Issue 65 – March 2016

In addition to point detectors, Hochiki Europe’s Intrinsically safe range includes flame detectors, explosion proof detectors and a number of new barriers.
Ensuring intrinsic fire safety in explosive environments

Product support team leader at Hochiki Europe, Simon Massey, explains what installers should take into…

Flexible drop installed in crowded ceiling space.
Suspended ceilings – the risks of improper sprinkler head alignment

Suspended ceilings – or false ceilings as they are sometimes referred to – are a…

Residential sprinkler and vapour bubble in glass bulb.
Fire Sprinkler International Munich – 19th-20th April 2016

Sprinklers were invented in the 19th century yet manufacturers continue to invest huge sums to…

Pilkington Pyrostop® helps to provide a safer environment for residents at Lydia Eva Court.
Fire-resistant glazing: Getting to grips with regulations

The use of glass is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern building design, particularly across the…

3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid being dispersed in a data centre.
Key considerations for data centre fire protection

Fire protection for data centres has evolved considerably in the last three decades. Technologies have…

Fire alarm investigation.
Live investigations of false fire alarms

Fire detection and fire alarm systems (FDFAS) are used to provide early warning of fire…

A wide range of risks must be evaluated on every coatings maintenance project.
Considerations for the application of high-temperature coatings – Part 1

Managers of petrochemical, refining, power, offshore, pulp and paper and other facilities with extensive hot…

Emergency services extinguishing the explosion in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.
Enhancing industrial fire protection with military technology

Now the High Value High Risk industries, such as Oil and Gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical,…

UL Large Scale Warehouse Simulation Fire Test.
Reassessing the fire risk of changing commodity and packaging

Protecting investments is critical for business owners, risk managers, and insurers alike. We all know…

Advanced
Advanced

Advanced is a global leader in intelligent fire detection, alarm and control systems. Its products…

Haes
Haes

The Esento Marine range from Haes has been exclusively developed to address the issues of…

C-TEC
C-TEC

The new ZFP 1-8 loop touchscreen-controlled fire alarm panel from C-TEC provides intelligent fire alarm…

Hochiki
Hochiki

Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of life safety solutions, has launched a brand new analogue…

Protec
Protec

The latest panel to join the Protec family of Interactive Digital Addressable Fire Alarm Control…

TYCO
Tyco

Tyco offers advanced technologies that are transforming the design, installation, maintenance and overall value of…

NAFFCO
NAFFCO

The major risk factor of fire and gas detection system is the failure of the system…

Kentec
Kentec

Kentec Electronics Ltd. is one of the World’s leading manufacturers of fire detection and alarm…

Assured performance in public spaces

Fire and smoke curtains offer an innovative fire safety solution allowing public entertainment and retail…

VID Fire-Kill
VID Fire-Kill

VID Fire-Kill is a world leading innovative developer and manufacturer of low pressure, fine waterspray…

Tyco
Tyco

Tyco Fire Protection Products is a strategically aligned business unit of Tyco with globally recognised…