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Jan, 2008 - Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2008
As rolling stock operators and manufacturers are preparing themselves for the pending CEN/TS 45545, the issues of the fire protection in rolling stock and the implementation of new fire prevention, suppression, and evacuation strategies are being app... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Prysmian Tackles Fire Performance at Twickenham Stadium
Prysmian's fire performance cables have been specified to power the essential life safety systems at Twickenham Stadium, the home of England Rugby, as part of the South Stand redevelopment programme. Local wholesaler Edmundson's of Twickenham ha... Read more »Jan, 2008 - C-TEC'S New EN54-4 Compliant Power Supplies
C-TEC has launched a new range of fully EN54-4 compliant switch-mode power supplies. Offering low current consumption, a single-pole volt-free fault relay and link-selectable battery charging capacity, the range includes three 24V supplies (1.5A, ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - January Sale - 10% Off
Means of Escape are offering our subscribers 10% off selected products throughout January 2008 in our January Sale. This special offer is available on all literature, directory entries, jerkins, batons and fire safety toolkits.... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Technical Trophy Competition 2008
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers, an international fire prevention and fire safety institute, in association with SureFire System s Ltd, a UK based premier fire safety systems supplier and installer throughout the UK and Europe, are pleased ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - BSi Releases Proposed Amendments To BS5306-3
(The Code of practice for the commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers) Originally introduced in 2000 BS5306-3 and last revised in 2003, this second review of BS5306-3 introduces some significant amendments affecting all commer... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Huddersfield Bakery Choose Detectomat's RCP 6B Wireless System
Hartley's Confectioners, a small bakery in Huddersfield chose detectomat's RCP 6B Wireless detect, wire free detection system when a visit from the local Fire Authority required them to replace rather than repair or extend their existing inadequate ... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Protecting Process, Plant and Personnel
There are hazardous areas throughout industry where special attention must be paid to the operation of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation of process plant and protection of the operators working in such environments. A two day confer... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Addressable Detector Base Sounder Strobe Aids Compliance to DDA
KAC has introduced addressable combined sounder and strobe units, designed to reduce original installation costs and enabling a cost-effective compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) in both new build and retrofit applications. The D... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
From 6th April the new Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act becomes law, currently in order to convict an organisation of manslaughter following a work related death it must be proved that a senior member of staff is also guilty of manslaughter.... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Editors Note - Between A Rock And A Hard Place
The introduction of risk assessed fire safety precaution and prevention legislation is starting to have an impact far wider that could have ever been envisaged. The cost consequence for moving from a reasonable prescriptive approach to one where i... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Free Fire Safety Seminars
Solutions Fire Safety has announced new dates for FREE fire safety seminars to provide organisations with guidance and advice to conform to current legislation. Throughout 2008 the seminars with be based in Basildon and London and cover a variety... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
Hochiki Europe will be showcasing four of its most recently introduced new products at Firex South, plus it will be offering visitors to stand number H11 the chance to enter a free prize draw. On show will be the Hochiki FIRElink high-sensitivity s... Read more »Jan, 2008 - Groundbreaking Vibrating Alarm Provides Protection For The Deaf
Award-winning home safety device manufacturer FireAngel is set to release an innovative product to warn deaf people if there is a blaze or CO leak in the home. This device can be placed underneath the pillow of a person who is deaf and vibrates st... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Multi-Criteria Protection - Combining 4 Sensing Elements Of Fire
by Rick Love, Technical Manager UK, Honeywell The past century has seen dramatic changes in the way in which people, property and the environment have been protected from fire, driven in major part by broader technological advances such as the int... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Prysmian's FP Plus Is Evolving
Prysmian Cables & Systems is introducing a new generation of FP Plus cable to its enhanced fire performance range. Highly durable and dressable, easy to terminate, with enhanced Insudite insulation giving increased damage resistance, and improved... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Plymouth's New Landmark Is Protected By Apollo
Apollo fire detection technology has been provided to protect a new and iconic addition to the skyline in Plymouth, Devon. The £36 million Roland Levinsky Building was designed by leading Danish architects Henning Larsens Tegnestue for client Univers... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Draka To Focus On Approved Document B Power Cable Solution
Draka will be showcasing its new Firetuf Powerplus 600/1000V SWA [Steel Wired Armoured] power cable that provides enhanced circuit integrity performance to meet the demanding requirements of BS 7346-6:2005. It is, the company believes, the only thir... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock Conference This March
Discuss the most cutting-edge strategies with top speakers and leading companies at the Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference this March Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills to drive th... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Fire Fighting Enterprises at Firex South 2008
