Issue 64 – December 2015

39% do not believe the industry is currently equipped to adapt to the technological demands of smart cities.
Time to build life safety into the fabric of smart city design?

“Smart cities” – urban developments that make use of cutting-edge communications technology to streamline the…

BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems are a trusted industry leader that have been listed and approved for over 30 years.
Working Towards Meeting Global Fire Safety Standards

Not so long ago, fire safety codes and standards only existed in the more industrialized…

Buncefield U.K Terminal Fire.
Risk Based Fire Protection Strategy in Crude Oil Storage Facilities

Crude oil tank fires pose a difficult operational and budgetary decision, as it relates to…

Choosing a fire extinguishing system – a best practice guide

Choosing and specifying the most appropriate fire extinguishing system for the right location can be…

The Victaulic Vortex 1000 and 1500 Fire Suppression Systems are designed for power, automotive, oil and gas, and other industrial applications.
Twin-Fluid Hybrid Fire Suppression Explained

Today, there are a large variety of complex fire suppression systems available on the market.…

Suppression systems with supervision become more reliable and provide a greater level of protection and security.
Supervision for Releasing Devices on Extinguishing Systems

The fire suppression systems of today are rapid and effective solutions to safely extinguish dangerous…

Touchscreen interfaces from consumer technology are bringing new control and reporting options to the fire system.
What’s New in Fire Systems?

The fire industry moves slowly (at least compared to many others) but we’re enjoying a…

Because the height of the structure is beyond the reach of fire department ladders, tall buildings are equipped with more fire safety features.
Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

Very tall buildings have unique fire safety design issues that are not experienced in other…

Effective Fire Protection for Critical Transport Infrastructure

Large scale construction projects present significant challenges, and one aspect which should be considered during…

Datacenter Protection: A Major Application of the Clean Agents.
Fire Suppression Agent Selection for Mission Critical Facilities

The occurrence of a fire in a mission critical facility can lead to business interruption…

Escaping from Prison Fires

When fire breaks out in a highly-populated building, the first priority is to ensure occupant…

A typical steel framed building under construction.
How to Fireproof a Steel Building

One of steel’s defining characteristics is its reduced flammability, especially when compared to other popular…

Loss Ledger – A deeper look at the cost of fire and fire protection

As part of NFPA’s new strategic development, the organization has created a new vision statement:…

Regulators across Europe increasingly recognise Sprinklers

In a few weeks Wales will become the first country to require sprinklers in all…

A 2014 photograph of the 1902 heavy timber roof assembly on the North end of the nontraditional heavy timber Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska, Minnesota. From viewing this picture, one gets a clear sense of the scale of these massive timbers.
Heavy Timber 101, Part 1: History and Design

Heavy Timber Construction (HTC), or Type IV Construction, is a term that undoubtedly every firefighter…

Vanzetti Equipment
Vanzetti Equipment

Vanzetti Equipment is an Italian brand manufacturing a comprehensive range of equipment and devices for…

Tornatech
Tornatech

Based in Montreal, Canada since 1985, Tornatech specializes in the conception and manufacturing of fire…

TLX Technologies, Inc.
TLX Technologies, Inc.

TLX Technologies, Inc. is proud to introduce an actuator for fire suppression systems with active…

Spectrex
Spectrex

The Spectrex 40/40VID provides superior flame detection capabilities at up to 215ft (65m) and the…

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Siemens Fire Safety

The Siemens Building Technologies division Fire Safety will present its products at the Intersec 2016…