Dutch theatre upgrades public address and voice evacuation system
March 16, 2023
Bosch Praesensa replaces Theater & Concert Orpheus' evacuation system which was 'aging', according to the vendor. Read More
Disabled workers’ lives at risk due to poor emergency evacuation procedures, finds report
February 17, 2023
The study found a quarter of business leaders are not aware of their responsibilities or how many of their employees have access needs. Read More
Supporting assisted care with door hardware
January 9, 2023
How the hidden roles of door hardware can further contribute to the safety and security of vulnerable residents in care home environments. Read More
Advanced welcomes fire safety guidance for new high-rise residential buildings
September 26, 2022
Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction”. Read More
New simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats
August 26, 2022
An explanation of the main provisions of the NFCC's new edition of simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats. Read More
University of Warwick enhances safety as it installs emergency lighting system with remote monitoring
August 19, 2022
The University of Warwick required a fully functioning emergency evacuation system to cater for up to 700 people. Read More
Evacuation of disabled people – What are the existing legal liabilities responsible persons and fire safety professionals must consider?
July 28, 2022
Elspeth Grant outlines the legal liabilities associated with the evacuation planning of disabled people that professionals should consider. Read More
What’s next for fire safety in the social housing sector?
July 11, 2022
A leading panel of experts took to the stage at FIREX in May to examine the challenges in improving fire safety in the social housing sector. Read More
Lack of government commitment to PEEPs in high rise residential blocks is a ‘kick in the teeth’ for disabled people
July 5, 2022
Speaking during the Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX 2022 in May, Elpseth Grant underlined her view on the importance of PEEPs. Read More
The single stair debate: One staircase or two in tall buildings?
June 13, 2022
The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate in May. We report. Read More
Evacuation alert system from C-Tec specified for eight-storey London residential block
June 8, 2022
An eight-storey block in Southwark, London, has installed C-Tec’s EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert system to comply with BS 8629 Read More
New Government fire guidance covers information boxes, evac alert systems and tougher external wall system standards
June 1, 2022
The guidance is designed to ensure tall buildings are made safer and said to meet recommendations from Phase One of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More
“Adherence to ‘stay put’ policy doesn’t work without a credible backup” – experts say at the Tall Buildings Conference
June 1, 2022
Various views on the stay put policy were debated in a panel discussion session at the 2022 Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX in May. Read More
An alternative solution for the challenges of single stairways in high-rise buildings: EVACSTAC
May 21, 2022
IFSEC Global gets the lowdown on EVACSTAC, a solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in tall buildings. Read More
Mayor’s fire safety plan for London aims to exceed national building regulations
April 6, 2022
Ron Alalouff examines the details of the fire safety proposals for London set out by Mayor Sadiq Khan in early 2022. Read More
How evacuation technology can influence the brain in crisis mode
February 28, 2022
Marc Gaunt gives readers an insight into how evacuation technology can be used to influence the brain in crisis mode. Read More