Fire safety company FFE will be exhibiting on Stand C6 at the Firex South Roadshow 2008, on 11-12 March at Sandown Park. On display will be their range of beam smoke detectors, including the Fireray 2000 end-to-end system, the Fireray Eexd explosion-... Read more »Feb, 2008 - New Gas Extinguishant Control Panel from Advanced Electronics
Advanced Electronics Limited has launched the new Ex-3001 gas extinguishant release control panel. As with all Advanced control panels, the Ex-3001 is packed with unique features, including a large LCD graphical display and keypad making it one of th... Read more »Feb, 2008 - FFE Announces New Managing Director
Ian Steel has been promoted to Managing Director of beam-type smoke detector specialists Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd. Ian previously held the role of Sales & Marketing Director for the company, having been promoted a year after originally joining i... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Klaxon and Firesafe; Safe and Sound
Firesafe has established itself as a major distributor of fire alarm systems and products in the fire industry and celebrates over ten years in partnership with leading fire alarm manufacturer, Klaxon Signals.... Read more »Feb, 2008 - Brigade Requires Human Confirmation of Automatic Fire Alarms
In 2006, Greater Manchester fire crews spend over 97,000 hours dealing with the 13,500 false alarms from automatic fire alarms. In an attempt to slash the £2m cost of false callouts to business premises, crews will no longer respond to automatic fir... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Advanced Fire System Communications
The application of communication technologies to fire systems is becoming increasingly important. Ray Hope, Managing Director of Advanced Electronics describes how the use of communications is bringing major benefits to both the installer and the end... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Prevention's Better Than Cure
While it is, undeniably, sound business sense to have contingency plans and resources in place should a disaster strike, there is a great deal of wisdom in the old saying: "Prevention is better than a cure", according to SembCorp Protection's General... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Denios Protects The Fire Brigade And The Environment
Fire Fighters in a small rural village in Germany recently escaped certain death, thanks to the unprecedented fire protection offered by Denios with its Chemical Storage Cabinets. The fire took place at the premises of a local timber furniture man... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Kingfell's Risk & Crisis Contol Division Is Making Its Mark
Kingfell, which is already highly regarded as one of the country's premier fire safety specialists, is reporting that its recently launched division, Kingfell Global Crisis, has been enthusiastically welcomed both in the UK and overseas.... Read more »Mar, 2008 - The Mechanical Horn Is Reborn
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of sounders and beacons, has developed the GPH (General Purpose Horn), offering a high reliability long life electronic alternative to electromechanical warning devices. The sophisticated electronic circuitry and m... Read more »Mar, 2008 - New Flagship School Benefits from Advanced Fire Protection
Intelligent Fire Panels from Advanced Electronics are at the heart of a new fire detection system at Bristol's newest flagship school. The £33 million Redland Green School opened its doors in September 2007 and when full will be home to nearly 1400 s... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Mini Switch Monitor Is Ideal For Limited Spaces
Measuring just 39mm x 39mm x 20mm, the new Mini Switch Monitor from Apollo Fire Detectors is a miniature interface with an entirely new housing ideal for installation in equipment with limited spaces. It can also be mounted within enclosures such as ... Read more »Mar, 2008 - MCP Call Point Range Extension Increase Compatibility
KAC's market-leading family of modular conventional manual call points, the MCP range, has been further extended with the addition of six additional standard variants that provide intrinsic compatibility with all popular variants of control panel on ... Read more »Mar, 2008 - Latest Information On Incidents In London
NEW LFB PRESS OFFICE PHONELINE London Fire Brigade's press office now has a new phone number. Please contact us on 020 8536 5922. Previous phone numbers are now no longer in use.... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Sembcorp Sponsors Communications Symposium
SembCorp Protection is sponsoring a one-day insight into the importance of effective communication in ensuring emergency preparedness. Called 'Working Together to Secure a Safer Future', it is being held on Wednesday 14th May 2008 at the Wynyard Roo... Read more »Apr, 2008 - IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
How are you keeping up-to-date with industry trends? Come and join us at the biggest and most influential security event of the year. IFSEC 2008 promises to deliver all you need to stay up-to-date in this changing and vibrant industry. With ov... Read more »Apr, 2008 - A New Approach To Personal Safety
Workers are subjected to hazardous risks on a daily basis throughout the globe, with risks increasing due to exposure in new climates and extreme working conditions so too must the protection provided to our workers. Apparel is varied and general... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Gas Detection Training In Confined Space Environments
Any area can become a confined space under certain conditions. For example, an open ditch or open-topped vault becomes a confined space if air circulation inside is poor and a gas that is heavier than air accumulates at the bottom. Similarly, a str... Read more »Apr, 2008 - New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
Hochiki Europe has unveiled a new high-sensitivity smoke detection system that it predicts will make the technology available to a much wider range of businesses and applications. Called FIRElink, the new system incorporates advanced semiconductor l... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Agustawestland Fire And Rescue Flies Ahead With Draeger BA
Following a three month trial with breathing apparatus (BA) from three different manufacturers, the AgustaWestland Fire and Rescue Service at Yeovil has chosen the new Draeger PSS 7000 BA complete with PSS Bodyguard II electronic monitoring capabilit... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
