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FIA Announces 2012 Conference Programme
...from West Midlands Fire & Rescue, who will present the latest CFOA
publication on the Application of the Fire Safety Order (2005) for Enforcing
Authorities; as well as technical experts from across the FIA’s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/833/fia-announces-2012-conference-programme/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Shocking facts about fire safety. Would you survive a fire in your office?
...in ensuring fire safety
in public buildings. This might seem harsh but recent evidence shows that as a
nation we ignore much of the relevant legislation, whether through ignorance,
laziness, incompetence, econom...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/832/shocking-facts-about-fire-safety-would-you-survive-a-fire-in-your-office/ - 31 Jan, 2012
ASFP leads the way in partnership and education
...the quality of fire
safety requires a more collective approach to risk reduction and risk
mitigation and highlighted the Association’s role in the Fire Sector
Partnership.
This forum has been established...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/831/asfp-leads-the-way-in-partnership-and-education/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Prysmian launches new Afumex cable range & website
...in the
event of fire. In the early stages of a fire, the primary danger is not flame
but toxic gas and studies* have shown lethal conditions can arise in buildings
as quickly as 3 minutes after fire breaks out w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/830/prysmian-launches-new-afumex-cable-range-and-website/ - 31 Jan, 2012
New "Best Value", 10 Year optical smoke alarm from detectomat !
...and residential fire detection and alarm
products with a global presence. It has been established in the UK for circa 5
years and during that time has supplied > 300,000 Smoke Alarms for monitored
dispersed alar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/829/new-andquotbest-valueandquot-10-year-optical-smoke-alarm-from-detectomat-/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Quench Fire use a viable solution for fire protection in listed property
...suppresses the
fire, as opposed to sprinkers which drench the property aswell as the fire,
causing considerable water damage in the process.
An Automist unit was fitted
in the open plan kitchen at the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/828/quench-fire-use-a-viable-solution-for-fire-protection-in-listed-property/ - 31 Jan, 2012
C-TEC's revolutionary envision fire panel at Firex South
...on all aspects of fire alarm system activity and
the on-screen QWERTY keyboard makes programming and installation
straightforward.
The award-winning UK manufacturer of life-safety equipment
will also be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/827/c-tecs-revolutionary-envision-fire-panel-at-firex-south/ - 31 Jan, 2012
York Hospital focuses on evacuation safety
...Lee, Fire Safety Manager for York Hospital, said: “We
fully understand our responsibility to our employees, on-site visitors and
patients to make sure everyone is safe in the event of an emergency. Our previous e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/826/york-hospital-focuses-on-evacuation-safety/ - 31 Jan, 2012
From Rome to a kiss and modern atria
...accidentally set fire to decorative
palm fronds, which rapidly led to flashover.
It remains the USA’s worst nightclub fire and,
apart from a lack of fire exits and other safety features, th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/825/from-rome-to-a-kiss-and-modern-atria/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Fire Evacuation - The End Of One Crisis, But The Beginning Of Another?
...through the rear fire escape into a side
road from a well known department store when the fire alarm sounded. The doors closed behind them and the alarm
was quickly silenced. They found
themselves locked out, al...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/824/fire-evacuation-the-end-of-one-crisis-but-the-beginning-of-another/ - 31 Jan, 2012
Adopting a fire safety culture is a corporate commitment that each organisation should have in place
...of fire
safety in the workplace. Life safety is the ultimate consequence if your
building is
not safe from fire. The welfare
of employees, visitors and contractors in the workplace is the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/823/adopting-a-fire-safety-culture-is-a-corporate-commitment-that-each-organisation-should-have-in-place/ - 31 Jan, 2012
BRE Global provides some essential information for retail managers
...up an effective fire management strategy, the Responsible Person
(working with colleagues)
(To find out more about the Responsible
Person click here
) should have a good understanding of the conditions
th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/822/bre-global-provides-some-essential-information-for-retail-managers/ - 31 Jan, 2012
The FIA Welcomes an Extensive Training Programme for 2012
...False Alarms from Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. Both of these courses are outlined in the new
training brochure; if you would like to register your interest for these
courses please email the Training Manager...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/821/the-fia-welcomes-an-extensive-training-programme-for-2012/ - 20 Dec, 2011
IFEDA Voices Concern Over Fire Extinguisher Removal
...the
removal of fire extinguishers would enhance residents’ safety. Providing
the correct type of fire extinguisher is in place, as determined by British
Standard 5306 PT8, the likelihood of using the wrong type...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/820/ifeda-voices-concern-over-fire-extinguisher-removal/ - 20 Dec, 2011
KAC Manual Call Points for legacy mains voltage fire systems
...majority of fire systems in Europe
and around the world operate at 24VDC, there are a significant number of legacy
mains voltage systems still in commission. These systems are located primarily
in the Far East o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/819/kac-manual-call-points-for-legacy-mains-voltage-fire-systems/ - 20 Dec, 2011
...must install a fire alarm system
on each individual construction site.
Paul Baber Argos’ Sales Consultant recommended that they use the Detectomat SRC
3000 wireless detect, a movable system that could be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/818/argos-fire-choose-detectomat’s-src-3000-for-best-value-temporary-fire-detection-on-construction-sites/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Trellchem® VPS suits from Trelleborg will be a key player at the UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland
...to secure the
fire service’s counter terrorism capability during the championship.
Senior Sales and Product Manager, Trelleborg Protective
Products AB, John Eklund, says: “The Trellchem® VPS suit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/817/trellchem-vps-suits-from-trelleborg-will-be-a-key-player-at-the-uefa-euro-2012-in-poland/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Power for Emergency Lighting – Local vs Central
...cabling at risk of fire damage
Compact dimensions
No fuel cost/ spillage hazard/ bulk storage requirement / toxic smoke: as with a diesel generator...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/816/power-for-emergency-lighting-–-local-vs-central/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Macbryde Homes use a viable alternative to enclosing stairwells or residential sprinklers
...fire suppression solution, which would overcome these potential
problems and facilitate the open plan design.
The alternative was Automist from
Plumis, which uses a high pressure pump to generate a fine...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/815/macbryde-homes-use-a-viable-alternative-to-enclosing-stairwells-or-residential-sprinklers/ - 20 Dec, 2011
...holding regular fire drills for all occupants gives employers the
opportunity to identify individuals with mobility issues, for example, a
pregnant woman or someone with a sports injury who may require assistance...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/814/evac-chair-communication/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Chiltern International Fire - Fire Doors Explained, February sold out already!!
...Doors Explained provides an
invaluable insight, serving a wide audience, from manufacturers, installers and
designers of fire doorsets, to local authorities and building control
inspectors.’...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/813/chiltern-international-fire-fire-doors-explained-february-sold-out-already/ - 20 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses issues surrounding the Responsible Person.
...responsibility for fire safety falls on the shoulders of
a
'responsible person', someone who has control, or a degree of control, over
premises and fire-prevention systems within premises....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/812/bre-global-discusses-issues-surrounding-the-responsible-person-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Working out who is responsible for fire safety..
...for the fire safety of all who are lawfully on the premises (Relevant Persons). These include employees, visitors, contractors, members of the public and any person in the immediate vicinity, such as people walking...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/811/working-out-who-is-responsible-for-fire-safety-/ - 20 Dec, 2011
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...access, www.fire-stream.net is
a simple to use website for streaming or downloading our high quality
video content, designed to complement fire safety and health and safety
training in the wor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/810/launch-of-fire-stream-–-safety-videos-on-demand/ - 14 Dec, 2011
Fire safety in educational facilities
...Niteroi circus fire in December 1961, later proved to be arson by a disgruntled employee, was made worse by “children and adults, trampling each other in a desperate bid to reach the narrow passage” that was their...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/809/fire-safety-in-educational-facilities/ - 01 Dec, 2011
...had found heavy fire doors difficult to navigate, Freedor has proved to be an excellent solution that Home Manager Dean Smith says was easy to install, with none of the expense and disruption to occupants or the bu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/808/freedors-the-easy-solution/ - 01 Dec, 2011
BRE Global discusses the importance of correct installation of passive fire protection
...built-in passive fire protection.
Fire Compartmentation and Means of Escape
Buildings must have ‘built-in’ fire containment measures designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke. Fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/807/bre-global-discusses-the-importance-of-correct-installation-of-passive-fire-protection/ - 30 Nov, 2011
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
...cost to the fire
service.
The two organisations will be
holding a seminar on
Reducing False
Alarms in Your Business on Thursday 12th January 2012 at the
Holiday Inn Cambridge with the aim...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/806/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 29 Nov, 2011
...details of all the fire safety measures. Building Control must not
issue the Completion Certificate until this information has been provided – and
it should include details on the actual structure of the building...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/805/david-sugden-chairman-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-says-risk-assessments-should-always-start-with-the-structure-/ - 29 Nov, 2011
FIA AGM Highlights a Positive Year for the Organisation
...aspects of fire protection, and their political liaison activity covers in
excess of 100 different bodies. The Association’s involvement with the
Government’s Fire Futures project has led to them being part of th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/804/fia-agm-highlights-a-positive-year-for-the-organisation/ - 29 Nov, 2011
...to ensure optimum fire protection.”
Prysmian’s FP600S and FP400 are
BASEC approved and exceed fire test expectations. FP400 is approved to BS7846
category F2 and by LPCB as a fire resistant cable approve...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/803/pole-position-for-prysmian/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Draeger appoints Peter Silk and further increases industry expertise
...in a number of fire and rescue service organisations as well as similar customer groups throughout industry.
With 4 years experience in the specification and evaluation of firefighting equipment in li...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/801/draeger-appoints-peter-silk-and-further-increases-industry-expertise/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Prioritise training to ensure a safe evacuation
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/800/prioritise-training-to-ensure-a-safe-evacuation/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Alan Cox Discusses Planning for Hotel Fire Safety, Sponsored by FireCad
...December 1986 on fire safety in existing hotels (86/666/EC)
The purpose of these recommendations was to:...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/799/alan-cox-discusses-planning-for-hotel-fire-safety-sponsored-by-firecad/ - 29 Nov, 2011
Power for Designated Emergency Evacuation Lifts
...Power Systems International, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council, have embarked upon a pioneering initiative to provide purpose built Emergency Power Systems
(EPS)...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/798/power-for-designated-emergency-evacuation-lifts/ - 29 Nov, 2011
New Aico Website Features Innovative Specifier Tools
...a robust domestic fire alarm specification
quick and simple – the Specification Selector.
Following a simple five step process, the Specification
Selector guides the user through alarm grades and cat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/797/new-aico-website-features-innovative-specifier-tools/ - 31 Oct, 2011
New Devon Housing Development Uses Aico Alarms With Sprinkler Systems
...by the presence of fire, the alarms are triggered throughout the property to provide the earliest possible warning and opportunity to escape.
Adrian Gray of Adrian Gray Electrical Contractors Ltd. specified the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/795/new-devon-housing-development-uses-aico-alarms-with-sprinkler-systems/ - 31 Oct, 2011
IFEDA Members Feel The Benefit
...within the fire safety industry.
Further details
about IFEDA can be found at
http://www.ifeda.org or
by emailing info@ifeda.org.
Directory listing: IFEDA...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/794/ifeda-members-feel-the-benefit/ - 31 Oct, 2011
MP Pledges to Take Sprinkler Question to The House
...for automatic fire sprinklers to be
installed in high rise buildings not only because she would be happier knowing
that her constituents were protected from fire but also because she believed
everyone in the cou...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/793/mp-pledges-to-take-sprinkler-question-to-the-house/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Cambridgeshire Calls for Businesses to Help Reduce False Fire Alarms
...cost to the fire
service.
The two organisations will be
holding a seminar on
Reducing False
Alarms in Your Business on Thursday 12th January 2012 at the
Holiday Inn Cambridge with the aim of provid...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/792/cambridgeshire-calls-for-businesses-to-help-reduce-false-fire-alarms/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Draka Cable Underpins Airport's Fire Safety
...sprinkler fire suppression control system, and utilises Draka’s Firetuf FTP120 fire-resistant power cable. This is a OHLS – Halogen FreeLow Smoke – 600/1000V SWA (steel wire armoured) power cable that utilises high...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/791/draka-cable-underpins-airports-fire-safety/ - 31 Oct, 2011
BAFSA - Ground breaking project hailed a success
...when it comes to fire protection.
In 2011 the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, after
considerable discussion with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Homes and South
Yorkshire Fire & Rescue...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/789/bafsa-ground-breaking-project-hailed-a-success/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Your Warm Cuddly Friend may not be so Friendly
...hospital after a fire broke out in a bedroom of a house in Edinburgh,
caused by a faulty electric blanket.” BBC
“A man from Gloucestershire has
died in a fire thought to have been caused by a faulty el...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/788/your-warm-cuddly-friend-may-not-be-so-friendly/ - 31 Oct, 2011
BRE Global discusses Visual alarm devices
...alarm systems often include some form of visual element,
such as a flashing light, to reinforce the audible warning from a bell, siren
or voice alarm. But where building occupants include deaf or hard-of-hearing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/787/bre-global-discusses-visual-alarm-devices/ - 31 Oct, 2011
Eland Cables are proud to announce the addition of Firecel Cables
...114H Standard is tested to ensure
compliance of BS EN 50200 circuit integrity for 30 mins (PH30) and 60 mins
(PH60) for 1.5mm² and above. Firecel 114H is also certified to pass BS EN 50200
Annex E for 30 mins. F...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/786/eland-cables-are-proud-to-announce-the-addition-of-firecel-cables/ - 31 Oct, 2011
FIA CEO Speaks at Westminster All Party Parliamentary Fire Seminar
...FOR BRITAIN’S FIRE
SAFETY UNDER LOCALISM AND THE BIG SOCIETY?’ was to discuss topical fire safety and rescue
issues with appropriate specialists in these fields. It was an analysis of the future for fire, reading...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/785/fia-ceo-speaks-at-westminster-all-party-parliamentary-fire-seminar/ - 30 Sep, 2011
...the Lakanal House fire in which six
residents died, questions were asked about the benefits of automatic fire
sprinklers to protect residents in such properties. In particular, Lakanal
House and similar blocks o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/784/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block-whilst-residents-remain-in-their-homes/ - 30 Sep, 2011
The Fire Industry Association aiding fire safety best practice in commercial premises
...Fire Industry Association
(FIA) is pleased to announce that they will run a Fire Safety Seminar on Wednesday
23rd November, with support from East Sussex Fire and Rescue
Service.
The half-day event, whic...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/783/the-fire-industry-association-aiding-fire-safety-best-practice-in-commercial-premises/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Listed farmhouse goes wireless
...to Mainpoint
Fire Protection who provide fire alarm installation and protection services in
the Gloucestershire area.
Mrs.
Iona Birchall, who lives in the house, was determined to avo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/782/listed-farmhouse-goes-wireless/ - 30 Sep, 2011
MED approval for conventional fire detectors
...The MED directive guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2 of the international SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Convention) and defines the design and test standards for the equipment and the pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/780/med-approval-for-conventional-fire-detectors/ - 30 Sep, 2011
...our professional fire escape plans are superior to anything else available today. Our experience in designing and developing evacuation solutions can also be applied to bringing your existing plans up to date, prov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/388/fire-escape-plans/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Future of Fire Summit 2011 - 28-29 November, St John’s Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham
...the UK’s premier
Fire & Rescue conference, this special event for 2011 will provide
discussions and viewpoints that will ultimately assist in shaping the future
framework for fire.
The even...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/779/future-of-fire-summit-2011-28-29-november-st-john’s-hotel-solihull-birmingham/ - 30 Sep, 2011
New AlarmSense fire alarm panels deliver large time and cost savings
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www.means-of-escape.com/articles/778/new-alarmsense-fire-alarm-panels-deliver-large-time-and-cost-savings/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Keith Elves discusses Smoke safety system controls – open vs. closed protocol
...system (e.g. a firefighter). By not tying themselves to one manufacturer, specifiers can retain control of cost.
Some closed protocol systems effectively tie the buyer into an ongoing service and maintenance c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/777/keith-elves-discusses-smoke-safety-system-controls-–-open-vs-closed-protocol/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Fight a Fire or Not? Solutions Fire Safety discusses the different views organisations have.
...take measures for fire-fighting in the premises and nominate competent persons to implement those measures.
Who do you think should be trained in the workplace to tackle fires?”...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/776/fight-a-fire-or-not-solutions-fire-safety-discusses-the-different-views-organisations-have-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Wrightstyle supplies to iconic new heart of historic city
...impacting on fire compartmentation – a complex design challenge for which Wrightstyle has become internationally-recognised.
Finzels Reach, due for final completion at the e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/775/wrightstyle-supplies-to-iconic-new-heart-of-historic-city/ - 30 Sep, 2011
BRE Global discusses Stairways, are they safe escape routes ?
...such as a fire. It is therefore vital that these stairs are able to resist the effects of fire and continue to function properly. If they are not manufactured and installed correctly, they could put the lives of bu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/774/bre-global-discusses-stairways-are-they-safe-escape-routes-/ - 30 Sep, 2011
Future of Fire Summit 2011 - 28-29 November, St John’s Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham
...the UK’s premier Fire & Rescue conference, this special event for 2011 will provide discussions and viewpoints that will ultimately assist in shaping the future framework for fire.
The event wil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/773/future-of-fire-summit-2011-28-29-november-st-john’s-hotel-solihull-birmingham/ - 16 Sep, 2011
BAFE – an important part of your risk management.
...body for the fire protection industry and as a not for profit company, works to ensure that their schemes for companies who provide fire alarms, portable extinguishers and emergency lighting systems are relevant, c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/772/bafe-–-an-important-part-of-your-risk-management-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
...the Lakanal House fire in which six residents died, questions were asked about the benefits of automatic fire sprinklers to protect residents in such properties. In particular, Lakanal House and similar blocks only...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/771/taking-the-initiative-ground-breaking-project-to-install-automatic-fire-sprinklers-in-existing-sheffield-tower-block/ - 31 Aug, 2011
100th Member For The UK Fire Association
...The UK Fire Association was established in February 2009 to support the development of small and medium sized professional fire companies and in so doing provides reassurance to consumers of fire equipment maintenan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/770/100th-member-for-the-uk-fire-association/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Elite Fire Safety selects Detectomat’s SRC 3000 for Victorian residential flats
...wireless fire alarms into each of the 5 separate entrances knowing that they would respect the nature and quality of the building.
EFS are based in Kent to provide fire protection for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/769/elite-fire-safety-selects-detectomat’s-src-3000-for-victorian-residential-flats/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Prysmian’s solution for Grade 2 listed buildings
...Obstacles often occur when working in Grade 2 listed buildings, as their structures are not always conducive to accommodating modern day services, and Afumex LSX presents a solution to this problem.
