Calls for building regulations to include mandatory sprinklers in hotels to improve safety
March 1, 2023
Two men who died in a hotel fire would have survived if sprinklers had been installed, an inquiry has found. Read More
Watermist system becomes ‘first of its kind’ to pass the FPA’s accreditation tests
February 27, 2023
Halo2, a watermist system from Quenchfire, is said to be the first of its kind to pass six fire accreditation tests carried out by the FPA. Read More
RIAS calls for sprinklers to be mandatory in all public buildings after fatal hotel fire
January 23, 2023
The RIAS urges for sprinklers to be made mandatory in all public buildings, after an inquiry into the death of two men in a hotel fire. Read More
Fire destroys ‘iconic’ roof and damages sustainable bus station
December 7, 2022
The blaze spread from a bus to the station’s roof canopy which was largely destroyed, Iain Cox, Chair of the BSA reports. Read More
LPC Sprinkler Rules – FPA publishes Technical Bulletins update
November 7, 2022
Published by the FPA, the LPC Sprinkler Rules has recently been updated to incorporate new Technical Bulletins. Read More
New research around sprinkler systems designed to help industry fight slow growing fires
July 12, 2022
Traditional mechanical systems become less effective for life safety the slower a fire burns, according to new research. Read More
Fire Sprinkler International 2022 conference to focus on future of sprinkler systems and changing regulations
May 27, 2022
The annual Fire Sprinkler International (FSI) conference returns to London next week, with a focus on water-based fire suppression. Read More
BSA pumped up for FIREX 2022
April 8, 2022
Business Sprinkler Alliance is welcoming the return of Europe’s leading safety event which takes place at London's ExCeL on 17-19 May 2022. Read More
Major disruption caused by fires on sites lacking sprinkler systems
February 25, 2022
Ash Green Primary school in Mixenden, and a Nottingham recycling plant, both lacking sprinkler systems, have been severely damaged by serious fires. Read More
Fire sprinkler systems: what’s required after installation?
November 30, 2021
Prinicipal Consultant at the FPA, Dale Kinnersley shares the LPC's guidance on the maintenance and testing of fire sprinkler systems. Read More
Improving the aesthetics and appeal of retrofitted sprinkler systems with pipework boxing
October 21, 2020
Gavin Byram from Pendock explains how pre-formed pipework boxing can improve the aesthetics and ease of installation of retrofitted sprinkler systems. Read More
£1 million fire sprinkler projects set to “keep hundreds safe”
February 11, 2020
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue spent the money fitting fire sprinklers in around 650 flats across the county in a bid to prompt owners of accommodation for mostly vulnerable residents to consider fire sprinklers as a long-term measure to keep their tenants safe. Read More
Fire sprinkler systems: a guide to designs, colour codes and suppliers
November 9, 2016
Triangle Fire Systems' primer on everything you need to know about fire sprinkler systems, including types, nozzles, and tap designs. Read More