From 6th April the new Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act became law, previously in order to convict an organisation of manslaughter following a work related death it must be proved that a senior member of staff is also guilty of manslaughter.... Read more »Apr, 2008 - Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
Recent cases of massive fines from £41,000 to £250,000 are a cautionary lesson for risk management. Hardly more than a year after the introduction of sweeping new fire regulations the first prosecutions under the RRFSO (Regulatory Reform Fire Safe... Read more »Apr, 2008 - 3M Product To Supply Protection System For Telegraph Group
When Telegraph Media Group wanted a new fire protection system for its IT centre in Victoria Place, London, it needed a technology that would be environmentally sustainable, safe to discharge in occupied areas, and economical in its use of space. Aft... Read more »Apr, 2008 - IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
How are you keeping up-to-date with industry trends? Come and join us at the biggest and most influential security event of the year. IFSEC 2008 promises to deliver all you need to stay up-to-date in this changing and vibrant industry. With ov... Read more »Apr, 2008 - New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
Following a fire only 20% of small to medium organisations survive, a lack of planning and preparation leaves businesses unable to continue trading. The Regulatory Reform Order has changed the way all UK business' conduct health and safety requir... Read more »May, 2008 - Total Portables Offer Premium-Brand Performance
Tyco Safety Products Fire Suppression Group has launched an extensive new range of portable extinguishers in the UK under the TOTAL® brand. They are available through Express Fire in Manchester and from a country-wide network of approved TOTAL suppl... Read more »May, 2008 - Spectra Beacons Cover All The Bases
E2S, Europe's leading manufacturer of warning sounders and beacons, has developed the Spectra beacon family to extend its industrial range of audible and visual signalling devices. Available in three sizes, six lens colours and a choice of static, f... Read more »May, 2008 - Apollo Goes Wireless At International College
Goodenough College in central London - home to more than 600 postgraduates from over 90 countries - is the first building to be equipped with Apollo's new range of XPander wireless detectors. ERIF UK, who designed, supplied and installed the new f... Read more »May, 2008 - New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
Following a fire only 20% of small to medium organisations survive, a lack of planning and preparation leaves businesses unable to continue trading. The Regulatory Reform Order has changed the way all UK business' conduct health and safety requir... Read more »May, 2008 - Draka Publishes 2008 Edition of Cable & Table Handbook
Draka has published the 2008 edition of its cable and table handbook called A Closer Look at Cable. This latest edition of the pocket-sized handbook incorporates the recent revisions of Approved Document B (Fire safety) of the Building Regulations, ... Read more »May, 2008 - Draka Launches New Product Range Catalogue
Draka has published its latest all-products catalogue. It runs to a full 108 pages and describes in detail the company's entire range of third-party approved cables that meet the demands of the vast majority of construction and industrial applicatio... Read more »May, 2008 - Drugs & Alcohol Misuse At Work - Gredonstar Offers Training Policy
Grendonstar, as independent consultants with a successful track record in providing a total solution to the problems associated with drug and alcohol misuse at work, is now offering Substance Misuse Policy Implementation Workshops. Aimed at senior m... Read more »May, 2008 - Apollo Fire Detectors In Double Award Win
Apollo Fire Detectors has triumphed twice at the Business Excellence Awards, run by the newspaper local to its headquarters in Havant, The Portsmouth News. Fighting off stiff competition, Apollo made it through to the final round and, for the first t... Read more »May, 2008 - Hochiki's New Low Cost Voice Alarm System
Hochiki Europe has launched a new modular voice alarm system that can be easily integrated with an existing fire detection and alarm installation. Called FIREvac, it delivers all of the benefits of voice evacuation at a very affordable cost, and it ... Read more »May, 2008 - Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
Means of Escape have developed an Audit Guide to aid the responsible person with new fire safety requirements following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order. The new order states that the owner, manager or employer of a company or orga... Read more »May, 2008 - Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous! "The effective and efficient evacuation of premises in an emergency is the responsibility of nominated personnel, in conjunction with an emergency evacuation plan"... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Salamander Wire Free Electromagnetic Fire Door Holders
'INNOVATORS OF FIRE PROTECTION' 'SALAMANDER' is a system of battery powered, magnetic fire door holders controlled by Geofire technology via radio signals to a central controller. The controller is mains powered and is linked into the building's f... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Maintenace Free Gas Detection - Draeger X-AM 5000 Instrument
Flexible and easily adjusted to suit the specific requirements of different personal monitoring applications, the new Draeger X-am gas detection instrument provides accurate, reliable measurement of 1 to 5 gases. Lightweight and as small as a mobile... Read more »Jun, 2008 - SKUM Protection For New Jebel Ali Storage Terminals
A complete fire detection and SKUM foam fire firefighting system has been supplied to UAE-based Consilium Middle East (FZC) and installed to protect the new EMOIL petroleum storage and the new EMDAD aviation fuel storage and distribution terminal at ... Read more »Jun, 2008 - A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
1. Before the RRO 2. Why the RRO 3. Key Aspects of the RRO 4. The Risk Assessment 5. The Irresponsible Person 6. Recent Enforcement 7. A Safe Future?... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Advanced Electronics Appoints Head of UK Sales