Leonard Engin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/768/prysmian’s-solution-for-grade-2-listed-buildings/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Experiences the Advantages of Telemetry
...Officer at Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, is delighted that the new telemetry systems have been very well received and that the crews have been able to use them within just a day of training, in very difficult fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/767/dorset-fire-and-rescue-service-experiences-the-advantages-of-telemetry/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Hochiki publishes Emergency Lighting BS5266 Guide
...UK fire safety legislation states that people in premises must be able to find their way to a place of total safety if there is a fire by using escape routes that have sufficient lighting. BS5266 provides guidance f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/766/hochiki-publishes-emergency-lighting-bs5266-guide/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka Cable Chosen For UAE Technology Park Headquarters
...from Draka’s Firetuf range of OHLS – Halogen Free, Low Smoke – fire performance cables were selected for the headquarters building’s critical safety systems that include extensive and sophisticated fire alarm and e...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/765/draka-cable-chosen-for-uae-technology-park-headquarters/ - 31 Aug, 2011
FIA & BAFSA Announce Free Seminar on Watermist Systems
...UK’s two leading fire industry trade associations to organise this event.
The one day event will help delegates understand the new British Standards; how they are structured; what applications are covered; the i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/764/fia-and-bafsa-announce-free-seminar-on-watermist-systems/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Draka writes exclusively for the Means of Escape on cable safety matters.
...choice of fire rated cables. However, the welter of legislation that has come on stream in recent years, the trend towards more buildings being designed with fire engineered solutions, and in some cases what can be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/763/draka-writes-exclusively-for-the-means-of-escape-on-cable-safety-matters-/ - 31 Aug, 2011
BRE Global discusses Means of Escape for Disabled Persons
...in the event of fire. In new buildings the requirement for safe egress is made by the Building Regulations (Requirement B1). In existing buildings there is a duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 200...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/762/bre-global-discusses-means-of-escape-for-disabled-persons/ - 31 Aug, 2011
Praise For New BRE Fire Safety Document
...the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including dampers. Because ductwork is specifically designed to distribute air around a building, the po...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/760/praise-for-new-bre-fire-safety-document/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Don't Risk Your Business Reputation
...The Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, continues to champion for 3rd party accreditation for this important aspect of fire safety. Clear precise guidelines allowing fire risk assessors to de...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/759/dont-risk-your-business-reputation/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Prysmian supply Westfield’s Vue Cinema at Stratford
...standard of fire resistant cabling. As Prysmian’s FP 200 Gold® holds a range of approvals including BASEC, LPCB and London Underground it was the only choice.”
The new Vue Cinema, positioned at the heart of th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/757/prysmian-supply-westfield’s-vue-cinema-at-stratford/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Hyde Group Goes One Step Further With Aico Radiolink
...on going Fire Risk Assessments which have fed into a Fire Precautions Programme, the decision was made to install Aico 160RC Series mains powered smoke and heat alarms with RadioLINK Professional bases into the fla...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/756/hyde-group-goes-one-step-further-with-aico-radiolink/ - 29 Jul, 2011
KAC products gain Marine Equipment Directive approval
...as part of fire protection system in passenger ships, cargo ships and tankers. The directive ensures the free movement of equipment within the EU and guarantees the uniform application of standards in Chapter 11-2...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/755/kac-products-gain-marine-equipment-directive-approval/ - 29 Jul, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...a fire breaks out,
Naturvent’s sensors will;
· Raise the alarm
· Open the vents in the roof’s fire proof shaft and activate the cyclonic fans
· Inform the local Fire and Rescu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/754/naturvent-–-‘shev-system-for-residential-premises’/ - 29 Jul, 2011
New Draeger Webshop Makes Safety Easier
...and downstream), fire and rescue and the water industry, this convenient website has both quick and extended search facilities and also allows visitors to browse via extensive industrial application and product cat...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/753/new-draeger-webshop-makes-safety-easier/ - 29 Jul, 2011
DRAKA’S App is industry “First”
...manufacturer of fire performance cables, zero halogen power cables and building wires. The company is part of Netherlands-based Draka Holdings NV, which has over 9,000 employees worldwide. Further details are avail...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/752/draka’s-app-is-industry-“first”/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Envirograf provides a National Trust historic building a smart solution.
...meets the current fire regulations which included upgrading the original ceilings and floors to the appropriate fire rating. Because the buildings heritage status the ceilings and original beams had to remain intac...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/751/envirograf-provides-a-national-trust-historic-building-a-smart-solution-/ - 29 Jul, 2011
The Fire Safety Log Book By Solutions Fire Safety
...purpose of the Fire Safety Log Book is to enable employers to keep adequate records of a wide range of fire safety related actions into one succinct document. It is an essential tool to help an organisation keep on...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/750/the-fire-safety-log-book-by-solutions-fire-safety/ - 29 Jul, 2011
BRE Global discusses Water mist fire protection in offices.
...report “Water mist fire protection in offices: experimental testing and development of a test protocol”, published by IHS BRE Press, provides the detailed results from a research project funded by the BRE Trust whi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/749/bre-global-discusses-water-mist-fire-protection-in-offices-/ - 29 Jul, 2011
Glass and the Terrorist Threat
...disorder to fire and explosive detonation – and arriving at risk
assessments that, hopefully, illuminate how that that building should be
designed and built.
Designing in safety is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/748/glass-and-the-terrorist-threat/ - 21 Jul, 2011
Workplace Fire Safety Cost-Cutting Puts Employees Lives at Risk
...to revising fire safety procedures in the current economic climate, such as delaying maintenance checks of fire safety equipment, reducing staff training or delaying updating their fire risk assessments. This is de...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/746/workplace-fire-safety-cost-cutting-puts-employees-lives-at-risk/ - 30 Jun, 2011
...Fire Futures is a vital initiative, significant for three main reasons. Firstly, it is a signal that fire safety should now be moved on and advanced by the sector. It is an invitation for the sector to take the l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/745/mike-wood-vice-chair-of-the-passive-fire-protection-federation-and-head-of-fire-for-pilkington-uk-writes-for-means-of-escape/ - 30 Jun, 2011
‘Competency Criteria for Fire Risk Assessors’ now available for public comment
...competence of a fire risk assessor can be judged.
It is anticipated that these criteria will be used by professional bodies, third party certification bodies that register or certificate fire risk assessors and c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/744/‘competency-criteria-for-fire-risk-assessors’-now-available-for-public-comment/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Gothic style Banwell castle gets fire protection
...the best possible fire protection system, the Parsons family embarked on a search in 2009 and selected the Detectomat SRC 3000. They then contacted Argos Fire Protection, who they knew worked with Detectomat. The l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/742/gothic-style-banwell-castle-gets-fire-protection/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Cornwall Fire And Rescue Service Awards SCBA Contract To Draeger
...at Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service commissioned a working party to identify a suitable replacement for the current, near end-of-life equipment. Comprising a cross section of staff from all areas of the organisatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/741/cornwall-fire-and-rescue-service-awards-scba-contract-to-draeger/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Do You Understand Fire Safety Legislation?
...with the fire certificates and in with a new risk assessment-based fire safety regime.
With a number of six figure fines already having been issued, business owners and managers now probably know that this is not...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/740/do-you-understand-fire-safety-legislation/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Innovative fire protection solution solves design problem
...residential fire protection solution which would overcome these potential problems. Automist from Plumis uses a high pressure pump to generate a fine water mist from nozzles mounted under a standard monobloc mixing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/739/innovative-fire-protection-solution-solves-design-problem/ - 30 Jun, 2011
PFPF advises the Means of Escape readers about the importance of built-in fire protection
...when faced with a
fire people don’t behave rationally. He writes about a grandmother who, when
her house caught fire, forgot her grandson was still in the house but
remembered to rescue her pets. We have all hea...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/738/pfpf-advises-the-means-of-escape-readers-about-the-importance-of-built-in-fire-protection/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Electricians Pose A Constant Fire Risk During Everyday Maintenance
...importance of fire sealing cavities made during general maintenance.
It is essential that electricians are aware of the requirements detailed in Document B concerning fire stopping. Section B3 states that joints b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/613/electricians-pose-a-constant-fire-risk-during-everyday-maintenance/ - 30 Jun, 2011
BRE Global Discuss Evacuation Modelling and Human Behaviour in Fire
...behaviour within fire incidents has given a unique knowledge and understanding of factors such as alarm systems, fire safety management, occupancy type and building complexity, and the control of occupant escape be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/737/bre-global-discuss-evacuation-modelling-and-human-behaviour-in-fire/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Clive Raybould From FSTC discusses the Fire safety Order and how to comply
...not carried out a fire risk assessment.
If we step back for a moment and reconsider what did this change in law bring about:- It amalgamated various fire safety laws and created a legislative 'One Stop Shop'...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/736/clive-raybould-from-fstc-discusses-the-fire-safety-order-and-how-to-comply/ - 30 Jun, 2011
Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government
...passed as being fire resistant when in
fact they offer little protection.
The company’s chairman, Denis Wright, has raised the issue with
Andrew Stunell OBE MP, Under Secretary of State at the D...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/747/wrightstyle-raises-fire-safety-concerns-with-uk-government/ - 29 Jun, 2011
New Sounder Range Continues Banshee Heritage
...transition for Fire companies already using Banshee products.
The Banshee Excel™ range offers unmatched diversity and ease of installation. The Banshee Excel™ sounder is available with two different sound mo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/735/new-sounder-range-continues-banshee-heritage/ - 31 May, 2011
Prysmian FP approved by London Underground
...highest quality fire performance cabling is required. Prysmian’s FP cables meet and exceed the necessary installation and performance criteria in fire safety, physical and electrical resistance providing a safe and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/734/prysmian-fp-approved-by-london-underground/ - 31 May, 2011
New Aico iPhone App for Contractors
...in installing fire or CO alarms and we hope it will remind people on site of best practice."
The new Handyfacts Apps is available from the iTunes store free of charge - just search for 'Handyfacts'.
For contr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/733/new-aico-iphone-app-for-contractors/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association Warns of Reductions in Fire Cover for Businesses
...The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is urging businesses in Berkshire to review their fire risk assessments and seek advice to ensure their emergency procedures reflect changes in response by their local Fire Servic...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/732/fire-industry-association-warns-of-reductions-in-fire-cover-for-businesses/ - 31 May, 2011
Sprinkler concept developed for IKEA's Vertical Automated Storage Systems
...probability for a fire inside a VASS unit is low. The primary sources for fire ignition are related to computer control and the electrical motors associated with the extraction platform. Unauthorised personnel do n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/731/sprinkler-concept-developed-for-ikeas-vertical-automated-storage-systems/ - 31 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association Launches New FD&A Route to Certification Scheme
...place within the fire industry and is one way a company can prove competency in this field. The FIA is a firm advocate of Third Party Certification to help prove competency, which is why they have teamed up with NS...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/730/fire-industry-association-launches-new-fdanda-route-to-certification-scheme/ - 31 May, 2011
More Draka Cables Approved By London Underground
...Saffire, which is third-party approved by BASEC [British Approvals Service for Cables] is the only LU-approved BS 6724-compliant cable range. Since its launch in 2008 it has established a new and higher level of fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/728/more-draka-cables-approved-by-london-underground/ - 31 May, 2011
Do you understand your fire safety training requirements?
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), staff training is often considered a burden on an organisation and can therefore be a weakness within the workforce. More often than not, a workplace fire is caused...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/727/do-you-understand-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 fire safety at its best
...International Firex opened its doors to key decision makers and qualified fire protection professionals in search of the newest advancements in fire protection, prevention and detection products and services....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/726/international-firex-2011-fire-safety-at-its-best/ - 31 May, 2011
Westminster Almshouses delighted with trial of new Automist solution
...to outbreaks of fire because of the nature of their residents, who are often forgetful and may consequently leave a high risk kitchen appliance unattended. Or they may be physically impaired and unable to reach a n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/725/westminster-almshouses-delighted-with-trial-of-new-automist-solution/ - 31 May, 2011
Sprinkler concept developed for IKEA's Vertical Automated Storage Systems
...probability for a fire inside a VASS unit is low. The primary sources for fire ignition are related to computer control and the electrical motors associated with the extraction platform. Unauthorised personnel do n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/723/sprinkler-concept-developed-for-ikeas-vertical-automated-storage-systems/ - 27 May, 2011
Queen’s Award for Advanced Electronics
...of intelligent fire detection and safety control systems. It’s a great source of
inspiration for our people and a welcome challenge for us to continually improve on our achievements so far. Everyone at Advanced...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/722/queen’s-award-for-advanced-electronics/ - 12 May, 2011
FIA Announces New Fire Risk Assessment Membership Criteria
...of the FIA Fire Risk Assessment Council’s major objectives has been to ensure that members adopt good and ethical practices when carrying out Fire Risk Assessments. This is beneficial to the public looking for a Fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/721/fia-announces-new-fire-risk-assessment-membership-criteria/ - 03 May, 2011
Beware of Fire Test Report Wording
...standard of fire performance to comply with a specific Building Regulation, the offer of a simple ‘fix’ must be very appealing, says the Association. Take, for example, the ornate door in a heritage property or a d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/720/beware-of-fire-test-report-wording/ - 03 May, 2011
Fire Alarm System With Smartphone App
...support for its fire alarm systems through IP-enabled technology. However, with the phenomenal rise in the use of Smartphones, the latest enhancement is welcome news to those responsible for on-site fire systems....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/719/fire-alarm-system-with-smartphone-app/ - 03 May, 2011
Neurology Centre protected by FP PLUS
...being approved for fire detection and fire alarm critical signal paths to BS 5839-1:2002+A2:2008 for enhanced applications.
FP Plus is manufactured by Prysmian near Southampton at Eastleigh and Southampton based...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/718/neurology-centre-protected-by-fp-plus/ - 03 May, 2011
KAC unveils key developments for 2011 at International Firex
...names in the fire industry, and has selected Firex (Stand K50) to showcase its newly expanded range of products to cater for specialist applications. This includes a new version of the field-proven MCP range of bre...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/717/kac-unveils-key-developments-for-2011-at-international-firex/ - 03 May, 2011
FIA Release Guidance on Smoke Detection in High Spaces
...some full scale fire tests.
The research was undertaken in three phases, starting with a review of the data, codes and experimental results available. The project then considered the prospect and viability...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/714/fia-release-guidance-on-smoke-detection-in-high-spaces/ - 03 May, 2011
Fire Industry Association to Help Provide a Safe Environment for Businesses
...Fire Safety Seminar
Thursday 9th June 2011
,
Holiday Inn Reading West
Supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
The half-day event, which ta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/710/fire-industry-association-to-help-provide-a-safe-environment-for-businesses/ - 03 May, 2011
One Stop, One Contact... For all round expertise, full service and innovation in FIRE PREVENTION
...of Flameguard fire retardant and heat resistant coatings. Since then it has developed new products that have been thoroughly tried and tested, first in their own laboratories and then to the highest international s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/709/one-stop-one-contact-for-all-round-expertise-full-service-and-innovation-in-fire-prevention/ - 03 May, 2011
Ifeda Is Riding High As Training Initiative Is Shortlisted
...within the fire industry, IFEDA was shortlisted for this prestigious award, in recognition of their new, ground breaking dry riser training course.
Having identified a clear gap in the marketplace for an approv...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/708/ifeda-is-riding-high-as-training-initiative-is-shortlisted/ - 03 May, 2011
NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements
...65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both British Standards and International Standards of comprehension tes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/705/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 03 May, 2011
International Firex 2011 - Innovative fire safety solutions
...improvement where fire prevention and assessment requirements are concerned, International Firex presents the latest in approvals and compliance, current fire safety legislation and industry best practice.
With...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/704/international-firex-2011-innovative-fire-safety-solutions/ - 03 May, 2011
2011 FIA Conference ‘Drives’ Fire Safety Forward at Williams F1
...attendees from the fire, security and insurance industries and a sold-out exhibitor area the event, which took place on Thursday 17th March, covered all the latest topics of importance in fire safety including the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/689/2011-fia-conference-‘drives’-fire-safety-forward-at-williams-f1/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Prysmian Launch New FP Range Brochure
...each cable uses FP Firefix or the BICON cast iron cleat. The required British Standards are also clearly set out, verifying that Prysmian offer the highest quality products available.
The FP range brochure has...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/687/prysmian-launch-new-fp-range-brochure/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Headache of fire safety on temporary sites resolved with Wire-free Fire System
...UK fire safety legislation requires that 'adequate' means for the detection and warning of fire must be provided in all workplaces and other 'non-domestic' properties and this includes temporary accommodation. The t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/686/headache-of-fire-safety-on-temporary-sites-resolved-with-wire-free-fire-system/ - 31 Mar, 2011
...upgrading of the fire detection and alarm system at the O-I glass plant are 4 Kentec analogue addressable fire alarm panels, 1 Kentec Syncro 2 loop and 3 Kentec Syncro AS Light (1 loop) alarm panels, chosen for the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/685/kentec-raises-a-glass/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Ensuring Your Premises Is Safe From A Fire Requires Much More Than Fire Safety Arrangements
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is now in its sixth year running as the prime legislation for fire safety. When this legislation first changed, it shifted the responsibility from your local fire br...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/683/ensuring-your-premises-is-safe-from-a-fire-requires-much-more-than-fire-safety-arrangements/ - 31 Mar, 2011
FIA Announces New Code of Practice for Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets
...maintenance of a fire blanket. The CoP is aimed at both commercial and domestic buildings, detailing the recommended life of a fire blanket and explains when to render a fire blanket unserviceable.
The Code of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/682/fia-announces-new-code-of-practice-for-commissioning-and-maintenance-of-fire-blankets/ - 31 Mar, 2011
KAC unveils key developments for 2011 at International Firex
...names in the fire industry, and has selected Firex (Stand K50) to showcase its newly expanded range of products to cater for specialist applications. This includes a new version of the field-proven MCP range of bre...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/681/kac-unveils-key-developments-for-2011-at-international-firex/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Unique Best Value Water-mist Solution
...risk kitchen fire protection and an inconspicuous wall mounting version to protect stairwells or escape routes. And provides design freedom and flexibility for open plan spaces, in new builds, refurbishments or lof...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/680/unique-best-value-water-mist-solution/ - 31 Mar, 2011
evaQ8 Business Continuity Emergency Pack
...event such as a fire, storm or flood, or maybe any one of a number of other reasons including computer sabotage, terrorist attack, theft or simple human error. The consequences of such a catastrophe can result in l...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/679/evaq8-business-continuity-emergency-pack/ - 31 Mar, 2011
Draka Given Top Marks By Britain's First Academy
...was Draka’s Saffire
®-brand 694-LSH Enhanced-category fire safety energy cable. This BS 6724:1997+A3:2008 [
Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/678/draka-given-top-marks-by-britains-first-academy/ - 30 Mar, 2011
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
Jalite are renowned for supplying photoluminescent safety products to specific...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/676/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 28 Feb, 2011
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We all know that it is a legal requirement for signs to be placed within the workplace. What is more important is that these signs offer a consistent and clear message to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/675/safety-signs-and-signals/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Business Development Managers Appointed at Klaxon
...Manager for Klaxon Fire and Industrial. Martyn has over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry, 10 of which have been dedicated to providing technical knowledge to customers. With responsibility for all...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/674/new-business-development-managers-appointed-at-klaxon/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Specifier Pocketbook From Aico
...LACORS and fire risk assessment.
