fire protection


The future of foam

Aisha Farooq, Deputy Editor of Fire & Risk Management (F&RM), the journal of the Fire Protection Association, looks at the latest measures to phase out ‘forever chemicals’. Read More

Fire resistant glazing upgrade for Rochdale Town Hall

A large gothic window in the Grade One listed Rochdale Town Hall has been given a fire protection upgrade using Promat SYSTEMGLAS as part of a multi-million pound restoration project. Read More

2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards finalists announced by ASFP

ASFP announces the shortlist for its 2023 Passive Fire Protection Awards, with the winners due to be announced on 23 November. Read More

Reducing chemical fire retardants at heart of government’s furniture and furnishings consultation

A new testing regime for upholstered furniture is set to replace the current regulations, in a bid to balance fire safety against the hazard of chemical fire retardants, as Ron Alalouff reports. Read More

FPA achieves UKAS accreditation for fire resistance testing

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

Experience ROCKWOOL’s latest fire protection solutions at FIREX 2023

Find out the latest fire protection solutions ROCKWOOL will be showcasing at this year's FIREX between 16-18 May 2023 at London's ExCel. Read More

Watermist system becomes ‘first of its kind’ to pass the FPA’s accreditation tests

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

Fire safety integrated with security services in multi-million pound leisure complex

A multi million pound leisure centre has fire safety added in partnership with Secur-It and Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. Read More

‘Something as simple as closing a fire door can save your life’ – In conversation with Helen Hewitt from the BWF

We sit down with Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF for Fire Door Safety Week to discuss the importance of awareness and education on fire doors. Read More

Single-loop fire panel launched for EN Standard markets

A single-loop fire panel 'AxisGo' by Advanced provides access to the Axis EN range in a 'simpler, non-networkable' format. Read More

Advanced welcomes fire safety guidance for new high-rise residential buildings

Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction”. Read More

ASFP opens nominations for its 2022 PFP Awards

The PFP Awards highlight excellence in passive fire protection and rewards those who contribute to the advancement of the sector. Read More

Over 2,000 Hyfire wireless devices installed in London high-rises

Four landmark London towers are now utilising Hyfire’s wireless fire protection devices, fitted in partnership with installers Gemini AMPM and FirstPort. Read More

Ramtech provides wireless fire protection for eco-design office campus

Due to the Arboretum's solid wood structure, Ramitech, was approached by contractor, The GCC Groupe, to provide reliable fire protection. Read More

Law firm guarantees victory for Essex flat owners facing costly waking watch bills

Ellisons Solicitors has won a court battle on behalf of Essex flat owners fighting against costly waking watch bills. Read More

Hochiki life safety systems installed in mutliple Darlington schools

During the summer of 2021, multiple school sites were undergoing major upgrades to their life safety systems with Hochiki's fire detection services. Read More



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