Fire Safety
Fire Safety for Employees serves two purposes. A well trained workforce is vital to reduce the risk of fire and also the response in the event of one to minimise the damage.The Regulatory Reform Order forces adequate fire safety training to be given to all staff and also advanced training in fire safety to a nominated responsible person.
Fire Safety is in everyone's interest and in particular the organisation and employer themselves. Fire Safety saves lives and businesses.
Articles
FIA Announces 2012 Conference Programme
...Application of the Fire Safety Order (2005) for Enforcing
Authorities; as well as technical experts from across the FIA’s membership.
The full seminar programme is:
·
Discharge of Foam Extinguis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/833/fia-announces-2012-conference-programme/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Shocking facts about fire safety. Would you survive a fire in your office?
...in ensuring fire safety
in public buildings. This might seem harsh but recent evidence shows that as a
nation we ignore much of the relevant legislation, whether through ignorance,
laziness, incompetence, econom...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/832/shocking-facts-about-fire-safety-would-you-survive-a-fire-in-your-office/ - 31 Jan, 2012
ASFP leads the way in partnership and education
...understanding of
fire safety and compliance are issues to be addressed, said Mr Robinson. “We
know there is a serious disconnect in appropriate understanding, communication,
ownership of responsibility and commi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/831/asfp-leads-the-way-in-partnership-and-education/ - 31 Jan, 2012
C-TEC's revolutionary envision fire panel at Firex South
...way to source new fire safety solutions and stay up-to-date with the
latest news and information”, Firex South runs from 13-14 March at Sandown Park
Exhibition Centre in Surrey.
For tickets to the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/827/c-tecs-revolutionary-envision-fire-panel-at-firex-south/ - 31 Jan, 2012
York Hospital focuses on evacuation safety
...Lee, Fire Safety Manager for York Hospital, said: “We
fully understand our responsibility to our employees, on-site visitors and
patients to make sure everyone is safe in the event of an emergency. Our previous e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/826/york-hospital-focuses-on-evacuation-safety/ - 31 Jan, 2012
From Rome to a kiss and modern atria
...several national fire safety organisations – and
helped influence building safety in the UK.
But it didn’t end there.
Fast-forward to 1980 and once again it took tragedy to improve fire saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/825/from-rome-to-a-kiss-and-modern-atria/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Adopting a fire safety culture is a corporate commitment that each organisation should have in place
...and approach to fire safety is the
crucial aspect of a fire safety culture. It is the atmosphere that shapes safe
behaviours and actions and results in everyone’s responsibility to safety as a
significant part o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/823/adopting-a-fire-safety-culture-is-a-corporate-commitment-that-each-organisation-should-have-in-place/ - 31 Jan, 2012
BRE Global provides some essential information for retail managers
...small premises, fire safety
could be attempted by a non-fire expert if they felt confident and had
sufficient training. However, for large stores and shopping centres, someone
with experience in fire safety is a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/822/bre-global-provides-some-essential-information-for-retail-managers/ - 31 Jan, 2012
IFEDA Voices Concern Over Fire Extinguisher Removal
...within the fire safety
industry.
Further details about IFEDA can be
found at www.ifeda.org or by emailing info@ifeda.org.
Directory listing: IFEDA...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/820/ifeda-voices-concern-over-fire-extinguisher-removal/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Trellchem® VPS suits from Trelleborg will be a key player at the UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/814/evac-chair-communication/ - 20 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses issues surrounding the Responsible Person.
...responsibility for fire safety falls on the shoulders of
a
'responsible person', someone who has control, or a degree of control, over
premises and fire-prevention systems within premises....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/812/bre-global-discusses-issues-surrounding-the-responsible-person-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Working out who is responsible for fire safety..
...for the fire safety of all who are lawfully on the premises (Relevant Persons). These include employees, visitors, contractors, members of the public and any person in the immediate vicinity, such as people walking...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/811/working-out-who-is-responsible-for-fire-safety-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...to complement fire safety and health and safety
training in the workplace.
Fire-stream allows you to subscribe to an individual FPA video,
combination of videos that are specific to your req...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/810/launch-of-fire-stream-–-safety-videos-on-demand/ - 14 Dec, 2011
Fire safety in educational facilities
...child-friendly fire safety doesn’t apply everywhere. There are still many schools in the developing world where building codes, or the means to enforce them, are less than adequate. In 2008, fire killed 19 girls in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/809/fire-safety-in-educational-facilities/ - 01 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses the importance of correct installation of passive fire protection
...LPCB (part of BRE Global Ltd) offers third party approval schemes for installers to ensure that clients, constructors and manufacturers are all working to a common goal to provide good quality built-in passive fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/807/bre-global-discusses-the-importance-of-correct-installation-of-passive-fire-protection/ - 30 Nov, 2011
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
...for fire safety in the workplace as to what they should be doing
and this seminar is a natural extension of our other fire safety seminars.’
‘We are only too happy to work
with Cambridgeshire Fire and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/806/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 29 Nov, 2011
...details of all the fire safety measures. Building Control must not
issue the Completion Certificate until this information has been provided – and
it should include details on the actual structure of the building...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/805/david-sugden-chairman-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-says-risk-assessments-should-always-start-with-the-structure-/ - 29 Nov, 2011
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/803/pole-position-for-prysmian/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Draeger appoints Peter Silk and further increases industry expertise
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/801/draeger-appoints-peter-silk-and-further-increases-industry-expertise/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad
...December 1986 on fire safety in existing hotels (86/666/EC)
The purpose of these recommendations was to:...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 29 Nov, 2011
IFEDA Members Feel The Benefit
...within the fire safety industry.
Further details
about IFEDA can be found at
http://www.ifeda.org or
by emailing info@ifeda.org.
Directory listing: IFEDA...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/794/ifeda-members-feel-the-benefit/ - 31 Oct, 2011
MP Pledges to Take Sprinkler Question to The House
...40 UK fire safety professionals, local authority officers and elected
members gathered at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Training Centre in
Sheffield to celebrate the successful completion of the 5 week long p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/793/mp-pledges-to-take-sprinkler-question-to-the-house/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
...for fire safety in the workplace as to what they should be doing
and this seminar is a natural extension of our other fire safety seminars.’
‘We are only too happy to work
with Cambridgeshire Fire and Resc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/792/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Draka Cable Underpins Airport's Fire Safety
...other active fire safety systems). It is manufactured with stranded copper conductors and a protective armour layer.
This particular cable was chosen because of its proven ability to maintain the essential circ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/791/draka-cable-underpins-airports-fire-safety/ - 31 Oct, 2011
BAFSA - Ground breaking project hailed a success
...levels of fire safety for older blocks -
especially for blocks like Lakanal House which only have a
single staircase
•Sprinklers are fully accepted by the tenants/occupants
•BS9251 can be used for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/789/bafsa-ground-breaking-project-hailed-a-success/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Your Warm Cuddly Friend may not be so Friendly
...for fire safety officials across Britain.
Electric blankets require
monitoring. Fire Safety requires monitoring. As a whole it is a manageable
process and is well worth the little time it will take you...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/788/your-warm-cuddly-friend-may-not-be-so-friendly/ - 31 Oct, 2011
BRE Global discusses Visual alarm devices
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/787/bre-global-discusses-visual-alarm-devices/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Eland Cables are proud to announce the addition of Firecel Cables
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/786/eland-cables-are-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-firecel-cables/ - 31 Oct, 2011
FIA CEO Speaks at Westminster All Party Parliamentary Fire Seminar
...to discuss topical fire safety and rescue
issues with appropriate specialists in these fields. It was an analysis of the future for fire, reading both service and
industry, in the
new world of light-touch govern...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/785/fia-ceo-speaks-at-westminster-all-party-parliamentary-fire-seminar/ - 30 Sep, 2011
...in respect of fire safety
•
Represents the views of its members in British Standards and other technical forums
•
Takes the lead in commissioning and publishing reports and position papers on fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/784/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block-whilst-residents-remain-in-their-homes/ - 30 Sep, 2011
The Fire Industry Association aiding fire safety best practice in commercial premises
...they will run a Fire Safety Seminar on Wednesday
23rd November, with support from East Sussex Fire and Rescue
Service.
The half-day event, which takes
place at the Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront, will hel...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/783/the-fire-industry-association-aiding-fire-safety-best-practice-in-commercial-premises/ - 30 Sep, 2011
...the development of fire safety drawings and services for those responsible for fire safety with the sole intention of making your workplace a safer environment.
We are dedicated to producing clear, easy to fo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/388/fire-escape-plans/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Fight a Fire or Not? Solutions Fire Safety discusses the different views organisations have.
...the basics of fire safety training?
Amidst the disparate views and opinions is an underlying agreement that the importance of
life safety is imperative when discussing this and a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/776/fight-a-fire-or-not-solutions-fire-safety-discusses-the-different-views-organisations-have-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
BRE Global discusses Stairways, are they safe escape routes ?
...In many blocks of flat, hotels and other medium-rise buildings, the common flight stair is an important escape route in an emergency such as a fire. It is therefore vital that these stairs are able to resist the eff...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/774/bre-global-discusses-stairways-are-they-safe-escape-routes-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
...On August 30th an innovative national pilot project, managed by the UK's sprinkler trade association, BAFSA will seek to address this report head on
.
Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/771/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Elite Fire Safety selects Detectomat’s SRC 3000 for Victorian residential flats
...“Elite Fire Safety carried out their works swiftly and kept disruption for the residents to a minimum. The Detectomat wireless system is much smaller and more discreet than others I have seen and does n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/769/elite-fire-safety-selects-detectomat’s-src-3000-for-victorian-residential-flats/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Experiences the Advantages of Telemetry
...Station Manager Stu Jeneson, Incident Ground Safety Project Support Officer at Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, is delighted that the new telemetry systems have been very well received and that the crews have b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/767/dorset-fire-and-rescue-service-experiences-the-advantages-of-telemetry/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Hochiki publishes Emergency Lighting BS5266 Guide
...UK fire safety legislation states that people in premises must be able to find their way to a place of total safety if there is a fire by using escape routes that have sufficient lighting. BS5266 provides guidance f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/766/hochiki-publishes-emergency-lighting-bs5266-guide/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka Cable Chosen For UAE Technology Park Headquarters
...The complex is considered by many to be the only technology park in the region that provides both a living and working integrated community. It houses micro-electronic and opto-electronic related enterprises, a stat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/765/draka-cable-chosen-for-uae-technology-park-headquarters/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka writes exclusively for the Means of Escape on cable safety matters.
...other active fire safety systems] that itself replaced BS 7346-6: 2005.
The Standard makes clear reference to three categories of circuit that are required to maintain their integrity under defined fire condi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/763/draka-writes-exclusively-for-the-means-of-escape-on-cable-safety-matters-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
BRE Global discusses Means of Escape for Disabled Persons
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the responsible person (typically an employer, owner, or person who has control over the premises) to safeguard the safety of relevant persons including providing safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/762/bre-global-discusses-means-of-escape-for-disabled-persons/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Praise For New BRE Fire Safety Document
...A critical weakness can be the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including dampers. Because ductwork is specifically designed to distribute air...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/760/praise-for-new-bre-fire-safety-document/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Don't Risk Your Business Reputation
...aspect of fire safety. Clear precise guidelines allowing fire risk assessors to demonstrate their expertise, experience and competence would undoubtedly offer consistency and re-assurance throughout the fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/759/dont-risk-your-business-reputation/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Hyde Group Goes One Step Further With Aico Radiolink
...further with the fire safety precautions by connecting the Aico smoke alarms in the individual flats to those in the common areas, using Aico's RadioLINK technology.
RadioLINK works by allowing smoke and heat al...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/756/hyde-group-goes-one-step-further-with-aico-radiolink/ - 29 Jul, 2011
KAC products gain Marine Equipment Directive approval
...MED approval enables products to be installed as part of fire protection system in passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers. The directive ensures the free movement of equipment within the EU and guarantees the unif...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/755/kac-products-gain-marine-equipment-directive-approval/ - 29 Jul, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...development in
fire safety. The Naturvent system controls the development of the fire,
manages the deadly gases and offers a much improved chance of survival.
Also by limiting lateral fire spread, the loss of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/754/naturvent-–-‘shev-system-for-residential-premises’/ - 29 Jul, 2011
New Draeger Webshop Makes Safety Easier
...Serving general industry, oil and gas (upstream and downstream), fire and rescue and the water industry, this convenient website has both quick and extended search facilities and also allows visitors to browse vi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/753/new-draeger-webshop-makes-safety-easier/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Envirograf provides a National Trust historic building a smart solution.
...building, ensuring fire safety whilst maintaining the natural features of such a beautiful building”.
For more information please contact Envirograf: 01304 842555 or email sales@envirograf.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/751/envirograf-provides-a-national-trust-historic-building-a-smart-solution-/ - 29 Jul, 2011
The Fire Safety Log Book By Solutions Fire Safety
...purpose of the Fire Safety Log Book is to enable employers to keep adequate records of a wide range of fire safety related actions into one succinct document. It is an essential tool to help an organisation keep on...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/750/the-fire-safety-log-book-by-solutions-fire-safety/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Glass and the Terrorist Threat
...The old Chinese curse is to live in uncertain times.
The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of
building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and pla...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/748/glass-and-the-terrorist-threat/ - 21 Jul, 2011
Workplace Fire Safety Cost-Cutting Puts Employees Lives at Risk
...to revising fire safety procedures in the current economic climate, such as delaying maintenance checks of fire safety equipment, reducing staff training or delaying updating their fire risk assessments. This is de...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/746/workplace-fire-safety-cost-cutting-puts-employees-lives-at-risk/ - 30 Jun, 2011
...is a signal that fire safety should now be moved on and advanced by the sector. It is an invitation for the sector to take the lead, an opportunity to take on the main issues and prepare for fire safety in the futu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/745/mike-wood-vice-chair-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-and-head-of-fire-for-pilkington-uk-writes-for-means-of-escape/ - 30 Jun, 2011
‘Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors’ now available for public comment
...of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)
International Fire Consultants Certification Ltd (IFCC)
Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/744/‘competency-criteria-for-fire-risk-assessors’-now-available-for-public-comment/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Cornwall Fire And Rescue Service Awards SCBA Contract To Draeger
...Fully covered by Draeger’s Total Care servicing package, this innovative kit will arrive in two phases, starting with 220 Draeger PSS 7000 Breathing Apparatus sets complete with voice amplification and FPS 7000 F...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/741/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-awards-scba-contract-to-draeger/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Do You Understand Fire Safety Legislation?
...assessment-based fire safety regime.
With a number of six figure fines already having been issued, business owners and managers now probably know that this is not a joke.
We don’t want to keep banging you on th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/740/do-you-understand-fire-safety-legislation/ - 30 Jun, 2011
PFPF advises the Means of Escape readers about the importance of built-in fire protection
...that fire safety measures will be observed. Which brings me to risk
assessments.
There is a legal
requirement for the owner or operator of every building open to the public (and
places of work) to produ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/738/pfpf-advises-the-means-of-escape-readers-about-the-importance-of-built-in-fire-protection/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Electricians Pose A Constant Fire Risk During Everyday Maintenance
...confidence that fire safety remains a priority, even when maintenance is being carried out. Supporting this approach, Envirograf has produced an excellent trade passive fire guide for the electrician, outlining all...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/613/electricians-pose-a-constant-fire-risk-during-everyday-maintenance/ - 30 Jun, 2011
BRE Global Discuss Evacuation Modelling and Human Behaviour in Fire
...as alarm systems, fire safety management, occupancy type and building complexity, and the control of occupant escape behaviour, something which is important for the development of effective evacuation strategies. R...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/737/bre-global-discuss-evacuation-modelling-and-human-behaviour-in-fire/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Clive Raybould From FSTC discusses the Fire safety Order and how to comply
...various fire safety laws and created a legislative 'One Stop Shop' for fire safety law. More importantly it shifted the responsibility for fire safety in buildings totally onto the newly defined 'Responsible Person...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/736/clive-raybould-from-fstc-discusses-the-fire-safety-order-and-how-to-comply/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government
...raised issues of fire safety
certification in Dubai and, most recently, in Abu Dhabi, where it
believed that regulations were not being stringently enforced, or where
there was a less than optimal understandi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/747/wrightstyle-raises-fire-safety-concerns-with-uk-government/ - 29 Jun, 2011
Prysmian FP approved by London Underground
...criteria in fire safety, physical and electrical resistance providing a safe and reliable option.
London Underground Limited, who falls under the wider Transport for London umbrella, manages the Approved Produc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/734/prysmian-fp-approved-by-london-underground/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association Warns of Reductions in Fire Cover for Businesses
...for all fire safety issues within their premises.
RBFRS’s decision to reduce fire cover follows hard on the heels of an FIA Survey that has revealed that almost a fifth of UK companies have cut back on fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/732/fire-industry-association-warns-of-reductions-in-fire-cover-for-businesses/ - 31 May, 2011
Sprinkler concept developed for IKEA's Vertical Automated Storage Systems
...The concept of VASS units
A VASS unit is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an extraction platform and a series of computerized controls that delivers items to an ergonomically positioned workstati...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/731/sprinkler-concept-developed-for-ikeas-vertical-automated-storage-systems/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association Launches New FD&A Route to Certification Scheme
...security and fire safety services, including fire detection and alarm systems. NSI approved companies must prove their competence on an on-going basis, including meeting all relevant British and European Standards...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/730/fire-industry-association-launches-new-fdanda-route-to-certification-scheme/ - 31 May, 2011
More Draka Cables Approved By London Underground
...higher level of fire safety performance, enabling cable to be specified that provides enhanced safety in line with the latest fire safety legislation. It also greatly assists building control officers to easily ide...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/728/more-draka-cables-approved-by-london-underground/ - 31 May, 2011
Do you understand your fire safety training requirements?
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), staff training is often considered a burden on an organisation and can therefore be a weakness within the workforce. More often than not, a workplace fire is caused...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/727/do-you-understand-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 fire safety at its best
...maintenance, fire safety legislation and the importance of third party approval and product testing.
Furthermore, the
Fire Excellence Awards
celebrated and rewarded the industries finest at a stunning...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/726/international-firex-2011-fire-safety-at-its-best/ - 31 May, 2011
Sprinkler concept developed for IKEA's Vertical Automated Storage Systems
...The concept of VASS units
A VASS unit is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an extraction platform and a series of computerized controls that delivers items to an ergonomically positioned workstat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/723/sprinkler-concept-developed-for-ikeas-vertical-automated-storage-systems/ - 27 May, 2011
Queen’s Award for Advanced Electronics
...The Company has invested heavily in R&D to develop technically advanced products that meet stringent regulatory standards and customer needs around the world. This has resulted in considerable year on year gr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/722/queen’s-award-for-advanced-electronics/ - 12 May, 2011
FIA Announces New Fire Risk Assessment Membership Criteria
...Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO), and WCL. All these have a Fire Risk Assessment Register and an application process which includes assessing an individual befo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/721/fia-announces-new-fire-risk-assessment-membership-criteria/ - 03 May, 2011
Beware of Fire Test Report Wording
...and the issue of fire safety, very much a secondary concern.
The process of fire testing is a vigorous and often very costly endeavour and common sense dictates that not all potential configurations, to which a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/720/beware-of-fire-test-report-wording/ - 03 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association to Help Provide a Safe Environment for Businesses
...Fire Safety Seminar
Thursday 9th June 2011
,
Holiday Inn Reading West
Supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
The half-day event, which ta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/710/fire-industry-association-to-help-provide-a-safe-environment-for-businesses/ - 03 May, 2011
NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements
...65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both British Standards and International Standards of comprehension tes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/705/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 03 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 - Innovative fire safety solutions
...current fire safety legislation and industry best practice.