In addition to traditional alarm systems, the Housing Specifier’s Pocket Book also addresses new technology and innovations, such as RadioLINK wire-free alarm interconnection, th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/673/new-specifier-pocketbook-from-aico/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Prysmian To Supply The Shard At London Bridge
...A number of factors influenced the decision of main contractor Mace to choose Prysmian over alternative suppliers.
Paul Connolly, Shard MEP Project Manager for Mace, said: “We have appointed Prysmian as their ca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/672/prysmian-to-supply-the-shard-at-london-bridge/ - 28 Feb, 2011
New Intrinsically Safe, Single-Handed Thermal Imaging Camera From Draeger
...time and enabling firefighters to enter the incident without delay, the camera is safe to use in any environment without risk of explosion. In line with entry protocol, one hand is left free for users to feel their...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/671/new-intrinsically-safe-single-handed-thermal-imaging-camera-from-draeger/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Lack Of Regulatory Compliance, Respect & Competency Are Key Issues
...during 2010 the Fire Minister, Bob Neil, set up a review to determine the future of the wider fire sector and its inter-relationship with other key services and industry. Known as ‘Fire Futures’, this Strategic Rev...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/670/lack-of-regulatory-compliance-respect-and-competency-are-key-issues/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Fire Risk Assessors Demonstrate Competence
...The Fire Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Scheme (FRACS Company) certification has been awarded to BB7 Fire Safety Engineering, based at Chatham Dockyard, Kent.
The assessment by WCL - part of the Exova group...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/669/fire-risk-assessors-demonstrate-competence/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Draka Cable Installed In Olympic Velodrome
...the company’s Saffire YY OHLS flexible installation cable was used to power the lighting in the distinctive double-curved roof structure that has been designed to reflect the geometry of the cycling track and cover...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/668/draka-cable-installed-in-olympic-velodrome/ - 28 Feb, 2011
Visitors To York Dungeon Are In Safe Hands
...a comprehensive fire and health and safety risk assessment.
The complex design of the dungeons means that there are numerous floors and staircases which can present difficulties for mobility impaired individual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/667/visitors-to-york-dungeon-are-in-safe-hands/ - 28 Feb, 2011
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
...“Eurosymbols” for fire exit signs. Pure illustrations from way back in 1977 have been used, which have no comprehension credentials and fail the basic understanding that is a function of known and effective safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/666/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 22 Feb, 2011
Envirograf - Helping To Protect St Pancras Chambers
...doors and a fireproof floor construction. The Victorian decor was rich, lavish and expensive, with suites of rooms decorated with gold-leafed walls and a blazing fire in every room.
The hotel managed to prosper...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/665/envirograf-helping-to-protect-st-pancras-chambers/ - 31 Jan, 2011
...of Prysmian’s Low Fire-Hazard range, Afumex LSX provides excellent resistance to ignition and flame spread, producing very low levels of smoke and virtually no acidic gases when burnt, safeguarding human life and p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/662/afumex-lsx-range-expands/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Jalite 'L' Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a conti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/661/jalite-l-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Training For The Nominated Fire Warden
...new staff the fire exits and giving basic training on what to do in the event of a fire but nominated individuals with specific responsibilities regarding fire safety must be provided with the relevant training. Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/660/training-for-the-nominated-fire-warden/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits
...teams from the fire and rescue services as well as industry. Draeger has been developing and producing chemical protection suits for over 50 years and the CPS 7900 is the culmination of this experience in a range w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/659/draeger-adds-another-dimension-to-chemical-protection-suits/ - 31 Jan, 2011
New Freedor Swings Into Action...
...listens for a fire alarm that exceeds 65dBA, verifying the alarm over a 14 second period, before releasing the fire door to prevent the spread of fire and smoke around the building.
Features include; Adjustable...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/658/new-freedor-swings-into-action-/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Kentec Watches Over National Maritime Museum
...calls for a fire protection system of the highest integrity, configured to protect all areas of the building and to monitor the peripheral specialist detection systems in the five repositories, which store the pric...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/657/kentec-watches-over-national-maritime-museum/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Nittan Evolution Modules Now Supported Fully By Mx-4000N Control Panels
...Nittan's existing Evolution product range has been compatible with the Mx-4000N control panels for some time, but the inclusion of the latest products - the Evolution Modules - allows users to take full advantage of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/656/nittan-evolution-modules-now-supported-fully-by-mx-4000n-control-panels/ - 31 Jan, 2011
Take Care During The Festive Season
...of the potential fire hazards and toxic threats that lurk within a combination of fairy lights, candles, flammable decorations, Christmas trees, wrapping paper etc. Following recent fire statistics which showed a r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/655/take-care-during-the-festive-season/ - 22 Dec, 2010
Nittan Launches Smoke Sensors With Integral Sounder
...360 degree LED fire alarm indicator, permitting clear and visible indication of the sensor's operation from any angle, and a remote indicator output.
The EV-PS is compatible with Nittan UB-4-EV and EV-PSBCN base...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/654/nittan-launches-smoke-sensors-with-integral-sounder/ - 21 Dec, 2010
NHS Estates - 20 Years Ahead In Fire Safety Sign Design Requirements
...65 Part 2 – Fire Safety Signs, which has been superseded by NHS Wayfinding Document, has stood as a bed rock for the subsequent development by both British Standards and International Standards of comprehension tes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/653/nhs-estates-20-years-ahead-in-fire-safety-sign-design-requirements/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Forewarned And Forearmed - Technical Knowledge For Best Practice
...and standards for fire safety signing?
Would you like to know more about the Regulatory Reform Order and ISO 7010?
Are risk assessments giving your customers a headache?
If the answer is yes to any of t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/652/forewarned-and-forearmed-technical-knowledge-for-best-practice/ - 21 Dec, 2010
FIA Releases Gaseous Systems Guides
...by Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems, provides the clarification that some people believe is needed in differentiating between ‘regular’ and ‘high’ hazards contained in Clause 7.5.1.3 of BS EN 15004. Regular and h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/651/fia-releases-gaseous-systems-guides/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Draka Enhances Safety At Paddington Central Development
...building’s fire detection and alarm system as it offers the extended cable integrity when exposed to fire and continues to provide the necessary power to the detection and alarm system that is essential for the saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/648/draka-enhances-safety-at-paddington-central-development/ - 21 Dec, 2010
Draka Rebrands Firetuf Cable Range
...partners and fire engineers with the aim of simplifying cable selection, specifying and ordering.
In each case, the letters FT has a suffix that more clearly defines the use, properties or key characteristic of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/647/draka-rebrands-firetuf-cable-range/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Envirograf - Helping To Protect St Pancras Chambers
...doors and a fireproof floor construction. The Victorian decor was rich, lavish and expensive, with suites of rooms decorated with gold-leafed walls and a blazing fire in every room.
The hotel managed to prosper...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/646/envirograf-helping-to-protect-st-pancras-chambers/ - 30 Nov, 2010
How To Buy Fire Extinguishers (Without Getting Your Fingers Burnt!)
...is that if your fire equipment is not properly commissioned and serviced you are not just flouting fire regulations and risking prosecution, you will find that your insurance cover is affected and you are putting y...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/645/how-to-buy-fire-extinguishers-without-getting-your-fingers-burnt/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Acting On Your Significant Findings
...A fire risk assessment is a prepared and systematic look at your premises, the activities and the likelihood that a fire could start. It should help you determine the chances of a fire starting and the dangers from...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/644/acting-on-your-significant-findings/ - 30 Nov, 2010
...back.
Wireless fire alarm systems are not new, but the publishing of EN54-25 “Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Components using radio links” has provided the basis for a number of new entrants to the marke...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/642/competent/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Automist, The Award-winning Low Cost Active Fire Protection Solution, Now Available
...Art with London’s Fire and Rescue Services, which highlighted the lack of appropriate fire suppression products for residential use and that few existing solutions focused on key risk areas – for example around 65%...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/640/automist-the-award-winning-low-cost-active-fire-protection-solution-now-available/ - 30 Nov, 2010
Detectomat & Stockport Fire - Wireless System Boosts NW Company's Business
...to conventional fire panels. The control panel offers an ideal solution for smaller commercial and industrial applications. Whereas a conventional system may take 10 days to install, the Detectomat system takes typ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/639/detectomat-and-stockport-fire-wireless-system-boosts-nw-companys-business/ - 30 Nov, 2010
...and develop fire detection systems for application in the world’s global markets, have a major, almost insurmountable task on their hands. One of the most significant challenges they face is the differences in fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/638/a-case-of-double-standards/ - 29 Oct, 2010
...whilst providing a fire safe environment and minimising service disruption from false alarms.
In this latest version of the King's Cross EWSS, Kentec has played a principal role in integrating the Listec line...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/637/going-underground/ - 28 Oct, 2010
...carrying out your fire risk assessment, then it is more than likely that a review will be made of your fire safety signs. It is a mandatory requirement that all organisations implement a systematic approach to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/636/communication-is-key/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Draeger Adds Another Dimension To Chemical Protection Suits
...teams from the fire and rescue services as well as industry. Draeger has been developing and producing chemical protection suits for over 50 years and the CPS 7900 is the culmination of this experience in a range w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/634/draeger-adds-another-dimension-to-chemical-protection-suits/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Voice Sounders Enable Faster Evacuation In Dutch Garden Centres
...in case of fire - the RSET being more than the Available Safe Egress Time (ASET). Both buildings were already equipped with an approved fire alarm system and sounders producing the mandatory slow-whoop evacuation s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/633/voice-sounders-enable-faster-evacuation-in-dutch-garden-centres/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Prysmian Launches Free Guide To BS8519 Cable Selection
...of life safety and fire fighting systems in large and complex buildings, such as the Shard in London, identify the correct cables and accessories needed to comply with the new standard.
BS 8519:2010 came into f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/632/prysmian-launches-free-guide-to-bs8519-cable-selection/ - 28 Oct, 2010
Escape - It Makes Sense To Illuminate This Information On The Floor!!
...tragedies due to fire and the incidents where escape from fire and smoke is a daily report, highlight the benefits of low location way guidance systems (LLL or SWGS).
The management of escape and the need to giv...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/631/escape-it-makes-sense-to-illuminate-this-information-on-the-floor/ - 28 Oct, 2010
A Simple Solution To A Serious Problem... Jalite Photoluminescent Floor Wayguidance Signs
...Engine catches fire prior to take off and spreads to cabin, of 136 occupants, 48 die from smoke inhalation.
1987 – Kings Cross Fire in London claims 31 lives. Poor evacuation procedures and smoke inhalatio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/630/a-simple-solution-to-a-serious-problem-jalite-photoluminescent-floor-wayguidance-signs/ - 30 Sep, 2010
New Fast-Set-Up AlarmSense Two-Wire Fire Alarm Panels From Kentec
...manufacturer of fire detection and alarm control panels, launches their new AlarmSense® compatible Sigma CP-A 2, 4 and 8 zone fire alarm control and indicating panels. The range is fully compliant with European sta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/629/new-fast-set-up-alarmsense-two-wire-fire-alarm-panels-from-kentec/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Innovative New Fire Safety Product Alerts Deaf To Fire Alarm
...the event of a fire and the fire alarm sounding, the DMS controller unit, which is hardwired into the Fire Panel, will trigger a process that within seconds sends a text message to all people connected to that loca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/628/innovative-new-fire-safety-product-alerts-deaf-to-fire-alarm/ - 29 Sep, 2010
...an attitude to the Fire Risk Assessment that we believe is all too common, that of ‘now its done I can forget about it’. This is most certainly not the case and the increasing number and nature of prosecutions brou...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/627/well-thats-that-or-is-it/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Campus Wireless Fire Protection
...the UK’s leading fire detection technology companies, looks at how wireless fire systems are today at the cutting edge of fire safety and how they can significantly benefit Further Education Institutions in protect...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/626/campus-wireless-fire-protection/ - 29 Sep, 2010
...Firex North is set to continue the success of Firex South where 1,353 industry professionals attended - a 16% increase in visitors from 2008. With an extensive exhibition containing the very best manufacturers and d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/625/firex-north-relocating-/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Prysmian Launches Free Guide To BS8519 Cable Selection
...of life safety and fire fighting systems in large and complex buildings, such as the Shard in London, identify the correct cables and accessories needed to comply with the new standard.
BS 8519:2010 came into f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/624/prysmian-launches-free-guide-to-bs8519-cable-selection/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Service Contract Boom For Airvent
...Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), more and more are turning to Airvent to ensure their building’s ongoing fire safety.
Recent client wins include a national service contract with the House of Fraser retail chain...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/623/service-contract-boom-for-airvent/ - 29 Sep, 2010
Residents Take Control! False Alarms At Apartment Block Banished By C-TEC'S Hush Buttons
...against false fire alarms in Houses of Multiple Occupation, C-TEC's Hush Buttons have proved an outstanding success at the luxuriously renovated Thomas Ellis Owen designed building.
Built in 1851, the Friary f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/622/residents-take-control-false-alarms-at-apartment-block-banished-by-c-tecs-hush-buttons/ - 29 Sep, 2010
EMS Are Awarded the Winners for Best UK Small/Medium Enterprise
...of wireless fire detection and security systems in the UK, has won the Best UK SME Award for it’s Herne Bay, Kent manufacturing plant.
The Best Factory Awards have, for almost 20 years, been part of a unique pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/621/ems-are-awarded-the-winners-for-best-uk-small-medium-enterprise/ - 28 Sep, 2010
The Effects of Changing Approaches to Fire Safety Design
...the use of fire safety engineering is increasing as trends in buildings change. Architects want ‘iconic’ buildings and these often don’t fit within the framework of conventional codes and regulations, which might r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/619/the-effects-of-changing-approaches-to-fire-safety-design/ - 28 Sep, 2010
Protecting Means Of Escape The Shev Company CR140 Stirling Ventilator
...fire engineering Guide E stresses the importance that vents be positioned where they will not be adversely affected by external wind conditions.
BS9999 too makes reference to smoke outlets n...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/616/protecting-means-of-escape-the-shev-company-cr140-stirling-ventilator/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Jalite ‘L’ Markers - Identify Your Escape Routes!
...L Markers are designed to identify the designated stairway escape route and the risks associated with stairway traffic and reduce liability by improving safety.
They help to orientate the user and provide a continu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/615/jalite-‘l’-markers-identify-your-escape-routes/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Understanding Your Fire Safety Training Requirements
...in terms of fire safety training. Words such as ‘adequate’, ‘suitable’ and ‘sufficient’ are common within the Order and open to wide interpretation. This is because the intention was for the Order to cover a wide r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/614/understanding-your-fire-safety-training-requirements/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Build High-Integrity Sounder Circuits Using a Single Loop
...The system consists of a DINT1 Loop Controller Module and the popular BansheeMT sounders and FlashToneMT sounder/beacons, which are fitted with bi-directional short-circuit isolators in their base. The small DINT1 m...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/612/build-high-integrity-sounder-circuits-using-a-single-loop/ - 31 Aug, 2010
WAGNER Releases A Free Guide To Aspirating Smoke Detection
...detectors for fire detection systems, fall under the Construction Products Directive, compliance with EN54 Part 20 is a prerequisite for CE marking.
ASD systems draw air samples continuously from the monit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/611/wagner-releases-a-free-guide-to-aspirating-smoke-detection/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Sensational Steel - C-TEC's Innovative Quantec Call System Installed At New Inpatient Facility
...Nesbitt of Atlas Fire and Security, the specialist installation company that completed the project: "The stainless steel system controllers are hard-wearing and ideal for this type of application. We adapted Quante...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/609/sensational-steel-c-tecs-innovative-quantec-call-system-installed-at-new-inpatient-facility/ - 31 Aug, 2010
Introducing The TAGEVAC™ System
...effective, zoned fire evacuation system to meet their own specific requirements. It provides clarity to Emergency Planning, effective training of Fire Wardens and uses an established methodology recognised and adop...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/608/introducing-the-tagevac™-system/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Draka Clarifies The Confusion Surrounding New Code Of Practice
...installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. It replaces BS 7346-6:2005 [Components for smoke and heat control systems. Specifications for cable sys...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/607/draka-clarifies-the-confusion-surrounding-new-code-of-practice/ - 29 Jul, 2010
InnovairFlex Addressable And Conventional Duct Detectors
...The new range of InnovairFlex™ range Duct detectors consist of conventional and addressable versions. The addressable version uses the Series 200 Advanced optical detector and the conventional the Series 300 optical...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/606/innovairflex-addressable-and-conventional-duct-detectors/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Escape Route Signs... Do You Comply?
...prime objective of fire safety communication and conformance to standards.
The prestige range is constructed from clear polycarbonate boasting a class 1 fire rating, with seamlessly integrated Jalite AAA photolu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/605/escape-route-signs-do-you-comply/ - 29 Jul, 2010
...used the very best fire cable on the market. The Etihad Towers will be a major landmark in the region and so we could not risk using a product that would fail if the worst should happen.”
He added: “We also chose...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/604/five-towers-five-star-cable/ - 29 Jul, 2010
...construction of Fire Doors really do deserve a greater profile, if only to raise awareness of their importance and the huge difference that they can make in the event of a fire. If all staff could see the differenc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/603/lets-discuss-fire-doors/ - 29 Jul, 2010
Rethinking Automatic Domestic Fire Suppression
...Many fire risk assessors and fire/rescue services now consider fire extinguishers a risk in homes because they encourage untrained people to tackle a fire when the best course of action would be to leave the premise...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/599/rethinking-automatic-domestic-fire-suppression/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Ensure You Have All The Correct Info...
...their supplier of fire safety services, whether equipment, risk assessment or fire safety training.
The client must have confidence that their particular supplier understands their situation and that duty of ca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/598/ensure-you-have-all-the-correct-info-/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Great Fire Protection For Capital's Museum
...fire and electrical firm, Wessex Fire and Security, won the contract to install the fire alarm system in this new museum area. Installations Manager Paul Budden said, “We have made exclusive use of Prysmian FP
fo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/597/great-fire-protection-for-capitals-museum/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Water Alarm System Updated With New Control Panels
...The new Hydrosense panels offer advanced features with easier installation and programming. The attractive and unobtrusive panels are available in 2 to 48 zone versions with a variety of enclosures and mounting opti...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/596/water-alarm-system-updated-with-new-control-panels/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Automist Now Available To Pre-Order
...a patent-pending fire protection system for the kitchen, where most domestic fires start. The first product in a new class of near-invisible automatic devices to tackle domestic fires, Automist is fitted discreetly...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/595/automist-now-available-to-pre-order/ - 30 Jun, 2010
WAGNER Launches CPD Seminar To Demystify New European Standard For Aspirating Smoke Detection
...The standard introduces three classes for detector sensitivity, Class A (high sensitivity), B (enhanced sensitivity) and C (normal sensitivity), allowing designers and installers to select the most suitable solution...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/593/wagner-launches-cpd-seminar-to-demystify-new-european-standard-for-aspirating-smoke-detection/ - 30 Jun, 2010
New Fast-Set-Up AlarmSense Two-Wire Fire Alarm Panels From Kentec
...manufacturer of fire detection and alarm control panels, launches their new AlarmSense® compatible Sigma CP-A 2, 4 and 8 zone fire alarm control and indicating panels. The range is fully compliant with European sta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/592/new-fast-set-up-alarmsense-two-wire-fire-alarm-panels-from-kentec/ - 30 Jun, 2010
Updated Conventional Interface Module For Addressable Fire Systems
...The module enables conventional intrinsically safe detectors to interface with an addressable system, a typical installation methodology in well-defined locations such as separate machinery rooms and boiler houses,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/591/updated-conventional-interface-module-for-addressable-fire-systems/ - 28 May, 2010
New Pressurised System Set To Save Lives In Residential Buildings
...of the devastating fire and tragedy at the Lakanal Flats, in Camberwell, the control of smoke in the corridors, lobbies and stairwells of high-rise multi-room buildings should now be the most important problem for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/588/new-pressurised-system-set-to-save-lives-in-residential-buildings/ - 28 May, 2010
The Importance Of Being Noticed
...in a study of a fire in a Gothenburg night-club, suggest survivors viewed the initial warning messages as ambiguous and had not taken the first indication of a fire seriously. Kushigian (2001) suggest that the sele...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/586/the-importance-of-being-noticed/ - 28 May, 2010
Liberal Democrats Support Prysmian On Non-approved Cables
...posing a real fire risk. This excellent initiative will help increase awareness of the problem, and highlight the real need for people to ensure that cables made to
EU safety standards are always used. The impor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/585/liberal-democrats-support-prysmian-on-non-approved-cables/ - 28 May, 2010
...recognised UK fire alarm signal, so even critical signals can be consigned to the general morass of contemporary noise.
