Groundbreaking Research on Visual Alarm Devices Published by Building Research Establishment in Collaboration with the Fire Industry Association. Discover the latest advancements in fire safety through the Building Research Establishment (BRE)'s newly released research on the effectiveness of Visual Alarm Devices (VADs). Sponsored by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and its members, this comprehensive study examines five critical factors influencing VAD performance, providing key insights for updating fire safety standards.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging property owners to comply with fire safety regulations, highlighting the serious consequences of non-compliance following a recent court case. On 15 July 2024, directors of a residential care company were fined £124,455 in total.

A fire risk assessment (FRA) of a block of flats in east London whose roof was gutted after a blaze, damaging 36 homes, failed to declare solar panels had been installed at least eight years before.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS) is the latest to revise its response protocol for automatic fire alarms (AFAs) at certain premises. Starting 10 October 2024, OFRS will only respond to AFAs if the building is classified as high-risk, a fire has been confirmed, or there are clear signs of a fire.

A property manager has been fined over £22,000 following an investigation by the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), which uncovered multiple “serious” fire safety violations at a property in Slough.

You will be responsible for the complete purchasing of all kit within the business key areas - service, small works and projects. As our stores person you will take deliveries and manages stock levels. Your primary duties include receiving and dispatching goods from the stores, storing goods received appropriately and resolving discrepancies in the delivery of goods.

Nimbus has helped a large number of our clients to provide greater control and awareness, and a more modern approach to Fire Alarm Management. The Nimbus cloud-based remote fire alarm management solution offers visibility of your entire portfolio of fire systems, anywhere, anytime. Access is provided via mobile app or web browser, regardless of fire panel type or manufacturer.

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) & The Fire Industry Association (FIA) have two research projects in progress investigating the performance of contaminated heat sensors. One for heat detectors (connected to a fire panel) and another for heat alarms (self-contained devices for domestic applications).

Starting in October, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) will no longer respond to automatic fire alarms in non-residential buildings during the day. Many leading insurance companies are urging businesses and commercial locations to update their fire risk assessments and staff training to adapt to this significant change.

Discover the essentials of the dielectric test in BS EN 3-7, a critical safety measure for water-based fire extinguishers used on live electrical equipment. This Fact File breaks down the steps, importance, and implications for achieving an F Class rating, crucial for handling cooking oil fires.

In Spring 2024, BT announced that it will withdraw Redcare operations on August 1, 2025. This unexpected decision has significant implications for the commercial alarm industry. While monitoring operations will continue for the next 18 months, existing customers should understand the importance of this announcement.

Navigating fire safety for historic sites involves unique challenges and scenarios that may not apply to modern buildings and structures. Heritage buildings, often constructed long before modern fire safety regulations existed, present unique challenges due to their use of materials now considered outdated and vulnerable to fire.