With four seminar theatres and five unique feature areas, International Firex 2011 is the biggest in its history. Visitors to International Firex are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/704/international-firex-2011-innovative-fire-safety-solutions/ - 03 May, 2011
2011 FIA Conference ‘Drives’ Fire Safety Forward at Williams F1
...of importance in fire safety including the proposed changes to BS 5306-8; the new watermist Standards, DD 8458 and DD 8489; high spaces aspiration and an update on Fire Safety Order prosecutions and what they mean...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/689/2011-fia-conference-‘drives’-fire-safety-forward-at-williams-f1/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Headache of fire safety on temporary sites resolved with Wire-free Fire System
...UK fire safety legislation requires that 'adequate' means for the detection and warning of fire must be provided in all workplaces and other 'non-domestic' properties and this includes temporary accommodation. The t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/686/headache-of-fire-safety-on-temporary-sites-resolved-with-wire-free-fire-system/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Ensuring Your Premises Is Safe From A Fire Requires Much More Than Fire Safety Arrangements
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is now in its sixth year running as the prime legislation for fire safety. When this legislation first changed, it shifted the responsibility from your local fire br...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/683/ensuring-your-premises-is-safe-from-a-fire-requires-much-more-than-fire-safety-arrangements/ - 31 Mar, 2011
FIA Announces New Code of Practice for Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets
...responsible for fire safety (Responsible Person) in all premises. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person in all non-domestic properties must take steps to reduce the risk from...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/682/fia-announces-new-code-of-practice-for-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-fire-blankets/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Draka Given Top Marks By Britain's First Academy
...Enhanced-category fire safety energy cable. This BS 6724:1997+A3:2008 [
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V, having low emission of smoke and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/678/draka-given-top-marks-by-britains-first-academy/ - 30 Mar, 2011
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
Jalite are renowned for supplying photoluminescent safety products to specific...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/676/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 28 Feb, 2011
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We all know that it is a legal requirement for signs to be placed within the workplace. What is more important is that these signs offer a consistent and clear message to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/675/safety-signs-and-signals/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Business Development Managers Appointed at Klaxon
...Martyn Corcoran has been appointed Business Development Manager for Klaxon Fire and Industrial. Martyn has over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, 10 of which have been dedicated to providing techni...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/674/new-business-development-managers-appointed-at-klaxon/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Specifier Pocketbook From Aico
...The Pocket Book, with its '6 Steps to Successful Specification', includes alarm grades and categories, choice of back-up supply, alarm sensor types, alarm quality, installation methods and additional features to con...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/673/new-specifier-pocketbook-from-aico/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Intrinsically Safe, Single-Handed Thermal Imaging Camera From Draeger
...Saving valuable time and enabling firefighters to enter the incident without delay, the camera is safe to use in any environment without risk of explosion. In line with entry protocol, one hand is left free for user...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/671/new-intrinsically-safe-single-handed-thermal-imaging-camera-from-draeger/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Lack Of Regulatory Compliance, Respect & Competency Are Key Issues
...from within the fire safety industry or associated with it, were consulted for their views and guidance. He pointed out that the ASFP’s view was that fire safety provision in buildings needs to be based on a consis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/670/lack-of-regulatory-compliance-respect-and-competency-are-key-issues/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Fire Risk Assessors Demonstrate Competence
...awarded to BB7 Fire Safety Engineering, based at Chatham Dockyard, Kent.
The assessment by WCL - part of the Exova group - included on-site evaluation, audit of office processes, examination of employee compet...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/669/fire-risk-assessors-demonstrate-competence/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Visitors To York Dungeon Are In Safe Hands
...The Evac+Chairs have been installed in various parts of the dungeon, including the entrance and on the main evacuation route, to provide additional support for both employees and visitors in the event of an emergenc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/667/visitors-to-york-dungeon-are-in-safe-hands/ - 28 Feb, 2011
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
...The International Standard Technical Committee (TC145) is responsible for graphical symbols and has worked continuously for over 20 years to develop the very best safety signs to convey critical safety information....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/666/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 22 Feb, 2011
...Developed and manufactured by Prysmian near Southampton for over twenty years, the ever popular Afumex LSX cable continues to be the choice of installers, designers and clients.
Afumex LSX meets all the requirem...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/662/afumex-lsx-range-expands/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Jalite 'L' Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a conti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/661/jalite-l-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Training For The Nominated Fire Warden
...regarding fire safety must be provided with the relevant training. The most common and perhaps best recognised fire safety ‘official’ is the Fire Warden, who must be provided with training that is relevant to their...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/660/training-for-the-nominated-fire-warden/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits
...For additional safety the wearer’s arms remain in the suit sleeves at all times, ready to respond through the inclusion of a pressure gauge holder in the field of view.
Freedom of movement and full awareness of t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/659/draeger-adds-another-dimension-to-chemical-protection-suits/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Take Care During The Festive Season
...Housekeeping
Fire Safety Awareness at all times is of course essential. The majority of fire incidents are caused by people’s actions and becoming aware of ones surroundings in regard to fire safety will help red...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/655/take-care-during-the-festive-season/ - 22 Dec, 2010
NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements
...65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both British Standards and International Standards of comprehension tes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/653/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Forewarned And Forearmed - Technical Knowledge For Best Practice
...and standards for fire safety signing?
Would you like to know more about the Regulatory Reform Order and ISO 7010?
Are risk assessments giving your customers a headache?
If the answer is yes to any of t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/652/forewarned-and-forearmed-technical-knowledge-for-best-practice/ - 21 Dec, 2010
FIA Releases Gaseous Systems Guides
...knowledge and fire safety advice as well as providing training. All of the FIA guides are intended to provide general guidance and are not intended to be a substitute for detailed advice in specific circumstances....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/651/fia-releases-gaseous-systems-guides/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Draka Rebrands Firetuf Cable Range
...other active fire safety systems].
The full catalogue of rebranded cables is:
- FT30, previously Firetuf Easystrip.
- FT120, previously Firetufplus Enhanced.
- FT EMC, previously Firetuf EMC.
- FTP12...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/647/draka-rebrands-firetuf-cable-range/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Acting On Your Significant Findings
...contact Solutions Fire Safety: service@solutionsfire.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/644/acting-on-your-significant-findings/ - 30 Nov, 2010
...many aspects of fire safety and electrical installation, said the system had been inspected recently and all fire certificates were up to date, but there were still frequent false alarms from two of the bedrooms an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/642/competent/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Automist, The Award-winning Low Cost Active Fire Protection Solution, Now Available
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and/or the Disability Discrimination Act.
Automist is the first truly consumer-appropriate device that automatically tackles fires in the home.
Watch Automist extinguish...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/640/automist-the-award-winning-low-cost-active-fire-protection-solution-now-available/ - 30 Nov, 2010
...Companies, whose main goal is to engineer and develop fire detection systems for application in the world’s global markets, have a major, almost insurmountable task on their hands. One of the most significant challe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/638/a-case-of-double-standards/ - 29 Oct, 2010
...made of your fire safety signs. It is a mandatory requirement that all organisations implement a systematic approach to fire safety signs. Most importantly, this applies to escape route signs; these signs are usual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/636/communication-is-key/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits
...For additional safety the wearer’s arms remain in the suit sleeves at all times, ready to respond through the inclusion of a pressure gauge holder in the field of view.
Freedom of movement and full awareness of t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/634/draeger-adds-another-dimension-to-chemical-protection-suits/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Voice Sounders Enable Faster Evacuation In Dutch Garden Centres
...Performance based design calculations showed that the effect of the desired alterations in the layouts gave an undesirable effect on the safety of the occupants in case of fire - the RSET being more than the Availab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/633/voice-sounders-enable-faster-evacuation-in-dutch-garden-centres/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Prysmian Launches Free Guide To BS8519 Cable Selection
...To obtain your free guide to cable selection, email cables.marketing.uk@prysmian.com.
The aim of the guide is to help designers, regulators and installers of life safety and fire fighting systems in large and com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/632/prysmian-launches-free-guide-to-bs8519-cable-selection/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Escape - It Makes Sense To Illuminate This Information On The Floor!!
...Low Location, relating to the safety way guidance system, is the ‘installation position at floor level or at a short distance above floor level for safety signs and other safety way guidance components.’ This makes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/631/escape-it-makes-sense-to-illuminate-this-information-on-the-floor/ - 28 Oct, 2010
A Simple Solution To A Serious Problem... Jalite Photoluminescent Floor Wayguidance Signs
...Low location wayguidance systems allow an escape route to still be seen when smoke obscures the normal lighting. A number of tragedies have lead to the development of high performance Jalite photoluminescent floor w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/630/a-simple-solution-to-a-serious-problem-jalite-photoluminescent-floor-wayguidance-signs/ - 30 Sep, 2010
Innovative New Fire Safety Product Alerts Deaf To Fire Alarm
...When a deaf or hard of hearing person enters a building where DMS is installed, they will see clear signage asking them to text a location code to the DMS number. Once a connection text has been sent, the person wil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/628/innovative-new-fire-safety-product-alerts-deaf-to-fire-alarm/ - 29 Sep, 2010
...and sufficient fire safety management balance. It is a document that should be under constant review and provides the sign posts to expedient and efficient organisation. It is not a document that is self contained,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/627/well-thats-that-or-is-it/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Campus Wireless Fire Protection
...cutting edge of fire safety and how they can significantly benefit Further Education Institutions in protecting their students, staff, buildings and facilities and at a lower cost than traditional hardwired systems...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/626/campus-wireless-fire-protection/ - 29 Sep, 2010
...distributors of fire safety products and services in the UK, visitors will undoubtedly be able to address all their fire prevention, protection and detection needs. More than 60 industry renowned exhibitors are alr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/625/firex-north-relocating-/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Prysmian Launches Free Guide To BS8519 Cable Selection
...The aim of the guide is to help designers, regulators and installers of life safety and fire fighting systems in large and complex buildings, such as the Shard in London, identify the correct cables and accessories...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/624/prysmian-launches-free-guide-to-bs8519-cable-selection/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Service Contract Boom For Airvent
...Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), more and more are turning to Airvent to ensure their building’s ongoing fire safety.
Recent client wins include a national service contract with the House of Fraser retail chain...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/623/service-contract-boom-for-airvent/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Residents Take Control! False Alarms At Apartment Block Banished By C-TEC'S Hush Buttons
...Hailed as a major breakthrough in the battle against false fire alarms in Houses of Multiple Occupation, C-TEC's Hush Buttons have proved an outstanding success at the luxuriously renovated Thomas Ellis Owen designe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/622/residents-take-control-false-alarms-at-apartment-block-banished-by-c-tecs-hush-buttons/ - 29 Sep, 2010
The Effects of Changing Approaches to Fire Safety Design
...the use of fire safety engineering is increasing as trends in buildings change. Architects want ‘iconic’ buildings and these often don’t fit within the framework of conventional codes and regulations, which might r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/619/the-effects-of-changing-approaches-to-fire-safety-design/ - 28 Sep, 2010
Jalite ‘L’ Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a continu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/615/jalite-‘l’-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Understanding Your Fire Safety Training Requirements
...in terms of fire safety training. Words such as ‘adequate’, ‘suitable’ and ‘sufficient’ are common within the Order and open to wide interpretation. This is because the intention was for the Order to cover a wide r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/614/understanding-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Sensational Steel - C-TEC's Innovative Quantec Call System Installed At New Inpatient Facility
...Specifically constructed to provide Tier 4 and assessment services for young people aged 13 to 18, the new Beechcroft Unit now boasts an extensive range of C-TEC’s high-quality brushed stainless-steel Quantec call s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/609/sensational-steel-c-tecs-innovative-quantec-call-system-installed-at-new-inpatient-facility/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Introducing The TAGEVAC™ System
...held by the Fire Safety Manager or the person in charge of the Fire Evacuation and whose duties will also consist of meeting the Fire and Rescue Service on their arrival to site.
On arrival the Fire & Rescue...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/608/introducing-the-tagevac™-system/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Draka Clarifies The Confusion Surrounding New Code Of Practice
...other active fire safety systems] that itself replaced BS 7346-6: 2005.
The Standard makes clear reference to three categories of circuit that are required to maintain their integrity under defined fire conditio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/607/draka-clarifies-the-confusion-surrounding-new-code-of-practice/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Escape Route Signs... Do You Comply?
...prime objective of fire safety communication and conformance to standards.
The prestige range is constructed from clear polycarbonate boasting a class 1 fire rating, with seamlessly integrated Jalite AAA photolu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/605/escape-route-signs-do-you-comply/ - 29 Jul, 2010
...Components, Fire safety Arrangements and Fire Safety Strategy. Consider the image above for the difference that well maintained Fire Doors can make.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I upgrade my existing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/603/lets-discuss-fire-doors/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Rethinking Automatic Domestic Fire Suppression
...lives with a fire safety officer
In domestic settings, most occupants can’t identify hazards the way Fire Safety professionals can. With so many flammables and heat sources in a kitchen, even something as innocuo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/599/rethinking-automatic-domestic-fire-suppression/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Ensure You Have All The Correct Info...
...their supplier of fire safety services, whether equipment, risk assessment or fire safety training.
The client must have confidence that their particular supplier understands their situation and that duty of ca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/598/ensure-you-have-all-the-correct-info-/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Water Alarm System Updated With New Control Panels
...The new Hydrosense panels offer advanced features with easier installation and programming. The attractive and unobtrusive panels are available in 2 to 48 zone versions with a variety of enclosures and mounting opti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/596/water-alarm-system-updated-with-new-control-panels/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Automist Now Available To Pre-Order
...Automist is a patent-pending fire protection system for the kitchen, where most domestic fires start. The first product in a new class of near-invisible automatic devices to tackle domestic fires, Automist is fitted...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/595/automist-now-available-to-pre-order/ - 30 Jun, 2010
New Pressurised System Set To Save Lives In Residential Buildings
...broadest range of fire safety fan products in the world."
The system has been designed and components manufactured to comply with European Standard EN 12101-6 2005 which has the status of a British Standard. The...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/588/new-pressurised-system-set-to-save-lives-in-residential-buildings/ - 28 May, 2010
Liberal Democrats Support Prysmian On Non-approved Cables
...Both men visited Prysmian's Eastleigh cable manufacturing plant on 8th April as an early stop on their election campaign trail. They discussed the problem of sub-standard and counterfeit cables with Prysmian Directo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/585/liberal-democrats-support-prysmian-on-non-approved-cables/ - 28 May, 2010
...Alarm sounders, or Audible Alarm Devices (AADs) in current parlance, have not changed in their basic function since their conception; that is to make a noise to warn of an emergency. This is in contrast with other e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/584/a-visible-improvement/ - 26 May, 2010
Fire Safety (Employees Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 indicates and supports the duty that staff must have 'sufficient training and experience or knowledge' (RRO). So, employers will now have to think about what a worker is a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/582/fire-safety-employees-capabilities-england-regulations-2010/ - 30 Apr, 2010
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
Jalite are renowned for supplying photoluminescent safety products to specific...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/581/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 29 Apr, 2010
System X Wireless Fire Safety System
...Hardwired System X uses Wi-Fi technology to communicate with all linked devices within a 1000m range (subject to a site survey), constantly monitoring their status, including battery life and signal strength. As the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/578/system-x-wireless-fire-safety-system/ - 29 Apr, 2010
...Alert Point:Lite shares many of the features of the Alert Point, including a resettable operating element (with an activation warning flag), seven different alarm tones, a 100 dB integral sounder and a range of colo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/574/sti-launch-alert-point-lite/ - 29 Apr, 2010
...of wireless fire safety. Engineers operating on-the-ground are increasingly prescribing wireless fire systems as comparable with and often superior to hardwired systems.FireCell offers installers significant saving...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/572/ems-launches-firecell/ - 29 Mar, 2010
Jalite - Prestige ISO 7010 Escape Route Signs
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
For more information regarding Jalite products please visit www.jalite.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/570/jalite-prestige-iso-7010-escape-route-signs/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Chubb Fire & Security Deploy TaskMaster To Extinguish Field Inefficiencies
...that provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers worldwide. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/568/chubb-fire-and-security-deploy-taskmaster-to-extinguish-field-inefficiencies/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Dutch College Benefits From Advanced Fire Protection
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further information contact:
Advanced Electronics Ltd,
Tel: +44 (0) 1670 707 111
Fax: +44 (0) 1670 707 222
E-mail: marketin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/567/dutch-college-benefits-from-advanced-fire-protection/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Firex South Celebrates Record Attendance
...implementing the Fire Safety Order 2005 -
David Vallender, Head of Health & Safety for Adult Services, Hampshire County Council and David Hulton, Senior Health & Safety Adviser, Anchor Trust
-
Fire Saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/564/firex-south-celebrates-record-attendance/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Game On! C-TEC'S XFP Installed At Newcastle's New Namco Gaming Centre
...Says Solid State's Installation Manager, Mark Suffolk, who oversaw the operation: “Newcastle Namco is the biggest one yet and it was really exciting to be part of the project. Working on behalf of EIC Northern, we i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/563/game-on-c-tecs-xfp-installed-at-newcastles-new-namco-gaming-centre/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock - 24th-25th March 2010
...and upcoming fire safety issues.
The forthcoming event agenda is already sparking debate within the industry and, judging by the feedback we had this year, who can blame them?
"Very Good! Well balanced sele...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/555/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-24th-25th-march-2010/ - 25 Feb, 2010
New Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Is The Easy Solution
...Fully fail safe and compliant with BS EN 1155 and BS 7273-4 cat A, hardwired System X is suitable for any category of fire door.
With the addition of this latest version of System X, Fireco are now the only manu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/552/new-flexible-wireless-fire-safety-system-is-the-easy-solution/ - 25 Feb, 2010
Residents Fight Back At Fire Safety Bill
...regarding Fire Safety and the Responsible Person, please visit www.solutionsfiresafety.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/551/residents-fight-back-at-fire-safety-bill/ - 25 Feb, 2010
To Shay Away! C-TEC'S Quantec Call System Scores At New Stadium
...Quantec provides the disabled washrooms in the stadium with alarm facilities. Says Steve: "Quantec certainly gives staff peace of mind as they can be confident that any assistance alarms will be responded to on both...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/550/to-shay-away-c-tecs-quantec-call-system-scores-at-new-stadium/ - 25 Feb, 2010
...the correct use of fire safety signs has been omitted by the otherwise excellent BS 5499: Part 4 2000 that so expertly meets all the other requirements of the regulations.
Perhaps I can offer some help.
Leg...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/549/about-viewing-distances/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Apathy, Ignorance And Denial - ASFP President Spells It Out
...He blamed the lack of a national audit procedure and claimed that the biggest challenges faced by the industry were apathy, ignorance and denial. "We all recall the scene of the tragic fire at Lakanal House that unf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/548/apathy-ignorance-and-denial-asfp-president-spells-it-out/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Toxic Smoke Warning To Shropshrie Residents
...in Community Fire Safety at Shrewsbury fire HQ
Residents also wrongly believed that the smell of smoke would alert them when, in reality, gases and smoke from a fire numb the senses and put you into a deeper...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/547/toxic-smoke-warning-to-shropshrie-residents/ - 27 Jan, 2010
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into affect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 separate pieces of fire safety legislation. The Order applies to virtually all buildings, places and structures (the main...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/546/fire-safety-is-your-business/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Nexans Launches Its New INFIT Technology Dedicated To Fire-Resistant Cables Insulation
...INFIT advanced technology
To insure integrity of flexible cable insulation during a fire, the cable industry mainly used up to now 2 major technologies: fire resistant Mica taping and ceramic forming silicone rubb...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/545/nexans-launches-its-new-infit-technology-dedicated-to-fire-resistant-cables-insulation/ - 27 Jan, 2010
FIA Response to BBC Tower Block Fire Safety Debate
...(as defined by the Fire Safety Order in England and Wales) not to have carried out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for any premises within the scope of the Order, it should be borne in mind that the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/544/fia-response-to-bbc-tower-block-fire-safety-debate/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Updated Code Brings Fire Door Best Practice Up To Date
...responsible for fire safety in buildings, regardless of the amount of knowledge they have of door hardware.
