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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

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

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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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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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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31 July 2023

APOLLO FIRE Detectors, the specialist manufacturer of fire detection and alarm systems, has listened to customer feedback from stakeholders and initiated improvements for its hugely popular online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

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31 July 2023

LIFE SAFETY solutions manufacturer Advanced has appointed Matthew Jones as head of sales for the UK and Ireland as the business continues to accelerate growth across its fire protection and emergency lighting ranges in the region.

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17 July 2023

SIMPRO, THE total business management software platform for commercial and residential trade service businesses (including those operating in the fire and security sectors), has issued its ‘Voice of the Trades’ report, which affords authentic insights from trade professionals on the pain points of being stuck between the old ways of doing business and the new tech innovations now shaping their future (and that of their customers).

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17 July 2023

ONE OF London’s most impressive Victorian-era theatres, namely The Harold Pinter Theatre on Panton Street in Westminster, is now protected by a cutting-edge fire system comprising upwards of 100 wireless devices from Apollo Fire Detectors’ REACH range.

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10 July 2023

FOLLOWING ON from a competitive tender, Global Fire Equipment (GFE) Turkey was chosen to design, supply, commission and install the fire detection and alarm system for Biruni University, Turkey’s largest comprehensive health and public health teaching university.

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10 July 2023

THE AFRICA Centre, itself an acclaimed outpost of African culture and community in the heart of Southwark in South London, was recently reopened by King Charles III following a £6.5 million refurbishment, which included the installation of 158 Taurus wireless fire devices supplied by Hyfire.

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04 July 2023

HOCHIKI EUROPE’S commercial director Shinsuke Kubo stepped into the role of managing director on Monday 3 July, with outgoing managing director Graham Lowe remaining in the business on a part-time basis to support Kubo during his first 12 months in the role.

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04 July 2023

APOLLO FIRE Detectors has announced the release of Loop Calculator 3, which is designed for accurately calculating and predicting the electrical load of the company’s addressable system designs. Available for download, the software allows fire safety professionals to confidently plan their projects, reduce the risk of delays and avoid any unexpected costs, while also minimising the need for external support.

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

THE LATEST research involving UK heating engineers has identified a significant increase in the number of dangerous appliances across the nation being installed or poorly maintained due to the repercussions of COVID-19, with many individuals delaying crucial annual servicing. Steve Boggis and Craig Drinkald outline how every area of the industry can work together to ensure the highest standards of protection.

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28 May 2022

ON TUESDAY 23 November last year, the Government published the results of a consultation proposing an extension to regulations for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms applicable to all rented properties within England. Andy Speake explains the requirements of the new legislation and outlines how to comply.

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28 May 2022

EVERY FALSE fire alarm is costly, but in a COVID-aware world, there’s now even more pressure on management teams operating in the leisure, retail and hospitality industries to prevent such alarms occurring at their premises. Liam Hunt elaborates on the detail.

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28 May 2022

COOKING EQUIPMENT, careless smoking and electrical malfunctions are three of the leading causes of fires in hotels. Aside from the serious threat to life and property posed by genuine fires, Neil Parkin observes why any failure to provide and maintain high-quality fire protection measures can realise other equally dire consequences.

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28 May 2022

WHEN ELECTRICIANS are required to install fire alarm and fire detection systems within domestic premises, it’s often the case that the design of such systems is effectively undertaken by others (for example, manufacturers or housebuilders). Is that the best way forward in terms of meeting British Standards? Tim Benstead investigates.

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28 May 2022

EVER SINCE the first wireless-based detection technologies were installed more than 20 years ago, manufacturers have been innovating to convince an often sceptical audience that such systems are at least comparable, and in some ways superior, to their hardwired cousins, as Derrick Hall duly observes.

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11 October 2021

IN JUNE 2017, the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, a block of flats in West London, claimed the lives of 72 people. In the aftermath of the episode, questions were asked about the safety and security of high-rise buildings, writes Michael Knibbs.

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16 July 2021

In the May 2021 edition of Fire Safety Matters (‘On the Bill’, pp20-21), the focus was on Royal Assent for the Fire Safety Bill to become the Fire Safety Act 2021, its implications for the fire sector and for ‘Responsible Persons’. This time around, Stacey Adams delves further into the revamped regulatory environment created by the Act, the implications for existing legislation and reviews the timescales for implementing the new requirements

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12 July 2021

WHEN ELECTRICIANS are required to install fire detection and fire alarm systems within domestic premises, it’s often the case that the design of such systems is effectively undertaken by others (for example, manufacturers or housebuilders) writes Tim Benstead. For domestic installations, such designers may detail what types of alarms should be installed and where and then provide the alarms specified.

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14 April 2022

The multilayer PCB segment is a big part of our production. In order to support this important segment, we have developed long-standing relationships with a broad factory base. The factories are carefully selected in our sourcing process.

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