Mobile technology has spawned the "Podestrian" who are estimated to be involved in as many...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/584/a-visible-improvement/ - 26 May, 2010
Fire Safety (Employees Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 indicates and supports the duty that staff must have 'sufficient training and experience or knowledge' (RRO). So, employers will now have to think about what a worker is a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/582/fire-safety-employees-capabilities-england-regulations-2010/ - 30 Apr, 2010
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
Jalite are renowned for supplying photoluminescent safety products to specific...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/581/tunnel-escape-route-systems/ - 29 Apr, 2010
Wide Area Sounder With 750m Effective Range
...The A141 is powered from either 24VDC or 115/230VAC. The mains-powered versions can be fitted with battery backup to enable it unit to operate for up to 30 minutes without mains power; AC power and battery voltage c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/580/wide-area-sounder-with-750m-effective-range/ - 29 Apr, 2010
System X Wireless Fire Safety System
...a requirement for fire doors to be held open legally. It is fully fail to safe and compliant with BS EN 1155 and BS 7273-4, and suitable for any category of fire door.
Product information: Fireco on 0845 241 74...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/578/system-x-wireless-fire-safety-system/ - 29 Apr, 2010
SIGMA MATRIX Continues Kentec's Revolution In Fire Alarm Mimic Display Technology
...regardless of fire alarm panel manufacturer.
The Sigma Matrix range is also available in a wide range of sizes to fit Kentec Sigma conventional panels, and in bespoke sizes to fit any make of fire alarm panel....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/577/sigma-matrix-continues-kentecs-revolution-in-fire-alarm-mimic-display-technology/ - 29 Apr, 2010
The Toxic Twins - A Free Draeger Webinar Programme To Help Save Firefighter Lives
...are generated by fire and, specifically, how different materials produce HCN and CO. As well as the effects on health, it will also look at the anatomy of fire smoke, focusing on the toxicitiy of these two potentia...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/575/the-toxic-twins-a-free-draeger-webinar-programme-to-help-save-firefighter-lives/ - 29 Apr, 2010
...to suit different fire, security, and safety applications. However, as a more cost effective option, it is a stand alone, battery powered alarm system (with low battery warning indication) whereas the Alert Point c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/574/sti-launch-alert-point-lite/ - 29 Apr, 2010
...FireCell is a next generation wireless detection system using cutting edge ‘Smart Cluster Technology.’ Firecell is a real breakthrough! It guarantees simplicity of installation and wide wireless coverage. This is no...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/572/ems-launches-firecell/ - 29 Mar, 2010
Jalite - Prestige ISO 7010 Escape Route Signs
...years, including fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
For more information regarding Jalite products please visit www.jalite.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/570/jalite-prestige-iso-7010-escape-route-signs/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Smoke Control Dampers 'Grey' Area Resolved
...Book’ entitled, ‘Fire Dampers (European Standards) Volume 1’, published by the UK Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).
Whilst the Grey Book is concerned with fire dampers tested to EN 1366-2...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/569/smoke-control-dampers-grey-area-resolved/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Chubb Fire & Security Deploy TaskMaster To Extinguish Field Inefficiencies
...2000 Chubb Fire implemented TBS Enterprise Mobility’s TaskMaster solution to provide its field technicians with a more efficient means of managing collections, deliveries, installations and service jobs. TaskMaster...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/568/chubb-fire-and-security-deploy-taskmaster-to-extinguish-field-inefficiencies/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Dutch College Benefits From Advanced Fire Protection
...control. The fire, repeater and mimic panels are connected together using Advanced’s Ad-NeT
+ fault tolerant network.
“Many different systems have to be controlled and activated in the event of a fire,” remarked...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/567/dutch-college-benefits-from-advanced-fire-protection/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Firex South Celebrates Record Attendance
...events in the fire industry calendar, the show provided decision-making and influential installers, specifiers and end users interested in fire protection and prevention with access to 75 industry renowned exhibito...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/564/firex-south-celebrates-record-attendance/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Game On! C-TEC'S XFP Installed At Newcastle's New Namco Gaming Centre
...2-loop 32-zone XFP fire alarm control panel which utilizes over 200 Apollo XP95 detectors and C-TEC-manufactured loop powered sounders and beacons".
Located in the Gateshead Shopping Centre, the new £4 million...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/563/game-on-c-tecs-xfp-installed-at-newcastles-new-namco-gaming-centre/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Voice Sounders Keep Workers Safe On Sydney Harbour Bridge
...Maxi Fire-Cryers
®, each with four messages, have been installed in the maintenance cribs and active re-painting areas, which are relocated from time to time. The Maxi Fire-Cryer
® outputs 116dBA and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/560/voice-sounders-keep-workers-safe-on-sydney-harbour-bridge/ - 26 Mar, 2010
Prysmian's Afumex LSX Inspires Confidence
...It is also a 'Low Fire Hazard' cable making it suitable for general use in all building types and ideal for powering the modern facilities at Spire Hospitals.
www.prysmian.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/557/prysmians-afumex-lsx-inspires-confidence/ - 25 Feb, 2010
Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock - 24th-25th March 2010
...systems means that fire protection approaches have to constantly be reviewed. Due to all these changes, better insight into current standards and future trends is needed in order to plan in the long term.
Follow...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/555/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-24th-25th-march-2010/ - 25 Feb, 2010
Kentec Protects National Art Treasures
...and installed by fire protection systems specialists Stalleon Services Limited, includes a Kentec 8 Loop Syncro Control Panel and Syncro Response repeater panel, with over 700 Apollo Series 90 and XP95 devices supp...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/554/kentec-protects-national-art-treasures/ - 25 Feb, 2010
New Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Is The Easy Solution
...any category of fire door.
With the addition of this latest version of System X, Fireco are now the only manufacturer of fire door retainers that complies to all three categories of BS7273-4 Actuation of releas...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/552/new-flexible-wireless-fire-safety-system-is-the-easy-solution/ - 25 Feb, 2010
Residents Fight Back At Fire Safety Bill
...is required by the fire enforcement notices and the council pays the rest. "We feel, as leaseholders, there has been a prejudice against our rights of information" says one of the residents as most feel they would...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/551/residents-fight-back-at-fire-safety-bill/ - 25 Feb, 2010
To Shay Away! C-TEC'S Quantec Call System Scores At New Stadium
...the amplifiers, fire alarm interfaces, audio inputs, and manual and automatic controllers to be distributed around the stadium. In the event of an emergency, the system will evacuate the entire site. However, one o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/550/to-shay-away-c-tecs-quantec-call-system-scores-at-new-stadium/ - 25 Feb, 2010
...Guidance to the Fire Precautions. But the guidelines were set out in the days when signs read just EXIT and FIRE EXIT.
What about the new graphical symbol-based signs as required by the Health and Safety (Safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/549/about-viewing-distances/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Apathy, Ignorance And Denial - ASFP President Spells It Out
...of the tragic fire at Lakanal House that unfolded on our television screens recently, in which six people sadly lost their lives. At the time, the media were asking the obvious question - how could this happen? Lak...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/548/apathy-ignorance-and-denial-asfp-president-spells-it-out/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Toxic Smoke Warning To Shropshrie Residents
...at Tweedale fire station in Telford.
A 21-year-old Shropshire student is recovering after being rescued last week from Liverpool Hope University by firefighters who said that he was very close to death when...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/547/toxic-smoke-warning-to-shropshrie-residents/ - 27 Jan, 2010
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into affect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 separate pieces of fire safety legislation. The Order applies to virtually all buildings, places and structures (the main...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/546/fire-safety-is-your-business/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Nexans Launches Its New INFIT Technology Dedicated To Fire-Resistant Cables Insulation
...during a fire, the cable industry mainly used up to now 2 major technologies: fire resistant Mica taping and ceramic forming silicone rubbers.
Each of these technologies presents numbers of advantages. The class...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/545/nexans-launches-its-new-infit-technology-dedicated-to-fire-resistant-cables-insulation/ - 27 Jan, 2010
FIA Response to BBC Tower Block Fire Safety Debate
...taken by the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), as expressed by Iain Cox, particularly in respect of the risk posed by high rise flats, which Mr Cox very eloquently put into context - "The people at the very g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/544/fia-response-to-bbc-tower-block-fire-safety-debate/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Updated Code Brings Fire Door Best Practice Up To Date
...responsible for fire safety in buildings, regardless of the amount of knowledge they have of door hardware.
The guide has been specifically designed to be simple, straightforward and jargon-free. It contains...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/543/updated-code-brings-fire-door-best-practice-up-to-date/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Acclaim For C-TEC's Latest Innovation, The Revolutionary Hush Button
...as a miniature fire alarm, providing the resident with the means to silence false alarms themselves, for example, should they set the fire alarm off accidentally by burning a meal so preventing false alarms and ful...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/542/acclaim-for-c-tecs-latest-innovation-the-revolutionary-hush-button/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Keeping The Emergency Services Safe
...potentially lethal fire gases and to eliminate the dangers associated with smoke poisoning, the hood protects against odourless carbon monoxide as well as other respiratory poisons such as hydrogen cyanide and hydr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/541/keeping-the-emergency-services-safe/ - 27 Jan, 2010
Latest Incidents Attended By London Fire Brigade
...2009
Flat fire - Croydon
Firefighters called to Croydon flat blaze
17 December 2009
Teddington - fire in church hall
Firefighters tackle blaze on Saint Mark's Road
St John's Wood NW8 - fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/540/latest-incidents-attended-by-london-fire-brigade/ - 22 Dec, 2009
ITN Interviews PFPF About Fire Safety Concerns
...Passive Fire Protection Federation was asked to comment following the two huge fires in London apartment blocks in the last six months. Both the fire in Lakanal House, Camberwell, where six people died, and the mos...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/539/itn-interviews-pfpf-about-fire-safety-concerns/ - 22 Dec, 2009
Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/538/fire-safety-and-first-aider-waistcoats/ - 22 Dec, 2009
ResQcraft Aids Fire & Rescue Teams At Cockermouth
...Boats) for Fire and Rescue applications well before the latest floods hit. So they were up to speed and knew what was required. But little did they know that 'front line action' for SIT's new products was just roun...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/537/resqcraft-aids-fire-and-rescue-teams-at-cockermouth/ - 22 Dec, 2009
Kentec Protects National Art Treasures
...warrants a fire prevention system of the highest reliability, which is why Kentec Syncro fire control panels were specified for this historic building's fire detection system upgrade.
The system, engineered an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/535/kentec-protects-national-art-treasures/ - 22 Dec, 2009
...include:
- Fire and Rescue Services in England attended 562,000 incidents (down 10 per cent on 2007-08). Of these, 249,000 were fires (15 per cent down on 2007-08).
- In England there were 333 fire deaths (6...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/534/fire-statistics-monitor/ - 22 Dec, 2009
The Game That's Got Everyone Buzzing
...working in the fire safety industry.
Good luck!...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/533/the-game-thats-got-everyone-buzzing/ - 22 Dec, 2009
London's Firefighters Urge Londoners To Stay Safe This Christmas
...London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner for Community Safety, Andy Hickmott, said: "We want everyone to have a happy Christmas but would like to remind people to be careful.
It's tempting to plug several sets...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/532/londons-firefighters-urge-londoners-to-stay-safe-this-christmas/ - 22 Dec, 2009
New Service Reminds Householders To Test Their Smoke Alarms
...maintained. When firefighters put out house fires, they find that many families' smoke alarms aren't actually working. Often the batteries are dead or have been removed. This service from Safelincs will help to dri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/531/new-service-reminds-householders-to-test-their-smoke-alarms/ - 30 Nov, 2009
C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
...UK manufacture of fire alarm control panels, power supplies, call systems and disability equipment. Paul Sannant joins C-TEC's team of mechanical engineers.
Says Steve Stringfellow, C-TEC's R&D manager: "App...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/530/c-tec-expands-randd-team-to-facilitate-further-growth/ - 28 Nov, 2009
The Common Language For Safety Communication That Can Bring World Harmony!
..."Eurosymbols" for fire exit signs. Pure illustrations from way back in 1977 have been used, which have no comprehension credentials and fail the basic understanding that is a function of known and effective safety...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/529/the-common-language-for-safety-communication-that-can-bring-world-harmony/ - 28 Nov, 2009
£20,000 Fine For The 'Responsible Person'
...on 17 April 2007, fire safety inspectors served an enforcement notice, highlighting the work that needed to be carried out. However, upon their return on 3 October 2007, it was discovered that the notice had been i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/528/20000-fine-for-the-responsible-person/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Integrated Fire Detection System Keeps Guests Safe In New Concept Hotel
...CDS Security & Fire and consists of a single Mx-4802, 8 loop fire alarm control panel that monitors over 300 fire sensors and devices from Apollo Fire Detectors' Discovery range. DDA-compliant systems were also...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/527/integrated-fire-detection-system-keeps-guests-safe-in-new-concept-hotel/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...Fire in a thatched roof is difficult to detect and once started is almost impossible to control. Once a fire has taken hold within a roof it will spread rapidly, due to the very nature of how thatch burns and detect...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/526/thatch-on-fire/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Top Of The Class! C-TEC'S Talented Twosome Flying High
...innovative fire alarms, nurse call systems and voice alarms are created and designed. Now 25, Paul has just been awarded a First Class Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manchester Metropolitan Universit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/525/top-of-the-class-c-tecs-talented-twosome-flying-high/ - 28 Nov, 2009
...of Prysmian's Low Fire-Hazard range, Afumex LSX provides excellent resistance to ignition and flame spread, producing very low levels of smoke and virtually no acidic gases when burnt, safeguarding human life and p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/524/screened-for-safety/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...The new FIRElink-Nano is a single-pipe system with a sampling pipe length for still air of 50 metres, with either two, six or ten sampling holes, depending on whether the fire risk is Class A, Class B or Class C. It...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/523/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 28 Nov, 2009
Firetrace Showed UL & FM Approved "Micro-environment" Protection
...legislation, Firetrace has accreditations and approvals from more than 25 other world-renowned independent agencies. Personnel on the stand at Fire India also stressed that Firetrace International's Firetrace s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/522/firetrace-showed-ul-and-fm-approved-andquotmicro-environmentandquot-protection/ - 23 Oct, 2009
...of smoke in a fire, escape routes to evacuate all within the tunnel, alarms and means to alert individuals of an emergency, maintaining the structure under severe heat, or an explosion. Tunnels are extremely unfami...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/521/tunnels-in-the-dark/ - 23 Oct, 2009
...manufacturer of fire performance cables, halogen-free power cables and building wires. The company is part of Netherlands-based Draka Holdings NV, which has over 9,000 employees worldwide. Full details on all Draka...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/520/is-your-cable-up-to-the-mark/ - 23 Oct, 2009
...the location of fire safety and emergency equipment close to escape routes. It covers the following:
- Design requirements
- Size of plan elements
- Content and representation
- Materials
- Install...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/519/know-your-escape-route/ - 23 Oct, 2009
Intrinsically Safe Addressable Call Point
...The MCP is powered from the loop in the normal way, with the loop entering the hazardous area through a suitably approved IS barrier. The unit shares the unique 'plug and play' concept designed specifically to reduc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/517/intrinsically-safe-addressable-call-point/ - 16 Oct, 2009
C-TEC Expands R&D Team To Facilitate Further Growth
...UK manufacture of fire alarm control panels, power supplies, call systems and disability equipment. Paul Sannant joins C-TEC's team of mechanical engineers.
Says Steve Stringfellow, C-TEC's R&D manager: "App...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/516/c-tec-expands-randd-team-to-facilitate-further-growth/ - 16 Oct, 2009
Kentec In A League Of Its Own!
...open protocol fire data communications, a network described by Argus as 'a total 21st Century fire solution, which has the flexibility to allow for further system expansion.' Similarly, at West Brom's Hawthorns sta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/515/kentec-in-a-league-of-its-own/ - 16 Oct, 2009
...the provision of a fire protection package, at any level, you share liability for its usefulness and its operation when it is needed in a fire and that liability will still be there in the event of a court case....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/514/fire-legal-liability-and-you/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...take construction fire safety into account. The regulations should be adopted and implemented into the policy, procedure and practice in order to be effective.
Construction sites can pose particular problems in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/513/fire-safety-in-construction/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Fire Escape Plans: Finding Your Route to Safety
...implement usable fire escape plans, with most continuing to rely on CAD floor plans, updated with the most basic of information. These often to fail to do anything other than confuse the reader, are often out of da...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/512/fire-escape-plans-finding-your-route-to-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Guilty To Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...Numerous fire safety breaches within The Barley Mow Public House on Duke Street, London, were highlighted by officers on the September 24th inspections in 2004. The third and fourth floors of the premises were found...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/511/guilty-to-serious-breaches-of-fire-safety/ - 24 Sep, 2009
BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
...Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
SP203-3: Fixed Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
This new SP203-4 will continue with the modular framework that has proved popular in SP203, allowing companies the flexibil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/510/bafe-announces-new-emergency-lighting-scheme/ - 24 Sep, 2009
...CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention in the UK, in excess of 17,500 students awarded with the European Diploma worldwide to date, and routes available to membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and the Ins...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/509/cfpa-diplomas/ - 24 Sep, 2009
Kentec Reaches New Heights In Bulgaria
...addressable fire control panel with two additional repeaters has been installed in the Bulgaria Tower. The system being supported by Hochiki open protocol fire data communications, and integrated to inputs such as...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/508/kentec-reaches-new-heights-in-bulgaria/ - 10 Sep, 2009
Series 200 Advanced Digital Addressable Fire Detectors
...of six new fire detectors: three heat detectors, 58° and 78° fixed temperature and rate of rise; optical smoke; photo-thermal multi-sensor and the unique PTIR detector, which provides the performance of ionisation...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/507/series-200-advanced-digital-addressable-fire-detectors/ - 10 Sep, 2009
BAFE Announces New Emergency Lighting Scheme
...SP203-1: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- SP203-3: Fixed Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
This new SP203-4 will continue with the modular framework that has proved popular in SP203, allowing companies the fl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/506/bafe-announces-new-emergency-lighting-scheme/ - 10 Sep, 2009
Firetrace To Show UL & FM Approved Protection
...agencies. FIRETRACE is also CE [Conformité Européene or European Conformity] marked, which confirms that it complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protect...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/505/firetrace-to-show-ul-and-fm-approved-protection/ - 20 Aug, 2009
Fire Strategy Company Success!