The guide has been specifically designed to be simple, straightforward and jargon-free. It contains...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/543/updated-code-brings-fire-door-best-practice-up-to-date/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Acclaim For C-TEC's Latest Innovation, The Revolutionary Hush Button
...The company won the Award for Most Innovative Business as its Hush Button was hailed at the North West Chamber of Commerce hosted Wigan Business Awards as a truly innovative product which would, undoubtedly, have a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/542/acclaim-for-c-tecs-latest-innovation-the-revolutionary-hush-button/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Keeping The Emergency Services Safe
...Gas DetectionIn terms of gas detection, portability and fast response are essential. Providing continuous measurement in real-time, Draeger gas detection instruments are easy to use and will quickly detect a w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/541/keeping-the-emergency-services-safe/ - 27 Jan, 2010
ITN Interviews PFPF About Fire Safety Concerns
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is the landlord's responsibility to see that these properties are safe, and to assess the likely risk. "One of the problems our industry faces at the moment is that th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/539/itn-interviews-pfpf-about-fire-safety-concerns/ - 22 Dec, 2009
Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
...The most obvious authority figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an asserti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/538/fire-safety-and-first-aider-waistcoats/ - 22 Dec, 2009
The Game That's Got Everyone Buzzing
...working in the fire safety industry.
Good luck!...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/533/the-game-thats-got-everyone-buzzing/ - 22 Dec, 2009
London's Firefighters Urge Londoners To Stay Safe This Christmas
...the launch of new fire safety posters, features candles and overloaded plug sockets, which will appear in each of London's 112 fire stations in December.
For further information, visit www.london-fire.gov.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/532/londons-firefighters-urge-londoners-to-stay-safe-this-christmas/ - 22 Dec, 2009
New Service Reminds Householders To Test Their Smoke Alarms
...an international fire safety retailer and wholesaler represented in the UK, USA, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France and Italy. Their headquarters are in Alford, Lincolnshire. They supply business, public sector orga...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/531/new-service-reminds-householders-to-test-their-smoke-alarms/ - 30 Nov, 2009
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
...Identify, Locate, Inform, Instruct.
Worldwide, safety managers are required by their domestic legislation to ensure that all personnel are aware of hazards, the nature of the hazard and the measures to be taken f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/529/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 28 Nov, 2009
£20,000 Fine For The 'Responsible Person'
...on 17 April 2007, fire safety inspectors served an enforcement notice, highlighting the work that needed to be carried out. However, upon their return on 3 October 2007, it was discovered that the notice had been i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/528/20000-fine-for-the-responsible-person/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...precautions for fire safety in the home, if you are in a thatched building, you should also:
- keep chimneys and flues clean and well-maintained
- use a bulkhead type light fitting in your loft spac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/526/thatch-on-fire/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...Afumex LSX is a robust yet lightweight cable, which is compact in design. It can be used in many instances where traditionally a bulky armoured cable would be installed, often with considerable cost-savings.
Manu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/524/screened-for-safety/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that today, is an international business that manufactures more than five million detectors every year, an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/523/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Firetrace Showed UL & FM Approved "Micro-environment" Protection
...The tried-and-tested system is truly unique among tube-operated systems. In addition to its endorsement by UL and FM, and its CE marking that confirms its compliance with the essential requirements of the relevant E...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/522/firetrace-showed-ul-and-fm-approved-andquotmicro-environmentandquot-protection/ - 23 Oct, 2009
...the location of fire safety and emergency equipment close to escape routes. It covers the following:
- Design requirements
- Size of plan elements
- Content and representation
- Materials
- Install...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/519/know-your-escape-route/ - 23 Oct, 2009
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
In the event of a fire and deaths, a court will want to know how every fire protection system was selected; the basis for selection of the installer; whether adequ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/514/fire-legal-liability-and-you/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...take construction fire safety into account. The regulations should be adopted and implemented into the policy, procedure and practice in order to be effective.
Construction sites can pose particular problems in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/513/fire-safety-in-construction/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Fire Escape Plans: Finding Your Route to Safety
...for enforcing fire safety legislation.
The provision of clear, simple and easily actionable escape information is crucial to ensure the safety of the buildings occupants. Large, clear and simple to u...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/512/fire-escape-plans-finding-your-route-to-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Guilty To Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...Numerous fire safety breaches within The Barley Mow Public House on Duke Street, London, were highlighted by officers on the September 24th inspections in 2004. The third and fourth floors of the premises were found...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/511/guilty-to-serious-breaches-of-fire-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
...The scheme has been incorporated within the SP203 series which already offers two system application modules:
SP203-1: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
SP203-3: Fixed Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/510/bafe-announces-new-emergency-lighting-scheme/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...the Institute of Fire Safety Managers at various grades, the potential for improving professional expertise in the area of fire safety through the CFPA Diplomas route is undisputed.
In 1992, an initiative le...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/509/cfpa-diplomas/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Series 200 Advanced Digital Addressable Fire Detectors
...Series 200 Advanced family consists of six new fire detectors: three heat detectors, 58° and 78° fixed temperature and rate of rise; optical smoke; photo-thermal multi-sensor and the unique PTIR detector, which prov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/507/series-200-advanced-digital-addressable-fire-detectors/ - 10 Sep, 2009
BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
...The scheme has been incorporated within the SP203 series which already offers two system application modules:
- SP203-1: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- SP203-3: Fixed Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
Thi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/506/bafe-announces-new-emergency-lighting-scheme/ - 10 Sep, 2009
Firetrace To Show UL & FM Approved Protection
...The tried-and-tested system is unique among tube-operated systems to have approval and accreditation from such world renowned organisations as UL [Underwriters Laboratories], FM [Factory Mutual], and more than 25 ot...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/505/firetrace-to-show-ul-and-fm-approved-protection/ - 20 Aug, 2009
Caribbean Region To Adopt ISO Tsunami Signage
...Tsunami signs, fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
For more information regarding Jalite products please visit www.jalite.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/502/caribbean-region-to-adopt-iso-tsunami-signage/ - 19 Aug, 2009
...Unlike most online companies, they stock all of the products in their own modern warehouse and, for orders placed before 2pm, deliver everything the next day. And, unlike most, they do not sell cheap Chinese or Midd...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/501/fire-protection-online-ltd/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Correct Installation Critical To Performance
...importance of fire safety is emphasised under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) in which the 'responsible person' (who may be the owner, designer or architect, specifier or contractor) is respons...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/499/correct-installation-critical-to-performance/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Worcestershire NHS Remains Up-To-Date With Emergency Escape
...Now with over 100 buildings, a fresh audit was carried out by Worcestershire NHS' fire risk consultant to check there were the right number of chairs in high priority buildings. The outcome involved relocating some...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/497/worcestershire-nhs-remains-up-to-date-with-emergency-escape/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that today, is an international business that manufactures more than five million detectors every year, an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/493/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 23 Jul, 2009
Internet Portal Remotely Monitors Royal Albert Hall Fire System
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Website: www.advel.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/491/internet-portal-remotely-monitors-royal-albert-hall-fire-system/ - 17 Jul, 2009
...staff training and fire safety management. All courses, dates and fees are listed on the consortium's website at www.britishfireconsortium.org.uk alternatively call Ken Day on 01743 248045....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/490/top-marks-for-bfc-training/ - 13 Jul, 2009
Silver Bear Fire Introduces 2D Fire Plans
...Silver Bear can now provide you with clean, simple and easy to interpret fire plans which provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment.We can provide a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/487/silver-bear-fire-introduces-2d-fire-plans/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Buy One Get One Free Training Offer!
...cost-effective fire safety training for your staff.
The new PowerPoint training packs enable a combination of our first class video footage with the control and versatility of Microsoft PowerPoint.
The PowerP...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/485/buy-one-get-one-free-training-offer/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
...One of the most common problem with any map design, not just fire escape plans is the use of a single reading orientation for all maps in all locations. The orientation is typically 'north-up', which at l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/481/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 24 Jun, 2009
Smart-Fix+ Revolutionises Fire Detection Installation
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that today, is an international business that manufactures more than five million detectors every year, an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/480/smart-fix-revolutionises-fire-detection-installation/ - 11 Jun, 2009
System X Is The Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Solution
...a building's fire safety as it can be linked with up to 255 devices sited within range of a transmitter unit. System X is suitable forall environments including offices, hotels,restaurants and public areas, in part...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/479/system-x-is-the-flexible-wireless-fire-safety-system-solution/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Prysmian's FP600S Gains New LPCB Approval
...Document B Fire Safety of the Building Regulations 2000.
BS 8491:2008 is a new test standard affecting the choice of fire resistant cables. It is the "Method for assessment of fire integrity of large diameter p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/476/prysmians-fp600s-gains-new-lpcb-approval/ - 11 Jun, 2009
New Generation Class ABF Extinguisher A Safer Option
...The problem arises when you consider the most likely sources of fire in the home where the statistics show chip pans and deep fat fryers to be up there with electrical faults as a principal cause. Conversely the inc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/475/new-generation-class-abf-extinguisher-a-safer-option/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Hochiki Unveiled New Detection & Alarm Technology
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993, manufacturing intelligent and conventional detectors and ancillaries that are marketed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa for commercial, industrial, mar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/473/hochiki-unveiled-new-detection-and-alarm-technology/ - 22 May, 2009
ISO 23601 - Escape & Evacuation Plan Signs
...It has been widely accepted that there is a need to standardise on a system of communicating escape routes in facilities that rely as little as possible on words, focussing more on visual identification of location...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/471/iso-23601-escape-and-evacuation-plan-signs/ - 06 May, 2009
C-Tec Third Party Approved Products At Firex 2009
...Visit Stand D30 to see C-TEC's extensive range of third-party approved fire alarm control panels and power supplies, including the trail-blazing BF360-12. Currently short-listed for the prestigious FIA Product Innov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/470/c-tec-third-party-approved-products-at-firex-2009/ - 06 May, 2009
Voice Sounders Solve Problem For Norwich Cathedral
..."The specification for the new system called for three independent members of the Cathedral's staff to approve the sound quality and sign-off the project," commented Paul Field, Project Engineer with BBC Fire Protec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/469/voice-sounders-solve-problem-for-norwich-cathedral/ - 06 May, 2009
Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
...Senior Living UK's fire safety advisors, Quality Fire Safety Management Ltd, were responsible for specifying the Evac+Chairs. A spokesman for the company explained, "All our staff have a fire service background and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/467/award-winning-senior-living-homes-use-evac-chair/ - 06 May, 2009
Advanced Electronics' Fire Panels Rise To The Challenge
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further product or company information contact:
Paul Duffy
Advanced Electronics Ltd,
34 Moorland Way,
Nelson Park,
Cramli...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/466/advanced-electronics-fire-panels-rise-to-the-challenge/ - 06 May, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by System Sensor
Almost half of the calls to the fire and rescue service are false alarms, and most of these are false alarms from fire-det...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/464/reducing-false-alarms/ - 06 May, 2009
New PowerPoint Edition To The Training In A Box Range
...The new PowerPoint training packs enable a combination of our first class video footage with the control and versatility of Microsoft PowerPoint.
The PowerPoint range is wonderfully simple to use and ultra effect...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/463/new-powerpoint-edition-to-the-training-in-a-box-range/ - 09 Apr, 2009
Prysmian At Home In Ikea Southampton
...of the overall fire safety system.
FP400, the archetypal fire resistant armoured cable, complies with British Standard BS7846 Category F2 and is approved by BASEC. It is also LPCB approved to BS6387 Category CW...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/462/prysmian-at-home-in-ikea-southampton/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Online Fire Training For All Staff - Brigade Approved & Endorsed By WMF Arson Task Force
...key elements of fire safety whilst letting the trainee study at their own pace and from any PC 'work or home' via a fully compliant LMS.
All accounts are set up with a dedicated FREE to use 'Learning Management...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/457/online-fire-training-for-all-staff-brigade-approved-and-endorsed-by-wmf-arson-task-force/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Hochiki To Unveil New Detection & Alarm Technology
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993, manufacturing intelligent and conventional detectors and ancillaries that are marketed throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa for commercial, industrial, mar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/456/hochiki-to-unveil-new-detection-and-alarm-technology/ - 07 Apr, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by ABBE
With the RRFSO came the definition of the Responsible Person, the person who was ultimately responsible for the correct provision o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/454/a-certified-winner/ - 19 Mar, 2009
Means Of Escape At Firex: Stand K9
...a leading online fire safety magazine dedicated to providing information and guidance relating to fire, health and safety matters.
Whether you would like to raise your brand awareness or launch a product or ser...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/453/means-of-escape-at-firex-stand-k9/ - 19 Mar, 2009
Prysmian Powers Welsh Athletics
...Director Nik Mason, from electrical contractor Evans Electrical, started electrical work on the project in November 2007 and finished in July 2008. Nik said, "We installed over 2,000 metres of cable on this build, t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/446/prysmian-powers-welsh-athletics/ - 04 Mar, 2009
Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
...One key problem with existing map design is the use of a single reading orientation for all maps in all locations. The orientation is typically 'north-up', which at least gives some orientation. However, the results...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/444/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 04 Mar, 2009
...Evactools can now provide you with clean, simple and easy to interpret fire plans. Our clear 2D Fire Plans provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:
Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assess...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/441/evactools/ - 16 Feb, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by Proudlock Associates
Legislation in Agreement - DDA
The Disability Discrimination Acts 1995, 2005 and the Disability Rights Commission Act 2001 have all in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/440/disability-discrimination-act/ - 09 Feb, 2009
FiftyTwoDegrees Goes For Advanced Fire Detection
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further information contact:
Paul Duffy
Advanced Electronics Ltd,
34 Moorland Way,
Nelson Park,
Cramlington,
Northumbe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/439/fiftytwodegrees-goes-for-advanced-fire-detection/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Draka Cable Chosen For Leicester's New Leisure Experience
...highlighting the fire safety challenges faced by every leisure and retail venue. Understandably, visitors are focused on enjoying all that Highcross has to offer, rather than how safe they would be in an emergency....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/438/draka-cable-chosen-for-leicesters-new-leisure-experience/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that this year celebrates 90 years in the fire safety business. The company installed Japan's first public...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/436/electronics-giant-chooses-hochiki-protection/ - 06 Feb, 2009
...and upcoming fire safety issues.
The forthcoming event agenda is already sparking debate within the industry and, judging by the feedback we had this year, who can blame them?
"An interesting overview of actu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/434/vib-events/ - 06 Feb, 2009
First Landlord In London Imprisoned For Fire Safety Breaches
...eight breaches of fire safety.
The eight summonses were as follows:
Summons 1 - Article 9 - Failure to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons were exposed.
Summo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/433/first-landlord-in-london-imprisoned-for-fire-safety-breaches/ - 22 Jan, 2009
...Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order in 2006³ or are perhaps now more than ever choosing to await inspection, warnings or worse still, disaster before taking action.
The reactive mentality is looming to help sav...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/432/beat-the-credit-crunch/ - 22 Jan, 2009
Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that this year celebrates 90 years in the fire safety business. The company installed Japan's first public...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/431/hochikis-black-sensors-minimise-aesthetic-impact/ - 09 Jan, 2009
...approach to fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.The guidance on means of escape for disabled people (in respect of both design and management) is greatly expanded within BS 9999 and provides...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/430/evactools/ - 09 Jan, 2009
...responsible for Fire Safety in a premises and the Fire Safety Industry as a whole, should use such an event to consider the further implications of correct signage.
A long time ago in an office far, far away......
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/429/en7010-a-new-beginning/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Bangkok New Years Fire Kills 61
...The cause of the fire is under investigation but several witnesses recalled a fireworks display during the New Year's countdown had ignited the blaze. It is believed to have started from a display on the nightclubs...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/428/bangkok-new-years-fire-kills-61/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...The company points out that, under Clause 5.38: "In large or complex buildings there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/425/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Med Certification For Zhejiang Orientx Is A First For BSI In China
...Zhejiang Orientx chose BSI Product Services as the Notified Body it would use for MED Conformity Assessment partly because the company already held Kitemark approval for its fire extinguishers, in line with EN3. Sin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/424/med-certification-for-zhejiang-orientx-is-a-first-for-bsi-in-china/ - 18 Dec, 2008
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...The company points out that, under Clause 5.38: "In large or complex buildings there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/420/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Employee Was 'Engulfed In Flames'
...need advice with fire safety matters? Solutions Fire Safety offer training and risk assessment solutions - Call one of our consultants on 0845 601 2632 or request a free Fire Safety Sign Guide (worth £9.95)....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/418/employee-was-engulfed-in-flames/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that this year celebrates 90 years in the fire safety business. The company installed Japan's first public...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/417/hochikis-black-sensors-minimise-aesthetic-impact/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Latest Information For Incidents In London
...The fatality this month demonstrates the importance of protecting all premises - for information regarding your requirements email LFB@means-of-escape.com further information regarding incidents is available at www....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/415/latest-information-for-incidents-in-london/ - 25 Nov, 2008
...Fire safety signs and way finding solutions form an integral part of the overall fire safety strategy of a building and are fundamental to the communication of good fire safety management information. Clearly visibl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 2008
...multitude of Fire Safety concerns we often explore the well known yet smaller and more general risks, miss-use of Fire Doors, correct application of Fire Extinguishers, correct use of Safety Signs, but not often do...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/413/how-to-prevent-the-big-bang/ - 14 Nov, 2008
The Amazing Fire Resistant Glazing!
...in deciding the fire safety plan with the project certainly having been set budgets on fire safety expenditure. But the required performance specification has to be sacrosanct because of the dangerous unpredictabil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/412/the-amazing-fire-resistant-glazing/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
...environment where fire safety is absolutely critical, so fast and reliable fire detection is essential." He continues: "We chose Hochiki over its competitors because we have never had a single instance where the re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/410/hochiki-protects-icelands-new-power-station/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Sembcorp Secures Romanian Petrochem Deal
...Sembcorp's initial task was to carry out an expert assessment of Petrom's current state or readiness and determine if its needs were being met and, if not, whether these would be best met by enhancing the in-house e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/408/sembcorp-secures-romanian-petrochem-deal/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...The company points out that, under Clause 5.38: "In large or complex buildings there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cab...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/406/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Free Fire Risk Assessment Forms
...responsible for fire safety within the organization and must conduct a fire risk assessment and provide sufficient fire precautions, information and training to staff and visitors to comply.
Safety need not be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/404/free-fire-risk-assessment-forms/ - 13 Nov, 2008
New Portable Extinguisher Is A Major Boost To Kitchen Safety
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order that transferred responsibility for ensuring fire safety from the fire brigade to the building owner or occupier.
