‘Resident knowledge of building safety improving, but poor standards still persist’
September 18, 2023
Key findings from the report included a rise in access to building information, but also that poor standards and service still persist. Read More
Third-party fire door certification decreases despite legislation awareness, according to new research
September 6, 2023
Third party certification awareness for fire doors is growing, yet the proportion of certified fire doors in use has dropped according to the BWF. Read More
Wireless evacuation and nurse call system launched in Australia
September 1, 2023
Ramtech has launched its WES3 Wireless Evacuation and Nurse Call System at a construction site in Australia. Read More
Fire system update for £2m Accrington Stanley Community Trust Sports Hub
August 24, 2023
Accrington Stanley Football Club Community Trust’s new £2m sports hub, gets Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire addressable system installed. Read More
Historic Cutlers’ Hall gets wireless fire protection
August 22, 2023
The home of the Worshipful Company of Cutlers, in the heart of the City of London, is now protected by wireless fire devices from Hyfire. Read More
Summer safeguarding: Protecting schools with fire door hardware
August 16, 2023
Sue Corrick, Product Manager at Allegion UK explains how responsible persons can use the summer break to extend the service life of fire doors in school buildings. Read More
Warringtonfire to ‘triple fire testing capacity’ with new $30 million facilities opening in 2025
August 15, 2023
Warringtonfire has announced its plans to open a new $30 million fire testing and certification facility in Warrington, UK, to meet demand. Read More
Chain Bridge Honey Farm gets fire safety upgrade
August 15, 2023
Chain Bridge Honey Farm, a honey production and visitor attraction, has upgraded its fire safety systems with the installation of Comelit-PAC’s LogiFire solution with cloud capability. Read More
IFSEC Interviews: ASFP’s Mike Ward on VR for passive fire protection training
August 4, 2023
IFSEC Insider speaks to Mike Ward, Managing Director for the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) at FIREX 2023. Read More
FPA achieves UKAS accreditation for fire resistance testing
August 3, 2023
The FPA has become UKAS accredited to perform fire resistance testing, following expansion of its testing facilities with the addition of two fire resistance test furnaces. Read More
Doorset Product Data Templates released for ‘consistent’ performance data
August 2, 2023
A Product Data Template for doorsets has been released, aimed at manufactures and distributors to have more 'consistent' performance data. Read More
IFSEC Interviews: IoT in fire safety – What does the future hold?
August 2, 2023
IFSEC Insider speaks to Andy Speake, Chair of the FIA Internet of Things (IoT) Forum, about the future of IoT technology in the industry. Read More
Government releases fire safety guidance for electric vehicles in car parks
July 26, 2023
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has released ‘interim’ fire safety guidance for electric vehicles in covered car parks. Read More
Historic Harold Pinter Theatre gets wireless fire protection upgrade
July 24, 2023
A London Victoria theatre, the Harold Pinter Theatre, gets upgraded with a fire system including over 100 wireless devices from Apollo’s REACH range. Read More
Chair of BSA voices concerns on Leicestershire commercial building fire
July 21, 2023
IFSEC Insider hears from Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) about the effects and impact of commercial fires without sprinkler protection. Read More
Etex acquires UK-based Superglass Insulation
July 14, 2023
Etex has acquired UK insulation producer Superglass to extend its footprint for sustainable insulation beyond its existing presence. Read More