...such as aircraft fires. During their careers, Airport Firefighters must qualify and endorse their competency at regular intervals.
With over 150 airports and airstrips in the UK, there is a ready market for well...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/503/fire-strategy-company-success/ - 19 Aug, 2009
Caribbean Region To Adopt ISO Tsunami Signage
...Tsunami signs, fire safety signs, health and safety signs, safety wayguidance systems and photoluminescent paint and safety tape.
For more information regarding Jalite products please visit www.jalite.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/502/caribbean-region-to-adopt-iso-tsunami-signage/ - 19 Aug, 2009
...include Chubb Fire, FireCo, Jalite, Homesaver, Walter Frank, Thomas Glover, Kidde, Jonesco, Tyco and most other household name brands. This ensures quality, reliability, genuine approvals, worthwhile guarantees, et...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/501/fire-protection-online-ltd/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Evacuation And Internal Shelter
...meet the threat of fire are no longer sufficient in work environments where there is a threat, however small, of a terrorist attack. Such a threat does not need to be directed at your organisation or building; it c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/500/evacuation-and-internal-shelter/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Correct Installation Critical To Performance
...Passive fire protection systems, as intumescents, boards and sprays are known, are installed on or around the structural steel elements during the construction phase. Although they do not themselves fulfil any struc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/499/correct-installation-critical-to-performance/ - 06 Aug, 2009
C-Tec's New Stainless Steel Enclosure Now Availiable
...for C-TEC's XFP fire alarm control panel and Quantec addressable call controller. For more information, please contact the company's sales desk on 01942 322744....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/498/c-tecs-new-stainless-steel-enclosure-now-availiable/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Worcestershire NHS Remains Up-To-Date With Emergency Escape
...NHS' fire risk consultant to check there were the right number of chairs in high priority buildings. The outcome involved relocating some of the existing chairs as well as purchasing some more for other buildings....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/497/worcestershire-nhs-remains-up-to-date-with-emergency-escape/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Ever Wondered How Cable Is Made?
...laying-up and fire barriers, and from armouring and sheathing to laboratory and fire testing.
"We will continue to host the successful factory tours at Derby that have now been running for some time," says Mark...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/495/ever-wondered-how-cable-is-made/ - 06 Aug, 2009
Latest Incidents Attended By London Fire Brigade
...Tufnell Park - fire in a three-storey house
Firefighters called to a house fire
19 July 2009 Carshalton - fire in school storage yard
Firefighters tackle blaze in out-buildings on Woodmansterne Road...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/494/latest-incidents-attended-by-london-fire-brigade/ - 23 Jul, 2009
Nano Extends Hochiki's Firelink Detection Offering
...The new FIRElink-Nano is a single-pipe system with a sampling pipe length for still air of 50 metres, with either two, six or ten sampling holes, depending on whether the fire risk is Class A, Class B or Class C. It...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/493/nano-extends-hochikis-firelink-detection-offering/ - 23 Jul, 2009
Firetrace International Announces Trio Of EMEA Awards
...of the Firetrace International EMEA organisation. They also expose the miles of clear water between genuine FIRETRACE and the untested and unapproved imitators. He continues: "Genuine FIRETRACE is the only tube-ope...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/492/firetrace-international-announces-trio-of-emea-awards/ - 17 Jul, 2009
Internet Portal Remotely Monitors Royal Albert Hall Fire System
...status of the fire system. The information displayed on the user's web browser is updated in real time, ensuring that any change to the status of the system is clearly identified and reported to the user as it happ...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/491/internet-portal-remotely-monitors-royal-albert-hall-fire-system/ - 17 Jul, 2009
...members and other fire industry professionals."
The Consortium comprises around 250 independent fire companies who offer services such as extinguisher maintenance, alarm installation, fire risk assessments and s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/490/top-marks-for-bfc-training/ - 13 Jul, 2009
Compulsory From 5th July 2009: F-Gas Certification & Training
...Regulations
- Fire Protection Equipment Containing F-Gases
- Valves, Actuators, Prevention of Discharge & Leakage
- Equipment & Tools for Safe Handling & Work Practices
- Ability to Install Fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/489/compulsory-from-5th-july-2009-f-gas-certification-and-training/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Prestigious Middle East Projects For Prysmian
...made the company's fire performance cable the obvious choice for the project. Over 300km of cable, FP200 Flex and FP400, was supplied for use in the fire alarm systems in the airline's modernised impressive nine-st...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/488/prestigious-middle-east-projects-for-prysmian/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Silver Bear Fire Introduces 2D Fire Plans
...easy to interpret fire plans which provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment.We can provide a detailed floor plan to aid the recording of risks and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/487/silver-bear-fire-introduces-2d-fire-plans/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Uny Systems Acquires Customer Base
...extinguishers and fire alarms for existing Willow Fire Services customers.
We are delighted that extinguisher engineers Graham Whiting and Rick Kennell have joined the Uny Systems Extinguisher Team.
For any f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/486/uny-systems-acquires-customer-base/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Buy One Get One Free Training Offer!
...to training? Bonus Fire has developed a range of Training products to promote efficient, cost-effective fire safety training for your staff.
The new PowerPoint training packs enable a combination of our first cl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/485/buy-one-get-one-free-training-offer/ - 09 Jul, 2009
Latest Information For Incidents In London
...- house fire
A house under refurbishment severely damaged by fire
11 June 2009
Kingsbury - disused warehouse blaze
Fifty firefighters bring under control a blaze at a disused warehouse in Kingsbury...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/484/latest-information-for-incidents-in-london/ - 24 Jun, 2009
Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
...design, not just fire escape plans is the use of a single reading orientation for all maps in all locations. The orientation is typically 'north-up', which at least gives some orientation. However, the results are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/481/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 24 Jun, 2009
Smart-Fix+ Revolutionises Fire Detection Installation
...to Hochiki fire detection and alarm devices. The ingenious back boxes lock into place using a patented 'swing lock' fixing mechanism. Once the sensor base or call point is located in the fixing cavity, the fixing s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/480/smart-fix-revolutionises-fire-detection-installation/ - 11 Jun, 2009
System X Is The Flexible Wireless Fire Safety System Solution
...a building's fire safety as it can be linked with up to 255 devices sited within range of a transmitter unit. System X is suitable forall environments including offices, hotels,restaurants and public areas, in part...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/479/system-x-is-the-flexible-wireless-fire-safety-system-solution/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By HMO Landlords In Gloucester
...conventional fire alarm systems and we propose the detectomat system because it's a reliable, fast fix, no damage solution, which can be installed in hours as opposed to days."
The detectomat Wireless detect sys...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/478/detectomats-rcp-6b-wireless-detect-chosen-by-hmo-landlords-in-gloucester/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Alert & Evac Now Made Even Easier With The Help Of Deaf Alerter PLC
...in the event of a fire or emergency.
Building Managers have a duty of care to provide everyone in the building with a safe means of escape. With varying levels of mobility, some people will not be able to use th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/477/alert-and-evac-now-made-even-easier-with-the-help-of-deaf-alerter-plc/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Prysmian's FP600S Gains New LPCB Approval
...there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended periods in a fire." By choosing Prysmian's FP600S cable, specifiers can be confident that the cable meets all the necessary requirements of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/476/prysmians-fp600s-gains-new-lpcb-approval/ - 11 Jun, 2009
New Generation Class ABF Extinguisher A Safer Option
...likely sources of fire in the home where the statistics show chip pans and deep fat fryers to be up there with electrical faults as a principal cause. Conversely the incidence of fire in the home involving flammabl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/475/new-generation-class-abf-extinguisher-a-safer-option/ - 11 Jun, 2009
Lates Incidents From London Fire Brigade - May 2009
...Dulwich - flat fire
Firefighters rescue woman from fire in a flat
19 May 2009 Mayfair - restaurant fire
Fire crews fight restaurant blaze
17 May 2009 Tottenham - flat fire
Firefighters rescue a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/474/lates-incidents-from-london-fire-brigade-may-2009/ - 22 May, 2009
Hochiki Unveiled New Detection & Alarm Technology
...rapid-fix fire system cabling solution is aimed at revolutionising the way in which fire detection systems are installed. Described By Hochiki as a "plug-and-play" system, it cuts installation costs, reduces waste,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/473/hochiki-unveiled-new-detection-and-alarm-technology/ - 22 May, 2009
IS Call Point Approvals Extended To Include ATEX Combustible Dust Classification
...to the fire system or controlled equipment through a suitable Zener barrier or galvanic isolator to limit the amount of energy available at the device.
In addition to the IS protection, the WCP provides installa...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/472/is-call-point-approvals-extended-to-include-atex-combustible-dust-classification/ - 21 May, 2009
ISO 23601 - Escape & Evacuation Plan Signs
...Silver Bear Fire have a keen understanding of the fire related compliance issues confronting commercial property owners and managers, and as a result, offer professional solutions for your building escape requireme...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/471/iso-23601-escape-and-evacuation-plan-signs/ - 06 May, 2009
C-Tec Third Party Approved Products At Firex 2009
...approved fire alarm control panels and power supplies, including the trail-blazing BF360-12. Currently short-listed for the prestigious FIA Product Innovation Award, this is the world's first 12V third- party certi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/470/c-tec-third-party-approved-products-at-firex-2009/ - 06 May, 2009
Voice Sounders Solve Problem For Norwich Cathedral
...Engineer with BBC Fire Protection, the installers of the upgraded voice evacuation solution. "They found that the Fire-Cryers® gave good intelligibility throughout the building - quite an achievement considering re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/469/voice-sounders-solve-problem-for-norwich-cathedral/ - 06 May, 2009
...approved for fire detection and fire alarm critical signal paths in BS5839-1:2002 enhanced application areas including the new integrated fire, shock and water test BS8434-2, voice alarm systems to BS5839-8:2008 an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/468/prysmian-in-eden/ - 06 May, 2009
Award Winning Senior Living Homes Use Evac+Chair
...Senior Living UK's fire safety advisors, Quality Fire Safety Management Ltd, were responsible for specifying the Evac+Chairs. A spokesman for the company explained, "All our staff have a fire service background and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/467/award-winning-senior-living-homes-use-evac-chair/ - 06 May, 2009
Advanced Electronics' Fire Panels Rise To The Challenge
...If no further fire signatures are detected, the control panel clears and resets the fire detector in question and logs the incident. This avoids nuisance alarms due to transient sources such as cigarette smoke or b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/466/advanced-electronics-fire-panels-rise-to-the-challenge/ - 06 May, 2009
Kentec Syncro AS Watches For The Fire Watchers
...high integrity of fire data intelligence is a special feature of these systems, to minimise the potential for false alarms, with heat detectors installed in vehicle bays, kitchens and other areas that can often be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/465/kentec-syncro-as-watches-for-the-fire-watchers/ - 06 May, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by System Sensor
Almost half of the calls to the fire and rescue service are false alarms, and most of these are false alarms from fire-det...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/464/reducing-false-alarms/ - 06 May, 2009
New PowerPoint Edition To The Training In A Box Range
...range of low-cost fire training DVDs, PowerPoint presentations and CD-ROMs, complete with everything you need to run effective in-house training sessions... without the hassle!
CD-ROM edition
Do most of y...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/463/new-powerpoint-edition-to-the-training-in-a-box-range/ - 09 Apr, 2009
Prysmian At Home In Ikea Southampton
...red 1.5mm2 for the fire alarm. The innovative speaker set-up gives daily information to shoppers and in the event of fire, depending on where you are in the building, tells you where to go to evacuate. Obviously fo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/462/prysmian-at-home-in-ikea-southampton/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Live Demonstrations Of OxyReduct Fire-Free Environment
...current forms of fire detection and extinguishing rely on one simple fact - a fire must have already started. No matter how good the fire protection is, some damage will occur. The ultimate form of fire protec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/461/live-demonstrations-of-oxyreduct-fire-free-environment/ - 07 Apr, 2009
New i3 Advantage System Cuts Inert Gas Installation Costs
...'clean' fire suppression technology with a non-toxic, non-corrosive, odour-free, zero ozone depleting, zero atmospheric lifetime and zero global warming profile. It is fast acting and has a low life-cycle cost; it...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/459/new-i3-advantage-system-cuts-inert-gas-installation-costs/ - 07 Apr, 2009
New Appliance Boosts Firefighting Fleet At Sembcorp Protection
...Williams Fire & Hazard Control Ranger3 roof monitor with Hydro-Chem technology for extinguishing three-dimensional fires involving liquids and gases under pressure.
The vehicle's internal tank capacities ar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/458/new-appliance-boosts-firefighting-fleet-at-sembcorp-protection/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Online Fire Training For All Staff - Brigade Approved & Endorsed By WMF Arson Task Force
...key elements of fire safety whilst letting the trainee study at their own pace and from any PC 'work or home' via a fully compliant LMS.
All accounts are set up with a dedicated FREE to use 'Learning Management...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/457/online-fire-training-for-all-staff-brigade-approved-and-endorsed-by-wmf-arson-task-force/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Hochiki To Unveil New Detection & Alarm Technology
...be centre-stage at Firex. Thanks to a number of industry-first innovations, including Hochiki's unique Flat Response high performance chamber technology and an impressive suite of false alarm management tools, thes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/456/hochiki-to-unveil-new-detection-and-alarm-technology/ - 07 Apr, 2009
Do We Need Such A Diverse Selection Of Automatic Fire Detectors?
...for example the Fire-colored Beetle has an 'infrared organ' which possesses thermo-sensitive sensors able to locate changes in temperature which are emitted by forest fires - even across extraordinarily long distan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/455/do-we-need-such-a-diverse-selection-of-automatic-fire-detectors/ - 20 Mar, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
Sponsored by ABBE
With the RRFSO came the definition of the Responsible Person, the person who was ultimately responsible for the correct provision o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/454/a-certified-winner/ - 19 Mar, 2009
Means Of Escape At Firex: Stand K9
...a leading online fire safety magazine dedicated to providing information and guidance relating to fire, health and safety matters.
Whether you would like to raise your brand awareness or launch a product or ser...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/453/means-of-escape-at-firex-stand-k9/ - 19 Mar, 2009
The New Fire Trade Association Created To Support Professional Fire Companies
...he says "the UK Fire Association approach is to educate, not dictate - we intend to be led by what our members actually want". Alan Price the Chairman added that "with the wide experience amongst our members, anyon...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/451/the-new-fire-trade-association-created-to-support-professional-fire-companies/ - 11 Mar, 2009
Kentec Reduces False Alarms At Stoke Mandeville
...Fire systems specialists Pyrotec Systems, appointed for the design, installation and maintenance of this massive Private Finance Initiative (PFI) funded re-development, chose an open protocol system that interfaces...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/450/kentec-reduces-false-alarms-at-stoke-mandeville/ - 11 Mar, 2009
Invicta Group Provides Secure Vault Fire Protection
...it offered 4 hours fire protection. This level of protection was required to protect the sensitive documents in the event of fire and also from unauthorised access to the vault.
Promat DURASTEEL® is a non-combu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/448/invicta-group-provides-secure-vault-fire-protection/ - 04 Mar, 2009
Turkey's Largest Corporate Archive Protected by Wagner OxyReduct®
...imperative that a fire cannot start and no matter how good a fire detection, extinguishing or suppression system is, a fire has to start for the system to work - causing inevitable damage. OxyReduct® creates an env...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/447/turkeys-largest-corporate-archive-protected-by-wagner-oxyreduct/ - 04 Mar, 2009
Prysmian Powers Welsh Athletics
...and install fire resistant cable, using an enhanced variant of the unique Insudite damage resistant insulation system.
Nik explained, "As this is an all-weather facility, a hardy cable was needed and I specifie...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/446/prysmian-powers-welsh-athletics/ - 04 Mar, 2009
New Stand & New Products For Baldwin Boxall
...paging microphone, fire microphone or an emergency all call microphone.
The new microphone controller features LCD screens to indicate zone name, input source and fault status. There is also a screen which allow...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/445/new-stand-and-new-products-for-baldwin-boxall/ - 04 Mar, 2009
Wayfinding Techniques For Emergency Evacuation
...number of non fire related incidents necessitating the closure of one or more emergency exits, the need to navigate from a closed exit to the next closest safe exit needs careful consideration and planning. Failing...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/444/wayfinding-techniques-for-emergency-evacuation/ - 04 Mar, 2009
...easy to interpret fire plans. Our clear 2D Fire Plans provide solutions to a number of requirements, including:
Recording the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment
We can provide a 2D floor plan to aid the re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/441/evactools/ - 16 Feb, 2009
...available here:- Fire Safety Guides
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Legislation in Agreement - DDA
The Disability Discrimination Acts 1995, 2005 and the Disability Rights Commission Act 2001 have all in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/440/disability-discrimination-act/ - 09 Feb, 2009
FiftyTwoDegrees Goes For Advanced Fire Detection
...including elevator fire control and smoke dampers.
The Mx-4000 panels are located throughout the building and inter-connected using Ad-NeT+, Advanced's fault tolerant network. Ad-NeT+ is capable of withstanding...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/439/fiftytwodegrees-goes-for-advanced-fire-detection/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Draka Cable Chosen For Leicester's New Leisure Experience
...highlighting the fire safety challenges faced by every leisure and retail venue. Understandably, visitors are focused on enjoying all that Highcross has to offer, rather than how safe they would be in an emergency....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/438/draka-cable-chosen-for-leicesters-new-leisure-experience/ - 06 Feb, 2009
New Mains Switching Input/Output Unit For DIN-Rail Mounting
...valves.
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd
36 Brookside Road
Havant, Hampshire PO9 1JR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9249 2412
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9249 2754
E-mail: sales@apollo-fire.co.uk
Website: www.apoll...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/437/new-mains-switching-input-output-unit-for-din-rail-mounting/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Electronics Giant Chooses Hochiki Protection
...highest quality fire detection and found that Hochiki has technical expertise that makes it one of the leaders in the UK." He continues: "As an innovative, high technology company, we were impressed by Hochiki's co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/436/electronics-giant-chooses-hochiki-protection/ - 06 Feb, 2009
Apollo's New DIN-Rail Sounder Controller Has Increased Current Capacity
...at 5A.
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd
36 Brookside Road
Havant,
Hampshire
PO9 1JR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9249 2412
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9249 2754
E-mail: sales@apollo-fire.co.uk
Website: w...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/435/apollos-new-din-rail-sounder-controller-has-increased-current-capacity/ - 06 Feb, 2009
...systems means that fire protection approaches have to constantly be reviewed. Due to all these changes, better insight into current standards and future trends is needed in order to plan in the long term.
