Issue 57 – March 2014

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The Importance of Reducing False Fire Alarms

Michala Ford, Marketing Manager of Safety Technology International (Europe) Ltd The problem caused by false…

Commitment to Global Outreach
Global High-Challenge-Warehouse Protection Needs

As the marketplace for industrial products and systems becomes increasingly global, corporations are seeking strategic…

Hydrocarbon Fire Protection for Structural Steel

Fire is a terrible and ever present danger for hydrocarbon processing facilities, capable of inflicting…

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Inspection, Testing & Maintenance & Building Fire Risk

Most, if not all of the codes and standards governing the installation and maintenance of…

Comparing Low-Pressure Water Mist and Sprinklers

Although stable systems for fire extinguishing with water mist have been known for decades, they…

Sustainable Fire Suppression

Modern society relies heavily upon interconnectivity. The word infrastructure is no longer restricted to traditional…

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The Special Life Safety Needs in Health Care Buildings

In many buildings, there may be some options with respect to the appropriate evacuation strategy…

The Function of Compartmentation

When dividing a structure into compartments there are many considerations to take into account, such…

Hazardous Area Gas Detection

Protecting personnel, assets and the environment are the highest priorities for manufacturing and industrial plants…

FOGTEC – Renowned for Water Mist Suppression

FOGTEC was established in Cologne, Germany in 1997 and today has offices in Germany, France,…

FireDos – The Name for Proportioners & Monitors

FireDos is a dynamic, medium-sized German company that has been operating successfully for more than…

Maintaining Your Fire Protection System – Who is Responsible?

The answer to the question regarding who is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system…

Exhaust Ductwork Fire Protection

Exhaust Ductwork Fire Protection in Timber Multi-family Structures. Dryers and washing machines were involved in…

Broken, but not Beyond Repair –The Future of Fire.Broken, but not Beyond Repair –The Future of Fire.

Passive fire protection in new builds – quality has to be caused; it also has…

High-Rise Fire Safety.

Every time we see the horrifying images of the World Trade Centre’s twin towers disintegrating…

The Changing Face of Fire Detection.

The options available to buyers of fire detection equipment are now more diverse than ever.…

Is Fire Down to a Simple Triangle?

There are many elements to consider when attempting to prevent and control fire within the…