The new portable was developed at the TOTAL dedicated port...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/402/new-portable-extinguisher-is-a-major-boost-to-kitchen-safety/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
...where vital fire safety circuits are required to continue operation in the event of a fire, Firetuf Connecta also provided Colas Rail, which is undertaking the PFI [Private Finance Initiative] contract, with the ad...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/401/draka-cable-chosen-for-dlrs-woolwich-arsenal-extension/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Sembcorp Symposium Focused On Effective Communication
...The focus of the day was on sharing learning through integrated communication, and Sembcorp UK Protection Group brought together a panel of expert speakers from a broad spectrum of industry-related organisations who...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/398/sembcorp-symposium-focused-on-effective-communication/ - 15 Oct, 2008
British Fire Consortium In Good Form!
...and associated fire safety equipment. UK based manufacturers are also represented among the membership. Today, members also include major organisations (such as Balfour Beatty's rail division), electrical contracti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/397/british-fire-consortium-in-good-form/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that installed Japan's first public fire alarm in 1920 and developed the world's first addressable manual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/396/hochiki-to-show-latest-innovations/ - 15 Oct, 2008
...The traditional approach, the one required by legislation is that you have a fire alarm and a fire drill once a year - is no longer appropriate to prepare or respond to the range of threats. In particular many busin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/395/evactools/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Portable Extinguishers - Getting To Grips With The Real Issues
...a way of improving fire safety' could, if widely adopted, place a crushing burden on an already strained fire service. The consequences could be catastrophic.
Surely, we should be focusing on the safe use of po...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/393/portable-extinguishers-getting-to-grips-with-the-real-issues/ - 24 Sep, 2008
Hochiki Protects New Blood Centre
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that this year celebrates 90 years in the fire safety business.The company installed Japan's first public...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/387/hochiki-protects-new-blood-centre/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
...where vital fire safety circuits are required to continue operation in the event of a fire, Firetuf Connecta also provided Colas Rail, which is undertaking the PFI [Private Finance Initiative] contract, with the ad...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/385/draka-cable-chosen-for-dlrs-woolwich-arsenal-extension/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By The Holiday Trade In The Southwest
...Small business owners, particularly those in the tourism industry, recognise the inconvenience of installing conventional fire alarm systems, which require time and labour to install and cause a lot of disruption an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/384/detectomats-rcp-6b-wireless-detect-chosen-by-the-holiday-trade-in-the-southwest/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This short study of fascinating human behaviour forms part of iHasco's fantastic new Fire Warden Training Programme.
Interactive Health and Safety Training Company
5...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/382/is-it-a-fire-lets-wait-and-see/ - 29 Aug, 2008
Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
...issue in fire safety management is the re-active management ethos. It is what has been termed 'Management by Disaster' by Dr Proulx and is exhibited by companies and government departments alike.
Significant ev...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/381/proactive-over-reactive-mentality-in-business/ - 14 Aug, 2008
Voice Alarm (VA) Systems - Taking the Voice Sounder Route
...James describes how some quite complex systems have successfully integrated voice sounders within their design and how, with the approach of the new Fire-Cryer® Plus seven message voice sounder range, Vimpex are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/380/voice-alarm-va-systems-taking-the-voice-sounder-route/ - 14 Aug, 2008
Prysmian's FP600 and FP600S gain LPCB certification
...Prysmian's marketing manager, Julie Mould, commented, "All Prysmian cables are meticulously tested and are fully compliant with British Standards. The additional third party LPCB certification is increasingly requir...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/375/prysmians-fp600-and-fp600s-gain-lpcb-certification/ - 13 Aug, 2008
Advanced Protection for World's Largest Blood Processing Centre
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
The National Blood Serviceis constantly looking for new donors to meet the constant demand for blood supplies. You may be able to become a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/374/advanced-protection-for-worlds-largest-blood-processing-centre/ - 13 Aug, 2008
Total Protection For Cheshire County Show
...also provided fire safety equipment for last year's show, worked closely with the Show's Executive Director, Nigel Evans, on the selection and siting of 80 TOTAL portables for the 250-acre site. The result is that...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/371/total-protection-for-cheshire-county-show/ - 13 Aug, 2008
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...method of Fire Safety, whereby a premise's was inspected annually by the local fire service, an establishment could ensure that Fire Doors where properly used come inspection time. With the risk assessment methodol...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/369/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 23 Jul, 2008
Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
...environment where fire safety is absolutely critical, so fast and reliable fire detection is essential.' He continues: 'We chose Hochiki over its competitors because we have never had a single instance where the re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/368/hochiki-protects-icelands-new-power-station/ - 14 Jul, 2008
SembCorp UK Protection Group Joins IFPO & EPSC
...Commenting on these latest moves, Paul Frankland, Assistant Vice President of Sembcorp UK's Protection Group says; 'At Sembcorp, we are acutely aware of the need to communicate to improve safety standards, and to sh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/367/sembcorp-uk-protection-group-joins-ifpo-and-epsc/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Draeger Takes Reliable Flame Detection To A New Level With Integral Camera Technology
...Unlike traditional radiation, or combined radiation and CCTV flame detectors, the state-of-the-art Flame 5000 uses the camera to detect the flame and, as a result, can virtually eliminate false alarms. Also offering...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/366/draeger-takes-reliable-flame-detection-to-a-new-level-with-integral-camera-technology/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...Fire Safety Manager Course (Module 1 Fire Risk Assessment 5 days, Module 2 Managing Fire Safety 4 days).
More information about the British Fire Consortium training programme is available on the Cons...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/365/bfc-training-success/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Property Owners And Property Management
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/363/property-owners-and-property-management/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Multilingual Voice Sounders Improve Safety for Multicultural Community
...The market is housed in a large warehouse-type building which is open on two sides. Therefore sounders loud enough to be heard over the hubbub of negotiating traders and delivery vehicles was also of paramount impor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/362/multilingual-voice-sounders-improve-safety-for-multicultural-community/ - 14 Jul, 2008
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...method of Fire Safety, whereby a premise's was inspected annually by the local fire service, an establishment could ensure that Fire Doors where properly used come inspection time. With the risk assessment methodol...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/361/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...the UK's leading fire safety providers, have solved the problem by introducing a new Multi Language Edition of it's best selling DVD pack 'How to Choose and Use Fire Extinguishers'.
Under the Training In A Box...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/359/are-you-being-understood/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Prysmian Serves Up Fire Protection At Wimbledon
...John Brewer, Director of Powerpoint, the lead fire alarm contractor on the project, explained the benefits of using Prysmian's FP cable. "We used FP200 Gold because of its ease of installation but also because it is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/358/prysmian-serves-up-fire-protection-at-wimbledon/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Vimpex Launch New Range Of Door Holder Magnets
...The new Vimpex range of door holders offers the installer the broadest choice of mounting styles, holding power and installation accessories. From simple 24V dc surface mounted units to powerful 1000N universal door...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/357/vimpex-launch-new-range-of-door-holder-magnets/ - 13 Jun, 2008
...power to the fire safety and life support installations to Draka.
Derby-based Draka UK is the country's leading designer and manufacturer of fire performance cables, zero halogen power cables and building w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/356/draka-takes-off-at-terminal-5/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Advanced Electronics Appoints Head of UK Sales
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further information contact:
Advanced Electronics Ltd,
34 Moorland Way,
Nelson Park,
Cramlington,
Northumber...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/354/advanced-electronics-appoints-head-of-uk-sales/ - 13 Jun, 2008
A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
...to October 2006 Fire Safety in the UK was implemented on a 'Prescriptive basis'. What this meant was that there was a minimum requirement for a premises to have certain fire safety measures in place. The local fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/353/a-risk-reduced-in-time-saves-fines/ - 13 Jun, 2008
SKUM Protection For New Jebel Ali Storage Terminals
...us to develop a fire safety model for the terminal that is in around-the-clock readiness to react instantly to any spillage or fire emergency on the site."
The importance of this capability is endorsed by Mr M....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/352/skum-protection-for-new-jebel-ali-storage-terminals/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
...Research into human behaviour, reaction times to alarms and post incident reports have always concluded that occupants react quicker when the evacuation is supported by authority figures who give good verbal instruc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/349/fire-safety-and-first-aider-waistcoats/ - 29 May, 2008
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safety, the new regulations require the devel...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/348/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 29 May, 2008
Hochiki's New Low Cost Voice Alarm System
...under the Fire Safety Order, are anxious to provide their employees and customers the best available fire safety protection".
Hochiki Europe (UK) has been active in the fire safety market since 1986, and is a subs...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/347/hochikis-new-low-cost-voice-alarm-system/ - 20 May, 2008
Draka Launches New Product Range Catalogue
...The new catalogue features the latest additions to the Draka cables offering - Saffire 0HLS [Zero Halogen, Low Smoke] and Firetuf Powerplus. The new Saffire 0HLS range provides significantly improved performance whe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/344/draka-launches-new-product-range-catalogue/ - 16 May, 2008
Draka Publishes 2008 Edition of Cable & Table Handbook
...a higher level of fire safety performance, and Firetuf Powerplus, a new 600/1000V steel wired armoured power cable that provides enhanced circuit integrity performance to meet the demanding requirements of BS 7346-...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/342/draka-publishes-2008-edition-of-cable-and-table-handbook/ - 16 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises complies.
One of the key requirements is to conduct a fire risk assessme...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/341/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 16 May, 2008
Spectra Beacons Cover All The Bases
...The LED option gives longer operational life and lower life costs than a traditional filament lamp, particularly important for continuous use or where access or maintenance is difficult. The low voltage DC LED versi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/339/spectra-beacons-cover-all-the-bases/ - 15 May, 2008
Total Portables Offer Premium-Brand Performance
...satisfy particular fire safety challenges or market needs.
These specials include powder portables for metal and coal fires; antimagnetic CO2 portables for hospitals and clinics; specially-formulated water porta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/337/total-portables-offer-premium-brand-performance/ - 15 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises complies.
One of the key requirements is to conduct a fire risk assessment an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/336/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 24 Apr, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...What is there to see at IFSEC?
- Free seminars
- IFSEC Conference
- Security Industry Awards - Rouge
- Free access to co-located shows
Here's a preview of a few show highlights:
FREE educational c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/335/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 15 Apr, 2008
3M Product To Supply Protection System For Telegraph Group
...In the early stages, the client was considering inert gas systems for both areas. This approach would have satisfied the environmental requirements of Telegraph Media Group, but it soon became apparent that it had a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/334/3m-product-to-supply-protection-system-for-telegraph-group/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
...to breaches of fire safety regulations at their premises, in particular fire doors wedged open and exits obstructed.
Commenting on the case, the fire service commander said: "would also like to remind those resp...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/333/casualty-warning-wedged-fire-doors-trend/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...to conform to the fire safety order leaving them liable should any
accident or emergency occur.
There are many products and organisations which can aid your
understanding and requirements under the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/332/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Agustawestland Fire And Rescue Flies Ahead With Draeger BA
...Paul Smith, Station Commander at the AgustaWestland Fire Service explains, "Not only have we become the first non-local authority fire service to use the new system in the UK, but our firefighters are now benefiting...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/331/agustawestland-fire-and-rescue-flies-ahead-with-draeger-ba/ - 10 Apr, 2008
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...been active in the fire safety market since 1986, and is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that was founded in 1918. Today, Hochiki Europe is headquartered in Gillingham in Kent and designs, manuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/330/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Gas Detection Training In Confined Space Environments
...By providing effective training in the selection and use of gas detection equipment, such as that carried out at Draeger's purpose built sewer and crawl galleries at Blyth, employees can be shown how to assess, unde...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/329/gas-detection-training-in-confined-space-environments/ - 10 Apr, 2008
A New Approach To Personal Safety
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
A paper presented at ATCE in November last year outlines a high-level overview of personal protection studies and research conducted by Gardin-Haag over 18 months....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/328/a-new-approach-to-personal-safety/ - 10 Apr, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...What is there to see at IFSEC?
- Free seminars
- IFSEC Conference
- Security Industry Awards - Rouge
- Free access to co-located shows
Here's a preview of a few show highlights:
FREE educatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/327/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Sembcorp Sponsors Communications Symposium
...The focus of the day will be on sharing learning through integrated communication, and SembCorp is bringing together a panel of expert speakers from a broad spectrum of Industry-related organisations who will share...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/326/sembcorp-sponsors-communications-symposium/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Latest Information On Incidents In London
...carries out home fire safety checks and will fit a free smoke alarm where needed. To make an appointment or for more information call freephone 0800 028 44 28.
THURSDAY 6 MARCH
Bow - shop fire
Six...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/325/latest-information-on-incidents-in-london/ - 20 Mar, 2008
New Flagship School Benefits from Advanced Fire Protection
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further information contact:
Advanced Electronics Ltd,
Tel: +44 (0) 1670 707 111,
Fax: +44 (0) 1670 707 222,
E-mail:...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/321/new-flagship-school-benefits-from-advanced-fire-protection/ - 11 Mar, 2008
...Manufactured from high grade, fire resistant polycarbonate, the CE and UL approved GPH has the option of surface or flush mounting and is protected to IP66 (UL Type 4/4X/13) when used with the weatherproof back box,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/320/the-mechanical-horn-is-reborn/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Kingfell's Risk & Crisis Contol Division Is Making Its Mark
...employed in the fire safety field for a number of years.
The new service provides clients with access to Kingfell Global Crisis' unique and extensive iCAP - which stands for Incident Control Analytical Program -...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/319/kingfells-risk-and-crisis-contol-division-is-making-its-mark/ - 11 Mar, 2008
FFE Announces New Managing Director
...His intimate knowledge of the FFE business saw him oversee the recent worldwide launch of the innovative Fireray 5000 beam detector, and he brings valuable market, sales and technical experience with him from previo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/312/ffe-announces-new-managing-director/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Fire Fighting Enterprises at Firex South 2008
...The 2006 show was very successful, with over 2500 visitors attending, made up of a highly diverse mix of specifiers, end users and installers, and FFE are looking forward to meeting many more interested parties agai...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/310/fire-fighting-enterprises-at-firex-south-2008/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Draka To Focus On Approved Document B Power Cable Solution
...in mind that the Fire Safety Order and the wider adoption of fire engineering solutions has made the market far more conscious of the need to use only proven, third-party approved, top quality products.
Firetuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/308/draka-to-focus-on-approved-document-b-power-cable-solution/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Multi-Criteria Protection - Combining 4 Sensing Elements Of Fire
...focus within major fire safety equipment manufacturers.
And here, critically, multi-criteria sensors are inherently less prone to false alarms than their single sensor counterparts, as it is more difficult to fal...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/305/multi-criteria-protection-combining-4-sensing-elements-of-fire/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Groundbreaking Vibrating Alarm Provides Protection For The Deaf
...It works in conjunction with FireAngel's state-of-the-art wireless Wi-Safe system, which was released earlier this year and has enjoyed substantial success in the home safety marketplace.
When the Wi-Safe Smoke A...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/304/groundbreaking-vibrating-alarm-provides-protection-for-the-deaf/ - 24 Jan, 2008
...responsible for fire safety within their organisation. The seminar covers issues relating to Responsible Persons, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Communication and how to ensure compliance. The seminar provides e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/302/free-fire-safety-seminars/ - 24 Jan, 2008
Editors Note - Between A Rock And A Hard Place
...make provision and fire safety arrangements based on the assumption that it is a certainty that there will be people with disabilities within the assessment area. It could be deemed discriminatory not to consider t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/301/editors-note-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...responsible for fire safety within their premises; many organisations have still not yet implemented actions to conform to the fire safety order leaving them liable should any accident or emergency occur.
There...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/300/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Protecting Process, Plant and Personnel
...case study and fire safety sessions that will give delegates practical advice ranging from the lessons learned from a major incident such as the Texas City disaster to the application of new technologies in the haz...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/298/protecting-process-plant-and-personnel/ - 09 Jan, 2008
Technical Trophy Competition 2008
...AS A GUIDE.
1. FIRE SAFETY MEDIA, IS IT EFFECTIVE?
2. CAN FIRE AND SECURITY MEASURES, BE COMPATIBLE?
3. FIRE PREVENTION, C AN F I R E P R E V ENT ION B E IMP ROV ED?
4. ARE DOMESTIC SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/295/technical-trophy-competition-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
...Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide brings together the requirements of formal risk assessment, the principles of good fire safety management and audit to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
£19.95...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/294/january-sale-10-percent-off/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Prysmian Tackles Fire Performance at Twickenham Stadium
...Project consultants Arup specified the cables, as electrical consultant Andrew Hudson explains: "With safety in mind, Prysmian's FP cables were specified as they comfortably meet the requirements of applicable Briti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/292/prysmian-tackles-fire-performance-at-twickenham-stadium/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2008
...that deal with fire safety in the rail industry"
The Institute of Fire Engineers
"Very interesting discussions, a valuable experience"
RATP
"One of the most attendable annual conferences on fire safety i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/291/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
The Fire Hazards Associated with Multiple Layers of Paint
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order was introduced in October 2006. It now places the responsibility on the building owner or occupier to carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on their premises)...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/290/the-fire-hazards-associated-with-multiple-layers-of-paint/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Directional Sounder Dramatically Improves Evacuation Efficiency
...The application of fire safety engineering principles to fire safety design of buildings - Part 6: Human factors: Life safety strategies - Occupant evacuation, behaviour and condition (Sub system 6). While the ASET...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/289/directional-sounder-dramatically-improves-evacuation-efficiency/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Chooses Telemetry
...Chris Banks, Area Manager, Organisational and People Development Directorate at the Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service explains, "The PSS Merlin system will be of considerable benefit to our firefighters....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/288/durham-and-darlington-fire-and-rescue-service-chooses-telemetry/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...new fire safety legislation, there is an expectation for companies to nominate employees to be trained to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need ade...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/285/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 17 Dec, 2007
...Limited is a fire safety engineering consultancy with over twenty years experience in the development of fire engineering technology and the application of fire safety standards.
As the UK's leading independent...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/284/hot-work-permits/ - 17 Dec, 2007
78% of Fire Safety Professionals Unsure About New Fire Law
...responsibility for fire safety and risk assessment on the building owner or manager. Following the spate of recent fatal fires around the country, the implications of ignoring this legislation are obvious.
A suc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/282/78-percent-of-fire-safety-professionals-unsure-about-new-fire-law/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...new fire safety legislation, there is an expectation for companies to nominate employees to be trained to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need ade...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/281/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safety, the new regulations require the devel...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/280/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 28 Nov, 2007
London Fire Brigade Welcomes Moves On School Safety
...100: Design for fire safety in schools - will mean that in virtually all cases education authorities need to incorporate sprinklers into designs for new schools.
He told the seminar that the cost school f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/279/london-fire-brigade-welcomes-moves-on-school-safety/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite
...and regulations. Fire safety signs are the bedrock of an effective Fire Safety management system and are a requirement under the new legislation.
All parts of the working environment from canteen to cloakroom f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/276/free-fire-safety-training-from-jalite/ - 28 Nov, 2007
First UL Certification for Motorised Beam Detector
...The F5000 incorporates several technological advancements that set it apart from previous detectors. A newly-developed motorised beam head works in conjunction with the sensor to automatically optimise the signal st...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/275/first-ul-certification-for-motorised-beam-detector/ - 28 Nov, 2007
New Guide To Fire Houses In Multiple Occupation
...regarding their fire safety requirements to tenants. Following confusion on this topic we have dedicated this issue to Fire Safety in HMO's by providing guidance and advice on the variety of areas that build the la...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/273/new-guide-to-fire-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Investigation Continues Into Cause Of East London Warehouse Fire
...At the height of the incident, the building was completely alight and around 85 firefighters were tackling the blaze. They were confronted by plumes of thick black smoke, fuelled further by polystyrene panels, and w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/272/investigation-continues-into-cause-of-east-london-warehouse-fire/ - 16 Nov, 2007
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...been active in the fire safety market since 1986, and is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that was founded in 1918. Today, Hochiki Europe is headquartered in Gillingham in Kent and designs, manuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/271/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Honeywell Achieves Approval For Its Fire Safety Standards
...of local fire safety authorities and insurance agents. Therefore, building owners that use a registered BAFE company can verify that they have taken due care and under the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations (...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/269/honeywell-achieves-approval-for-its-fire-safety-standards/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Residential Landlords Association Fire Safety Briefing Note
...the scope of the Fire Safety Order. The Government indicated that it would issue further guidance to Fire and Rescue Authorities. This enforcement guidance was due to be issued in the Autumn. Whilst it should still...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/267/residential-landlords-association-fire-safety-briefing-note/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...include:
Fire Safety in Schools and Colleges
Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes
Fire Safety in Hotels and Guest Houses
We are currently preparing for the launch o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/266/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 15 Nov, 2007
...Solutions fire safety are working with local property management companies and housing providers offering to assist in the fire risk assessment process.
