With upcoming bans on chemicals such as PFOS and PFOA, the firefighting foam industry is facing significant regulatory changes which will impact on one of the most basic tools in fire safety equipment, the fire extinguisher.
In the fire safety industry, rigorous training isn't just important, it is a life-saving necessity. A well-trained workforce is essential to ensure that fire protection systems are properly designed, installed, maintained, and inspected, which greatly reduces the risk of fire-related incidents. Competency through effective training is the cornerstone of the industry. Without it, even the most advanced fire safety technologies can fall short, with potentially devastating consequences.
As the EU implements stricter regulations on battery usage, it is essential for businesses in the fire and security sector to remain informed and compliant. The new EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) introduces significant changes regarding the use of lead-acid batteries in critical applications. This guide provides a detailed analysis of the regulation and its impact, enriched by expert insights and practical advice.
A sharp increase in property fires linked to DIY e-bike conversion kits has prompted urgent warnings from fire services across the UK. These kits are now considered one of the country’s fastest growing fire hazards as e-bikes continue to rise in popularity.
The long-awaited second and final report on the Grenfell Tower fire has been released, offering crucial insights into the fire safety failures that led to the tragedy in June 2017. The second and final report on the Grenfell Tower fire, which tragically claimed the lives of 72 people on 14 June 2017, has now been published, concluding one of the most extensive public inquiries in UK history. The inquiry was launched to investigate the causes and failings that led to the fire and its rapid spread, with the aim of preventing such a disaster from happening again.
Aurora Apartments in Aberdeen has set a new standard for fire safety as the first high-rise building in Scotland to replace dangerous cladding under a government scheme initiated after the Grenfell tragedy. Learn about the extensive efforts to protect residents and ensure compliance with strict fire regulations.
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.