Follow...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/434/vib-events/ - 06 Feb, 2009
First Landlord In London Imprisoned For Fire Safety Breaches
...followed a fatal fire at a flat on Ruskin Road, Tottenham on 16 September 2007. After being removed from the building by firefighters, a man was taken to hospital but died later from his injuries.
Councillor Br...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/433/first-landlord-in-london-imprisoned-for-fire-safety-breaches/ - 22 Jan, 2009
...Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order in 2006³ or are perhaps now more than ever choosing to await inspection, warnings or worse still, disaster before taking action.
The reactive mentality is looming to help sav...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/432/beat-the-credit-crunch/ - 22 Jan, 2009
Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
...and flaming fires and allows the sensor threshold level to be increased, improving the signal-to-noise ratio and reducing the susceptibility to false alarms. Each sensor's chamber incorporates uniquely angled baffl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/431/hochikis-black-sensors-minimise-aesthetic-impact/ - 09 Jan, 2009
...approach to fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.The guidance on means of escape for disabled people (in respect of both design and management) is greatly expanded within BS 9999 and provides...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/430/evactools/ - 09 Jan, 2009
...responsible for Fire Safety in a premises and the Fire Safety Industry as a whole, should use such an event to consider the further implications of correct signage.
A long time ago in an office far, far away......
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/429/en7010-a-new-beginning/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Bangkok New Years Fire Kills 61
...cause of the fire is under investigation but several witnesses recalled a fireworks display during the New Year's countdown had ignited the blaze. It is believed to have started from a display on the nightclubs sta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/428/bangkok-new-years-fire-kills-61/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Keyswitch, Push Button And Rocker Switch Activation Devices
...The keyswitch units are available as two and three position devices and provide protection against unauthorised operation with removable keys. They control two independent circuits; in the two position versions one...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/427/keyswitch-push-button-and-rocker-switch-activation-devices/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999 Accreditation 'Blueprint'
...from a flood to a fire, the complete meltdown of an IT system to a major breach in security. Accreditation under BS 25999-2 means that a company can demonstrate to its customers, shareholders, suppliers, employees...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/426/sembcorp-protection-offers-bs-25999-accreditation-blueprint/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cable for such systems is given in BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1, and BS 7346-6." The prob...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/425/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 08 Jan, 2009
Med Certification For Zhejiang Orientx Is A First For BSI In China
...approval for its fire extinguishers, in line with EN3. Since the requirements of the MED also relate to EN3, it was possible for BSI Product Services, the operator of the Kitemark scheme, to accept the existing tes...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/424/med-certification-for-zhejiang-orientx-is-a-first-for-bsi-in-china/ - 18 Dec, 2008
Integral Accredited By Global Leaders In Fire Detection
...the manufacture of fire alarm control panels, requires that only accredited companies whose employees have received training in the application and maintenance of its products are authorised to install the equipmen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/423/integral-accredited-by-global-leaders-in-fire-detection/ - 18 Dec, 2008
Frozen Meals Safe with OxyReduct®
...environment where fires cannot start, by continuously reducing the oxygen level in a closed area by adding nitrogen to the air. The oxygen is reduced to a level in which most combustibles do not inflame and an open...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/422/frozen-meals-safe-with-oxyreduct/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Maps Out a Quicker Response with GGP
...access for all Fire Services and Police Forces to the NLPG, in addition the database was recently chosen to underpin the new FiReControl project, a major restructuring of the existing 46 Fire and Rescue control roo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/421/cambridgeshire-fire-and-rescue-maps-out-a-quicker-response-with-ggp/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cable for such systems is given in BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1, and BS 7346-6." The prob...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/420/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Prysmian Protects Portsmouth's Patients
...but also FP Firefix fixing clips. Prysmian's unique fixing system allows FP cables to be installed up to 10 times faster than when using alternatives by making use of gas nailing technology. The fixing can be insta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/419/prysmian-protects-portsmouths-patients/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Employee Was 'Engulfed In Flames'
...need advice with fire safety matters? Solutions Fire Safety offer training and risk assessment solutions - Call one of our consultants on 0845 601 2632 or request a free Fire Safety Sign Guide (worth £9.95)....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/418/employee-was-engulfed-in-flames/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Hochiki's Black Sensors Minimise Aesthetic Impact
...and flaming fires and allows the sensor threshold level to be increased, improving the signal-to-noise ratio and reducing the susceptibility to false alarms. Each sensor's chamber incorporates uniquely angled baffl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/417/hochikis-black-sensors-minimise-aesthetic-impact/ - 16 Dec, 2008
Latest Information For Incidents In London
...at www.london-fire.gov.uk
20 November 2008
West Norwood - flat fire
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were called to a blaze in a block of flats on Salters Hill, SE19, yesterday morning. The...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/415/latest-information-for-incidents-in-london/ - 25 Nov, 2008
...Fire safety signs and way finding solutions form an integral part of the overall fire safety strategy of a building and are fundamental to the communication of good fire safety management information. Clearly visibl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/414/evactools-november/ - 18 Nov, 2008
...& Guide produced by Means Of Escape in association with www.hazardousstorage4u.co.uk
In the wide ranging multitude of Fire Safety concerns we often explore the well known yet smaller and more general...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/413/how-to-prevent-the-big-bang/ - 14 Nov, 2008
The Amazing Fire Resistant Glazing!
...problem for fire engineering.
Glass softens over the range from 500˚c to 1500˚c. A flame from a candle burns between 800˚c to 1200˚c. As an example, in a typical office post flashover fire te...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/412/the-amazing-fire-resistant-glazing/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
...Syncro fire control panels that are also interfaced to the plant's high-sensitivity smoke detection system.
According to Ark Security's Kjartan Scheving, the Hochiki sensors were chosen because of their unique...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/410/hochiki-protects-icelands-new-power-station/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Voice Sounders Help Protect New Academy
...are the Mini Fire-Cryer® model, which is a slimline base sounder that fits discreetly beneath the ADT detector bases. This means that they are very easy to install and create an overall detector/voice sounder combi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/409/voice-sounders-help-protect-new-academy/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Sembcorp Secures Romanian Petrochem Deal
...deploys the latest fire protection and engineering equipment to protect lives and assets as well as ensuring business continuity.
For further information please contact;
Margaret Walker,
SembCorp Utili...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/408/sembcorp-secures-romanian-petrochem-deal/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Draka Raises Alarm About Document B Non-Compliance
...there may be fire protection systems that need to operate for an extended period during a fire. Further guidance on the selection of cable for such systems is given in BS 5839-1, BS 5266-1, and BS 7346-6." The prob...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/406/draka-raises-alarm-about-document-b-non-compliance/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Jaguar Land Rover Invests In OxyReduct® For Complete Fire Protection
...environment where fires cannot start. This is achieved by continuously reducing the oxygen level in a closed area through adding nitrogen to the air. The oxygen is reduced to a level where most combustibles do not...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/405/jaguar-land-rover-invests-in-oxyreduct-for-complete-fire-protection/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Free Fire Risk Assessment Forms
...scenario such as a fire, the results can be worse still - often resulting in prosecution and hefty fines.
Employers, owners and managers are responsible for fire safety within the organization and must conduct...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/404/free-fire-risk-assessment-forms/ - 13 Nov, 2008
Tick Tock: Test Emergency Lighting Systems in Minutes
...Standards and Fire Reforms Acts. It simulates a 1 hour and full battery duration test in minutes and will identify defective batteries in seconds. It tests 2.4v/4.0Ah and 3.6v/1.5Ah Nicad batteries and also leaves...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/403/tick-tock-test-emergency-lighting-systems-in-minutes/ - 15 Oct, 2008
New Portable Extinguisher Is A Major Boost To Kitchen Safety
...on all Class F fires that involve cooking oils and fats, including rapeseed, palm, vegetable, sunflower and olive oil. It is equally efficient on Class A fires involving flammable solid materials often found in kit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/402/new-portable-extinguisher-is-a-major-boost-to-kitchen-safety/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
...where vital fire safety circuits are required to continue operation in the event of a fire, Firetuf Connecta also provided Colas Rail, which is undertaking the PFI [Private Finance Initiative] contract, with the ad...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/401/draka-cable-chosen-for-dlrs-woolwich-arsenal-extension/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Harrow Civic Centre Relies On PEL For Fire Detection System
...conventional fire detection system had been successfully working for some 30 years but was due for a refit to see it through the next few decades. Over 600 Apollo devices, including detectors, sounders and beacons,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/399/harrow-civic-centre-relies-on-pel-for-fire-detection-system/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Sembcorp Symposium Focused On Effective Communication
...deploys the latest fire protection and engineering equipment to protect lives and assets as well as ensuring business continuity.
For further information please contact:
Margaret Walker,
SembCorp Utilities...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/398/sembcorp-symposium-focused-on-effective-communication/ - 15 Oct, 2008
British Fire Consortium In Good Form!
...of portable fire extinguishers and associated fire safety equipment. UK based manufacturers are also represented among the membership. Today, members also include major organisations (such as Balfour Beatty's rail...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/397/british-fire-consortium-in-good-form/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
...alarm system, FIREvac, is proving popular because it can be easily integrated with an existing fire detection and alarm installation. It delivers all of the benefits of voice evacuation at a very affordable cost an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/396/hochiki-to-show-latest-innovations/ - 15 Oct, 2008
...is that you have a fire alarm and a fire drill once a year - is no longer appropriate to prepare or respond to the range of threats. In particular many businesses' existing emergency systems and procedures often ig...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/395/evactools/ - 15 Oct, 2008
Pell Frischmann On Fire Extinguishers
...be involved in a fire and match the extinguishers to these.
In many cases an extinguisher that is suitable for wood, paper etc. (Class A) and something for use on an electrical fire will suffice. This will prob...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/394/pell-frischmann-on-fire-extinguishers/ - 26 Sep, 2008
Portable Extinguishers - Getting To Grips With The Real Issues
...'first aid' firefighting measures - in particular, the use of portable extinguishers. Following the enactment of the Fire and Rescue Act, brigades may not respond to all emergency calls within the same timescale, a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/393/portable-extinguishers-getting-to-grips-with-the-real-issues/ - 24 Sep, 2008
Klaxon On Show At Firex North 2008
...The Nexus voice sounders are available with 4 pre-programmed messages and have a USB interface that allows special messages in WAV format to be downloaded onto the sounder from any PC, providing users with the flexi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/390/klaxon-on-show-at-firex-north-2008/ - 10 Sep, 2008
LPCB Approval For C-TEC's XFP Fire Panels
...new Hush Button fire alarm solution for Houses of Multiple Occupation.
For more information, please contact the company's sales desk on +44(0) 1942 322744
Website: www.c-tec.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/389/lpcb-approval-for-c-tecs-xfp-fire-panels/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Hochiki Protects New Blood Centre
...Bristol-based MAT Fire Systems Ltd. They include: 615 optical smoke sensors that incorporate Hochiki's unique Flat Response Technology; 94 analogue addressable, loop-powered beacons that utilise the latest high-int...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/387/hochiki-protects-new-blood-centre/ - 10 Sep, 2008
C-TEC's Hush Button Compatible With Hochiki & Apollo
...of practice for fire alarm systems in dwellings) around 80% of all UK fire deaths and injuries occur in homes. Nowhere is the risk greater than in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) where a fire in one 'dwelling'...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/386/c-tecs-hush-button-compatible-with-hochiki-and-apollo/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Draka Cable Chosen For DLR's Woolwich Arsenal Extension
...where vital fire safety circuits are required to continue operation in the event of a fire, Firetuf Connecta also provided Colas Rail, which is undertaking the PFI [Private Finance Initiative] contract, with the ad...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/385/draka-cable-chosen-for-dlrs-woolwich-arsenal-extension/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Detectomat's RCP 6B - Wireless Detect Chosen By The Holiday Trade In The Southwest
...conventional fire alarm systems, which require time and labour to install and cause a lot of disruption and mess to a business which accomodates customers 24/7. Steve Oliver of Argos says "Having considered various...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/384/detectomats-rcp-6b-wireless-detect-chosen-by-the-holiday-trade-in-the-southwest/ - 10 Sep, 2008
Is It A Fire? Let's Wait And See
...during a real fire and can mean the difference between life and death.
The test was repeated with a different group of people, this time introducing a Fire Warden to take control and the difference in their resp...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/382/is-it-a-fire-lets-wait-and-see/ - 29 Aug, 2008
Proactive Over Reactive Mentality In Business
...The Fire & Rescue Services attend more than 30,000 fires in the workplace each year. Lives are lost, thousands are injured and the economic costs mean many businesses never re-open.¹
Organisations need to tak...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/381/proactive-over-reactive-mentality-in-business/ - 14 Aug, 2008
Voice Alarm (VA) Systems - Taking the Voice Sounder Route
...of the new Fire-Cryer® Plus seven message voice sounder range, Vimpex are initiating a new phase in the use of voice sounder technology. He goes on to discuss how Vimpex's expertise, gained over several years at th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/380/voice-alarm-va-systems-taking-the-voice-sounder-route/ - 14 Aug, 2008
Tyco Secures Turkey's Largest Fire Suppression Contract
...FM-200 clean agent fire extinguishant was described by Palmet as "the natural choice" to safeguard the occupied areas of the new SMART buildings. It has a proven track record for protecting some of the world's most...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/378/tyco-secures-turkeys-largest-fire-suppression-contract/ - 14 Aug, 2008
Prysmian's FP600 and FP600S gain LPCB certification
...against installing fire performance cable that is not compliant with British Standards or approved by a third party such as LPCB".
Over 1500 tests are carried out per year at Prysmian's fire testing facility in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/375/prysmians-fp600-and-fp600s-gain-lpcb-certification/ - 13 Aug, 2008
Advanced Protection for World's Largest Blood Processing Centre
...Advanced Mx-4400 fire panels and three mimic panels were installed by Bristol-based MAT Fire Systems Ltd, together with close to 900 Hochiki devices, including 615 smoke detectors. MAT Fire Systems also installed 1...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/374/advanced-protection-for-worlds-largest-blood-processing-centre/ - 13 Aug, 2008
C-TEC's New EP203 Automatic Extinguisher Panel Installed At Manchester's Tier II Data Centre
...three-zone fire panel with extra circuitry for controlling the release of fire suppressing gas into areas where fires need to be extinguished quickly with minimal damage to equipment. The panel is just one of many...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/373/c-tecs-new-ep203-automatic-extinguisher-panel-installed-at-manchesters-tier-ii-data-centre/ - 13 Aug, 2008
Colt Provides Smoke Control For Barratt West London
...system. The fire strategy was designed by Hoare Lea Fire, which Colt worked closely with from an early stage to provide the chosen solution.
Within the extensive car park, Colt is supplying a scheme of induction...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/372/colt-provides-smoke-control-for-barratt-west-london/ - 13 Aug, 2008
Total Protection For Cheshire County Show
...Fleury of Fire Protection Consultants, which also provided fire safety equipment for last year's show, worked closely with the Show's Executive Director, Nigel Evans, on the selection and siting of 80 TOTAL portabl...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/371/total-protection-for-cheshire-county-show/ - 13 Aug, 2008
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...can do that. But a Fire Door is an important part of an overall strategy to hindering the spread of fire.
There is a mandatory requirement to install Fire Resistant Doors in a premise's.
Fire Doors can perfor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/369/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 23 Jul, 2008
Hochiki Protects Iceland's New Power Station
...Syncro fire control panels that are also interfaced to the plant's high-sensitivity smoke detection system.
According to Ark Security's Kjartan Scheving, the Hochiki sensors were chosen because of their unique a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/368/hochiki-protects-icelands-new-power-station/ - 14 Jul, 2008
SembCorp UK Protection Group Joins IFPO & EPSC
...Oil & Industry Fire Forum, and the Institute of Fire Engineers, which the company is supporting by exhibiting at its conference in July where the theme this year is Innovation in Community Risk Reduction.
S...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/367/sembcorp-uk-protection-group-joins-ifpo-and-epsc/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Draeger Takes Reliable Flame Detection To A New Level With Integral Camera Technology
...control system or fire panel to provide fault and fire signalling using normal 0-20mA or relay outputs. As well as the surveillance benefits, this obviously removes the need to despatch operators to investigate ala...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/366/draeger-takes-reliable-flame-detection-to-a-new-level-with-integral-camera-technology/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...of the British Fire Consortium) in 1972.
The British Fire Consortium currently provides the following courses:
Extinguisher Technician Training (4 day course including accredited Examination),...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/365/bfc-training-success/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Property Owners And Property Management
...not activated by fire or disaster but by power failure Many
occupied spaces do not require emergency lighting and offer risks to occupants
Emergency
lighting has a period of vulnerability a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/363/property-owners-and-property-management/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Multilingual Voice Sounders Improve Safety for Multicultural Community
...fire systems company, Rosse Systems, with the help of voice sounder experts, Vimpex Ltd were able to offer the ideal solution. A site survey identified that not only were high-output sounders necessary to give the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/362/multilingual-voice-sounders-improve-safety-for-multicultural-community/ - 14 Jul, 2008
The Fire Door - An Open and Shut Case
...can do that. But a Fire Door is an important part of an overall strategy to hindering the spread of fire.
There is a mandatory requirement to install Fire Resistant Doors in a premise's.
Fire Doors can perfor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/361/the-fire-door-an-open-and-shut-case/ - 14 Jul, 2008
WAGNER Smoke Detection Makes Prison Block Safer
...form of fire detection for prison cells as it eliminates the need for a point smoke detector that can easily be damaged - ASD only requires a discrete sampling point. However, WAGNER UK's TITANUS® MICRO·SENS® addre...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/360/wagner-smoke-detection-makes-prison-block-safer/ - 14 Jul, 2008
...Fire, one of the UK's leading fire safety providers, have solved the problem by introducing a new Multi Language Edition of it's best selling DVD pack 'How to Choose and Use Fire Extinguishers'.
Under the Train...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/359/are-you-being-understood/ - 14 Jul, 2008
Prysmian Serves Up Fire Protection At Wimbledon
...the lead fire alarm contractor on the project, explained the benefits of using Prysmian's FP cable. "We used FP200 Gold because of its ease of installation but also because it is recommended by the authorities and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/358/prysmian-serves-up-fire-protection-at-wimbledon/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Vimpex Launch New Range Of Door Holder Magnets
...range of fire door holder magnets. Waterproof versions are available for use outdoors and in harsh environments.