Advanced Electronics Limited, one of Europe's largest independent manufacturers of intelligent control equipment for life safety, has appointed John Newton to the new role of UK Sales Manager.... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Apollo Launches XPander Range Of Wireless Fire Detectors
The new XPander range of wireless intelligent fire detectors from Apollo is designed for use where wired detectors are either impractical or undesirable. Only available to companies who have had their engineers trained by Apollo in the use of wireles... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Draka Takes Off At Terminal 5
The opening of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport is undoubtedly a milestone event in British aviation history. It is set to revolutionise the way that passengers experience air travel from the world's busiest airport. Around 30 million passengers will... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Vimpex Launch New Range Of Door Holder Magnets
Arguably the single most important fire safety mechanism, electromagnetic door holders guard against the lethal spread of toxic smoke and fumes - by far the greatest cause of death in fires.... Read more »Jun, 2008 - Prysmian Serves Up Fire Protection At Wimbledon
Prysmian's fire performance cable has been used to ensure spectator safety in Wimbledon's new Centre Court. FP200 Gold has been used to power the fire alarm system in the new and improved Centre Court. The highly durable cable, which uses Insudit... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Are You Being Understood?
Many companies and agencies are reliant on migrant workers to maintain their staffing levels. Though speaking English is always a basic requirement, it is a fact that many staff members do struggle with anything beyond basic day-to-day communication.... Read more »Jul, 2008 - WAGNER Smoke Detection Makes Prison Block Safer
WAGNER UK's TITANUS MICRO-SENS® addressable Air Sampling Detection (ASD) systems are providing early warning smoke detection for a new prison block at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottingham. The 128 cell block was constructed by Skanska Rasleigh Weatherfoi... Read more »Jul, 2008 - The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
1. Why Fire Doors? The Fire Door. An underappreciated and for many years an almost loathed piece of passive fire protection. It is, however, arguably one of the most important. Not many people when questioned will be able to tell you the purp... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Multilingual Voice Sounders Improve Safety for Multicultural Community
High-output Maxi Fire-Cryer® Voice Sounders from Vimpex Limited have been used to solve a challenging voice evacuation project at St. James Wholesale Market in the heart of Bradford. Multi-message voice sounders were identified as significant safety ... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Property Owners And Property Management
Serious consideration should be given to installing safety way-guidance systems and safety signs in stairwells and along escape paths in buildings. Three elements:- Good business sense - due care and attention to people How did we get here a... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Advanced Emergency Lighting Technology Saves Energy And Reduces Costs
Illuminex, A member of the Eruma plc group of companies, is a technology-led manufacturer of intelligent emergency lighting products; the new Xscape family has been created to take full advantage of the latest in solid state light source and battery ... Read more »Jul, 2008 - BFC Training Success
The British Fire Consortium has linked up with Vulcan Fire Training and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers to provide a pathway to professional fire safety qualifications. The first successful delegates to complete the Fire Safety Manager Course,... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Draeger Takes Reliable Flame Detection To A New Level With Integral Camera Technology
Representing a significant development in Flame Detector technology, the new Draeger Flame 5000 is a reliable, explosion-proof, colour imaging based CCTV flame detector. Designed as a stand-alone system and housed within a single unit, it combines c... Read more »Jul, 2008 - SembCorp UK Protection Group Joins IFPO & EPSC
Sembcorp UK's Protection Group has further strengthened its ties with the wider fire and safety community. It has joined EPSC, the European Process Safety Centre, and has been elected as an affiliate member of the IFPO, the Institute of Fire Prevent... Read more »Jul, 2008 - Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
Sensors, beam detectors and call points supplied by Hochiki Europe are protecting completed sections of the new Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant that is currently being constructed south of Mount Hengill in Iceland for Orkuveita Reykjavikur [Reykja... Read more »Jul, 2008 - The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
1. Why Fire Doors? The Fire Door. An underappreciated and for many years an almost loathed piece of passive fire protection. It is, however, arguably one of the most important. Not many people when questioned will be able to tell you the purp... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Total Protection For Cheshire County Show
Visitors to this year's Cheshire County Show at Tabley near Knutsford, Cheshire were protected by the very latest portable fire extinguisher technology supplied and installed by Wilmslow-based Fire Protection Consultants. The company is one of a sel... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Colt Provides Smoke Control For Barratt West London
Colt International is providing a complete smoke control package, including car park ventilation and smoke extraction for Great West Quarter (GWQ), a large urban regeneration development in Brentford by Barratt West London. Due for completion in Sum... Read more »Aug, 2008 - C-TEC's New EP203 Automatic Extinguisher Panel Installed At Manchester's Tier II Data Centre
C-TEC's new EP203 automatic extinguisher panel has been installed at Manchester's newest Tier II data centre, Synergy House, operated by UK Grid. One of the country's fastest growing internet providers, UK Grid's high-technology facility is locate... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Advanced Protection for World's Largest Blood Processing Centre
