GFE’s fire detection system chosen for residential development in Istanbul
November 22, 2022
A fire detection and alarm system has been installed for a residential development located in Turkey by Global Fire Equipment (GFE). Read More
Euralarm working to address challenges in cyber security for connected alarm systems
October 21, 2022
IFSEC Global hears from Euralarm on how its members are addressing cyber security challenges in connected alarm systems. Read More
False alarms make up 98% of automatic fire alarm confirmed incidents in 2020/21
August 18, 2022
In new data released by the Home Office, statistics show that the vast majority of confirmed automatic fire alarm incidents are false alarms. Read More
Brazilian hospital complex upgrades fire system with fully integrated solution
June 21, 2022
Bosch has installed an integrated fire alarm system to provide optimised safety coverage for Hospital Centro Médico Campinas in Brazil. Read More
FIA unveils new guidance note at FIREX 2022 for fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities
May 27, 2022
A guidance note has been launched by the Fire Industry Association regarding fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities. Read More
Over 30% of fire and security alarm call-outs due to poor maintenance, research reveals
May 13, 2022
With poorly maintained alarm systems responsible for over 30% of call-outs, businesses are being urged to maintain their fire & security alarms. Read More
£40k fine for Bedford office block landlord for “multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order”
April 19, 2022
After multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order, a landlord and responsible person for an office block in Bedford have been fined £40,000. Read More
Watford Community Housing carries out multi-sensor fire safety upgrades on high-rise blocks
April 11, 2022
Two high-rise blocks under Watford Community Housing’s have upgraded their fire safety systems using a Grade D LD1 fire detection system. Read More
Hochiki fire safety system installed at Italian food production site
March 24, 2022
The food production site at Sommacampagna, Italy, appointed Hochiki to supply its new life safety system and devices. Read More
Nittan launches Visual Alarm Base for its Photoelectric smoke detector
March 23, 2022
Manufacturer of fire detection products, Nittan Europe, has launched the EV-PYSAVD Visual Alarm Base for use with its Photoelectric smoke detector. Read More
Kentec’s new K-Mesh wireless technology installed in Chester Cathedral
March 15, 2022
K-Mesh, a wireless fire detection technology from Kentec Electronics, has been installed in Chester Cathedral. Read More
C-TEC launches new series of fire detection and fire alarm system compliance courses
March 10, 2022
Life safety manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched a new series of BS 5839-1 fire detection and fire alarm system compliance courses. Read More
BAFE and NAPIT publish new data highlighting growing fire safety failure rates
March 4, 2022
BAFE Fire Safety Register and NAPIT have published new research considering domestic fire safety, highlighting failure rates. Read More
Hochiki fire detection devices installed in Special Educational Needs school
March 2, 2022
Following scheduled servicing, Hochiki fire detection devices have been installed in the Fred Nicholson school, Norfolk. 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
“44% of businesses are concerned that false fire alarms in the workplace will encourage complacency”, according to study
February 15, 2022
Research by JLA has revealed that business leaders are most concerned about employee complacency relating to false fire alarms in the workplace. Read More
