Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler now approved to help protect NFPA 13R low-rise residential structures
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced its Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free Sprinkler is now approved for installation in low-rise residential properties per NFPA 13R. The Tyco LFII sprinkler is the…
Fire Department Service Announcement
Bulletin #67: Multi-district litigation The Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) multi-district litigation (MDL) is presently going through a pre-trial consolidation of more than 3,019 cases on the use of PFAS in AFFF.1 The defendants are asserting the government contractor defense protection…
Investing in future talent: OFR welcomes eight new colleagues in September, taking staff headcount to 115
In a period of rapid growth, leading fire engineering consultancy OFR has appointed eight new colleagues to its UK wide team – seven of whom are graduate fire engineers. The new appointments have joined OFR offices in Scotland and London,…
Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades
Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is…
LPC Sprinkler Rules – FPA publishes Technical Bulletins update
The LPC Sprinkler Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations is the UK’s most significant sprinkler installation standard which incorporates the full BS EN 12845:2015+A1:2019 standard and related Technical Bulletins. Published by the FPA, this document has recently been updated to incorporate…
Cristanini partners with Concorde Corodex and BRISTOL to offer exclusive after-sales services in UAE
Concorde – Corodex Group (CCG) is one of the Middle East region’s pioneering providers of fire protection, water purification, wastewater treatment and environmental services. Established at United Arab Emirates in 1974, the company has evolved to become the largest group…
John Spencer appointed Chair of the Fire Sector Federation
The Fire Sector Federation is pleased to announce John Spencer is its new Chair, taking over from Michael Harper. John, who has been Vice Chair since joining the Board in May this year, assumes responsibility as part of a planned…
Sprinkler activation saves leisure facility
By Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance A multi-occupancy entertainment complex in West Yorkshire was protected by an automatic sprinkler system which suppressed a fire, preventing any further damage and allowing the business to be operational a few days…
Perimeter Solutions introduces SOLBERG RE-HEALING Fluorine-Free 3×3 SP-100 Foam Concentrate
Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives, has announced the launch of SOLBERG RE-HEALING 3x3 SP-100 Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrate. With the UL-162 listing granted, the newest addition to Perimeter Solutions’ catalogue of…
New research shows 90% of false alarms are down to faulty apparatus
According to the latest Home Office report, released recently, false alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21; 90% of this figure is due to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office, which was collated…
Johnson Controls acquires Rescue Air Systems to enhance fire suppression portfolio
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced that it acquired Rescue Air Systems, a leading provider of firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) that enable firefighters to refill breathing air bottles within a…
Newly released NFPA report shows U.S. home fire deaths hit 14-year high in 2021, marking critical importance of Fire Prevention Week, 9–15 October 2022
The latest Fire Loss in the U.S. report released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) shows the largest number of home fire deaths since 2007, reflecting a 14-year high. According to the report, people are more likely to die…
Reckless school pupils activate hoax fire alarms
A recent spate of maliciously activated hoax fire alarms in a number of high schools and colleges has lead Council chiefs, the Police and the Fire and Rescue Service to condemn the reckless behaviour and warn that the unnecessary emergency…
Blaze fires up new business strategy with jobs boost
Aberdeenshire-based Blaze Manufacturing Solutions has announced major contract breakthroughs and new jobs since introducing a redefined global business strategy. Following a major investment boost from Balmoral Group in 2019 the company has secured work from the nuclear, renewables and industrial…
Partnering to protect against lithium-ion battery fires
In their latest development, Bryland Fire Protection have teamed up with industry leaders Firechief to help their customers protect against the increasing risk of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. As a new distributor partner, Bryland Fire Protection now stock a…
Incredible growth of Intersec Saudi Arabia marks successful return to live events
The fourth edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia 2022 from 13 to 15 September marked a triumphant return to Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2019. More than 150 exhibitors from 22 countries appeared at the Riyadh International Convention &…
Fire Department Service Announcement
Bulletin #66, Precursors ‘All fluorinated firefighting foams characterised to date contain polyfluorinated precursors to the regulated PFAS, so conventional analysis such as the use of EPA methods 533 and 537.1 cannot assess the concentrations of principle PFAS in most fluorinated…
Pyroguard’s expertise key on regeneration of historic Spanish convent
Pyroguard’s technical expertise recently proved vital on the regeneration of the Capuchino Convent de San Antonio de Padua in Spain; a project which required a careful balance between renovating the historic building, ensuring modern fire safety regulations were met and…
SOCOTEC’s Fire Engineering Team is highly commended in Civic Trust Awards
SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, has been recognised for a series of refurbishment works recently carried out on the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. SOCOTEC’s Fire Engineering team was highly commended in the AABC…
Live webinar on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries
The Guidance Document on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries is the topic of a webinar that will be organised on Thursday, 20 October, starting at 15:00 CET. The Euralarm guideline on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries was published…