Intelligent fire alarm control panels from Advanced Electronics are at the heart of a new fire detection system for the world's largest blood processing centre. The new purpose built £60m facility for the National Blood Service, located at Filton, Br... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Prysmian's FP600 and FP600S gain LPCB certification
FP600 and FP600S, Prysmian's enhanced performance fire resistant power cables, have been certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) for compliance with BS 7346-6:2005. Both cables, already certified to British Standard 7346-6, a... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Tyco Secures Turkey's Largest Fire Suppression Contract
Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products has secured what is believed to be the largest single order ever placed in Turkey for HYGOOD® FM-200® fixed fire suppression systems. The systems, which are being installed by the leading Turkish engineering... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Voice Alarm (VA) Systems - Taking the Voice Sounder Route
Voice sounders are now an established and effective contribution to voice evacuation systems in large public and commercial buildings. Here, James Jones of Vimpex Ltd explains how a BS 5839 Part 1 compliant fire system, incorporating voice sounder... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
We are consistently reminded of the dangers that occur in emergency situations through daily news reports - all too often tragedies arise due to a lack of responsibility and preparation, yet many organisations still choose to wait for an emergency be... Read more »Aug, 2008 - Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
A group of thirty unsuspecting people taking part in Market Research didn't realise that they were there under false pretences. The Interactive Health and Safety Company (iHasco) wanted to test the reaction of the average worker in the event of a fir... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By The Holiday Trade In The Southwest
Since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into force in October 2006 guest houses and hotels in the Southwest have had to bring their Fire Protection up to scratch and Argos Fire Protection Services, one of the first companies in the South... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
Draka's Firetuf Connecta system has been chosen for the extension to the Docklands Light Railway [DLR] from King George V station to the new Woolwich Arsenal station. The decision ensures the integrity of the emergency lighting in the tunnel - which... Read more »Sep, 2008 - C-TEC's Hush Button Compatible With Hochiki & Apollo
C-TEC's Hush Button fire alarm solution is now compatible with both Hochiki's ESP and Apollo's XP95/Discovery protocols. Designed to give fire alarm installers a unique opportunity to enter the lucrative and rapidly expanding HMO marketplace, C-TE... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Hochiki Protects New Blood Centre
A reputation for reliability and flexibility led to Hochiki Europe fire detection equipment being selected to safeguard the UK's National Blood Service's new Filton Blood Centre near Bristol. The £60 million purpose-built, two-storey facility, which... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Evactools
To ensure the safety of your personnel and guests, adequate guidance on the quickest route to safety, location of emergency equipment, and assembly points needs to be provided. Whilst well designed evacuation maps significantly reduce the time taken ... Read more »Sep, 2008 - LPCB Approval For C-TEC's XFP Fire Panels
C-TEC's entire range of XFP networkable analogue addressable fire alarm panels have attained third-party LPCB approval. Recognised by governments and regulatory authorities across the world, the approval demonstrates that all six of C-TEC's XFP pa... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Klaxon On Show At Firex North 2008
This year at Firex North Klaxon Signals will be showcasing its core range of sounders, beacons and combined sounder-beacons designed for commercial and industrial environments. Visitors to the stand can receive demonstrations on the technical fea... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Portable Extinguishers - Getting To Grips With The Real Issues
An upshot of the Fire and Rescue Act and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is that portable extinguishers are once again under the spotlight. John Allen, EMEA Marketing Director of Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products, which last year l... Read more »Sep, 2008 - Pell Frischmann On Fire Extinguishers
Leaving aside for now the discussions about extinguishers in the common parts of blocks of flats and the issue of whether or not your fire risk assessment requires you to provide extinguishers at all, have you ever wondered if you have too many or ma... Read more » - 2007 >>
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Feb, 2007 - New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
1 October, 2006 is a date that every business should be aware of since it marks the introduction of the widest ranging changes to fire safety legislation for more than 30 years. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies to every workplace in ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - The Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) was formed in 1975 and currently represents more than 80 member companies, including all the major U.K. based product manufacturers and installers of specialist fire protection products, with Asso... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
Since the 1st October 2006 the term 'responsible person' will begin to be heard all across the UK from offices to schools. The introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order 2006 will see one person responsible for ensuring building occupants are aware ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Patterns, Rules And All That
Year on year, more and more fire detection systems are being installed in a wider variety of buildings and the demands on the performance of these systems is growing as they are installed in many different environments and applications. Detectors ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Clearing The Fog Around Water Mist
While water mist systems have been used for some time in industrial and certain types of commercial premises, and are also increasingly being used in maritime applications, the significant contribution they can make to fire safety is still not fully ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - A More Rounded Approach To Modernisation
