Profiles

PPG STEELGUARD 951 combines high-quality aesthetic appearance with three hours’ cellulosic fire protection
PPG STEELGUARD 951 offers all-in-one solution for the highest-specification architectural steel projects

Advanced cellulosic passive fire protection (CPFP) solution meets fire protection, corrosion resistance and aesthetic standards.…

It is not uncommon for public buildings across the UAE to be evacuated because of false alarms
Is the UAE still suffering from alarm fatigue?

The UAE had set its sights on bringing false-fire-alarm numbers down to zero by 2021,…

Continuous weight-monitoring solutions for fire suppression systems

Fire-suppression systems that rely on gaseous extinguishing agents must be periodically inspected to ensure that…

Luton Airport car park blaze: a final call for sprinklers

The fire that destroyed an unsprinklered airport terminal car park caused disruption to tens of…

Aerial pix of Cameron House Hotel blaze
The Cameron House Hotel fire – a case study in managing fire safety in a heritage building

The Cameron House Hotel is a luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond consisting…

Designing, manufacturing and exporting globally instruments and systems to monitor the contents of both liquefied and non-liquefied gaseous extinguishing system
UK exporters: a winning, high-productivity global force for good

One of the roles of a UK exporter is, at its essence, to help other…

Navigating the e-mobility revolution safely

In cities around the world, e-bikes and e-scooters whiz by in increasing numbers, a testament…

Enhancing safety in hazardous environments with Hochiki Europe’s SIL-capable fire detection range

For building owners, facilities managers, health and safety managers and responsible persons, ensuring the safety…

The ultimate CPVC fire safety guide gets an upgrade

The Orange Book, BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems’ first-of-its-kind CPVC fire safety guide has been revised…

Test information is managed and stored in the app
Proving compliance: testing detectors and reporting the results

Safety is paramount in our industry, so the need to ensure fire systems are properly…

Tunnel fire safety – protecting critical infrastructure

Though thankfully relatively infrequent, fires in tunnels remain high profile given the potentially catastrophic consequences…

AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ – conference wrap

The AFAC23 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Conference and Exhibition took place on 22–25 August at the…

Fast flame detection – the X5 factor

I was recently struck by a video posted on LinkedIn that showed the destruction of…

Early Warning Fire Protection For Conveyors

Patol’s range of transit sensors continue to prove a popular option in detecting fires in…

Major enhancements to Hyfire’s TauREX software make life easier for installers and engineers

Global wireless fire technology pioneer Hyfire has released a comprehensive update to its ground-breaking TauREX…

Protectowire linear heat detection – the trusted solution for challenging applications

Linear heat detection has been around for over 80 years but is still relatively unknown…

A game changer in digital dry deluge testing

Regular testing of water-based fire suppression systems for performance and regulatory compliance is essential to…

SRI – celebrating five decades of manufacturing

Fifty years ago, Steel Recon Industries (SRI) was founded at a time when the Malaysian…

A SKUM High-Expansion Foam Generator. (Johnson Controls)
High-expansion foam system protects commercial tyre facility

With more than 1,500 outlets, Vianor is the largest chain of tyre stores in the…

Fire and Acoustic Seals launch new FD60 Fire Door Silicone Sealant

Unprotected cavities around fire-door frames and partitions can be easily exploited by fire which can…