized within this financial year. PFP proje...

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. Building regulations are designed to govern the methods and materials used throughout construction projects. For decades, modern regulations have developed to form a minimum standard and without them, many structures would be considered dangerous and risking the safety of their occupants. dual approach...

The publication of the final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry is a long-awaited milestone in the response to the tragic loss of 72 lives in June 2017. It is another difficult and traumatic moment for the bereaved, the survivors, and relatives of the Grenfell Tower victims and CIC recognizes once again all that they have suffered and we extend our sympathy once more to all the victims. report and recommendations Sir Martin Moore Bick has made many recommendations for further action in th...

As a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors, they’ve proudly supported the British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week campaign since its inception. Join them from 23rd-27th September as they raise awareness about the crucial role fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the event of a fire. FDSW response to a fire door Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect Fire Door...

Warringtonfire has increased its fire resistance testing capacity to cater to the heightened demand for UKAS-accredited testing space from product manufacturers within the built environment and transport sectors. additional testing capacity The additional testing capacity has been created through improved operational planning at peak times, better communication around available test slots, and the cumulative impact of a 15-month process optimization plan. It is immediately available and inclu...

It’s critical that fire safety products are proven to perform in the event of a fire–particularly fire doors, which fulfil a life-saving role. Product certification signifies a manufacturer’s commitment to go above minimum market requirements.  It’s essential to use an independently approved intumescent fire seal, because the door assembly itself will invariably be independently approved, as will all the critical components used in its construction. The sealing syst...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds residents to only use legal fireworks in a safe manner after responding to a vegetation fire in Bonneville County Thursday night. Around 10:24 p.m., multiple people began calling 911 to report a fire burning in vegetation near Power House Drive. Some callers reported that the wind was pushing the fire toward multiple homes. Multiple water tenders Four fire engines were dispatched to protect structures, and multiple brush trucks were used to begin putti...

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has appointed Rohit Aggarwal as a new member of the Management Board of Lenzing Group. He will assume responsibility for the fiber division during the third quarter. After the departure of Stephan Sielaff, Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO of Lenzing Group. Rohit Aggarwal is a strategic business economist and pioneer in the industry with several decades of exper...

Briton has launched a new exit hardware catalog, showcasing its range of trusted panic and emergency exit hardware systems, and providing specifiers and trade professionals with a user-friendly guide and product selection resource. New catalog features The new 28-page catalog showcases a flagship range of Briton products and accessories, with product specifications, EN classifications, and certified application information listed for each of Briton’s panic and emergency exit hardware dev...

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is delighted to announce a new appointment to its marketing function. Louis Bradley has been appointed to the newly created role of Marketing Executive, to support the wider marketing team in furthering ASFP's reach and its member offering. Louis will be responsible for creating marketing materials for the ASFP, working across their full range of promotion and knowledge channels, including podcasts, videos, and other member resources. He wil...

CLM Fire Testing, part of CLM Group, a global provider of fire safety solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the Fire Protection Association (FPA) for the establishment of a cutting-edge, UKAS-accredited fire testing laboratory. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing fire safety standards and fostering innovation within the fire protection industry. superior service availability CLM Fire Testing will provide clients and the supply chain with premier access to...

Dorplan, a pioneer in doorset and ironmongery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SignetFire, a new brand dedicated to high-performance replacement fire doorsets. With a focus on meeting and exceeding industry standards, SignetFire is designed to provide optimal fire safety while maintaining exceptional functionality and esthetic appeal. SignetFire is partnering with clients and installers to deliver compliant buildings that protect and save lives. Robust fire door regulati...

Responding to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) report – State of Fire and Rescue: Annual Assessment of Fire and Rescue Services in England 2023 – National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Chair, Mark Hardingham, said, “Our fire and rescue services undertake a vital role in keeping communities safe, they do this across a variety of different fire service roles often moving towards danger while helping others to escape it."...

Shop.Darley.com officially launched on May 8, 2024. The online shopping experience is the next generation of eDarley.com, which has served Darley customers’ online shopping needs for the past 20 years. Shop.Darley.com Shop.Darley.com was built directly from customer feedback and requirements over the last 15 months. “We need to serve our customers wherever, however, and whenever they need us,” said Kimberly Brown, Darley's Chief Marketing Officer, adding “Sho...

On 26 and 27 June, FeuerTrutz 2024 will come under the spotlight with innovative solutions and products for fire prevention and containment. Experts from all over Europe will gather to network and discuss the latest trends and challenges in fire protection. Stefan Dittrich, Director of FeuerTrutz at NürnbergMesse, gives us some insights into the preparations and highlights the most important aspects for visitors. Mr Dittrich, FeuerTrutz 2024 starts in just a few weeks. Can you give us some...