The Fire & Rescue Service environment whilst becoming more challenging since the introduction of Integrated Risk Management nearly two years ago, has also presented opportunities to develop operational intervention initiatives. The desired shi... Read more »Feb, 2007 - UK First For Firefighters In South Wales
For the first time in the UK, Firefighters dealing with incidents in the County of Caerphilly in South Wales can call up computer diagrams and animations of all local authority buildings in the fire engine. Firefighters can access the unique, sta... Read more »Feb, 2007 - How To Fine-Tune Your Detector To Virtually Eliminate False Alarms
Gent by Honeywell's LPCB approved S-Quad sensor range for Vigilon is the most innovative solution on the market today for the detection and signaling of fires. With the option of optical, dual optical, heat and CO sensors, its advanced technology is ... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Specialist Detectors Extend Fire Systems' Reach And Effectiveness
While the optical smoke detector is well established as the best overall general-purpose device for the majority of applications, it has its limitations. The most well known problems are that the technology is relatively insensitivity to fast flam... Read more »Feb, 2007 - Colt's New Extended Corridor Solution
Colt International has developed a new Extended Corridor Solution for means-of-escape corridors in residential buildings. Compared with conventional Automated Opening Vent (AOV) corridors, this system offers developers substantial space and cost savi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Controlling Smoke
Stewart Miles reviews provisions for controlling the hazards of smoke and some of the issues of current interest. Smoke inhalation is the single biggest cause of loss of life in the event of fire inside buildings. Furthermore, its presence can be ... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Halons, Will They Become Hazardous Wastes?
Since its inception, two major parts of the Montreal Protocol have been that: (1) control measures placed on the man-made chemicals, known collectively as ozone-depleting substances (ODS), are limits to production and consumption, and (2) the control... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Ensuring Best Value In Fire Detection
When selecting a fire detection system, best value should never automatically be equated with lowest capital cost. Selection should be based not only upon initial capital cost, but also on whole life cost, taking into account ongoing maintenance, rep... Read more »Mar, 2007 - ASD Comes Of Age
An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) is a smoke detector which provides area protection by drawing air from a protected area into a detector unit. It does this via a network of 'sampling' pipes and capillaries, where sampled air is passed through the A... Read more »Mar, 2007 - ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
'With the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and the Fire Service's Integrated Risk Management initiative, the brave new world of fire safety is upon us' affirmed Brian Robinson, President of the Association for Specialist Fire... Read more »Mar, 2007 - A Revolutionary Active Firefighting System Is Selected For The A86 Tunnel In Paris
Is the first large active protection system against tunnel fires to be marketed in Europe. In terms of structure, it is also the largest on which work has started.... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Colchester Institute
Due to changes in legislation, the estates team in this college decided to review and update the existing fire risk assessment throughout the Colchester campus and its other sites. The campus consists of many buildings of different ages and uses,... Read more »Mar, 2007 - It's A Chinese New Year For Apollo
Apollo Fire Detector's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability has helped it to win the contract to supply the fire protection for the Shanghai Harbour International Passenger Terminal against stiff international competition. The Passenger T... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Easy To Install Base Sounder Beacon
Leading fire detection solutions company Hochiki has added a base sounder beacon to its portfolio of products. Quick to fit and easy to install, Hochiki's YBO-BSB is an addressable loop powered base sounder with an integral LED beacon. Selectable ... Read more »Mar, 2007 - SAFE Sets Precedence in the City of London
Approval to reduce the fire rating from 120 minutes to 60 minutes, and to omit the structural fire protection from secondary beams of a building in the City of London has been granted to SAFE Consulting Ltd, the fire engineers.... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Vulcan Secure IFSM Approval
Vulcan Fire Training has achieved the considerable coup of becoming the first organisation to receive 'Approved Training Centre' status from the Institute of Fire Safety Management (IFSM). Fire safety provision is currently a hot topic for many or... Read more »Mar, 2007 - FETA And BFPSA Members Vote 'Yes' To Merger
At a meeting of the British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) and the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA), the respective associations' members have voted overwhelmingly to merge the two organisations. Following detailed work by... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Ventilation of Enclosed Car Parks Using Jet Thrust System
Fläkt Woods are true world leaders in the design and application of jet fan design technology. The Fläkt Woods Group has been ventilating road tunnels all over the world for more than 35 years with their Jetfoil fans. Fläkt Woods are n... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
Recently some Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) members have been approached and asked for monies in conjunction with self-certification schemes. Such schemes, for installers and their personnel with regard to the application of passi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
Fire Fighting Enterprises' (FFE) entire range of smoke detectors - including working examples of the new, technologically advanced Fireray 5000 - will be exhibited at the International Fire Expo, at the Birmingham NEC from the 21st to the 24th May 20... Read more »Mar, 2007 - No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