From just £90 per building conducting a risk assessmen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/262/fire-safety-in-flats/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...engineering and fire safety management design environment. You should have relevant qualifications in fire safety. Projects extend throughout Europe with the majority of business based in the UK. The work scope ran...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/259/recruitment-opportunities/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...the importance of fire safety within hotels and guest houses and has urged owners to comply with the new legislation. Not only is a Fire Risk Assessment now required but the latest fires demonstrate the importance...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/258/another-fatal-hotel-fire/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Making The Right Choice - Fire Alarm Systems
...Limited is a fire safety engineering consultancy with over twenty years experience in the development of fire engineering technology and the application of fire safety standards.
As the UK's leading independen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/256/making-the-right-choice-fire-alarm-systems/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Call For Single Fire Safety Regulator For Residential Accommodation
...Housing Act and Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order giving two regulators, working within three sets of legislation and guidelines, different responsibilities to enforce fire safety in separate parts of residential...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/255/call-for-single-fire-safety-regulator-for-residential-accommodation/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Unacceptable Fire Deaths Prompt New Campaign
...The Fire Safety Order has wide-ranging implications for care home owners and managers many of whom are still unaware of the legislations or their new obligations.
Wise up to Fire - the initiative establish...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/254/unacceptable-fire-deaths-prompt-new-campaign/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Intelligent Fire Panels Protect Student Village
...The fire detection system comprises of ten networked
Mx-4000 control panels, at least one situated in each accommodation block, interfaced to 1,700 Apollo Discovery fire detectors and devices. The main block also...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/252/intelligent-fire-panels-protect-student-village/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
...comply. A Guide to Fire Safety Signs and Signing has recently been launched demonstrating your requirements under the new legislation; we are giving away 50 free copies of the guide to the first 50 individuals to a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/250/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Questionable Fire Safety In Our Hotels?
...by ignoring basic fire safety requirements. An undercover team visited 14 hotels across South West England with Alan Cox, an independent fire safety consultant who found 13 of the 14 to have unsatisfactory fire saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/249/questionable-fire-safety-in-our-hotels/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
...such as fire safety training and safety signs are in place. Fire certificates are no longer valid, and in fact, all previous fire safety legislation has now been replaced with the new order.
With low budgets an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...new fire safety legislation, there is an expectation for companies to nominate employees to be trained to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need ade...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/246/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...Ladders were used to rescue two residents from the upper floors while others were lead to safety. Two women, both in their nineties were taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation and minor burns.
Si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/245/surrey-care-home-closed/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Organisations Learn to Rise from the Ashes
...An officer from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and representatives from Bedford Police, Fire and Ambulances shared useful information and advice highlighting the importance of Business Continuity Man...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/243/organisations-learn-to-rise-from-the-ashes/ - 27 Sep, 2007
New Fire Strategy Document Published By BSI
...is cover specific fire safety topics, as these are already addressed affectively in the vast number of fire standards, specifications and codes of practice. In addition to fire engineers, it is expected to be usefu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/241/new-fire-strategy-document-published-by-bsi/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Fire Alarm Voice Sounder Communicates with Extinguishant System
...This sounder comes complete with an interface unit that connects directly to the sounder and extinguishant panel. The interface unit monitors the outputs from the panel and sends out the appropriate message and tone...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/240/fire-alarm-voice-sounder-communicates-with-extinguishant-system/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...of the Fire Safety Order in 2006), the possible effects on the industry as it moves progressively away from operational British Standards to BS EN Standards and the effects anticipated from imports. The survey also...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/239/moving-in-the-right-direction/ - 13 Sep, 2007
The Kitemark Builds Confidence For Businesses
...the market as the Fire Safety Order and the Fire (Scotland) Bill of October 2006 pull together virtually all existing fire safety regulations in a move which makes prevention of fire at least as important as fire p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/238/the-kitemark-builds-confidence-for-businesses/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Deaf Alerter Receive Accreditation
...Deaf Alerter systems can be installed in virtually every market sector enabling employees, visitors, guests, customers and students with hearing loss the pre-warning of an emergency.
The Deaf Alerter system aids...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/237/deaf-alerter-receive-accreditation/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Acetylene Gas Incidents Increasing
...To ensure the safety of its firefighters and the public, LFB initially puts in place a 200 meter hazard zone at these fires and cools the cylinders for 24 hours before re-opening the area. In one recent incident in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/235/acetylene-gas-incidents-increasing/ - 13 Sep, 2007
...Systems
Fire Safety Signs & Photoluminescence
Fire Alarm & Detection
Fire Safety Management & Risk Assessment
The forum is one of the leading area...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/233/new-forum/ - 13 Sep, 2007
New Industrial Flame Detectors Added To Hochiki Offering
...been active in the fire safety market since 1986, and is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that was founded in 1918. Today, Hochiki Europe is headquartered in Gillingham in Kent and designs, manuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/232/new-industrial-flame-detectors-added-to-hochiki-offering/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Another Register Of Risk Assessors
...the most important fire safety legislation that now exists in the UK.
The recognition of the need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment varies between 'no awareness at all' to a complete embracing of the process....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/231/another-register-of-risk-assessors/ - 31 Aug, 2007
3M Stands Behind its Fire Suppression Fluid, Offering Industry-Leading 20-Year Warranty
...'Regulating authorities around the world have committed to the reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by imposing strict regulations, affecting many fire suppression agents that are on the ma...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/229/3m-stands-behind-its-fire-suppression-fluid-offering-industry-leading-20-year-warranty/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Fire And Business Continuity Training - Award Winning Courses From Industry Experts
...expert in fire safety and founder of FSC, will be delivering
Fire Safety Management and
Fire Risk assessment courses.
Following seven years in the fire service, FSC's Principal Fire Engineer Russ was...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/228/fire-and-business-continuity-training-award-winning-courses-from-industry-experts/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Solutions Gets Creative With New Paint System
...Solutions has utilised Jalite's new Photoluminescent paint system which provides visibility in emergency situations such as power loss or severe smoke.
The new system has recently been commissioned by a leading UK...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/227/solutions-gets-creative-with-new-paint-system/ - 31 Aug, 2007
UK At The Mercy Of The Elements
...One knows, however, that the science of hydraulics is well established and, as in the case of fire engineering, presumably, by applying the science, water engineering would allow us to predict problems, rather than...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/225/uk-at-the-mercy-of-the-elements/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Newquay Hotel Fire Investigations Underway
...planning and fire safety measures, the hotel was said to be at its maximum capacity on the night of the blaze.
Many of the guests are elderly requiring assistance during evacuation, fire safety measures must...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/224/newquay-hotel-fire-investigations-underway/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...Research into human behaviour, reaction times to alarms and post incident reports have always concluded that occupants react quicker when the evacuation is supported by authority figures who give good verbal instruc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/223/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 20 Aug, 2007
NSI Achieves UKAS Accreditation
...The EMS scheme is generally being targeted at NSI Gold approved companies who already have Quality Management System approval. It will be of particular interest to those companies working towards an integrated manag...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/221/nsi-achieves-ukas-accreditation/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...of the new Fire Safety Order 2005.
The new order put the duty of fire safety squarely on the shoulders of the responsible person and this judgment indicates the consequence of getting it wrong....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/220/nursing-home-fined-200000/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Less Than 5% Of UK Business Have A Disaster Recovery Plan
...The current flooding throughout Yorkshire, Gloustershire and Oxfordshire should be a warning to companies that these disasters occur with no warning and can destroy your company.
The explosion that o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/219/less-than-5-percent-of-uk-business-have-a-disaster-recovery-plan/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
...of the existing fire safety legislation, for example, fire certificates are no longer valid.
The new role of the responsible person is examined in detail in the seminars with the duties explained. These include...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/217/understanding-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-seminar/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Perform Your Fire Risk Assessment
...produced complete fire safety management 'toolkits' for use in three of the most vulnerable sectors:-
schools and colleges
residential care homes
hotels and guesthouses...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/216/perform-your-fire-risk-assessment/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...Now aware of the ever present risks, organisations are engaging in emergency planning, working alongside security professionals to predict possible areas of weakness.
The twin towers were designed to withstand f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/215/are-we-prepared/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Guide To Managing Electrical Equipment
...This month I want to continue the control of risks with the subject of Electrical Equipment.
Every workplace environment uses electrical equipment, from computers to kettles - we are addicted to the 'pluggi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/214/guide-to-managing-electrical-equipment/ - 27 Jul, 2007
BMT Isis - Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
...delivers written Fire Safety Analysis Reports, including findings, procedural reviews, opinions and recommendations. In addition we can offer a dedicated fire hazard and risk management database, which is particula...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/213/bmt-isis-fire-safety-and-risk-assessment/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Jalite Leads The Way For Underground Safety
...Jalitie's recently developed SFE floor stencil has now progressed to a prototype for a floor mounted fire exit sign.
The stencil was designed for a major financial institution in the city to provide Photolumine...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/211/jalite-leads-the-way-for-underground-safety/ - 27 Jul, 2007
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
...all the existing fire safety legislation and impacts on all employers, owners, occupiers and self-employed businesses. It covers 'general fire precautions? which are needed to protect 'relevant persons' in case of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/210/the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order
...ensure effective fire safety is in place, higher risks are present such as the evacuation procedures and combustible materials.
Train stations and airports must conduct a fire risk assessment and comply with the R...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/208/planes-boats-trains-and-the-regulatory-reform-order/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
...of the fire safety industry? Most companies would have only received a single mailing of a fairly 'advertorial' type which could easily have been mistaken for promotional literature distributed by a fire prevention...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/207/last-year-i-could-not-spell-fire-risk-assessor-now-i-is-one-/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...is Network Rail's fire safety partner and service provider for its 11 Southern-based managed stations. 'Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), we must constantly re-evaluate and anticipate each si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/206/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 19 Jul, 2007
Footwear & Clothing In the Workplace
...Yvette Ashby, founder of director-e, said: "We received an amazing level of support for our last conference, but even that could not prepare us for the reception we've had for this edition. I would like to thank eve...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/204/footwear-and-clothing-in-the-workplace/ - 19 Jul, 2007
...CO is dubbed the 'silent killer' due to of its odourless, colourless nature. One major problem when detecting CO is that the symptoms of CO poisoning - headache, drowsiness, feelings of nausea, dizziness and unexpla...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/203/co-alert/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Means of Escape File of Evidence
...the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safety, the new regulations require the devel...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/202/means-of-escape-file-of-evidence/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...is Network Rail's fire safety partner and service provider for its 11 Southern-based managed stations. 'Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), we must constantly re-evaluate and anticipate each si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/200/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 11 Jul, 2007
Discounted Fire Batons - Last 2 Remaining!
...Designed for use in emergency situations to aid the evacuation process, the batons enable persons occupying the premises to use the baton for a quick and effective exit.
The batons can have specific messages pri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/198/discounted-fire-batons-last-2-remaining/ - 11 Jul, 2007
...to be submitted: - Fire Safety Management Procedure & Practice
- Health & Safety
- Fire Protection & Prevention Systems
- Fire Detection & Development Management
- Fire Suppression Systems, Conc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/197/win-an-ipod-nano/ - 11 Jul, 2007
PSAssociates Launch Interactive Assessment Guides
...and implement fire safety requirements.
The PSAssociates training discs enable the responsible person to action these requirements, the discs also provide training for your staff, new employees and visitors....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/196/psassociates-launch-interactive-assessment-guides/ - 11 Jul, 2007
Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
...legislation and fire safety.
With simple, detailed information, checklists, advice and forms this guide is suitable for all small to medium business.
"Your document is probably the best guide that has been d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/194/fire-safety-audit-guide-for-basic-fire-risk-assessment/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Fire Engines To Obey Traffic Regulations
...The policy was recently introduced in South Yorkshire but numerous critics say it could place firefighters and members of the public in unnecessary danger.
South Yorkshire's head of operational standards and safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/193/fire-engines-to-obey-traffic-regulations/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Government 'Fire Control' Plans Get Thumbs Down
...The government plans to close all 46 emergency control rooms in England and replace them with just 8 regional centres outside of London which will keep its brigade control room.
Emergency fire control rooms ar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/192/government-fire-control-plans-get-thumbs-down/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Discounted Fire Batons - Last Few Remaining
...The batons are designed for use in emergency situations to aid the evacuation process enabling persons occupying the premises to use the baton for quick exit.
The batons can have specific messages printed on eithe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/191/discounted-fire-batons-last-few-remaining/ - 25 Jun, 2007
...day. As with most fire safety issues common sense, staff training and communication are the key elements when dealing with this area.
The new interactive guide for 'Flammable Substances' covers substances used i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/190/guide-to-flammable-substances/ - 21 Jun, 2007
New Fire Engineering Books Launched
...This book establishes a firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. District Chief...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/189/new-fire-engineering-books-launched/ - 20 Jun, 2007
...There are several copies still available following our recent promotion, for further information and to receive your free copy simply click here...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/188/free-fire-safety-signs-guide/ - 20 Jun, 2007
Reserve Your Place At The IFSM Conference
...to 'Institute of Fire Safety Managers' with full contact details to:
The Conference Secretary
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers
270 Bradshaw Meadows
Breadshaw
Bolton, BL2 4NF
For further information p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/187/reserve-your-place-at-the-ifsm-conference/ - 20 Jun, 2007
Smoke Free England Sunday 1st July
...of us involved in fire safety, awareness that we run a risk of unauthorised smoking within premises following the ban should encourage fire safety within business' to be monitored closely.
Correct means to ex...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/186/smoke-free-england-sunday-1st-july/ - 20 Jun, 2007
...a career change in fire safety click here to view our current vacancies.
To receive regular updates for our current vacancies please email georgie.knight@means-of-escape with 'RECRUITMENT' in the subject field....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/185/job-opportunities/ - 08 Jun, 2007
The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
...responsibility for fire safety, should be aware that building control officers are looking very closely for correctly certified fire doors and shutters. They know that a traceable certification scheme label attache...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/184/the-compelling-case-for-fire-certification-from-the-dhf/ - 08 Jun, 2007
...Reform Order.
Fire safety within high rise buildings is a hot topic for the fire industry; with thousands of office blocks worldwide and terrorism ever present these buildings contain hundreds of workers who plac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/183/high-rise-building-vote/ - 08 Jun, 2007
Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees
...or safer route.
Fire safety signs are now required by UK legislation to be used within any public building ensuring that occupants can identify fire exits quickly and clearly.
New York building codes have in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/182/stairways-unfamiliar-territory-for-evacuees/ - 05 Jun, 2007
98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
...Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005) highlights the need for 'competent persons' to be appointed for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. The new policy goes one...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/180/98-percent-of-fire-services-alarms-are-false/ - 05 Jun, 2007
WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
...ensuring adequate fire safety measures within public and commercial premises.
Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order, organisations with more than 5 employees must ensure a fire risk assessment...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/179/win-one-of-100-free-sign-guides/ - 05 Jun, 2007
...Fire Safety insist and make recommendations regarding everyone in the building must be able to evacuate safely and efficiently in the event of a fire or emergency.
Vital communication using fire safety signs to g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/177/fire-safety-measures/ - 21 May, 2007
...The alarms are ideal for both domestic and industrial applications and conforms to BS EN 50291:2001.
Screwfix is a leading supplier of fire protection and health and safety products suitable for domestic and indust...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/175/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 21 May, 2007
...The Accent Group designed and built the centre where the incident took place and is therefore partly responsible for the catalogue of safety failings.
Concerns included the evacuation measures, fire fighting/p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/174/man-on-fire/ - 21 May, 2007
Changing The Way Fires Are Fought, Forever
...Centre in Fire Safety Engineering.
Born in Lima, Peru, and with vast qualifications in fire safety engineering Jose Torero now believes that he has designed a system that could change the way fires are fought for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/173/changing-the-way-fires-are-fought-forever/ - 21 May, 2007
Means Of Escape Launch Communities Links
...are relevant to fire safety.
Communities have produced numerous guides covering a variety of fire safety matters relevant to businesses.
The most recent launch is of the Guide to Means of Escape for Dis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/172/means-of-escape-launch-communities-links/ - 21 May, 2007
...is responsible for fire safety matters within an area of their company or premises.
This role is generally appointed by default to a senior member of staff, usually the existing manager of an area.
If you are un...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/171/guide-to-the-nominated-person/ - 21 May, 2007
...The DuPont THERMO-MAN®, a life-size mannequin equipped with 122 heat sensors, will be dressed in test garments and exposed to a flash fire with temperatures reaching up to 1000°C. The sensors will record the tempera...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/168/thermo-man-put-to-the-test/ - 15 May, 2007
The Nominated Person Who Is 'In Control'
...can delegate fire safety issues to managers, supervisors and staff coordinators within each area of their business. These people are nominated as 'being in control', to the extent of their jurisdiction, department...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/167/the-nominated-person-who-is-in-control/ - 15 May, 2007
...barriers and fire safety equipment. Clothing from Timberland Pro and DeWalt are also offered together with footwear from Dickies, Hi-Vis and all-weather clothing, and chainsaw protection items to ensure the utmost...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/166/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 15 May, 2007
...Entry is FREE, simply register online at www.internationalfireexpo.co.uk and receive guaranteed access to the International Fire Expo, IFSEC, Safety & Health Expo and the brand new Fire & Rescue 2007.
Over...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/165/international-fire-expo/ - 14 May, 2007
...AS GUIDE.
FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION, IS IT EFFECTIVE.
CAN FIRE, SECURITY, AND CCTV SYSTEMS BE INTEGRATED.
DOES EXPIERIENCE OF FIRE SITUATIONS ASSIST IN FIRE PREVENTION.
DOMESTIC SPRINKLER INST...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/164/technical-trophy-competition/ - 25 Apr, 2007
...for suppliers of fire safety services, materials and installations. The NAHFO annual conference provides the only national opportunity to meet and network with delegates who have a significant influence on the proc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/163/nahfo-conference/ - 25 Apr, 2007
The IFSM Define Risk Assessors
...for any fire safety professional that provides sufficient evidence
of professional training and experience in this area.
The service is provided for
both members and non members of the Institute,
a fu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/161/the-ifsm-define-risk-assessors/ - 25 Apr, 2007
The Process Of The Risk Assessment
...an effective fire safety culture within an organisation.
Creating a new culture is a difficult challenge. It involves people, your people at every level. That is why initiating a risk assessment process that i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/157/the-process-of-the-risk-assessment/ - 10 Apr, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...realistic fire safety management philosophies/plans as part of the
building control process, to enable the first occupants of a building to meet
the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/152/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 22 Mar, 2007
London Fire Brigade Demands European Action On Cigarette Fires
...minister for fire safety at the Department for Communities and Local Government, said: 'We think there's really strong grounds for it. Careless handling of smokers' materials continues to be one of the major causes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/151/london-fire-brigade-demands-european-action-on-cigarette-fires/ - 20 Mar, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...realistic fire safety management philosophies/plans as part of the
building control process, to enable the first occupants of a building to meet
the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/150/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 20 Mar, 2007
Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
...highest level of fire safety of the UK's buildings. Indeed, all ASFP installer members are third party certified or working towards third party certification.