Mounted onto the floor, wall or ceiling, these robust, fully-approved door holders ensure retentio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/357/vimpex-launch-new-range-of-door-holder-magnets/ - 13 Jun, 2008
...for the integrated fire alarm, voice alarm and public address system. The company's cabling is also installed in the extension of the Piccadilly Line for London Underground, and the Heathrow Express for Network Rai...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/356/draka-takes-off-at-terminal-5/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Apollo Launches XPander Range Of Wireless Fire Detectors
...report 'normal', 'fire' or 'fault' states to the radio base, which transmits the information to the interface. The radio bases and signalling devices are addressable and use a pre-set analogue value to report via t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/355/apollo-launches-xpander-range-of-wireless-fire-detectors/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Advanced Electronics Appoints Head of UK Sales
...within the fire and security industry, seven of which have been with Advanced Electronics. During his time at Advanced John has undertaken a wide range of roles, including product management, training and latterly...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/354/advanced-electronics-appoints-head-of-uk-sales/ - 13 Jun, 2008
A Risk Reduced In Time Saves Fines
...to October 2006 Fire Safety in the UK was implemented on a 'Prescriptive basis'. What this meant was that there was a minimum requirement for a premises to have certain fire safety measures in place. The local fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/353/a-risk-reduced-in-time-saves-fines/ - 13 Jun, 2008
SKUM Protection For New Jebel Ali Storage Terminals
...hardware at Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products, Middle East, points to the ability to provide a single-source supply solution comprising both the foam agent and the delivery system as a key factor in sec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/352/skum-protection-for-new-jebel-ali-storage-terminals/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Salamander Wire Free Electromagnetic Fire Door Holders
...releases all fire doors when fire alarm sounds or in the event of a radio failure or low batteries
- Self-monitoring of RF signal, battery and mains supply
NO MORE CABLES
- Labour costs reduced by 90%...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/350/salamander-wire-free-electromagnetic-fire-door-holders/ - 13 Jun, 2008
Fire Safety & First Aider Waistcoats
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/349/fire-safety-and-first-aider-waistcoats/ - 29 May, 2008
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/348/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 29 May, 2008
Hochiki's New Low Cost Voice Alarm System
...asset protection. FIREvac also incorporates a number of innovative cost and installation labour saving features. For example, to integrate FIREvac with an existing fire alarm and detection installation, all that is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/347/hochikis-new-low-cost-voice-alarm-system/ - 20 May, 2008
Apollo Fire Detectors In Double Award Win
...for world class fire solutions and these awards are testimony to our success".
Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd
36 Brookside Road
Havant, Hampshire PO9 1JR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9249 2412
Fax: +44 (0...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/346/apollo-fire-detectors-in-double-award-win/ - 16 May, 2008
Draka Launches New Product Range Catalogue
...offering - Saffire 0HLS [Zero Halogen, Low Smoke] and Firetuf Powerplus. The new Saffire 0HLS range provides significantly improved performance when compared with other cables on the market, extending the safety be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/344/draka-launches-new-product-range-catalogue/ - 16 May, 2008
Draka Publishes 2008 Edition of Cable & Table Handbook
...legislation, and fire performance testing. Nearly a third of the pages are devoted to general electrical data, embracing such topics as cable installation, current ratings and conductor resistance. A Closer Look at...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/342/draka-publishes-2008-edition-of-cable-and-table-handbook/ - 16 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises complies.
One of the key requirements is to conduct a fire risk assessme...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/341/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 16 May, 2008
Apollo Goes Wireless At International College
...College required a fire system sympathetic to its heritage.
The client's specification called for an appropriate fire protection response for the heritage areas of the site, plus a solution to nuisance alarms in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/340/apollo-goes-wireless-at-international-college/ - 15 May, 2008
Spectra Beacons Cover All The Bases
...benefit in fire alarm applications.
Primarily intended for surface mounting, pole and wall mounting options are available to make installation neat and easy. All units have a choice of cable entries for ease of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/339/spectra-beacons-cover-all-the-bases/ - 15 May, 2008
Total Portables Offer Premium-Brand Performance
...A, B, C, D and F fires. The TOTAL offering also includes several unique speciality portable extinguishers, each of which is designed to satisfy particular fire safety challenges or market needs.
These specials i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/337/total-portables-offer-premium-brand-performance/ - 15 May, 2008
New Fire Safety Toolkit For Business
...responsible for fire safety within their premises - these individuals are deemed 'responsible persons' and must ensure their premises complies.
One of the key requirements is to conduct a fire risk assessment an...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/336/new-fire-safety-toolkit-for-business/ - 24 Apr, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...Terror
- Fire Solutions
- Intruder Alarms and Physical Security
- IP & Networks
- RFID & Smartcards
- Security Guarding & Support Services
Register Now at www.ifsec.co.uk/...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/335/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 15 Apr, 2008
3M Product To Supply Protection System For Telegraph Group
...to put out a fire and the threshold concentration recognized by approval bodies as suitable for use in occupied spaces. Novec 1230 fluid is used at concentrations between 4% and 6% but is acceptable for use up to 1...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/334/3m-product-to-supply-protection-system-for-telegraph-group/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Casualty Warning: Wedged Fire Doors Trend
...to breaches of fire safety regulations at their premises, in particular fire doors wedged open and exits obstructed.
Commenting on the case, the fire service commander said: "would also like to remind those resp...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/333/casualty-warning-wedged-fire-doors-trend/ - 11 Apr, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...for fire and health and safety will be the first port of call for
any investigation involving a fatality or serious injury. It is therefore
crucial that you conform to current legislation and standards to ensure...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/332/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Agustawestland Fire And Rescue Flies Ahead With Draeger BA
...the AgustaWestland Fire Service explains, "Not only have we become the first non-local authority fire service to use the new system in the UK, but our firefighters are now benefiting from the very latest BA technol...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/331/agustawestland-fire-and-rescue-flies-ahead-with-draeger-ba/ - 10 Apr, 2008
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...applications for FIRElink. These include: smaller non-compartmentalised rooms; warehouses with racking; and electronic and electromechanical equipment. Two versions have so far been introduced - the single-pipe FIR...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/330/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Gas Detection Training In Confined Space Environments
...rusting, fire, growth of bacteria, or displacement of the oxygen by another gas, oxygen deficiency can cause drowsiness. It can also lead to euphoria, a 'happy' state which prevents the worker from realising the da...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/329/gas-detection-training-in-confined-space-environments/ - 10 Apr, 2008
A New Approach To Personal Safety
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
A paper presented at ATCE in November last year outlines a high-level overview of personal protection studies and research conducted by Gardin-Haag over 18 months....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/328/a-new-approach-to-personal-safety/ - 10 Apr, 2008
IFSEC 2008 - The Global Place For The Security Industry
...Terror
- Fire Solutions
- Intruder Alarms and Physical Security
- IP & Networks
- RFID & Smartcards
- Security Guarding & Support Services
Register Now at www.ifsec.co.uk/...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/327/ifsec-2008-the-global-place-for-the-security-industry/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Sembcorp Sponsors Communications Symposium
...deploys the latest fire protection and engineering equipment to protect lives and assets as well as ensuring business continuity.
For further information contact:
Margaret Walker
SembCorp Utilities
Asset P...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/326/sembcorp-sponsors-communications-symposium/ - 10 Apr, 2008
Latest Information On Incidents In London
...- flat fire
Firefighters were called to a fire in a block of flats on Whalebone Lane in Beacontree yesterday afternoon.
The blaze damaged 50 per cent of a communal stairway between the ground and third floors...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/325/latest-information-on-incidents-in-london/ - 20 Mar, 2008
MCP Call Point Range Extension Increase Compatibility
...The different configurations are selectable during commissioning by connecting the special terminal block to the required terminations in the back of the MCP.
The resistor and clean contact version, MCP1, is ava...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/323/mcp-call-point-range-extension-increase-compatibility/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Mini Switch Monitor Is Ideal For Limited Spaces
...Fire Detectors Ltd,
36 Brookside Road
Havant,
Hampshire
PO9 1JR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 23 9249 2412
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9249 2754
E-mail: sales@apollo-fire.co.uk
Website: www.apollo-fire.co....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/322/mini-switch-monitor-is-ideal-for-limited-spaces/ - 11 Mar, 2008
New Flagship School Benefits from Advanced Fire Protection
...Advanced Mx-4000 fire control panels were installed by Bristol-based MAT Fire Systems Ltd, together with over 400 detectors and 300 base sounders from Hochiki and 8 Airsense Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) systems...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/321/new-flagship-school-benefits-from-advanced-fire-protection/ - 11 Mar, 2008
...from high grade, fire resistant polycarbonate, the CE and UL approved GPH has the option of surface or flush mounting and is protected to IP66 (UL Type 4/4X/13) when used with the weatherproof back box, making it s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/320/the-mechanical-horn-is-reborn/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Kingfell's Risk & Crisis Contol Division Is Making Its Mark
...risks, not just fire, and integrate these into a single, workable crisis management solution. So he brought together what he described as "a uniquely qualified and experienced team". Its task is to tack...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/319/kingfells-risk-and-crisis-contol-division-is-making-its-mark/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Denios Protects The Fire Brigade And The Environment
...the height of the fire, the heat and flames were so intense, that the PVC window frames and external lights on the property next door fused together or melted.
Fire fighters fought the blaze for several hours b...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/317/denios-protects-the-fire-brigade-and-the-environment/ - 11 Mar, 2008
...deploys the latest fire protection and engineering equipment to protect lives and assets as well as ensuring business continuity.
Its website can be found at www.sembprotection.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/316/preventions-better-than-cure/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Advanced Fire System Communications
...an impact on fire systems, remote communications over the Internet and fire panel networking.
Remote Communications over the Internet
In the late 1970s a standardised communications protocol was developed tha...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/315/advanced-fire-system-communications/ - 11 Mar, 2008
Brigade Requires Human Confirmation of Automatic Fire Alarms
...issue; the Fire Service are working closely with facility managers to improve procedures when an alarm is triggered. System Sensor, the world's largest detector manufacturer, is approaching the issue through techno...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/314/brigade-requires-human-confirmation-of-automatic-fire-alarms/ - 29 Feb, 2008
Klaxon and Firesafe; Safe and Sound
...in line with Firesafe's strategy to strive for innovative and market leading products for its customers. Klaxon employs 'First Fix' technology in its Sonos products which means heads are simply locked onto the base...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/313/klaxon-and-firesafe-safe-and-sound/ - 14 Feb, 2008
FFE Announces New Managing Director
...of the innovative Fireray 5000 beam detector, and he brings valuable market, sales and technical experience with him from previous roles with employers such as Molecular Products Ltd., Leyland and Birmingham Ltd. a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/312/ffe-announces-new-managing-director/ - 14 Feb, 2008
New Gas Extinguishant Control Panel from Advanced Electronics
...Ex-3001 detects fires in the same manner as a conventional fire alarm panel, but in addition to triggering an alarm, it can also control the release of an extinguishing agent. To avoid false discharges, the Ex-3001...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/311/new-gas-extinguishant-control-panel-from-advanced-electronics/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Fire Fighting Enterprises at Firex South 2008
...exhibition.
Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd.
9 Hunting Gate
Hitchin, Herts, UK. SG4 0TJ
Tel: +44 (0)1462 444 740
Fax: +44 (0)845 402 4201
E-mail: sales@ffeuk.com
Website: www.ffeuk.com/...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/310/fire-fighting-enterprises-at-firex-south-2008/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Fire Protection Of Rolling Stock Conference This March
...across Europe. The Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference is the only place where you can find all this and more under one roof.
Come and hear from our impressive
expert industry
panel, including:...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/309/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-conference-this-march/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Draka To Focus On Approved Document B Power Cable Solution
...in mind that the Fire Safety Order and the wider adoption of fire engineering solutions has made the market far more conscious of the need to use only proven, third-party approved, top quality products.
Firetuf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/308/draka-to-focus-on-approved-document-b-power-cable-solution/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Plymouth's New Landmark Is Protected By Apollo
...cutting edge of fire detection technology and providing world class solutions for its clients. It's fantastic to be able to contribute to this development because it is the result of international collaboration and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/307/plymouths-new-landmark-is-protected-by-apollo/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Prysmian's FP Plus Is Evolving
...Its dressable design makes new generation FP Plus even easier to handle and those who are familiar with Prysmian's popular FP200 Gold will notice the similarity in bending quality and general handling. Retaining its...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/306/prysmians-fp-plus-is-evolving/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Multi-Criteria Protection - Combining 4 Sensing Elements Of Fire
...response
All fires have three elements in common, in that they produce CO, heat and smoke. The proportions however will be different in each case, as will the time when each element is released. Similarly, a fir...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/305/multi-criteria-protection-combining-4-sensing-elements-of-fire/ - 14 Feb, 2008
Groundbreaking Vibrating Alarm Provides Protection For The Deaf
...conjunction with FireAngel's state-of-the-art wireless Wi-Safe system, which was released earlier this year and has enjoyed substantial success in the home safety marketplace.
When the Wi-Safe Smoke Alarm and Wi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/304/groundbreaking-vibrating-alarm-provides-protection-for-the-deaf/ - 24 Jan, 2008
Hochiki To Show Latest Innovations
...predicts that FIRElink will make high-sensitivity smoke detection technology available to a much wider range of businesses and applications. It incorporates advanced semiconductor laser and electronics technology i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/303/hochiki-to-show-latest-innovations/ - 24 Jan, 2008
...sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk with your details.
Seminars include:
Regulatory Reform Order Seminar
The Regulatory Reform Seminar explains the demands of the new legislation and implications for anyon...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/302/free-fire-safety-seminars/ - 24 Jan, 2008
Editors Note - Between A Rock And A Hard Place
...of the new fire alarm standard BS5839 2002 in all its parts is a case in point. Any responsible person would have great difficulty in ignoring the very sound justification for the need to have their existing system...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/301/editors-note-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act Soon To Become Law
...responsible for fire and health and safety will be the first port of call for any investigation involving a fatality or serious injury. It is therefore crucial that you conform to current legislation and standards...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/300/manslaughter-and-corporate-homicide-act-soon-to-become-law/ - 23 Jan, 2008
Addressable Detector Base Sounder Strobe Aids Compliance to DDA
...The devices generate 32 different audible tones and are available with red or amber lenses. They integrate a high efficiency piezo-electric transducer with a high output LED array to give a unit that simultaneously...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/299/addressable-detector-base-sounder-strobe-aids-compliance-to-dda/ - 09 Jan, 2008
Protecting Process, Plant and Personnel
...case study and fire safety sessions that will give delegates practical advice ranging from the lessons learned from a major incident such as the Texas City disaster to the application of new technologies in the haz...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/298/protecting-process-plant-and-personnel/ - 09 Jan, 2008
Huddersfield Bakery Choose Detectomat's RCP 6B Wireless System
...by suppliers Firetec because it can be programmed and installed within 3 hours resulting in minimal disruption to the business. The system does not require the installation of separate sounder circuits because all...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/297/huddersfield-bakery-choose-detectomats-rcp-6b-wireless-system/ - 09 Jan, 2008
BSi Releases Proposed Amendments To BS5306-3
...purchasers of new fire equipment through the internet and catalogues a new service activity has been introduced - that of ?commissioning?. This takes effect upon removal from the box of new or refurbished extinguis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/296/bsi-releases-proposed-amendments-to-bs5306-3/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Technical Trophy Competition 2008
...FIREINF is Arguably the World's Premier Collection of Fire and Fire-Related, Validated
And Authoritative Information that aims to help all those seeking such information.
Emphasis is on all aspects of Fire, Em...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/295/technical-trophy-competition-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
...Means of Escape Fire Safety Audit Guide brings together the requirements of formal risk assessment, the principles of good fire safety management and audit to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
£19.95...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/294/january-sale-10-percent-off/ - 08 Jan, 2008
C-TEC'S New EN54-4 Compliant Power Supplies
...solution for any fire alarm system requiring auto-dial facilities. There's even room inside its surface or flush mounting plastic enclosure for a 12V 3.1 AHr stand-by battery.
Comments Charlotte Manley, C-TEC's...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/293/c-tecs-new-en54-4-compliant-power-supplies/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Prysmian Tackles Fire Performance at Twickenham Stadium
...for the fire alarm installation. Project Manager, Darren Pilgrim says: "For a project of this scale it is essential to use a cable that is robust, but also allows for easy installation. Prysmian satisfies these req...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/292/prysmian-tackles-fire-performance-at-twickenham-stadium/ - 08 Jan, 2008
Fire Protection of Rolling Stock 2008
...in its 4th year, Fire Protection of Rolling Stock conference will review key fire protection issues and deliver insight into actual undertakings via rail-operator case-studies. From examining when and how standards...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/291/fire-protection-of-rolling-stock-2008/ - 08 Jan, 2008
The Fire Hazards Associated with Multiple Layers of Paint
...first fire that highlighted the hazards associated with multiple layers of paint occurred in 1976 in a mental hospital in Cheshire.
The fire was started in a dormitory by one of the patients. The alarm was subse...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/290/the-fire-hazards-associated-with-multiple-layers-of-paint/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Directional Sounder Dramatically Improves Evacuation Efficiency
...toxic gas or fire. In onshore high risk facilities such as petro-chemical plants, there will be a significant number of office-based personnel who will not necessarily have received the same high degree of training...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/289/directional-sounder-dramatically-improves-evacuation-efficiency/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Chooses Telemetry
...and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service explains, "The PSS Merlin system will be of considerable benefit to our firefighters. The improvements we have commissioned, which include new Lung Demand Valves (LDV), Bodygu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/288/durham-and-darlington-fire-and-rescue-service-chooses-telemetry/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Alarm Signalling May Be Affected
...The characteristics of 21CN that have the potential to affect the operation of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) are:
· Maximum off-hook loop current reducing from 40mA to 25mA (no change to published minimum of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/287/fire-alarm-signalling-may-be-affected/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Race Is On To World Firefighters Games 2008
...more than 5,000 firefighters from around the world.
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is extremely proud to be hosting the Games as its contribution towards the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/286/race-is-on-to-world-firefighters-games-2008/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/285/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 17 Dec, 2007
...a number of fire hazards to a building, including:
flammable liquids, adhesives, paints, thinners or preservatives,
gas/electric welding and cutting apparatus,
flammable gases - LPG's (liquefied...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/284/hot-work-permits/ - 17 Dec, 2007
...excess of 700,000 fire resistant clips and glands. Continuing to break new ground Burj Dubai Tower is the only Gulf based project to specify and use new harmonised core colours.
When it is completed in late 2008...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/283/the-skys-the-limit/ - 17 Dec, 2007
78% of Fire Safety Professionals Unsure About New Fire Law
...responsibility for fire safety and risk assessment on the building owner or manager. Following the spate of recent fatal fires around the country, the implications of ignoring this legislation are obvious.
A suc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/282/78-percent-of-fire-safety-professionals-unsure-about-new-fire-law/ - 17 Dec, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/281/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Means Of Escape Audit & Sign Guides
...have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/280/means-of-escape-audit-and-sign-guides/ - 28 Nov, 2007
London Fire Brigade Welcomes Moves On School Safety
...of the London Fire and emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), which runs LFB, made the comments at the Brigade's Sprinkler Campaign Seminar this week (November 7) at City Hall, London.
She said: 'Last weekend s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/279/london-fire-brigade-welcomes-moves-on-school-safety/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Failure of Gas Cartridge Fire Extinguisher
...contributed to the fire extinguisher failure. As a precautionary measure it is advised that all cartridge-type fire extinguishers (in simple terms those which do not have a pressure gauge attached) should be inspec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/278/failure-of-gas-cartridge-fire-extinguisher/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Voice Sounder from Fire Alarm Specialists
...in small to medium fire alarm installations and is preceded by a selectable alarm tone.