Construction Briefing Like Volume 1 discussed last month, the revised Approved Document Part B: Fire Safety Volume 2 - Buildings Other Than Dwellinghouses does not encompass a major shift in fire safety philosophy, but some changes will have a signi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - London Fire Brigade Demands European Action On Cigarette Fires
London Fire Brigade is calling for a European law to require tobacco manufacturers to meet a new 'fire safer cigarette' standard, which could slash the number of fires and fire deaths. Fire safer cigarettes, also called - reduced ignition propensi... Read more »Mar, 2007 - No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
Construction Briefing Like Volume 1 discussed last month, the revised Approved Document Part B: Fire Safety Volume 2 - Buildings Other Than Dwelling houses does not encompass a major shift in fire safety philosophy, but some changes will have a sign... Read more »Mar, 2007 - New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
Fire Fighting Enterprises' (FFE) entire range of smoke detectors - including working examples of the new, technologically advanced Fireray 5000 - will be exhibited at the International Fire Expo, at the Birmingham NEC from the 21st to the 24th May 20... Read more »Mar, 2007 - Smoke Detection Products Launched In USA Expansion
Smoke detection products launched in USA Expansion of operations into North America builds on AirSense Technology's strong foundation of global market experience. AirSense Technology, leading manufacturer of aspirating smoke detection recently lau... Read more »Apr, 2007 - The Process Of The Risk Assessment
The process of carrying out a risk assessment often seems complex and long-winded. But the process is and should always be as simple and straightforward as possible. It should also involve a clear management system that uses the right personnel withi... Read more »Apr, 2007 - A Guide To Assessment Areas
Means of Escape have put this guide together to help guide you through assessment areas for the fire risk assessment process... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Reliability of Intumescent Fire Protection Products
Intumescent fire protection technology continues to develop at a pace where new products offering greater performance with lower thicknesses emerge into the market with frequent regularity. This continuing trend of 'using less to do more' often raise... Read more »Apr, 2007 - The IFSM Define Risk Assessors
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers was launched in 1993 with the aim to provide a professional 'haven' for individuals involved with fire safety management in industry and commerce. As the new fire safety legislation unfolds, there is increasi... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Atlas Stays One Step Ahead!
ATLAS - Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists has demonstrated once again why it is the leading organisation in the Specialist Access and Lightning Protection Industry with the launch of the first BSEN 62305 lightning protection t... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Nahfo Conference
The National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers annual conference takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow on 23rd. and 24th. May 2007. This event has become an eagerly anticipated fixture in the fire safety calendar and attracts speakers of t... Read more »Apr, 2007 - Technical Trophy Competition
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers , an international fire prevention and fire safety institute, in association with SureFire Systems Ltd, a UK based premier fire safety systems supplier and installer throughout the UK and Europe, are pleased ... Read more »May, 2007 - International Fire Expo
Fire Protection has never had a bigger agenda and the UK has never had a bigger show! The International Fire Expo takes place every 2 years providing Europe's leading opportunity to network and source expert information for fire prevention and fir... Read more »May, 2007 - Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Screwfix is offering six Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in an exclusive competition with Means of Escape. Supplied with replaceable sensors to provide 10+ years service life, this handy, battery-operated alarm features a unique, self-testing sensor... Read more »May, 2007 - The Nominated Person Who Is 'In Control'
Last month I discussed the importance of creating an effective management system for implementing the risk assessment process. The key element of course is the 'responsible person'. Fire safety legislation requires that fire safety within organisatio... Read more »May, 2007 - Thermo-Man® Put to the Test
Fire & Rescue and Safety & Health Expo 2007 - NEC Birmingham - 22-24 May 2007 Visitors to both Fire & Rescue and Safety & Health Expo 2007 will be able to witness spectacular scientific experiments in the outdoor demonstration area. Taking place ... Read more »May, 2007 - KiteMark
Kitemark has been established for over 100 years enabling us to purchase products with the reassurance of the Kitemark logo. A product with the Kitemark logo has been approved by the British Standards Institution allowing individuals the knowledg... Read more »May, 2007 - Hazard Ex Dates For 2007 Roadshow
Hazard Ex is the brand name for a suite of products dedicated to the provision of up-to-date information specifically relevant to those companies and individuals working within hazardous area environments. Hazard Ex has recently released its fort... Read more »May, 2007 - Guide To The Nominated Person
Following the Nominated Person article within our previous newsletter, Means of Escape are pleased to launch our new interactive guide for the Nominated Person. This guide will be added to our current list of interactive guides available free of ... Read more »May, 2007 - Means Of Escape Launch Communities Links
Means of Escape has launched a new section to the website designed to provide you with direct links to outside company's materials and information sources, relevant to the fire safety field. Situated under the Government Publications heading with... Read more »May, 2007 - Changing The Way Fires Are Fought, Forever
Following the tragedy of 9/11 numerous attempts have been made to design a product or service to prevent such devastation in future. Although the twin towers had been designed with many of the current fire safety and protection measures in place ... Read more »May, 2007 - Man On Fire
