Issue 75 – September 2018

Storage, or suppression, automatic sprinklers are sprinklers that have been categorized as acceptable for protecting storage type occupancies and any other occupancy hazards characterized by high heat-release rate fires. These tend to be sprinklers that discharge large quantities of water in order to have a significant impact on the fire.
Most losses are preventable – the role of automatic sprinkler systems

When it comes to comprehensive fire protection, certified automatic fire sprinkler systems offer proven valuable,…

Access to the Remote Portal is also possible via mobile devices.
The future of fire alarm systems maintenance, delivered via the cloud

Regular maintenance of fire alarm systems and timely response to malfunctions are part of every…

Fire is the second leading cause of accidents in wind turbines.
The importance of fire suppression in wind turbines

Wind power is an exciting emerging sector that needs those of us involved in fire safety to get on board. As electricity generation becomes more reliant on renewable energy, wind power is becoming increasingly important in the energy mix. As our reliance on wind turbines grows, keeping them fully operational and at reduced levels of risk is becoming more important, and as a result, so is safety management. There are over 340,000 wind turbines around the world; yet the vast majority of turbines have no fire suppression system installed.

Derrick Sawyer as a member of the PFD Recruitment unit.
From fighting fires to fighting for sprinklers

Derrick Sawyer learned the value of fire sprinklers in the most tragic way possible. He…

A strategically placed actuator activates the paddle on an exit latch to determine durability of the latching mechanism.
Product compliance – Emergency exits, panic hardware and UL 305

The origins of the panic hardware device are directly tied to an event which occurred…

Security Essen 2018 – Digital security is one main focal point at Security Essen 2018

Messe Essen will become the meeting place of the international security industry: From September 25…