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25 September 2023

JACTONE PRODUCTS is partnering with Timilon to become the UK distributor of the latter’s FAST-ACT, a US-manufactured, military-grade system that immediately decontaminates, contains and neutralises chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials safely and in a single response tool.

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25 September 2023

NIMBUS – THE fire safety management technology specialist – has secured a landmark deal with NorthPoint Fire and Security for the installation of its fire system management and monitoring units in 11 schools across Barnsley. The project is set to enhance the safety of thousands of students and staff, while ensuring full compliance with fire system testing, monitoring and maintenance.

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18 September 2023

THE ROYAL College of Surgeons of England, itself known worldwide as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for the surgical profession, is being safeguarded thanks to a Cerberus Pro fire safety system from Siemens, which is backed by a service and maintenance contract courtesy of Sensetech Systems.

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18 September 2023

JACTONE HAS announced the launch of its new range of lithium battery fire extinguishers incorporating FIREBLOCK LITHIUM, which is described as a “revolutionary gel material” offering “unique performance” when it comes to tackling lithium battery fires.

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18 September 2023

REHMAN CHISHTI (Conservative MP for Gillingham and Rainham) and Councillor Nina Gurung (the Mayoress of Medway) visited Hochiki Europe’s warehouse facility in Gillingham on 14 September to cut the ribbon and declare the new part of this state-of-the-art facility officially open.

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11 September 2023

UPTICK, THE global provider of field servicing software for fire protection maintenance companies, has announced its strategic acquisition of FireMate, a similarly focused pioneer in the Australian market. The acquisition aims to combine both businesses’ strengths and cement a base to accelerate Uptick’s global ambitions.

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11 September 2023

GLOBAL FIRE Equipment (GFE) has been trading across the Indian Ocean region for many years now, but the company is set to exhibit at Fire India for the first time when the event takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 5-7 October.

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11 September 2023

A SHARED use office and retail space at the landmark former home of British Pathé is now being protected by Advanced. 360Fire has designed and commissioned a new Advanced fire alarm system with phased evacuation as part of a wider restoration and refurbishment project, which itself will see the creation of a number of workspaces, including private offices, office suites and full floors alongside social areas and retail units.

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04 September 2023

FOLLOWING ON from a successful partnership with Norwegian fire systems pioneer Holta & Håland Safety, Hyfire has announced the completion of a second “groundbreaking” project featuring its Taurus wireless fire devices at Randabergporten, a landmark office building in Randabergveien, Stavanger.

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04 September 2023

PASSIVE FIRE protection specialist FSi is using the Offsite Expo 2023 – which runs at the CBS Arena in Coventry on 19-20 September – to highlight the benefits that offsite construction can bring in the efficient installation of cavity barriers to help protect buildings in the event of a blaze breaking out.

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22 August 2023

FIRST MATS, the developer of commercial and industrial floor mats, has announced the addition of the Dura-Plush door mat to its line-up of entrance mat products. This cutting-edge product “embodies the company's dedication to exceptional design, functionality and safety standards”.

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22 August 2023

FIBER OPTIC sensing technology specialist Bandweaver Technologies is joining forces with Fire Safety Matters to deliver expert knowledge in an upcoming webinar entitled ‘The Future is Fiber: Understanding the Key Advantages of Fiber Optic Linear Heat Detection’.

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21 August 2023

FIRE PROTECTION solutions developer Advanced has announced the appointment of Antonio Telesca in the key role of managing director. Having created a distinguished career spanning aerospace, lighting, fire safety and international business experience, Telesca brings a wealth of expertise to drive Advanced’s continued growth and success.

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06 August 2023

WIRELESS FIRE detection and alarm systems developer Cygnus has worked alongside Blake Fire & Security Systems, the Southend-based installer, to supply 130 of its SmartNet wireless alarm systems to Elmwood Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers, thereby ensuring an optimal safety regime for members of staff and students alike.

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06 August 2023

FIREMATE LTD is rebranding to become Nimbus Digital Solutions Ltd and will trade as ‘Nimbus’. The remote fire alarm management solutions specialist is now a standalone entity, in turn bolstering its ability to evolve as a global leader in remote fire systems management, capitalising on cutting-edge tech and allowing for closer collaboration with other companies in the fire sector.

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06 August 2023

STONE WOOL insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has expanded its technical and specification support with the launch of ROCKWOOL Learning, a new e-Learning platform that makes it easier for construction professionals to access learning resources and track their personal development.

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06 August 2023

SIDERISE INSULATION has launched the first instalment in the company’s new series of Technical Deep Dives: free e-learning modules designed to help construction sector professionals come to terms with key areas of passive fire protection and noise control in the built environment.

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07 August 2023

FIRE PROTECTION solutions manufacturer Advanced has supplied its Go single-loop fire alarm control panels for eight residential apartment buildings located in the town of Roscam, which is in County Galway, Ireland.

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31 July 2023

HYFIRE ITALY, which is a leader in the field when it comes to wireless fire systems, has announced the company’s move to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Milan. The decision reinforces the organisation’s commitment to technological innovation in the sector.

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26 July 2023

FIRE STOPPING solutions developer Nullifire has been working diligently behind the scenes – and ahead of the stated deadline – to secure the UKCA mark for the brand’s range of passive fire protection products.

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FEATURES

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10 July 2023

EN 54-23 WAS published in the UK in 2010 and became mandatory on 1 January 2014. After that time, any visual alarm device (VAD) newly installed and used as the primary means of warning as part of a fire alarm system has to conform with this standard. Mike Sutton has the detail.