But it's not just Approved Document B. The insurer...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/148/self-certification-schemes-be-careful-read-the-small-print/ - 19 Mar, 2007
FETA And BFPSA Members Vote 'Yes' To Merger
...in the new era of fire safety
legislation. I?d like to pay tribute to Terry Glossop, the Chairman of the
joint task group, for his considerable efforts in getting us to a point of
decision. The newly formed Fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/146/feta-and-bfpsa-members-vote-yes-to-merger/ - 14 Mar, 2007
...need to put good fire safety management into practice
in their organisations.'
Successful delegates on Vulcan's higher
level courses will receive their joining fee and first membership subscription with
the I...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/145/vulcan-secure-ifsm-approval/ - 14 Mar, 2007
...a greater level of fire safety experience than the internal team had, so they decided to outsource to a company who had the appropriate experience and who would be able to quickly provide a working document.
Solut...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/141/colchester-institute/ - 13 Mar, 2007
A Revolutionary Active Firefighting System Is Selected For The A86 Tunnel In Paris
...safety measures in tunnels: active or passive.
Most tunnels are currently protected against fires by 'passive' safety measures. This term covers the use of construction materials that slow down the spread of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/140/a-revolutionary-active-firefighting-system-is-selected-for-the-a86-tunnel-in-paris/ - 13 Mar, 2007
ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
...process of fire safety
protection consistent with the record of its predecessor arrangements'. 'It would be a sad day', he maintained
'if we only carried out this examination
after the event'....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/139/asfp-president-fires-warning-shot-over-implementation-of-new-legislation/ - 13 Mar, 2007
...task
for the fire safety or building service engineer. A range of natural and
mechanical measures will be available, and selecting an appropriate method
requires a knowledge of fire science, fluid dynamics and b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/135/controlling-smoke/ - 09 Mar, 2007
Colt's New Extended Corridor Solution
...With local authority approval, the first Extended Corridor Solution is
currently being installed in a residential building at the Angel Meadows
development in Manchester. By extending the escape distance in the co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/133/colts-new-extended-corridor-solution/ - 26 Feb, 2007
Specialist Detectors Extend Fire Systems' Reach And Effectiveness
...The preferred solution, the bi-sensor photo-thermal detector uses a rate
of rise and fixed temperature sensor to augment the optical chamber, extending
its responsiveness without increasing the risk of false alarm...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/132/specialist-detectors-extend-fire-systems-reach-and-effectiveness/ - 26 Feb, 2007
UK First For Firefighters In South Wales
...The computer information is beamed en-route to the officer in charge through the mobile telephone cell network. It means that when they arrive at the scene of the fire, the crew can be fully briefed with detailed in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/130/uk-first-for-firefighters-in-south-wales/ - 26 Feb, 2007
A More Rounded Approach To Modernisation
...IRMP's have evaluated options which have sought to make real change through schemes to implement different staff working regimes and operational deployment methods, all designed to deliver a more efficient response...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/127/a-more-rounded-approach-to-modernisation/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Clearing The Fog Around Water Mist
...SPRAY BOOTH FIRE SAFETY
The MicroDrop® system is also extremely useful for protecting industrial areas that traditionally have been protected by carbon dioxide (CO2) suppression syste...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/126/clearing-the-fog-around-water-mist/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
...particular key to fire safety changes is the importance of the fire risk assessment (FRA), one organisation has looked at the FRA's in the kitchen environment; Indepth Hygiene. They are concerned that the "responsi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/124/fire-safety-how-safe-is-your-kitchen/ - 01 Feb, 2007
The Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
...introduction to fire safety engineering with specific reference and recommendations for the protection of composite beams. Section three provides details of fire resistance tests and assessment procedures using UK...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/123/the-association-for-specialist-fire-protection-asfp/ - 01 Feb, 2007
New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
...seeking help with fire safety matters. In view of the responsible person's legal position under the new legislation, it is important that a competent person/company is selected, however difficult the definition....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/122/new-fire-safety-legislation-employer-now-responsible/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Buncefield Joint Task Group Calls For Immediate Action
...The required actions are:
Pipeline transfers
The safe management of product transfer will be improved by receiving site operators positively confirming that they can safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/128/buncefield-joint-task-group-calls-for-immediate-action/ - 19 Dec, 2006
...create one simple fire safety regime that will ultimately save time, money, effort and most importantly lives.
The RRFSO has taken many years to develop and is centred on a risk-based approach to fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/118/regulatory-reform-order-2005/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...of staff in fire safety.
The Fire Regulations also include a requirement to undertake an
assessment of the fire risks. (In this guide, the term 'fire risk'
collectivel...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/121/the-fire-regulations/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Factories And Warehouses Guide
...to address fire safety issues within their individual occupancies.
It may also be useful for:
employees;
employee-elected representatives;
tra...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/120/factories-and-warehouses-guide/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Fire Protection - Third Party Accreditation - It's The Only Way!!
...highest
level of fire safety of the UK's buildings. Indeed, all ASFP installer
members are third party accredited or working towards third party
accreditation.
So wher...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/119/fire-protection-third-party-accreditation-its-the-only-way/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...to address fire safety issues within their individual occupancies.
It may also be useful for:
employees
employee-elected representatives;
trade union-appointed health and safety representatives;...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/6/who-should-use-this-guide/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Changes To Fire Safety Law: About The Reforms
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO)
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005, and since 1 October 2006 is now law....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/5/changes-to-fire-safety-law-about-the-reforms/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Pubs Unaware Of New Fire Regulations
...aware that the fire safety rules were changing.
One, Yvonne Ward, licensee at the Brown Cow, near Pontefract, said: "I think it's downright disgusting. If there's new legislation coming in which is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/4/pubs-unaware-of-new-fire-regulations/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Help To Reduce Elderly Fire Deaths Advocated
...The new service is being launched at the home Windermere resident Gordon Gregg who will be receiving a free Home Safety Check from one of the county's new older persons' advocates.
The new fire prevention ser...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/2/help-to-reduce-elderly-fire-deaths-advocated/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Does Your Fire Protection System Meet New Legislation?
...A consequence of the RRO is that fire brigades will no longer issue Fire Certificates, placing increased responsibility on the "responsible person" at every premises. In a workplace, this is the employer and any oth...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/1/does-your-fire-protection-system-meet-new-legislation/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Passive Fire Protection - Building Regulations
...case of a fire. In fire safety design terms these "rooms" are called compartments. Each compartment is specified with a rating that signifies how long it should contain a fire, meaning that providing that room is s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/14/passive-fire-protection-building-regulations/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Why A Guide On Fire Safety Signing?
...to develop true "Fire Safety Awareness" amongst the people in the place of work. Fire Safety Awareness can be divided into two main categories: Safety Awareness and Emergency Awareness. Lets stop for a moment and p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/13/why-a-guide-on-fire-safety-signing/ - 09 Sep, 2006
EN 1363 and the Plate Thermocouple
...
Why do we need it?
Until recently, manufacturers of products with fire resistance properties had to test to a different national standards when selling their products across Europe. This was costly, and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/12/en-1363-and-the-plate-thermocouple/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Fire Legislation will bring new opportunities to Tradespersons
...A fire safety risk assessment will have to be completed on a regular basis and evidence of this assessment filed.
The process of the fire safety risk assessment will affect the management of all maintenance...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/11/fire-legislation-will-bring-new-opportunities-to-tradespersons/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Scouts Fire Safety Badge Scouts Fire Safety Badge
...Fire approach to fire safety is to
Prevent
Detect
Contain and
Escape Fire
Chubb supplies business throughout the UK with fire safety products and services. If you need your busine...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/10/scouts-fire-safety-badge-scouts-fire-safety-badge/ - 09 Sep, 2006
More Must Be Done To Protect Young People Starting Work
...Neil Budworth, president of IOSH, said: "Taking the first steps in their careers is an exciting and challenging time for our young people, but many have no experience of work or the hazards that lurk in the work...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/8/more-must-be-done-to-protect-young-people-starting-work/ - 09 Sep, 2006
New fire safety law for business premises
...- for ensuring fire safety.
"I would urge all organisations using or occupying non-domestic premises to read the guidance booklet carefully to ensure that they understand whether or not these responsibil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/7/new-fire-safety-law-for-business-premises/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Tunnel Safety: The Human Perspective
...What we learn from real accidents as well as from research and literature is that the human being does not always respond the way we want to. More specifically, people tend to underestimate the growing rate of fires...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/96/tunnel-safety-the-human-perspective/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Lifetime Achievement Award For ABE Honorary Fellow
...in the area of fire safety.
David Gibson, Chief Executive of the ABE, is delighted that Douglas Smith has received the Award, and commented 'the Lifetime Achievement Award recognises all the hard work that Doug...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/95/lifetime-achievement-award-for-abe-honorary-fellow/ - 10 Aug, 2006
New Fire Control Centre Locations Announced
...The locations of the seven named sites are:
- Belmont Business Park, Durham
- Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire
- Cambridge Research Park, Cambridge
- Willow F...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/93/new-fire-control-centre-locations-announced/ - 10 Aug, 2006
...IFRIN seeks to bring together a diverse international collective of individuals and organisations with an interest in life safety, fire protection and fire prevention.
Membership is open to all interested part...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/92/bre-to-launch-ifrin/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Your receptionist is the most important person you have!
...a major role in fire safety information. Using the fire action notice they could run through each section of these information charts ensuring that every person who enters the premises understands what would be req...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/17/your-receptionist-is-the-most-important-person-you-have/ - 09 Aug, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...of all current fire safety legislation ? that is probably the real challenge of 2006.
Effective fire safety management is a process that should ideally start from the very beginning of the design of the actual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/16/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Aug, 2006
...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/15/fire-doors/ - 09 Aug, 2006
The Sixth Edition and its Effective Provision
...Site Fire Safety Plan (forming part of the CDM construction phase health and safety plan), includes a number of minimum requirements/ procedures and details fire brigade access, facilities and co-ordination. For He...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/23/the-sixth-edition-and-its-effective-provision/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Red October - The day is looming!
...5 or more staff, fire safety is yours to manage and includes all persons that enter your building; staff, visitors, contractors and the fire service!
It is not to be ignored, if a fire was ever to occur, and r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/22/red-october-the-day-is-looming/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Maltese Safety Training Centre to represent on EU Project
...
In fact, over the past 6 years ISTC has gained valuable experience and knowledge in managing diversity of its fire and safety trainees who originate from widely differing cultural backgrounds such as Alger...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/21/maltese-safety-training-centre-to-represent-on-eu-project/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Notifier Fire Systems Provides Fire Protection
...the forefront of fire safety development," he believes, "with the result that, today, open-systems, fully addressable solutions such as the ID2000 are ideally suited to large public facilities including hospitals,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/20/notifier-fire-systems-provides-fire-protection/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Twin towers survivors sought for skyscraper research
...experts in fire safety engineering, want to interview people who escaped from the twin towers in New York following the 9/11 attacks to understand not only the physical but also all the environmental and behavioura...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/19/twin-towers-survivors-sought-for-skyscraper-research/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Launch of home sprinkler system
...next generation of fire safety and have a 99% success rate in extinguishing fires.
"They prevent fire spreading, save lives, reduce damage and reduce risks to firefighters."
The sprinkler systems, which w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/18/launch-of-home-sprinkler-system/ - 09 Jul, 2006
...all existing fire safety legislation.
Who will it affect?
Primarily employers and building owners but it could be anyone who has some control over a premises.
What will I have to do?
Mainly, carry out...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/31/reform-order/ - 09 Jun, 2006
New Guides For The Reform Order
...to address fire safety issues in individual occupancies.
Click on a guide title below for more details:
Guide 1 - Offices and shops
Guide 2 - Factories and warehouses
Guide 3 - Sleeping ac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/30/new-guides-for-the-reform-order/ - 09 Jun, 2006
...from the Fire Safety Officer or other responsible member of the managerial staff.
incorporate instruction in staff contracts and operating manuals.
contracts for subcontractors to include clause req...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/29/automatic-fire-alarms/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Blazing Row Over Lack Of Water For New Fire Station
... The wrangle comes hot on the heels of similar problems that dogged the opening of a new fire station in Lochcarron in Wester Ross and amid a background of complaints in rural Scotland about the slowness in get...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/27/blazing-row-over-lack-of-water-for-new-fire-station/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Emergency Warning System For Wembley Arena Construction Site
...The Wembley system enables any worker to give a warning if a fire or other dangerous incident occurs. It consists of six E2S 120dB sounders arranged in three clusters of two devices, initiated from any of the seven...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/25/emergency-warning-system-for-wembley-arena-construction-site/ - 09 Jun, 2006
56 Homes Set On Fire In Just 12 Months
...
Firefighters say more than £280,000 has been spent since May last year tackling fires in empty houses in Pennywell which have been earmarked for demolition.
Crews say 23 of blazes have been on homes i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/24/56-homes-set-on-fire-in-just-12-months/ - 09 Jun, 2006
...is responsible for fire safety.
As the responsible person, you need first to think of all the ways in which someone could start a fire deliberately - inside or outside the premises.
Have there been small...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/38/arson-alert/ - 09 May, 2006
24 Ways To Stop Your Building Becoming An Arson Statistic
...Security
4. One entrance is better than two especially if that one entrance is manned
throughout the day.
5. Outer fences, walls and gates need to be high enough and strong enough to
keep out intrud...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/37/24-ways-to-stop-your-building-becoming-an-arson-statistic/ - 09 May, 2006
...standard of fire safety.
In small workplaces, it may be unnecessary to provide a sophisticated automatic fire detection system based on point-type fire detectors linked via control equipment to separate fire w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/36/reducing-the-risk-of-arson/ - 09 May, 2006
Teenage Arsonist Gets Eight Years
...A teenager who killed his younger sister by setting fire to their family home was yesterday sentenced to eight years in a young offenders institution.
Daniel Scott, now 18, claimed he had been trying to obtain...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/35/teenage-arsonist-gets-eight-years/ - 09 May, 2006
...Witnesses and officials said a short-circuit caused the fire, which spread rapidly to polythene sheets covering a temporary enclosure where air conditioners, television sets and other home appliances were on d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/34/meerut-people-demand-action/ - 09 May, 2006
HP Recall 15,700 Faulty Batteries
...HP has said that batteries with bar code numbers beginning L3 are affected and may be found in HP and
Compaq notebooks.
Laptops from the
HP Pavilion family, Compaq Presario family,
HP Compaq,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/33/hp-recall-15700-faulty-batteries/ - 09 May, 2006
BA Flight Diverted In Fire Alert
...
A warning of fire in the hold, which caused the landing, was discovered to be a false alarm but other problems stopped the Boeing 747 from taking off.
Three planes took the 354 passengers to London, t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/32/ba-flight-diverted-in-fire-alert/ - 09 May, 2006
Secondary School Destroyed In Sudden Blaze
...But its science block and business studies, history and language sections were all destroyed in the devastating blaze.
A spokesman for the Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade said the blaze broke out around 1am....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/42/secondary-school-destroyed-in-sudden-blaze/ - 09 Apr, 2006
Union Accuses Tube Of Increasing Fire Risks
...no plans to reduce fire safety staff at Tube stations and that it would be happy for health and safety inspectors to examine the fire regulations.
Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT, said: "It is astonishi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/41/union-accuses-tube-of-increasing-fire-risks/ - 09 Apr, 2006
...by US maritime and fire safety investigators.
Princess said passengers would receive a full refund of their cruise and air fare, plus out-of-pocket expenses and credits on future voyages.
Carnival lost mi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/40/one-dead-in-cruise-ship-fire/ - 09 Apr, 2006
...in his hand.
Fire safety equipment, when properly installed and regularly serviced, is estimated to save the UK economy over £500million every year (based on values of the total fire insurance claims for comme...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/39/avoiding-fire-fatalities/ - 09 Apr, 2006
Building Regulations: Contributing To Fire Safety A Quick Overview
...or adequate. Fire safety is covered in Part B, the requirements are:
B1 - to provide appropriate means for an early warning of fire (through provision of smoke detectors etc) and means of escape to a place of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/53/building-regulations-contributing-to-fire-safety-a-quick-overview/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...- Current fire safety law
Background and documents relating to the current fire safety regulations. These pieces of legislation will be revoked when the new law is introduced.
- Changes to fire safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/52/fire-safety-law/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Smoke Ventilation - ODPM Project FP
...Smoke containment, provided by the provisions for compartmentation and smoke-rated fire doors, and coupled with limiting travel distances, plays a key role in the overall smoke management strategy for flats and mais...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/51/smoke-ventilation-odpm-project-fp/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...part of the fire safety compartmentation of the overall building, then there must be some quality assurance that shows that these have been appropriately filled with the correct fire stopping product.
So when...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/50/managing-your-electrician/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...survival, careful fire safety preparation is essential - full preparation requires clarity about responsibility.
The line between individual and government responsibility is a blurred one.
This is set to chan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/49/dont-get-burned/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Halifax Home Insurance: Britons Lack Basic Fire Safety Knowledge
...not have the basic fire safety devices in their homes."
"Thousands of people are injured by home fires each year so it is vital people take adequate precautions to safeguard their families and possessions."...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/47/halifax-home-insurance-britons-lack-basic-fire-safety-knowledge/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Bosses Must Be Taken To Court Over Deaths Of Workers
...His mother Dorothy Wright, from Largs, has called for the law to be changed to allow individual directors to face charges when a worker dies.
Mrs Wright has been gathering support for her petition which she will...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/46/bosses-must-be-taken-to-court-over-deaths-of-workers/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Means Of Escape In Case Of Fire For People With Disabilities
...Evacuation Plans
Each building should have an evacuation plan. This is a requirement of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997. The plan should include the action to be taken by staff in the event of fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/44/means-of-escape-in-case-of-fire-for-people-with-disabilities/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...that there are fire safety signs guiding you out to safety at every juncture - you may need them!
Outside House Keeping
Getting to the final exit and discovering that it is blocked from the outside would...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/43/managing-your-means-of-escape/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...responsible for fire safety Jim Fitzpatrick said in a written statement to the House of Commons:
"During the passage of the Order it was of concern to the House that business and enforcers should have adequate...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/61/fire-safety-reform/ - 09 Feb, 2006
...Despite the proven effectiveness of sprinklers, there are a number of popular misconceptions...
Myth
"When there is a fire all of the sprinkler heads go off together." - NO!
Fact
Sprinkler heads are se...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/60/myths-and-misconceptions/ - 09 Feb, 2006
New Standard For Innovative Dwellings
...Many factors are influencing this development, including Government policy (John Prescott's push for greater development in the South East growth areas), improved quality resulting from factory methods of manufactur...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/59/new-standard-for-innovative-dwellings/ - 09 Feb, 2006
What Business Continuity Is Really All About
...
2005 proved to be a very challenging year for all those involved with disasters, emergencies, security or business continuity. Starting with the tsunami, the world experienced a seemingly endless stream of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/58/what-business-continuity-is-really-all-about/ - 09 Feb, 2006
Sprinklers Keeping Residents Fire Safe
...to install the fire safety measure. Tony lives alone and is blind but is also a smoker which has put him in a high risk category for fire. He has already had a lucky escape from a kitchen fire.
