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02 July 2020
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AS AN industry, we’re now well versed and experienced in the value of sprinkler systems. Here, James Broadest explains precisely why it’s crucial to deliver continuing education on this matter so Government bodies and building owners alike recognise the truism that substantial costs – and lives – can be saved thanks to retrofitted fire sprinklers.
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29 June 2020
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FOLLOWING THE enforced lockdown restrictions introduced to help combat the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) took the decision to continue to offer certification by embracing new technology and migrating to remote auditing procedures. With the remote audit process now having been in place for three months, the organisation recently spoke with Heather Martin – operations manager at SSAIB-registered firm Southern Fire Alarms Ltd – to discuss its own remote audit conducted during the height of lockdown in April.
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26 May 2020
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IN LIGHT of the lockdown restrictions introduced by the Government in a bid to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) decided to continue offering certification services by dint of embracing new technology and migrating to remote auditing. With the new process having been in place for the last two months, Fire Safety Matters reviews what has happened to date.
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11 May 2020
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THE PROLIFERATION of false fire alarms places a huge burden on Fire and Rescue Services. Understanding false fire alarm causes and taking steps to prevent them can help reduce false dispatches, as Jim O’Dwyer duly explains.
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23 April 2020
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IN THESE rather challenging and somewhat surreal times for us all, Andy Hicks examines precisely why now is most definitely not the time to neglect fire safety on construction sites and temporary Coronavirus-related facilities.
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23 March 2020
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As our buildings and the way in which we put them to use become more complex, the challenges of safely evacuating occupants also increase. The latest analogue addressable fire panels give fire engineers, specifiers and end users more control and peace of mind than ever, delivering unprecedented levels of performance and accuracy, explains Paul Duffy
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23 March 2020
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Nick Rutter explores how the latest developments in internet-connected smoke and heat alarms are offering Fire and Rescue Services the opportunity to provide individuals with preventative, rather than reactive, fire safety measures
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14 October 2019
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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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21 August 2019
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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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15 August 2019
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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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19 August 2019
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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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06 August 2019
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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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08 May 2019
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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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09 May 2019
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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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12 March 2019
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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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04 June 2019
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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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14 December 2018
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When protecting tall buildings from fire, considerations need to be made for the solutions the industry already has in place and what the future looks like. Phil Barton looks at the challenges.
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14 December 2018
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Choosing the right fire detection system is vital in complex settings. Ed Browning looks at how to decide which technology is best in environments that are more complex.
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13 December 2018
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A working fire detection system is imperative, so it makes sense to ensure it is working, says Stephen Beadle, especially if it is a tall building that has lots more detectors to test.
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27 November 2018
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AS RAY Hope retires from Advanced and hands the baton to Pete Browitt, FSM managing editor Mark Sennett speaks to them about their careers and the past and future of the company.
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