We are reaching out to inform you of an important compliance update regarding your Ansul R-102 fire suppression system. Please ensure this letter is directed to the individual responsible for fire safety within your organisation.

In accordance with the latest interpretations of UL300, LPS1223, EN16282-7, EN17446 , NFPA 17A standards and other related standards., All Kitchen Suppression Systems are required to be connected to the Fuel Shutoff, Supply Air shutdown, Fire Alarm Activation and Continual Fan Extraction. This industry-wide information reflects evolving safety best practices, with increasing emphasis placed on system integration by manufacturers, fire safety professionals, and insurers alike.

A property developer has been fined £165,000 for repeated breaches of fire safety regulations during the conversion of a warehouse into residential flats—putting lives at risk and prompting enforcement action from authorities.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) has reported a sharp increase in fire-related incidents, reaching the highest levels seen in the past five years. In March alone, firefighters responded to more than 160 fires, a significant rise from 111 during the same month last year. April saw over 200 incidents, up from 131 in April 2024. Over the past 12 months, CFRS recorded 1,911 incidents countywide representing a 13% increase compared to the previous year.