The UAE had set its sights on bringing false-fire-alarm numbers down to zero by 2021, aiming to pull the country in line with its goal of being one of the safest countries in the world. However, as we head into…
New SFRS policy brings further focus on false alarms
False alarms (or unwanted alarms as they are sometimes referred to) have long been an issue for the fire-safety industry. And it is an issue that shows no sign of going away. The Fire and Rescue Service in England attended…
New research shows 90% of false alarms are down to faulty apparatus
According to the latest Home Office report, released recently, false alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21; 90% of this figure is due to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office, which was collated…
Reckless school pupils activate hoax fire alarms
A recent spate of maliciously activated hoax fire alarms in a number of high schools and colleges has lead Council chiefs, the Police and the Fire and Rescue Service to condemn the reckless behaviour and warn that the unnecessary emergency…
Vaping – setting off alarm bells
Lee James, General Manager at Nittan Europe, looks at the impact of e-cigarette use on fire detectors and the latest recommendations on avoiding false alarms caused by vaping. The Health Act 2006 prohibited smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces,…
Cut the cost of false alarms with the new Low Profile Universal Stopper®
A false fire alarm can prove extremely costly; wasting company time, disrupting crucial school exams, and increasing the risk of road traffic collisions involving emergency vehicles – costing precious time, resources, and lives. Worryingly 2018 equalled record level highs of…
Multi-Sensor Detectors And False Alarm Reduction
In a recent post on their website, Detectortesters looked at the rise in popularity of multi-sensor detectors. A Twitter poll*, ran by Detectortesters, supported the theory of a rise in popularity with 73% of respondents testing at least the same…
Drive down false alarms – consider new technology
Throughout the world there’s a problem with false alarms from automatic fire detection systems. In the UK this problem has come further under the spotlight because of the Localism Bill which, with some caveats, gives Fire and Rescue Authorities the…
Nittan smoke detectors stop false alarms from e-cigarette vaping
Nittan’s Evolution EV-DP Dual Wavelength Photoelectric smoke detectors have been installed in a Southampton pub and live music venue to prevent false alarms caused by vaping. With the rise of the e-cigarette, which can be smoked in public places such…
An integrated approach to false alarm management matters
False alarms from fire systems are one of the biggest issues in fire today. They have severe financial implications, can impact the effectiveness of fire planning in any building and cause widespread inconvenience. he good news is the latest developments…
Alarmed about steam?
False alarms, i.e. an alarm which has been generated by the fire detection system but not in response to an actual fire, are one of the biggest issues faced by the fire industry. It’s a well quoted figure, but worth…
Drive Down False Alarms – Consider New Technology
Throughout the world there’s a problem with false alarms from automatic fire detection systems. In the UK this problem has come further under the spotlight because of the Localism Bill which, with some caveats, gives Fire and Rescue Authorities the…
Multi-agent Research into False Alarms
BRE Global has partnered with the Association of British Insurers (ABI), British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE), the CBRE Group, CS Todd & Associates Ltd, the Fire Industry Association (FIA), Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service…
Fresh Standards will Reduce False Alarms and Protect Lives
The issue of false alarms is still very much a hot topic, as those of us who work within the industry are all too aware. In 2013, emergency services responded to over 400,000 cases of false alarms (source: FPA). The…