Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels and evacuation alert systems to a mixed-use development at the prestigious One Victoria Square, and adjoining One Swallow Street, as part of a major refurbishment to grade A specification.  One Victoria Square fronts onto one of Birmingham’s most high profile and iconic squares and the gateway to the Central Business District. A mixed-use development, it has multiple levels containing mainly office space, with a retail unit on the ground floor. Meanwhile the adjoining One Swallow Street also has multipl ..read more

Kentec Electronics, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has introduced a range of new features to its cutting-edge Taktis analogue addressable fire alarm control panel. Packed with innovative new functionality to protect even the most complex buildings, Taktis is now the perfect solution for a wide range of applications including schools, hospitals, multi-site retail and critical national infrastructure, as well as commercial and industrial facilities. The critical signal paths of a control panel are the lifeline of an entire fire detection system and issues with powe ..read more

An early morning blaze at an industrial estate in Blackburn destroyed the production facilities of a local furniture upholsterer. The devastating fire swept through the unsprinklered upholstery unit, sending plumes of orange smoke across the town, with the business and several others now counting the cost of the damage and dealing with the disruption to their livelihoods. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire in the early hours of February 17th when it broke out at NW Upholstery on Lower Hollin Bank Street. On arrival, the fire was well established and had spread to several ..read more

FSi Promat will highlight the need to account for movement in buildings when specifying passive fire protection in a presentation at this year’s Fire Safety Event. Speaking at the ASFP stage at 12pm on Tuesday, April 30, Technical Manager at FSi Promat, Paul Nash, and the passive fire specialist’s National Commercial and Marketing Manager, David Roulstone will take an in-depth look at the application of fire stopping and how movement can affect its performance. Paul Nash Appearing as part of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) passive fire protection seminar programme, FSi Pr ..read more

Passive fire specialist Promat will highlight the need to fire test protective solutions for repurposed concrete while exploring the sustainability benefits of reuse at the upcoming Concrete Expo UK.   Focusing on the environmental benefits of repurposing concrete frames as opposed to demolishing and rebuilding structures, UK Commercial Director for Promat Joshua Slack will also discuss the need to ensure fire safety compliance in a talk at the event, which is part of UK Construction Week.  Speaking at the two-day expo at the London ExCel, which takes place from May 8-9, Joshua ..read more

Thousands of participants from across industry will come together to explore digital and sustainable transformation Transform 2024 aims to help participant businesses become more sustainable, competitive and resilient Topics from AI to the industrial metaverse and decarbonisation on the agenda at free-to-attend Manchester show. More than 4,000 industry leaders, tech experts and policymakers will convene at Manchester Central this July for Siemens’ Transform 2024 to explore digital and sustainable transformation, including the contribution that fire protection systems and BMS (Building M ..read more

The First And Only Concertina Fire Curtain Available With Smoke Control To Bs En 1634-3 And Certified To Bs 8524 The FireMaster Concertina “Closed” with Smoke Control is the first and only fire curtain of its kind on the market. After rigorous testing at Warrington Fire, Coopers Fire are proud to announce that the FireMaster Concertina “Closed” now has the optional added benefit of smoke control to BS EN 1634-3 and certified to BS 8524. The pioneering FireMaster Concertina “Closed” fire curtain with smoke control allows it to be used in a variety of applications in different building types, re ..read more

Dafo Vehicle, a global leader in fire safety for vehicles in high-risk industries, has released its new and improved Forrex EVO suppression agent in line with incoming rules to reduce fluorine content in agents around the world. Forrex EVO supersedes Dafo Vehicle’s original Forrex agent, upholding its effective flame knockdown, high penetration capability and fast cooling effect, while enhancing the environmental credentials as a fluorine-free alternative. The suppression agent is designed to suppress fires by creating a resistant foam blanket on top of the catalyst fuelling the fire and addin ..read more

On Aug. 2, 1978, a fire at a Brooklyn Waldbaum’s supermarket claimed the lives of six firefighters. Twelve firefighters who were working on the roof plunged into the seat of the fire when the roof suddenly collapsed 32 minutes after the first company arrived.  Six of the firefighters fell to the floor and were seriously injured. The other six were hung up in the truss area between trusses 4 and 6, and ultimately died from severe burn injuries. Lt. James E. Cutillo, Battalion 33 (working in Ladder 156) Firefighter Charles S. Bouton, Ladder 156. Probationary Firefighter William O’Connor, La ..read more

A new guide outlining how concrete construction is best placed to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator has been published by the British Association of Reinforcement (BAR). The Building Safety Regulator is the Building Control Authority for higher-risk buildings. This includes buildings that are at least 18m in height or at least seven storeys. The Regulator was a key requirement of the Building Safety Act 2022. The Building Safety Act forwards the majority of recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry – the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 tragically resulted in the death of 7 ..read more