BRE investigates causes and consequences of lithium-ion battery fires in new research
September 7, 2023
In collaboration with Electrical Safety First, the BRE fire safety research team has carried out tests into lithium-ion battery fires. Read More
IFSEC Interviews: LPCB’s Richard Flint on physical protection standards and LPS 1175
July 28, 2023
IFSEC Insider speaks to Richard Flint, BRE Technical and Commercial Lead for Security at third party certification body, LPCB at IFSEC 2023. Read More
ASSA ABLOY Door Group calls for higher standards of fire door inspections in rail environments
January 3, 2022
Door Group highlights the need for higher standards of fire door inspections in rail environments to ensure life safety and protect national infrastructure. Read More
FIREX International puts third-party certification centre stage
November 9, 2021
FIREX International is fully committing to promoting third-party approvals, independent accreditation and competency for construction products and services. Read More
Those most at risk from fire highlighted in new initiative
September 27, 2021
Plumis has launched an initiative to raise awareness around most common types of fires and those at greatest risk from fire-related injury. Read More
Reducing fire fatalities in the home
March 5, 2020
Raman Chagger, from the BRE, discusses the background and findings of a recent study: Causes of fire fatalities and serious fire injuries in Scotland – review and recommendations to reduce them. Read More
Computer model gives insights into complex-building fire risks
January 27, 2020
A new computer model can provide added insights into fire risks in complex buildings, and help engineers to develop robust fire safety designs, according to BRE. Read More
Bookings open for BRE Fire Research Conference 2020
November 25, 2019
BRE will be holding its fifth Fire Research Conference on 13th February 2020, designed to reflect its standing in the field of fire behaviour research and fire performance testing. Read More
Watch: The security door that refuses to yield to a flurry of hammer blows
June 8, 2017
This video gives a flavour of what visitors to IFSEC International, which takes place between 20-22 June 2017 at London ExCeL, can expect to see in the BRE Global/LPCB Attack Testing Zone. Read More
Gatwick Airport slashes false fire alarms by 70%
November 23, 2016
Following a successful campaign to identify and address the most common causes, Gatwick Airport Ltd has asked BRE to review its false alarm data and identify ways of further preventing costly, disruptive false alarms. Read More
BRE Fire Research Conference: Wireless Fire Detection, Open-Plan Fire Safety, Pilot Sprinkler Schemes – and More
July 21, 2016
A rundown of presentations from the BRE Fire Research Conference, which also covered false fire alarms, loss-prevention standards, large-scale fire testing and fire resistance/safety of compartmentation in roof voids, among other topics. Read More