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20 June 2023

OVER THE last few years, the use of multi-sensor detectors has grown in popularity. Due to such detectors’ ability to detect fire at the earliest possible opportunity by combining multiple sensors within one device, installers and end users alike are reaping the benefits, particularly so as they’ve been proven to reduce the UK’s multimillion-pound economic headache of false alarms. Ian Humby elaborates on the fine detail.

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04 April 2023

HAVE YOU ever thought that Quelfire’s products are perhaps too expensive for the project you’re working on? Here, Craig Wells determines to change that mindset by focusing on the importance of test evidence underpinning fire products and systems used as part of the construction process.

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30 January 2023

THROUGHOUT 2022, as Tony Boyle observes, many notable topics came to the fore within social housing, but have we lost sight of one of the basics when it comes to not only compliance, but also improving the safety of others? Moving into 2023, it’s crucial to recognise and respect the fundamentals regarding safety within the residential environment.

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26 January 2023

THERE IS often talk about why the construction and fire safety industries need to embrace cultural change and what both can do to facilitate that change, but in parallel it’s easy to forget to recognise those steps that have already been taken in the right direction. Here, Rebecca Croton focuses on some of the positive changes realised of late and celebrates the successes of all parties involved, from architects to installers, in making a positive difference.

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09 December 2022

WAREHOUSE FIRES have the potential to be devastating, posing a threat to life, destroying business operations and exerting a detrimental impact on the supply chain. Ahead of the busy Christmas period, Neil Eves offers some Best Practice advice when it comes to fire safety strategies.

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16 November 2022

THE COST of living is at an all-time high just now, so as a business owner how can you deliver a price increase announcement for your customers? Here, Simon Tushingham Jones provides key tips on how to do just that, as well as explaining an effective way in which to increase costs without losing valuable customers.

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07 November 2022

THE TRAGIC fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017 has led to much examination of the escape protocols for high-rise buildings and the materials and products used within the build process. In parallel with Fire Door Safety Week 2022, which ran from Monday 31 October until Friday 4 November, Alfie Hosker discusses the overriding requirement for the enhanced security and fire performance of door sets.

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04 October 2022

A PHRASE first coined by Elon Musk to describe his first electric car battery production plant, the term ‘gigafactory’ has now become the generic way of describing any large-scale facility that produces lithium batteries for cars on a massive scale. What measures can the businesses running these undertakings put in place as part of their drive to be resilient and protected? Iain Cox offers a timely overview.

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23 September 2022

OVER THE last decade, carbon monoxide poisoning has caused an average of 162 deaths yearly in the UK. That’s equivalent to one life being lost every few days. Here, Ian Ballinger shares some expert insight on achieving carbon monoxide compliance and future-proofing properties.

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13 September 2022

THE LAST year has witnessed significant changes regarding the legal requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) protection for all types of residential dwellings throughout the UK, including both owned and rented properties, but concerning disparities remain regarding the minimum level of protection required throughout each country and property type. Ian Ballinger and Craig Drinkald discuss the situation in some detail.

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13 September 2022

JUNE 2022 witnessed the publication of the amended Part B of the Building Regulations and with it new mandatory requirements for evacuation planning. Here, Ken Bullock explains the changes in detail.

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30 August 2022

SINCE THE beginning of the year, it has been noticeable that the supply of various technologies – including fire detection systems – has become more and more difficult to orchestrate. Gordon Thomas examines the global shortfall of raw materials and finished products impacting the fire sector and what’s being done to mitigate this issue.

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11 July 2022

FOLLOWING THE Grenfell Tower disaster in June 2017, where 72 people lost their lives, high-rise building owners and operators across the UK have been charged with ensuring that fire safety and evacuation procedures are the absolute best they can be in their buildings. What’s the current state of play? Hochiki Europe has the detail.

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10 June 2022

WHEN IT comes to investments, fire suppression is the one we hope to never use. All-too-often, it acts like a safety blanket, unseen yet always there: hidden investment policy we hope never to have to cash in. With systems we manage daily, such as heating, air conditioning and lighting, a fault is often noticeable and easy to identify but how do you quickly ascertain an issue with fire safety infrastructure? Adrian Kay investigates.

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28 May 2022

THE INTERNET of Things, Artificial Intelligence, connected data, wireless systems and Government guidance are all going to play their part in how fire safety evolves during the remainder of this year and into 2023. Nick Rutter shares his predictions for the sector.

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28 May 2022

VISHAL BEDI describes in detail how businesses operating in the fire sector can make efficient and effective use of cloud-based job management software for easy control and governance of their sales, operations and marketing initiatives as they scale upwards.

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28 May 2022

ON TUESDAY 29 March at 10.30 am, Fire Safety Matters hosted another webinar in its ongoing CPD series. The focus on this occasion was ‘Flexible Evacuation Solutions to Meet BS 8629’. Brian Sims reviews what was said on the day by subject matter experts from webinar sponsor Advanced and Veritas Fire Support Services.

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28 May 2022

THE SUBJECT of competency in relation to fire safety was brought to the fore in the wake of Grenfell Tower and Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Here, Justin Maltby-Smith discusses the importance of confirming competency and individuals’ responsibilities within the ‘golden thread’ of fire safety.

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28 May 2022

AS REGULATIONS continue to be enacted restricting the use of Class B firefighting foams containing fluorosurfactants termed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), all foams containing PFAS will soon become defunct, with aqueous film-forming foams, film-forming fluoroprotein foams and fluoroprotein foams being phased out. Ian Ross describes the regulatory changes ahead, key considerations and the questions that should be asked when planning the transition to F3 foams.

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