"That was a clo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/57/sprinklers-keeping-residents-fire-safe/ - 09 Feb, 2006
New Law On Fire Sprinkler Systems
...added:
"Fire safety in existing premises needs to be based on an accurate assessment of the risk within the individual building. This is currently enforced through fire authorities and other authorities under va...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/56/new-law-on-fire-sprinkler-systems/ - 09 Feb, 2006
Hochiki Safeguards National Trust At Blickling Hall & Felbrigg Hall
...
Both properties near Norwich are country houses on a grand scale, dating from the 17th Century, and a particular requirement of the National Trust's territorial fire officer was for discreet, low-profile d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/55/hochiki-safeguards-national-trust-at-blickling-hall-and-felbrigg-hall/ - 09 Feb, 2006
BRE Forms Partnership With Universities
...BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Edinburgh; the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials at the University of Bath; Centre for Energy Utilisation Research at the Unive...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/54/bre-forms-partnership-with-universities/ - 09 Feb, 2006
A Worked Example of a Fire Risk Assessment
...Safety Record Book
The premises Fire Precautions Log Book may be in written or electronic form. It serves to record details of tests and examinations of fire safety equipment/systems and also t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/69/a-worked-example-of-a-fire-risk-assessment/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Calculating An Effective Means of Escape
...local fire brigade Fire Safety Officer...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/68/calculating-an-effective-means-of-escape/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Passive Fire Protection - New Standards
...The main functions of a fire door or shutters are:-
To maintain the fire separation of compartment walls, and separating walls, including large cavity barriers when a door assembly is incorporated for the p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/67/passive-fire-protection-new-standards/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...of all current fire safety legislation - that is probably the real challenge of 2006.
Effective fire safety management is a process that should ideally start from the very beginning of the design of the actual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/66/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Jan, 2006
New Fire Safety Law Brings New Responsibilities
...responsibility for fire safety resting with the person in charge of the premises. In a workplace this is the employer and any other person managing any part of the premises; in other premises it is the person or pe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/65/new-fire-safety-law-brings-new-responsibilities/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Ministers Back New Fire Stations
...for community fire safety work with local communities."
The Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside scheme will provide 20 new and refurbished fire stations, including two for Carlisle to replace the flood-hit Rick...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/64/ministers-back-new-fire-stations/ - 09 Jan, 2006
...Company and the Fire Safety Engineering College.
FDIC Bahrain will be presented and managed by US-Based PennWell Corporation and the Bahrain Convention and Exhibition Bureau (BCEB).
For more information,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/63/fire-forum-on-the-way/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Exposed: Security Failures at Scottish Petrochemical Plant
...The security breach, which came just days after massive explosions ripped through an oil storage depot near Hemel Hempstead, in Hertfordshire, causing the largest ever peacetime explosion in Europe, just a week afte...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/62/exposed-security-failures-at-scottish-petrochemical-plant/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association
...including fire safety, and also provides information on ?Risk Assessment?. Additional considerations for overnight care providers are detailed in Annex B of the Standard.
1.2 It is in the interests of both ch...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/72/chief-and-assistant-chief-fire-officers-association/ - 09 Dec, 2005
...Losses from fires in buildings protected with sprinklers are estimated to be 1/10 of those in unprotected buildings.
In buildings fully protected by sprinklers:
99% of fires were controlled by sprinkl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/71/sprinkler-facts/ - 09 Dec, 2005
...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/77/fire-doors/ - 01 Nov, 2005
...In the building materials industry as much as any other, big is beautiful. Saint-Gobain Isover is the premier world provider of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, anchored in clear global leadership in glass...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/76/headed-for-excellence/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Evening News Calls For Law To Protect 999 Workers
...Fire fighters have been subject to ambush and attacks in and around the city, with some attacks being filmed on mobile phones as entertainment.
The campaign Protect Our Heroes was launched as thre...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/75/evening-news-calls-for-law-to-protect-999-workers/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Fire Safety In The Workplace At Christmas
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, is now making further demands to ensure that the workplace is a safe place to be.
Newflame Fire Equipment Limited of Peterborough has been assisting businesses...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/74/fire-safety-in-the-workplace-at-christmas/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Blaze Wipes Out Half Fashion Giants' Stock
...No one was hurt in the fire but the 440,000 sq ft depot, in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, and its contents were wiped out.
Primark, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, have more than 120 stores in B...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/73/blaze-wipes-out-half-fashion-giants-stock/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Guidance on new fire legislation
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is expected to come into force in April 2006 and will replace most existing general fire safety legislation. The new, risk-assessment based regime requires those persons respon...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/84/guidance-on-new-fire-legislation/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Debate Highlights RRFSO Challenges
...overhaul of fire safety legislation for decades, which will have consequences for every business in the country, it was hardly surprising that some of the UK's most senior and experienced fire safety professionals...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/83/debate-highlights-rrfso-challenges/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...mark for good fire safety practice that includes clear advice on the use of fire safety signs, and that has now been provided by the introduction of BS 5588 Part 12 Fire precautions in the design, construction and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/82/are-the-signs-right/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...more concentrated fire safety work. They will be looking at various innovative ways of tackling the problem, including the possibility of using wheel clamps for the bins to prevent them being stolen.
Local aut...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/81/take-in-your-bin/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Celeb Nightclub Fined For vercrowding
...The trendy venue - whose motto is "Rules Are Broken At Boujis" - was fined £5,000 and also ordered to pay legal costs.
Other celebs including Mickey Rourke, Shane Warne and singer Usher have all been known to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/80/celeb-nightclub-fined-for-vercrowding/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Firefighters Work With Local Partners To Drive Down Arson Rates
...According to the Arson Control Forum annual report, published today (17th October), in the year ending December 2004 there were 75,800 deliberate fires down by 21 per cent on 2003. In the same period deliberate road...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/79/firefighters-work-with-local-partners-to-drive-down-arson-rates/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...Managers, Fire Safety Engineers, Property developers and Fire Service personnel.
For further details, or to book a seminar, please contact the ASFP at Association House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7E...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/91/catastrophic-infernos/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
...for the overall fire safety of the building and occupants.
The Reform Order is clear about the overall duties assigned to this 'responsible' person and I have listed some of them below:-
Ensuring...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/90/introduction-of-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order/ - 10 Sep, 2005
TACKLING ARSON - AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
...Peter Lackey, UK Fire Product Marketing Manager for ADT and an active member of the BFPSA and FETA Marketing Groups looks at how an integrated approach to preventing arson, combining fire protection and security mea...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/89/tackling-arson-an-integrated-approach/ - 10 Sep, 2005
...Summary of Domestic Sprinklers
All fires start small but they grow very rapidly. If a fire can be detected soon enough, and fought immediately, it will take surprisingly little water to control it. But if it is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/88/residential-sprinklers/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
...adhering to clear fire safety communication. One of the greatest risks on a campus is the student accommodation facilities - these blocks are designed to house mostly first year or postgraduate students. Many who h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/85/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
...adhering to clear fire safety communication. One of the greatest risks on a campus is the student accommodation facilities - these blocks are designed to house mostly first year or postgraduate students. Many who h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/97/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 01 Aug, 2005
Fire Instruction and Drills: Industrial and Commercial Premises
...1. All employees should receive instruction and training appropriate to their responsibilities in the event of an emergency. It should be based on written instructions.
2. The instruction should be given...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/102/fire-instruction-and-drills-industrial-and-commercial-premises/ - 01 Jul, 2005
Modelling Human Behaviour and Evacuation in Fires
...Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings ? Part 0: Guide to design framework and fire safety engineering procedures.
? CIBSE guide E, chapter 4
? Canter, DA, ' Fires an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/101/modelling-human-behaviour-and-evacuation-in-fires/ - 01 Jul, 2005
Human Behaviour - How efficient are modelling systems?
...decades, fire safety engineers have successfully designed and installed fire safety systems in buildings.
Even though adequate systems are installed, failures still occur. In some cases, problems arise because...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/100/human-behaviour-how-efficient-are-modelling-systems/ - 01 Jul, 2005
New advice puts a dampener on fire in historic buildings
...It's vital that fire safety in historic buildings is managed in a systematic way. It's possible to conserve a damp building - it's not possible to conserve a pile of ashes."
Scotland is at the forefront of p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/106/new-advice-puts-a-dampener-on-fire-in-historic-buildings/ - 01 May, 2005
Minister urges communities to work together to beat arson blight
...an impact on fire safety and arson prevention. And we have introduced legislation in other areas so we can tackle the issues in a co-ordinated and effective way."
Mr Fitzpatrick, who co-incidentall...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/105/minister-urges-communities-to-work-together-to-beat-arson-blight/ - 01 May, 2005
...committee on Fire Safety Engineering.
"David is a key part of our strategy to strengthen and develop the fire consultancy and research team," said Debbie Smith, Director of BRE Fire and Security. BRE Fire a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/104/top-fire-engineer-joins-bre/ - 01 May, 2005
...reform of fire safety legislation will improve public safety by placing a greater focus on fire prevention. It is also good for business and the Fire and Rescue Service as it will make fire safety legislation easie...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/103/reform-completed/ - 01 May, 2005
News
Chinese takeaway breaches Fire Safety !
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005).
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) brought the charges following an inspection of the restaurant by fire safety officers in July 2010. The i...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news265.aspx - 06 Feb, 2012
Luxury Cheshire wedding venue fined for nine serious fire safety breaches!
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The lack of appropriate safety measures meant that people would be placed at serious risk if a fire occurred at the venue and a prohibition notice was served...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news264.aspx - 02 Feb, 2012
No Batteries In Smoke Alarms In Tragic House Fire !
...call the Community Fire Safety Department on
01743 260260.
To view the fire authority report visit: www.shropshirefire.gov.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news262.aspx - 24 Jan, 2012
Scientists launch world’s most advanced crowd simulation and evacuation software!
...the university’s Fire Safety Engineering Group, is already one of the world’s leading design tools for simulating evacuations of people from buildings in both normal and emergency conditions. The latest release – k...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news260.aspx - 20 Jan, 2012
School on fire in London every third day.
...London Fire Brigade released statistics showing there were 113 accidental fires at schools in 2011, along with 36 arson attacks.
The organisation is now calling for all schools to be fitted with sprinkl...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news256.aspx - 10 Jan, 2012
Guidance campaign gathers pace.
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Jonathan O’Neill, managing director of the Fire
Protection Association, said: “Our call to the industry is for consistency – we want clear guidance ava...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news254.aspx - 15 Dec, 2011
Biamp Systems Receives EN 54-16 Product Certification for Vocia® Small Amplifiers
...EN 54-16 is issued for individual components within an emergency system and is one of the most stringent voice evacuation and fire alarm standards in the world. With this new certification, all EN 54-16 required com...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news253.aspx - 14 Dec, 2011
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...to complement fire safety and health and safety training in the workplace.
Fire-stream allows you to subscribe to an individual FPA video, combination of videos that are specific to your requirements a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news252.aspx - 14 Dec, 2011
Updates to PD 7974 Published November 2011
...of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings, as well as structural response and fire spread beyond the enclosure of origin.
The Document now takes into consideration th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news250.aspx - 12 Dec, 2011
...a complaint about fire safety standards.
At the time of the visit, the battery-operated fire alarms did not work, there was no door to the kitchen to prevent the spread of smoke and fire, and th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news248.aspx - 01 Dec, 2011
How voice evacuation will make your job easier
...No matter what type of building they run, Technology and Risk Managers the world over are responsible for a large number of systems and processes that need to work in order to guarantee safety. They need to be able...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news247.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Hotel fire safety still not certain.
...Hotel fire safety still not certain
ANEC questions the claim that hoteliers are using the MBS Methodology and welcomes the recommendation of the European Parliament² to look for regulatory solutions if...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news246.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Fire engineering specialist, The FDS Group announces two new MDs
...approach to fire safety, which is renowned in the sector for accommodating client requirements and architectural design objectives while minimising costs and maximising safety.
Nick Waterfield’s promoti...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news243.aspx - 17 Nov, 2011
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service training Aacademy at Emergency Services Show
...Safety School:
• Fire safety
• Risk assessment
• Fire warden
Maritime School:
• Ship...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news242.aspx - 16 Nov, 2011
Rolling stock fire safety issues under focus.
...The conference, held at Heathcotes, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, provided the very latest information from industry experts.
It focused on the proposed EN 45545-2 standard, results of research projects...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news241.aspx - 15 Nov, 2011
I should have had a smoke alarm – Shropshire pensioner
...home fire safety visits are available to elderly and vulnerable home owners from fire safety officers at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
for more info please visit: http://www.shropshir...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news239.aspx - 10 Nov, 2011
IFEDA voices concern over fire extinguisher removal
...within the fire safety industry.
Further details
about IFEDA can be found at
http://www.ifeda.org or...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news238.aspx - 04 Nov, 2011
Fire safety decision-makers ‘need guidance’
...Parliamentary Fire Safety Group Roger Williams and MP and secretary of the all-party Parliamentary Fire Safety Group, Jim Fitzpatrick.
Jonathan O’Neill, managing director of the Fire Protection Association, s...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news231.aspx - 14 Oct, 2011
BAFSA - Ground breaking project hailed a success
...levels of fire safety for older blocks - especially for blocks like Lakanal House which only have a single staircase
•Sprinklers are fully accepted by the tenants/occupants
•BS9251 can be used...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news230.aspx - 06 Oct, 2011
How safe is your electrical intake - are you at risk of a fire in your home or business premises?
...The campaign, which runs until the end of October, covers the entire county and is supported by a grant from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), a UK charity committed to reducing deaths and injuries caused by elec...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news225.aspx - 21 Sep, 2011
...Standards and fire safety regulations.
Nick also gave an insight into photoluminescent wayguidance systems, along with case studies of such systems that have been i...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news224.aspx - 20 Sep, 2011
Technical presentation at Total Workplace Management Exhibition
...The presentation will cover the implications of BS IS0 7010, which is to become a European norm, correct means of escape signs in support of emergency lighting and case studies of wayguidance systems that have been...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news223.aspx - 20 Sep, 2011
Tenants told not to tamper with fire doors following blaze
...Douglas Borough Council has issued the warning after four people were taken to hospital following a fire in flat 55 of the Murray's House block at around 11pm on Tuesday.
Following the blaze the council's a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news222.aspx - 16 Sep, 2011
Spotlight put on fire risk assessment.
...of the relevant UK fire safety legislation....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news220.aspx - 16 Sep, 2011
Building owner receives suspended sentence for fire safety breaches
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order following a trial at Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 1 June 2011. Mr Ahmed had already admitted three other offences at an earlier hearing on Friday, 8 April 2011...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news219.aspx - 14 Sep, 2011
Successful prosecution following breach of Prohibition Order
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Mr Anik was fined £3,300 for breaching the Prohibition Order and £2,100 for each of the remaining offences. The Prohibition Order was served by Hampshire Fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news214.aspx - 02 Sep, 2011
Event highlights rolling stock fire safety changes...
...of specialist fire safety and security services to international markets from a network of accredited sites around the world including Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. Exova Warringtonfire works with manufa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news213.aspx - 26 Aug, 2011
Sir Ken Knight praises South Essex Homes approach to tower block fire safety..
...Security fire safety equipment including one hour fire resistant communal doors, fire resistant paint and automatic bin room sprinklers in addition, tenants in the blocks had new fire resistant entrance doors...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news212.aspx - 26 Aug, 2011
Keeping heritage buildings safe..
...name being ‘Fire Safety Risk Assessment’. There is no standardised format for recording or presenting the findings of a fire risk assessment or safety plan, but in every case the goal should be to produce clear and...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news211.aspx - 18 Aug, 2011
Sprinklers will now be fitted in the Portsmouth Blade building..
...a commitment to fire safety above the requirements of the building regulations by installing an automatic sprinkler system. This will make the building as safe as possible for the students who will live there as we...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news210.aspx - 15 Aug, 2011
£20,000 safety bill shock for Hollies..
...about the fire safety bill.
"We reckon it's going to cost about £20,000," she said. "It's an awful lot of money. It's all right having coffee mornings to raise £200 or £300,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news209.aspx - 12 Aug, 2011
Fire safety register sets new levels.
...its clients on LUL fire safety performance requirements followed by testing and validation of products against the appropriate LUL standard.
Exova Warringtonfire is then able to upload the appropriate d...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news208.aspx - 08 Aug, 2011
£22,000 fine issued to landlords after Epsom house fire
... Michael Ciesco and his sister Rosanna Ciesco appeared at Redhill Magistrates’ Court to plead guilty to two offences against the housing act and were ordered to pay more than £22,000. The charges relate to a ho...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news202.aspx - 28 Jul, 2011
Glass and the Terrorist Threat
...The old Chinese curse is to live in uncertain times.
The threat of terror, real or imagined, has focused the minds of building owners, architects, engineers, technologists and planners to...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news201.aspx - 21 Jul, 2011
Social housing blocks severely lacking in sufficient risk assessments
...understood the fire safety responsibilities of the tenant and the landlord.
Andy Cloke from the CFOA expresses that risk assessment is still a major problem, with many buildings not having a full and competent r...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news200.aspx - 18 Jul, 2011
First fire risk assessor jailed for breaches of the FSO.
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while John O’Rourke of Mansfield Fire Protection Services pleaded guilty to two offences under the legislation. The Judge said that the time had come to send out a messag...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news199.aspx - 12 Jul, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...development in fire safety. The Naturvent system controls the development of the fire, manages the deadly gases and offers a much improved chance of survival. Also by limiting lateral fire spread, the loss of perso...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news198.aspx - 11 Jul, 2011
...Introduction of the Equality Act 2010
Up until last year, employers and service providers had to ensure that they complied with the requirements set out in the Disability Discrimination Act. Last year how...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news197.aspx - 11 Jul, 2011
Money no excuse for fire safety breaches in care homes
...received any fire safety training, thus endangering the residents.
One manager who took over a care home after it had been issued an enforcement notice says that staff often do not understand the risks involved...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news192.aspx - 07 Jul, 2011
Residential building managers fined for fire safety breaches
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Atomlynn Limited, the company who owned the lease on the premises on Gloucester Terrace, W2 were also fined nearly £40,000 in respect of one offence.
Following a fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news191.aspx - 04 Jul, 2011
Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government
...raised issues of fire safety certification in Dubai and, most recently, in Abu Dhabi, where it believed that regulations were not being stringently enforced, or where there was a less than optimal understanding of...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news190.aspx - 29 Jun, 2011
BRE Global - Fire-resisting ductwork and dampers.
...weakness in the fire safety of any building can be the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including dampers. Potential fire spread via a ductwo...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news174.aspx - 10 Jun, 2011
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service urges businesses to sign up for free on-line service
...incidents and fire safety messages.
Mandy Eeles, Business Liaison Manager: "While many businesses have signed up to our online messaging system we would like to see an increase in uptake and ideally provide t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news169.aspx - 08 Jun, 2011
New 'safer' uniforms for firefighters
...from the new fire safety uniform are Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Luton, Isle of Wight, Royal Berkshire, Hampshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Oxfordshire and Surrey.
Related articles : BBC Web...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news168.aspx - 03 Jun, 2011
Man unaccounted for after mill fire
...One man has not yet been accounted for, after an evacuation took place at a mill on the Halfpenny Bridge Industrial Estate yesterday evening (25th May). Fifty firefighters were called to the mill which manufactures...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news165.aspx - 26 May, 2011
Sprinkler campaign after Newquay's Penhallow fire.
...relating to fire safety breaches.
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www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news163.aspx - 20 May, 2011
Roads close due to Poundstretcher fire
...staff with proper fire safety training and not reviewing the risk assessment on a regular basis.