Leeds Mental Health Trust has recently been issued enforcement notices under the Regulatory Reform Order. The Trust and Accent Group ltd, the property managers of the trust have been informed that fire safety precautions must be improved within th... Read more »May, 2007 - Win A Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Means of Escape have joined forces with Screwfix to offer our readers the chance to win one of 6 Carbon Monoxide alarms. Screwfix has provided 6 alarms for this exclusive competition, each is supplied with replaceable sensors to offer 10+ years s... Read more »May, 2007 - Cutty Sark Ablaze
Fire crews were called to a fire onboard the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich Monday morning, one of London?s best loved tourist attractions the Cutty Sark is over 100 years old and famous for being one of the world?s fastest merchant vessels in the pr... Read more »May, 2007 - Fire Safety Measures
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a requirement on the responsible person to ensure that fire safety measures are in place within their company or premises. One of the most crucial areas to consider is the escape routes and ex... Read more »Jun, 2007 - International Fire Expo 2007
The 2007 International Fire Expo has now come to a close. With over 120 leading manufacturers lining the halls many flocked to see new products and have their questions answered. Notifier by Honeywell launched 'Smart4' during the show, a sensor w... Read more »Jun, 2007 - WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
Means of Escape is currently giving away 100 copies of their new Guide to Fire Safety Signs, following the launch of the guide the first 100 registered users to log on and complete the feedback form will receive a copy hot off the press! For your ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - 98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
The recently published CFOA (Chief Fire Officers Association) Policy for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (FDA) asserts that an estimated 98% of Fire Services responses to automatic fire systems are generated by false or unwanted fire alarm signals. ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - 40% OFF for Means of Escape Subscribers
Exclusive to Means of Escape Subscribers Receive 40% OFF your place at the Protecting Tomorrow Conference Understand your responsibilities following the introduction of the new Regulatory Reform Order;... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees
The findings of 9/11 and the devastation of the World Trade Centre in New York has resulted in numerous recommendations to improve evacuation efficiency in future. Special attention is now being paid to stairways to ensure evacuees can not only l... Read more »Jun, 2007 - High Rise Building Vote
On 24th May 2007 the International Code Council voted to revise the International Building Code to include New York City?s standard requiring the inclusion of Photoluminescent path markings in the stairwells of new high rise buildings. Following ... Read more »Jun, 2007 - The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) has published a comprehensive guide to fire door and shutter certification for the benefit of all specifiers, designers and purchasers of fire resisting doorsets and shutters. Its publication follows the Regu... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Job Opportunities
Means of Escape has recently listed new recruitment adverts on our website. Below is a list of our most recent job opportunities in the fire safety industry.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Smoke Free England Sunday 1st July
From Sunday 1st July a new law is being introduced in England to prevent smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces. Current indoor smoking areas will no longer be allowed forcing smokers to go outside. Anyone breaking the new law will b... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Reserve Your Place At The IFSM Conference
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers is holding a one day conference regarding a variety of fire safety areas such as changes to fire codes, combating false alarms and the Approved document B. The conference is due to take place at the South Yor... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Free Fire Safety Signs Guide
Congratulations to those of you who have completed our feedback form to receive your free copy of the Means of Escape Fire Safety Signs Guide; every completed form received to date will receive their copy hot off the press shortly.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - New Fire Engineering Books Launched
Means of Escape have teamed up with PennWell Corp. to offer our readers an exclusive opportunity to win a copy of one of the latest book releases from the Fire Engineering Series. Following the recent launch of 2 new fire engineering publications... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Guide to Flammable substances
Following previous discussions regarding the role of the 'Nominated Person' it is vital to recognise that the key duty for this individual is the identification of fire risks within your premises. These risks can be in many areas and forms, one o... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Discounted Fire Batons - Last Few Remaining
Means of Escape have a few fire batons remaining in stock and are offering these at a reduced price to our readers. The batons are ideal for large companies, premises with members of the public and visitors present and schools and colleges.... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Government 'Fire Control' Plans Get Thumbs Down
The Government is looking to improve the emergency fire control procedure by introducing a new 999 call system. 'FireControl' is estimated to require a cost of £1 billion by Government, although the Fire Brigades Union believes this is a serious u... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Fire Engines To Obey Traffic Regulations
Firemen have been banned from speeding and using their sirens and lights when attending some emergencies due to road safety fears. Crews are being told to travel silently and within speed limits when there is 'no immediate threat to life or proper... Read more »Jun, 2007 - Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
The Fire Safety Audit has been developed specifically for the use of small and medium sized enterprises employing between 5 and 150 people. It is designed as a starting point for the implementation process of fire risk assessment and the audit of ...