International Fire Protection – Issue 85 – March 2021
Smoke control systems – essential for life safety
Studies have shown that most fire deaths are not caused by burns at all but…
It’s not just cladding you know…
After the recent announcement of an extra £3.5 billion in funding for cladding remediation on…
MTech Fire Detection Systems – Innovative fire-safety and smoke-detection solutions that provide the first line of defence in protecting lives and property
Located in pastoral North of Israel, MTech Fire Detection Systems, a worldwide leader of advanced…
Lithium X from Bavaria Firefighting – Effectively extinguish almost all types of metal fires
Without a question, since the first commercial lithium battery was introduced to the market in…
Device integrated fire protection – Protect what matters most – your team, your assets – and avoid costly business interruptions
Wherever people gather in large numbers, fire protection plays an important role. This applies in…
The non-fire triangle: how a return to principles can improve fire safety
The reporting of the proceedings of the Grenfell Inquiry, led by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, only…
Global Fire Equipment (GFE) solutions chosen for two luxury hotels in Brazil
Fire-detection solutions from Global Fire Equipment (GFE), a leading European-based fire-detection manufacturer, have been installed…
Life Kitchens – The future is non-combustible kitchens
All our kitchen cabinets are manufactured from rust-resistant treated steel and manufactured with non-toxic fire-resistant…
Waste and recycling operators can turn back the clock to the days before the wave of Li-ion battery fires
Every industry faces fire risks, but in the waste and recycling industry, fires occur almost…
Flexibility in fire-safety system design improves cold-weather performance
International Fire Protection recently took the opportunity to speak with Daniel Wake to explore the…
TLX Technologies – Liquid Level Sensor for fire-suppression systems
Fire-suppression systems are critical for keeping people and assets safe from fire hazard. Some fire-suppression…
Reliable fire and smoke detection in recycling facilities
Waste is per se something ‘dirty’; hence, the environmental conditions within recycling facilities are most…
Aquasys high-pressure water-mist systems: Expert report on fire-safety innovation
Even under critical conditions, high-pressure water mist (HPWM) systems offer unique possibilities for active firefighting…
Resolving fire-detection challenges in secure mental-health environments
Within a mental-health facility designing or even upgrading system infrastructure is always a challenge due…
Recommendations to reduce fire fatalities
From the previous phase of this work a number of recommendations were made to reduce…
The history of the fire sprinkler system – Part 1
Did you know that the concept of fire sprinkler systems has been around for several…
Fight fire with fire: how connectivity protects contractors and end users
Electricity has been one of the most important technological developments in history. It has vastly…
Global cosmetics giant installs fire system from Advanced at South African HQ
An intelligent fire-detection system from UK manufacturer Advanced has been installed at the South African…
Tenability criteria in unique situations and atypical buildings
Tenability criteria for smoke control systems in public buildings has become relatively standard in the…
Modern built-environment fire-safety strategy