Police are not ruling out the possibly of the fire in Keighley being the result of an arson attack.
Rela...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news162.aspx - 12 May, 2011
Flash cards for the deaf community.
...offers free Home Fire Safety Visits for those who are eligible, which could include fitting specially designed smoke detectors to alert people with hearing difficulties of a fire at night when they are often at the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news161.aspx - 12 May, 2011
The UK’s largest fire safety event returns next week.
...and services to fire safety professionals just like you. Typical
visitors include fire safety installers, manufacturers, architects, engineers
and end-users.
This is your chance to compare and contrast t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news160.aspx - 10 May, 2011
80k fine for Penhallow hotel owners after fire safety breaches.
...the importance of fire safety legislation
Judge Christopher Paul Darlow said the company was not responsible for the fire which an inquest heard was probably the result of arson.
He also said it was impossib...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news156.aspx - 05 May, 2011
New Products from Autronica Fire & Security at International Firex 2011
...New AutroSafe 4
Addressable Control Panels provide a new level in interactive fire detection systems. They are built to deliver a higher degree of safety. A dual network between all panels secures redundant pa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news155.aspx - 03 May, 2011
TOA Corporation focuses on EN-54 for fire and safety
...EN-54 series of fire safety standards have transitioned into European law TOA has announced that the most recent selection of its products to have been given EN-54 system certification is the VX-2000 Voice Evacuati...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news154.aspx - 20 Apr, 2011
Respected Westminster District Surveyor Keith Elves joins Airvent
...into car park fire safety (including real car-burning tests) and residential smoke shafts.
“I’m dedicated to ensuring all fire fighting and life safety systems meet legislation and are fit for purpose,” explain...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news153.aspx - 30 Mar, 2011
Penhallow Hotel company admits fire safety breaches.
...Q&C Holdsworth Ltd admitted at failing to provide proper fire detection and alarm systems and failing to make a proper risk assessment.
Two employees, who pleaded not guilty to similar charges, were discharged...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news152.aspx - 24 Mar, 2011
Landlord fined £20,000 after six escape from fire.
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www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news149.aspx - 03 Mar, 2011
Health and Safety laws are preventing fire fighters from saving lives, claims fire chief.
...Mr Sweeney stated in an interview that it was time for an overhaul on existing legislation.
He said: "What you have is the application of 20:20 hindsight.
"That doesn't serve anyone well. It doesn't serve the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news148.aspx - 02 Mar, 2011
Cornwall Hotel risk assessment failure leads to prosecution in March
...Joan Harper, 80, Monica Hughes, 86, and her son Peter Hughes, 43, all on holiday in the seaside town, died in the blaze.
John McMillan, a director at O&C Holdsworth Ltd who owned the hotel and Nicola Burfitt,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news146.aspx - 16 Feb, 2011
Fire Alarm Engineer To Face Prosecution
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This is thought to be the first time it has happened. The Fire and Rescue Authority are allowed to prosecute someone who has responsibility for a particular area in a pre...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news144.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Companies & Manager Fined £440,000 After Worker Dies Crushing Aerosol Canisters
...The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Deeside Metal Company Ltd, of Saltney, Chester, and Jeyes UK Ltd, of Bromfield Industrial Estate, Mold, for failing to have proper controls in place to manage the ext...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news142.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Secures Successful Prosecution Following Fire Safety Breaches
...where breaches in fire safety legislation are considered so serious that there is no other course of action available and there is a serious risk to life.
In this case we believed that the risks were suffici...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news139.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Hotel Fire Prosecution Considered
...Holdsworth, under fire safety legislation.
The fire service said it would not make any comment. O&C Holdsworth said it had had legal advice to not make statements while any action was being considered....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news138.aspx - 29 Oct, 2010
Landlord fined £6,000 for breaching fire regulations
...during a route fire safety audit.
The court heard that the Mr Meloni had converted the top two floors of his three story property into a number of flats and that the fire risk to those flats were so dangerous,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news132.aspx - 04 Aug, 2010
Businesses fail fire safety checks
...all failed fire safety checks carried out in the wake of the town's recent blaze.
Just like properties gutted in the Fairfax Place incident at the end of May - all four of the town centre businesses have living...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news131.aspx - 15 Jul, 2010
Gain funding to help prevent electrical fires
...electrical fire safety programmes. For example, Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service tested the safety of goods bought online; and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Services used ESC funding to sup...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news130.aspx - 13 Jul, 2010
Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Fire inspectors visited the premises on Brettingham Road, Edmonton on 3 December 2008. A number of fire safety breaches were found and an enforcement notice was issue...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news128.aspx - 06 Jul, 2010
Communication breakdown at blaze home
...responsible for fire safety in residential homes.
The inquiry, held before Sheriff-principal Brian Lockhart, heard fire officers last inspected Rosepark in 1992, before it opened, as part of its registration wit...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news125.aspx - 05 Jul, 2010
Proposed legislation making it a legal requirement for smoke alarms to be fitted...
...The Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill was given its formal first reading in the Commons yesterday, following the weekly Prime Minister's Questions.
There was no debate or decision, but a date was set for i...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news124.aspx - 02 Jul, 2010
...barbecue fire safety tips from London’s firefighters:
- Make sure your barbecue is placed on level ground where it won’t tip over.
- Keep barbecues away from the house, sheds, fences, garden furniture and ove...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news123.aspx - 28 May, 2010
Tesco Handed Fine For Serious Fire Safety Breaches
...to concerns about fire safety within the store and it was inspected by the Brigade the day after the fire (15 October 2007). The inspector found a number of breaches of fire legislation which included a failure to...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news122.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
Fire Safety Prosecution Results In Substantial Fine
...to light after fire safety inspections at the premises in September 2007 revealed the following findings:
- the responsible person failed to maintain the rear emergency exit doors unlocked so that they could be...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news121.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
...carries out a home fire safety visit, and advises a Londoner about how and where to fit a smoke alarm. London's firefighters carry out thousands of free home fire safety visits every year, where firefighters visit...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news120.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
...23 March 2010
Wapping - flat fire
Man rescued from flat fire by firefighters
City of London – disused office fire
Disused office block partly damaged by fire
23 M...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news119.aspx - 26 Mar, 2010
It Can Happen To The Best Of Us
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. No further enforcement action has been considered appropriate. Click here for the full response from the college.
If you would like to know about the RRO or fire risk...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news118.aspx - 26 Mar, 2010
Hilton's Five Star Approach To Fire
...train, carry out fire safety work in the community or attend genuine emergencies. I applaud Hilton's approach to fire safety and look forward to further arrangements with other businesses in the capital."
The a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news116.aspx - 25 Feb, 2010
National High Street Firm Fined For Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...out several fire safety inspections at the premises and found a substantial number of breaches of fire legislation. The most serious of these was an inadequate fire risk assessment which was found to have number fa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news109.aspx - 28 Nov, 2009
Beware ill advised application guidance
...for future fire safety in buildings.
The ASFP points to the recently broadcast TV programme advising that ordinary timber doors could be converted into fire doors by the simple application of an intumescent coat...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news107.aspx - 23 Oct, 2009
IFSEC India Announces Further Support Of Its US Pavilion
...This news follows the announcement that IFSEC India, a leading event for security and fire technology has been certified by the USC (United States Commercial Services). Michael Thompson, Director, Trade Fair Certifi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news105.aspx - 19 Aug, 2009
Jalite Pioneer New Sign Designs
...signs, including fire safety signs - Part 1: Specification for geometric shapes, colours and layout
BS5499-6:2002 - Graphical symbols and signs - Safety signs, including fire safety signs - Part 6: Creation and...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news102.aspx - 09 Jul, 2009
Haringey Landlords Prosecuted For Fire Safety Breaches
...Fire Brigade Fire safety inspectors found multiple breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
These breaches included inadequate fire detection systems, lack of proper fire doors on bedrooms or...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news101.aspx - 09 Jul, 2009
Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999-2 Certification 'Blueprint'
...the organisation's fire safety. The Standard requires the organisation to examine closely its business and operational risks, to conduct impact analysis and develop effective response strategies to manage the risks...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news99.aspx - 11 Jun, 2009
...to discuss any fire safety concerns they may have; where solutions to these problems could be provided by our experienced fire safety consultants.Seminars are available at the Jalite Building Basildon for any numbe...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news97.aspx - 10 Jun, 2009
Means Of Escape At International Firex
...a leading online fire safety magazine will be providing advice on how to utilise our newsletter and website to promote your organisation.
Exclusive show offers will be available by visiting our stand offering a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news95.aspx - 06 May, 2009
Former Pub Licensee Fined For Fire Breaches
...followed a fire safety inspection at the Kings Arms pub on High Street, Teddington. Inspecting officers visited the premises on 30 May 2007 and found several fire safety failings. At this time, inspectors did not l...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news94.aspx - 06 May, 2009
Kentec Averts 'Special Effects' False Alarms
...Specified by Alarmtec Ltd, the fire alarm and voice evacuation system from Kentec was specified particularly for its flexibility to match the project's design development.
At the heart of the system is the fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news93.aspx - 24 Apr, 2009
The New SRC 3000 Wire-Free Fire System
...(Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order) or are simply looking for a cost-effective, stylish, no mess minimal disruption solution the SRC 3000 may be the answer. For further information call detectomat on 01579 321750...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news92.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
International Firex 2009 -The Fire Industry's Leading Event On 11-14 May At The NEC
...of the changes in fire safety legislation and provide guidance on how to become fully compliant. Seminar topics will include: "Landlords - Don't get burnt by fire safety legislation, hosted by LACORs", "Carehomes -...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news91.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Striking The Balance - The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order - Multiple Perspectives
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, dealing mainly with experiential evidencewith speakers from the major interested parties i.e. those who enforce and those that are on the receiving end of the legislation....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news89.aspx - 06 Mar, 2009
Fire Safety Training For All Budgets
...Solutions Fire Safety has announced a NEW refreshed Regulatory Reform Order Seminar taking place Thursday 9th April 09 in Basildon, Essex.
This seminar is FREE to attend and has been developed for individua...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news86.aspx - 04 Mar, 2009
Educted Decisions With SE Controls
..."The Government is set to invest around £100 billion from now until 2020 in the rebuilding and renewal of all schools in the UK," explains Steve Webb, Group Director of BSEC. "This surely represents one of the best...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news85.aspx - 09 Feb, 2009
Advanced Protection For International Students College
...of DDA-compliant fire safety products for the deaf and hearing impaired.
For further information contact:
Paul Duffy
Advanced Electronics Ltd
34 Moorland Way,
Nelson Park,
Cramlington,
Northumber...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news84.aspx - 06 Feb, 2009
Arrest Warrants For Bangkok Club Owners
...without basic fire safety precautions has not yet been addressed. It is confirmed that the club was registered as a restaurant to avoid strict zoning laws yet fire safety should be paramount regardless of premises...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news83.aspx - 06 Feb, 2009
Smoke Control Systems In Carparks
...B applies to fire safety and Approved Document F relates to day-to-day ventilation.
Approved Documents B describes three methods of ventilation for car parks.
Open-sided car parks
Natural ventilation...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news82.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
Medical Complex In Good Health Thanks To Dorgard
...with the latest fire safety regulations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005."
Dorgard is the wireless solution that offers the simplest, most cost-effective way of legally holding open fire door...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news80.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
Latest Information For Incidents In London
...Further information regarding London incidents is available at www.london-fire.gov.uk
15 December 2008
Paddington - restaurant fire
Six fire engines and around 30 firefighters were called to a blaze at a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news79.aspx - 16 Dec, 2008
...the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safety, the new regulations require the devel...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news78.aspx - 16 Dec, 2008
...First
Fire Safety features extensively in the tunnels with an array of fire detection, fire prevention and fire-fighting systems in place.
Fire detection systems
The system comprises 33 detection stations...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news76.aspx - 25 Nov, 2008
Got To Grips With The RRO? How About Corporate Manslaughter?
...Gross corporate failures in health and safety management which result in the death of individuals can now mean prosecution for manslaughter resulting in unlimited fines and possibly custodial sentencing.
Astonis...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news73.aspx - 13 Nov, 2008
...an emergency.
Fire safety is paramount for ALL organisations, not just to save and protect lives but business continuity also. This attack has highlighted numerous areas of neglect at the premises from containm...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news72.aspx - 30 Oct, 2008
Latest Information On Incidents In London
...Ilford - Fire in derelict building
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze in a derelict building on Village Way, Ilford, late yesterday afternoon. The fire damaged part of the single...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news71.aspx - 15 Oct, 2008
Cutting Budgets, Cutting Safety
...Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (RRO). Its essential change is its move from 'prescriptive' based legislation to an 'assessment' methodology and with it the appointment of a 'responsible person' who's responsib...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news67.aspx - 12 Sep, 2008
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins: Ensure Your Fire Wardens Remain Conspicuous!
...new fire safety legislation, there is an expectation for companies to nominate employees to be trained to assist the fire safety management program for their company. Therefore, those nominated individuals need ade...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news65.aspx - 26 Aug, 2008
2-Day Responsible Person Training For Only £149.95 Per Delegate!
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a 'Responsible Person' in every workplace to be nominated. This interactive training course provides you with a greater understanding of the role of the 'Responsi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news63.aspx - 14 Aug, 2008
Latest Information On Commercial Incidents In London
...Approximately 60 residents were evacuated from the building and taken to a local community centre in Greenford. Two other adjacent buildings were also evacuated as a precaution but these residents were later able to...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news62.aspx - 13 Aug, 2008
Making The Internal Market For Construction Products A Reality
...when regulating on fire safety.
The life of users simplified
Besides, the harmonised and more transparent manner of expressing this performance will benefit the
users (architects et al) of these pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news60.aspx - 14 Jul, 2008
...of one's overall fire safety plan and play a key role in protecting both life and property from fire,' said Graham Ellicott, CEO of the FIA. 'The decision to remove fire extinguishers from the flats in Bournemouth...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news59.aspx - 14 Jul, 2008
Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
...been active in the fire safety market since 1993. It is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Hochiki Corporation that this year celebrates 90 years in the fire safety business. The company installed Japan's first public...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news58.aspx - 13 Jun, 2008
Latest Information On Incidents In London
...offers free fire safety advice and will fit smoke alarms where needed. To make an appointment for a free home fire safety visit or for more information call freephone 0800 028 44 28.
The Brig...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news53.aspx - 16 May, 2008
...this date all fire safety signs not compliant with these regulations must be replaced or supplemented in order to conform.
The new signage requirements incorporate simple, yet visually descriptive pictograms or...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news52.aspx - 16 May, 2008
New Portable Extinguisher Reduces Risk From Metal Fires
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order that transferred responsibility for fire safety from the fire brigade to the building owner or occupier, the new portable should also interest safety officers in the chemical i...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news51.aspx - 16 May, 2008
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Any non-automatic fire fighting equipment provided is easily accessible, simple to use and indicated by signs.
- Emergency routes and exits must be indicated by si...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news47.aspx - 10 Apr, 2008
Draka Focuses Attention On Approved Power Cable Solution
...in mind that the Fire Safety Order and the wider adoption of fire engineering solutions has made the market far more conscious of the need to use only proven, third-party approved, top quality products.
Firetuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news42.aspx - 11 Mar, 2008
New Fire Regulations: Mobility Impaired Building Occupants
...many aspects of fire safety, the degree to which an individual is affected by a mobility impairment and the conditions of building access and occupation together constitute a life risk that may be unique to that in...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news40.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
BRE Announce New Fire Safety Events
...developments to fire safety in schools (including new Building Bulletin 100) and the role of sprinklers.
- Gain information on research and reports from fire investigation organisations
- Discuss the lessons le...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news39.aspx - 14 Feb, 2008
Latest Information on Incidents in London from the London Fire Brigade
...Hendon - Fatal Fire
An older man has died following a fire at a house on Holders Hill Avenue, Hendon in the early hours of this morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Eight fire engines and a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news38.aspx - 09 Jan, 2008
...from the leading fire safety experts in the country.
For the first time, Firex South 2008 will feature a high level conference focusing on the implications of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, includin...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news36.aspx - 08 Jan, 2008
UK Fire Brigades Free Home Safety Checks
...The fire brigade are all too aware of fires occurring in homes, that is why they are conducting free home safety checks. Landlords are encouraged to take advantage of these checks to ensure they have the correct fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news32.aspx - 15 Nov, 2007
Grade II Listed Development Praised By Local Fire Authority
...in achieving fire safety requirements.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is committed to reducing the number of accidental fire deaths and injuries and will shortly be launching our 'Safer with Sprinklers' campaign...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news31.aspx - 15 Nov, 2007
New Guide To Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...regarding their fire safety requirements to tenants. Following confusion on this topic we have dedicated this issue to Fire Safety in HMO?s by providing guidance and advice on the variety of areas that build the la...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news29.aspx - 15 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety Prosecution - Co-op Group
...ensued, serious fire safety deficiencies were recorded in 38 of the 41 Co-op stores within these areas and a senior Co-op manager was consequently interviewed under the Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE)...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news26.aspx - 11 Oct, 2007
London Fire Brigade Goes Live With Draeger Bodyguard Electronic Monitoring
...Roy Bishop, Deputy Commissioner at the London Fire Brigade comments, 'The change over has been very successful and we are very pleased with the results. As an added bonus, the addition of Bodyguard has meant that we...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news23.aspx - 13 Sep, 2007
...Reform Order.
Fire safety within high rise buildings is a hot topic for the fire industry; with thousands of office blocks worldwide and terrorism ever present these buildings contain hundreds of workers who pl...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news20.aspx - 19 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...is Network Rail's fire safety partner and service provider for its 11 Southern-based managed stations. 'Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), we must constantly re-evaluate and anticipate each si...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news17.aspx - 12 Jul, 2007
The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
...responsibility for fire safety, should be aware that building control officers are looking very closely for correctly certified fire doors and shutters. They know that a traceable certification scheme label attache...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news15.aspx - 06 Jun, 2007
Construction Fires - Time To Act Before It Is Too Late!
...Last year saw a revolution in the way we provide life safety throughout the built environment. This came about with the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) 1st October 2006, whereby we now require Risk...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news14.aspx - 06 Jun, 2007
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www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news13.aspx - 05 Jun, 2007
...2. APPENDIX G: FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION, which has been added in response to the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (commonly known as the RRO) as it provides guidance on the new requirem...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news12.aspx - 15 May, 2007
Sinteso: A New Generation In Fire Detection
...Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (RRFSO). The Sinteso product family includes a broad range of detectors and accessories, complemented by versatile yet easy to use fire control panels.
Central to the range ar...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news8.aspx - 10 Apr, 2007
...a greater level of fire safety experience than the internal team had, so they decided to outsource to a company who had the appropriate experience and who would be able to quickly provide a working document.
Solut...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news4.aspx - 14 Mar, 2007
Fire Risk Assessment For London Schools
...Dillon - Senior Fire Safety Consultant at Solutions Fire Safety.
Each school will receive their completed risk assessment along with a detailed list of significant findings that need to be addressed. Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news1.aspx - 18 Jan, 2007
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Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide
...Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit guide brings together the requirements of formal risk assessment, the principles of good fire safety management and audit to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
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Means of Escape Guide to Fire Safety Signs and Signing
...all aspects of fire safety signs.
At just £4.99 plus P&P, the Guide represents excellent value and helps to determine which fire safety signs are required where. Using this guide will also help to ensure...
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...These pocket guides are a reliable and easy training method for your employees and act as a constant reminder of all the graphical symbols and their meanings. The pocket guides help to increase the awareness of safe...
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Means of Escape Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
...Ensure your Fire Wardens remain conspicuous!
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