Stewart Kidd explains what the problems are in the wider-use of watermist and demonstrates why it is important to follow prudent engineering practice when specifying, designing and installing all automatic fire suppression systems.

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Kevin Swann discusses the latest developments in the technology being used to protect complex premises, and what manufacturers can do to help installers capitalise on that technology.

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Stephen Adams discusses current issues when it comes to complex buildings and fire safety.

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As asecos celebrates its 25-year anniversary, Mark Sennett visits their impressive newly expanded headquarters in Gründau, Germany and asks Sascha Kunkel how the company is raising awareness of the risks associated with hazardous materials and helping to create safer workplaces.

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With more than half of fire fatalities resulting from the inhalation of smoke and toxic gases, Scott Couldrey explores the benefits of smoke vents in helping to prevent loss of life with.

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THERE IS still more to be done when it comes to maintaining residential safety and compliance, says Simon North.

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Fire Safety North returns to EventCity in Manchester on 8-9 October for the third consecutive year, boasting a wealth of free educational content and live demonstrations.

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We sit down with Fire Safety North content director Mark Sennett to learn why the event is a must attend at EventCity, Manchester on 8-9 October 2019.

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You have to understand risk to be able to manage it. Here, Tony Ryan explores how making good choices can help reduce the impact of fire.

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Not all multi-sensors are created equal and it has come to light that in the absence of standard ratification, some are lacking when it comes to approvals. Mark Jones explores the potential dangers this issue poses.

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Fighting fires in remote locations, such as offshore wind farms, has its obvious dangers and so fire detection and prevention, as well as rescue plans for stranded operators need to be second to none. Here, Tony Hanley looks at some of the issues that need addressing.

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Since fire and smoke curtains play a vital life safety role, it is essential that they are well maintained, says Jonathan Brown.

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Social residents and landlords come together as part of a government commitment to address fire safety issues and give residents a stronger voice. Liam Hunt outlines the aims of the newly-formed Best Practise Group.

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Multi-sensors are on the rise, notes Barry Sargent, and with many benefits including a reduction in false alarms, there could be more growth to come.

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False alarms are costly, wasting time and resources of the fire service as well as being inconvenient for businesses and residents and complacency puts lives at risk. Ken Bullock looks at how education and technology can reduce the problem.

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New York is home to thousands of complex tall buildings, which all have very different fire protection system requirements. Desmond Burke looks at the different challenges in this city.

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Tony Hanley tells FSM about his career to date, the challenges his business faces and his hopes for the future of the industry.

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Supplementing sounder alarms with visual alarm devices can maximise impact and an effective way of alerting and evacuating occupants from a building.

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The plans to strengthen the regulatory framework for building safety puts residents at the heart, but there must be plans in place beyond residential and fire.

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Elspeth Grant take a look at the progress of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and highlights the importance of an effective evacuation plan in high-rise buildings.

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