Reservations about increased fire hazards from electric cars led to bans on parking garages in some cities in Europe. Reports of burning electric cars are worrying not only for the owners but also for the operators and designers of parking…
Advanced hybrid firefighting solutions for major fire hazards
Firefighting technology is constantly advancing. This case study illustrates the latest technology in mobile firefighting equipment developed by FireDos for class B high hazard fire scenario applications, including tank storage facilities, refineries and other oil and petrochemical related industrial fires.…
Testing innovative technology to improve fire safety and future-proof homes
This feature discusses a recent project to test how the Plumis Automist fire-suppression system could play a key role in safeguarding social-housing residents and future-proofing homes. The basic technology behind modern fire-safety sprinkler systems has changed little since its invention…
Bus fire-system requirements: what’s been happening since the introduction of UNECE R107?
Fires in mass transportation, and buses specifically, have been a long-term concern. The very nature of these systems puts a large number of people in a small space for efficiency. However, most still have only two primary points of egress…
Hampering sprinkler effectiveness
There’s a joke in the sprinkler and storage industries that you don’t design an early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler system around a building – you design the building around the ESFR sprinkler system. The joke illustrates the importance of…
Smart proportioner GEN III – remote monitoring system
As practised for decades in fire protection systems, the procedure to check the functionality of foam extinguishing systems includes an annual check of the proportioning rate according to a formula set out in national and international regulations. The results are…
Automatic extinguishing solutions in recycling facilities and incineration plants utilizing heat detection
With a growing awareness towards the environment and resources, the amount of recycling and incineration facilities worldwide has increased significantly. The risk of fires in these industries is a rising concern. Solutions to extinguish these fires in the early stages…
Introducing water mist technology – Part 2
Water mist technology is still a relatively new concept in terms of fire suppression, yet it is proving to be an exciting development in the industry. As the industry evolves, so do the regulations, laws and requirements in order to…
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 daily. These fires can spark from hazards such as pressurized tanks, chemicals, hot-work activities, fertilizers, cigarette butts and, an emerging culprit, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. If…
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 through their innovative spraying technology and high-quality materials. They are used in special situations where there may be different fire loads at the same time,…
The history of the fire sprinkler system – Part 1
Did you know that the concept of fire sprinkler systems has been around for several centuries? That is hundreds of years! The story of the fire sprinkler system starts as far back as the 15th century. Yet they were not…
Safe and Sound: Key steps to a high-quality sprinkler system installation
Fire protection systems are a life-saving but often invisible part of any construction project. Though specific guidelines and standards may vary, the European fire protection industry is united in believing buildings must have properly installed fire protection systems that will…
Fire safety of cultural heritage in Italy
Tema Sistemi S.p.A. invests in a research project for fire protection of artistic and cultural environments. The protection of cultural heritage assumes great importance especially in a country like Italy, which is particularly rich from this point of view. Article…
Detecting and fighting fires at the earliest possible point in time helps mitigate risks and costs
Consideration of the modern “device-integrated-fire-protection” way of thinking offers a pro-active way to deal with the inherent fire risk of such electricity powered equipment. With automatic mini fire extinguishers and extinguishing bulbs, starting fires can reliably be detected at a…
High voltage: Fire suppression in control rooms
Fire poses a significant risk to power generation plants. As well as the obvious threat from the widespread use of fuel sources, combustible materials and rotating machinery, areas with large amounts of electrical or electronic equipment can present a substantial…
It is time to challenge the traditional approach to fire prevention!
Existing fire-prevention models from around the world are well-founded: they consider organizational, structural, defensive as well as system-aided methods to minimize the impact of fires. They all have one thing in common: they do not fully consider the revelations from…
Innovative device-integrated protection helps minimizing business interruptions
Most fires start small. Many fires often remain undetected for a significant time. Fires that have started in electric and electronic devices develop quickly and, uncontained, are way too often causing tragic damage to assets and people. With automatic miniature…