The multi message sounders are appropriate for larger installations where 'alert' and 'evacuate' messages are required for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/277/voice-sounder-from-fire-alarm-specialists/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Free Fire Safety Training From Jalite
...and regulations. Fire safety signs are the bedrock of an effective Fire Safety management system and are a requirement under the new legislation.
All parts of the working environment from canteen to cloakroom f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/276/free-fire-safety-training-from-jalite/ - 28 Nov, 2007
First UL Certification for Motorised Beam Detector
...intrusion.
The Fireray's low-level system controller is connected to the detector head by a two-wire cable, and can be used to fully control and adjust the beam -making installation significantly easier. The det...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/275/first-ul-certification-for-motorised-beam-detector/ - 28 Nov, 2007
Signet Disabled Refuge System Installed At Chester University
...by 2-core enhanced fire rated cable to a remote outstation on the first floor of the building.
In the event of an emergency, SigTEL Compact facilitates effective two-way communication between building management...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/274/signet-disabled-refuge-system-installed-at-chester-university/ - 28 Nov, 2007
New Guide To Fire Houses In Multiple Occupation
...regarding their fire safety requirements to tenants. Following confusion on this topic we have dedicated this issue to Fire Safety in HMO's by providing guidance and advice on the variety of areas that build the la...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/273/new-guide-to-fire-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Investigation Continues Into Cause Of East London Warehouse Fire
...and around 85 firefighters were tackling the blaze. They were confronted by plumes of thick black smoke, fuelled further by polystyrene panels, and worked quickly to ascertain the risk to the safety of Brigade staf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/272/investigation-continues-into-cause-of-east-london-warehouse-fire/ - 16 Nov, 2007
New Hochiki System Cuts The Cost Of Smoke Detection
...applications for FIRElink. These include: smaller non-compartmentalised rooms; warehouses with racking; and electronic and electromechanical equipment. Two versions have so far been introduced - the single-pip...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/271/new-hochiki-system-cuts-the-cost-of-smoke-detection/ - 16 Nov, 2007
Refinery Entrusts Sembcorp With Emergency Response
...will provide fire and chemical spill protection and emergency planning for the refinery, and its multi-skilled site protection officers will provide fire fighting, medical response and security protection services....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/270/refinery-entrusts-sembcorp-with-emergency-response/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Honeywell Achieves Approval For Its Fire Safety Standards
...it is vital that fire protection systems are 'fit for purpose' and installed and maintained by a 'competent' person.
As a BAFE SP203 certified company, HBS has demonstrated that its services conform to these re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/269/honeywell-achieves-approval-for-its-fire-safety-standards/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Residential Landlords Association Fire Safety Briefing Note
...the scope of the Fire Safety Order. The Government indicated that it would issue further guidance to Fire and Rescue Authorities. This enforcement guidance was due to be issued in the Autumn. Whilst it should still...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/267/residential-landlords-association-fire-safety-briefing-note/ - 15 Nov, 2007
Fire Safety In Houses In Multiple Occupation
...include:
Fire Safety in Schools and Colleges
Fire Safety in Places of Assembly
Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes
Fire Safety in Hotels and Guest Houses
We are currently preparing for the launch o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/266/fire-safety-in-houses-in-multiple-occupation/ - 15 Nov, 2007
New Beam Detector Gains Certification
...indoor space from fire risks, beam detection systems are an ideal option, and the Fireray 5000 stands out with its unrivalled, functional feature set.
For further information contact:
Ian Steel
Fire F...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/263/new-beam-detector-gains-certification/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...The fire developed in an electrical cupboard under the stairs of the converted house rendering the only means of escape useless.
Occupants had to be rescued by the fire service and taken to hospital with smoke inh...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/262/fire-safety-in-flats/ - 26 Oct, 2007
ExitPoint Broadband Directional Sounder Improves Building Evacuation Speed
...The units generate sound pulses of low, medium and high broadband noise that make it possible for people to identify accurately the location of the source. Directional sound is recognized by a primitive part of t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/260/exitpoint-broadband-directional-sounder-improves-building-evacuation-speed/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...fire protection firm seeks a first-class Contracts Manager to join them. Requires an outgoing personality, confidence and good interpersonal skills. You must have experience of commercial and residential projects a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/259/recruitment-opportunities/ - 26 Oct, 2007
...guests saw no fire extinguishers or staff in the building as they escaped.
Early indications pointed to an electrical fault in the bar area of the hotel, investigations for both incidents are still underway,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/258/another-fatal-hotel-fire/ - 26 Oct, 2007
New Guide To Business Continuity Management
...Identifying and preparing for these scenarios is a vital aspect of all organisations Business Continuity plan.
To view or download the NEW Guide to Business Continuity Management - Part 1 please click here....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/257/new-guide-to-business-continuity-management/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Making The Right Choice - Fire Alarm Systems
...it is because of fire authority requirements pay careful attention to their wording. Some people are convinced that paying more for something guarantees that you get the best, if there are add-ons to be had they wi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/256/making-the-right-choice-fire-alarm-systems/ - 26 Oct, 2007
Call For Single Fire Safety Regulator For Residential Accommodation
...and chief fire officers, which backed the RLA case for a single regulator by making local authorities the lead enforcer rather than fire authorities.
The Residential Landlords Association, whose members own ov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/255/call-for-single-fire-safety-regulator-for-residential-accommodation/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Unacceptable Fire Deaths Prompt New Campaign
...The Fire Safety Order has wide-ranging implications for care home owners and managers many of whom are still unaware of the legislations or their new obligations.
Wise up to Fire - the initiative establish...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/254/unacceptable-fire-deaths-prompt-new-campaign/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Intelligent Fire Panels Protect Student Village
...The fire detection system comprises of ten networked
Mx-4000 control panels, at least one situated in each accommodation block, interfaced to 1,700 Apollo Discovery fire detectors and devices. The main block also...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/252/intelligent-fire-panels-protect-student-village/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
...of smoke in a fire, escape routes to evacuate all within the tunnel, alarms and means to alert individuals of an emergency, maintaining the structure under severe heat or an explosion.
Not only must we cons...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/250/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Questionable Fire Safety In Our Hotels?
...by ignoring basic fire safety requirements. An undercover team visited 14 hotels across South West England with Alan Cox, an independent fire safety consultant who found 13 of the 14 to have unsatisfactory fire saf...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/249/questionable-fire-safety-in-our-hotels/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Over £22 Million Worth Of Fire Damage In Schools
...carried out by the fire service to ensure requirements such as fire safety training and safety signs are in place. Fire certificates are no longer valid, and in fact, all previous fire safety legislation has now be...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/248/over-22-million-worth-of-fire-damage-in-schools/ - 11 Oct, 2007
...of the various Fire System components including detectors, manual call points, sounders and control panels, which has traditionally been done in electrical cabling can now be done with wire-free radio. Installing c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/247/new-rcp-6b-radio-fire-system/ - 11 Oct, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/246/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...manager for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said,
'The first crews found a very serious fire in a second floor flat and a small part of the roof. They were also confronted with a number of persons still within...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/245/surrey-care-home-closed/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Hootronic Electronic Replacement For Electro-Mechanical Hooters, Sirens And Bells
...The advantages of replacing electro-mechanical devices with electronic equivalents are the savings in power consumption and weight - sirens and hooters can be extremely heavy and often need 3-phase mains power. T...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/244/hootronic-electronic-replacement-for-electro-mechanical-hooters-sirens-and-bells/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Organisations Learn to Rise from the Ashes
...Bedford Police, Fire and Ambulances shared useful information and advice highlighting the importance of Business Continuity Management.
In the event of an 'explosion' the emergency services first send a limit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/243/organisations-learn-to-rise-from-the-ashes/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Fire Test Certification Requirement
...Photoluminescent materials are used all over the world, ranging in application from Industrial, Marine, Aviation, Office and many more environments. Photoluminescents provide clear, concise information in the event...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/242/fire-test-certification-requirement/ - 27 Sep, 2007
New Fire Strategy Document Published By BSI
...to devising a fire strategy is one that can be qualified; one where there is an agreed agenda and protocols, so the results can be analysed. It uses a number of new techniques, models and analysis tools. What it do...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/241/new-fire-strategy-document-published-by-bsi/ - 27 Sep, 2007
Fire Alarm Voice Sounder Communicates with Extinguishant System
...equipment for fire and life safety, industrial and security applications. Part of Halma p.l.c., Klaxon offers an extensive range of fire alarm sirens, electronic sounders, buzzers, beacons and bells, in addition to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/240/fire-alarm-voice-sounder-communicates-with-extinguishant-system/ - 27 Sep, 2007
...market for passive fire protection was deemed to be in the order of £1.2 billion. According to this new market survey, however, it now stands in the order of £1.8 billion, a considerable rise of some 50%.
On th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/239/moving-in-the-right-direction/ - 13 Sep, 2007
The Kitemark Builds Confidence For Businesses
...scheme for fire alarm systems is one of only four bodies in the UK that has accreditation by UKAS to issue certification for the scope of work, as defined by SP203.
The Kitemark Fire Alarm Systems scheme is desi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/238/the-kitemark-builds-confidence-for-businesses/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Deaf Alerter Receive Accreditation
...Deaf Alerter and fire alarm and messaging systems for deaf and hard of hearing people please visit www.deaf-alerter.com...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/237/deaf-alerter-receive-accreditation/ - 13 Sep, 2007
FM Global Launches New Fire Prevention Grant Programme
...a wide variety of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts including, arson prevention and investigation; prefire planning for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities; fire prevention education...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/236/fm-global-launches-new-fire-prevention-grant-programme/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Acetylene Gas Incidents Increasing
...the safety of its firefighters and the public, LFB initially puts in place a 200 meter hazard zone at these fires and cools the cylinders for 24 hours before re-opening the area. In one recent incident in a railway...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/235/acetylene-gas-incidents-increasing/ - 13 Sep, 2007
...Extinguishers & Systems
Fire Safety Signs & Photoluminescence
Fire Alarm & Detection
Fire Safety Management & Risk Assessment
The forum is one...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/233/new-forum/ - 13 Sep, 2007
New Industrial Flame Detectors Added To Hochiki Offering
...right choice for fires involving solid materials such as grain, feeds and paper. The intrinsically safe model is certified to the ATEX Directive EEx ia IIC T4, while the explosion-proof version is certified to EEx...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/232/new-industrial-flame-detectors-added-to-hochiki-offering/ - 13 Sep, 2007
Another Register Of Risk Assessors
...I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
We have now lived with the new world of Fire Risk Assessments, undertaken under the jurisdiction of the Regulatory Reform Order, for over 6 months. Perhaps it...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/231/another-register-of-risk-assessors/ - 31 Aug, 2007
3M Stands Behind its Fire Suppression Fluid, Offering Industry-Leading 20-Year Warranty
...affecting many fire suppression agents that are on the market today,' said Joe Koch, business manager for 3M Novec Fluids. 'The Blue Sky warranty provides peace of mind for end users who specify fire protection sys...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/229/3m-stands-behind-its-fire-suppression-fluid-offering-industry-leading-20-year-warranty/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Fire And Business Continuity Training - Award Winning Courses From Industry Experts
...expert in fire safety and founder of FSC, will be delivering
Fire Safety Management and
Fire Risk assessment courses.
Following seven years in the fire service, FSC's Principal Fire Engineer Russ was...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/228/fire-and-business-continuity-training-award-winning-courses-from-industry-experts/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Solutions Gets Creative With New Paint System
...use in areas where fire exits are situated with greater travel distance than normal; the paint is applied to the floor directing staff to the exit in all situations with exceptional visibility in severe smoke or po...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/227/solutions-gets-creative-with-new-paint-system/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Five 'Rescued' From Ancient Building In Fire Exercise
...total of 35 firefighters and six fire appliances from Baschurch and Shrewsbury attended the grade 1 listed building set in 27 acres in remote countryside. More than half a mile of hose was laid out from the nearby...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/226/five-rescued-from-ancient-building-in-fire-exercise/ - 31 Aug, 2007
UK At The Mercy Of The Elements
...as in the case of fire engineering, presumably, by applying the science, water engineering would allow us to predict problems, rather than have to wait for the flooding to occur, and then to proverbially plug the h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/225/uk-at-the-mercy-of-the-elements/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Newquay Hotel Fire Investigations Underway
...he confirmed a fire marshal had been appointed to each floor of the hotel which will have aided the 80+ people who managed to escape safely.
Matt Littmoden, the chief officer of Cornwall fire brigade stated t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/224/newquay-hotel-fire-investigations-underway/ - 31 Aug, 2007
Fire Safety & First Aider Jerkins
...figures are fire officers, fire wardens and marshals; staff who when working as a team, take up specific positions within the designated escape routes. By giving instructions in an assertive manner, these authority...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/223/fire-safety-and-first-aider-jerkins/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Guide To Business Continuity Management
...Means of Escape has developed a guide to cover this area providing information and advice to organisations wishing to produce this plan.
Please click here and register to view or download this guide...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/222/guide-to-business-continuity-management/ - 20 Aug, 2007
NSI Achieves UKAS Accreditation
...the security and fire sectors.'
The National Security Inspectorate is an independent approvals body that provides inspection services for the security and fire industries.
For more information visit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/221/nsi-achieves-ukas-accreditation/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...fire crews arrived at the incident they found smoke coming from the first floor windows of the three storey building.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus discovered the fire in the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/220/nursing-home-fined-200000/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Less Than 5% Of UK Business Have A Disaster Recovery Plan
...years of a major fire, flood or storm, which may have something to do with the fact that less than five per cent of UK businesses have a disaster recovery plan. In essence, business continuity planning and risk man...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/219/less-than-5-percent-of-uk-business-have-a-disaster-recovery-plan/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
...of the existing fire safety legislation, for example, fire certificates are no longer valid.
The new role of the responsible person is examined in detail in the seminars with the duties explained. These include...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/217/understanding-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005-seminar/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Perform Your Fire Risk Assessment
...produced complete fire safety management 'toolkits' for use in three of the most vulnerable sectors:-
schools and colleges
residential care homes
hotels and guesthouses...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/216/perform-your-fire-risk-assessment/ - 20 Aug, 2007
...to withstand fire and explosions among other disasters, however, dealing with planes colliding with the buildings was not on the agenda.
The collapse of the giants was the end to thousands of innocent lives.
E...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/215/are-we-prepared/ - 20 Aug, 2007
Guide To Managing Electrical Equipment
...many devastating fires.
Managing electrical appliances is crucial in the workplace, rules on how many plugs per socket, the use of extension leads, plug leads and cables should be applied to maintain any s...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/214/guide-to-managing-electrical-equipment/ - 27 Jul, 2007
BMT Isis - Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
...BMT Isis Marine Fire Risk Assessors team are predominately ex Royal Navy Marine Engineers with demonstrable experience, knowledge and skills related to the operation, maintenance and design of large sea going vesse...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/213/bmt-isis-fire-safety-and-risk-assessment/ - 27 Jul, 2007
ASFP Clarifies The Question Of Overcladding Reactive Coatings
...for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) Technical Committee has issued a guidance statement in order to avoid unintended limitations to fire exposure when cladding or other protection systems from part of the constru...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/212/asfp-clarifies-the-question-of-overcladding-reactive-coatings/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Jalite Leads The Way For Underground Safety
...a floor mounted fire exit sign.
The stencil was designed for a major financial institution in the city to provide Photoluminescent hard wearing signs to aid effective evacuation within underground car parks....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/211/jalite-leads-the-way-for-underground-safety/ - 27 Jul, 2007
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
...all the existing fire safety legislation and impacts on all employers, owners, occupiers and self-employed businesses. It covers 'general fire precautions? which are needed to protect 'relevant persons' in case of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/210/the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ - 27 Jul, 2007
"EMS Protects Concorde Heritage"
...form of fire detection for the inside of the aircraft, with the control panel mounted remotely, alongside other fire detection equipment in the hangar. EMS Group's 5000 FirePoint wire-free analogue fire system was...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/209/andquotems-protects-concorde-heritageandquot/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Planes, Boats, Trains and the Regulatory Reform Order
...ensure effective fire safety is in place, higher risks are present such as the evacuation procedures and combustible materials.
Train stations and airports must conduct a fire risk assessment and comply with the R...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/208/planes-boats-trains-and-the-regulatory-reform-order/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Last Year I Could Not Spell Fire Risk Assessor; Now I Is One.
...to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment varies between 'no awareness at all' to a complete embracing of the process. Obviously those bodies which fit into the small and medium sized category are those that one would le...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/207/last-year-i-could-not-spell-fire-risk-assessor-now-i-is-one-/ - 27 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...is Network Rail's fire safety partner and service provider for its 11 Southern-based managed stations. 'Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), we must constantly re-evaluate and anticipate each si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/206/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 19 Jul, 2007
Prevention's Better Than A Cure
...to recover from a fire, flood or other natural or man-made disaster, according to research carried out by SembCorp Protection at the recent Business Continuity conference and exhibition in London. The overriding me...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/205/preventions-better-than-a-cure/ - 19 Jul, 2007
Footwear & Clothing In the Workplace
...a member of the UK Fire & Rescue Service and project officer for the UK's enormously important Integrated Clothing Project, will be on hand to explain how this controversial and wide-ranging system has develope...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/204/footwear-and-clothing-in-the-workplace/ - 19 Jul, 2007
...a boiler or gas fire is started, it does not sound as a release of CO at such a time is not hazardous.
Organisations and workplaces need to be aware of the dangers of CO, as this issue has not been given the pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/203/co-alert/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Means of Escape File of Evidence
...have relied on a fire officer to endorse the adequacy of fire safety within their premises with the award of a fire certificate. However there is now a demand for a complete change of approach to managing fire safe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/202/means-of-escape-file-of-evidence/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Prevention's Better Than A Cure
...to recover from a fire, flood or other natural or man-made disaster, according to research carried out by SembCorp Protection at the recent Business Continuity conference and exhibition in London. The overriding me...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/201/preventions-better-than-a-cure/ - 12 Jul, 2007
Fire Protection at Waterloo Station
...is Network Rail's fire safety partner and service provider for its 11 Southern-based managed stations. 'Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO), we must constantly re-evaluate and anticipate each si...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/200/fire-protection-at-waterloo-station/ - 11 Jul, 2007
Discounted Fire Batons - Last 2 Remaining!
...Provide your fire wardens with this effective tool for use in drills and emergency situations.
Current exits highlighted with safety signs may become impaired and unsafe in an emergency, with the use of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/198/discounted-fire-batons-last-2-remaining/ - 11 Jul, 2007
...to be submitted: - Fire Safety Management Procedure & Practice
- Health & Safety
- Fire Protection & Prevention Systems
- Fire Detection & Development Management
- Fire Suppression Systems, Conc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/197/win-an-ipod-nano/ - 11 Jul, 2007
PSAssociates Launch Interactive Assessment Guides
...premises without fire measures, PSAssociates guides are an ideal investment.
The Regulatory Reform Order can be complicated to understand and time consuming, many companies are still unaware of the changes to...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/196/psassociates-launch-interactive-assessment-guides/ - 11 Jul, 2007
Fire Safety Audit - Guide For Basic Fire Risk Assessment
...a serious fire.
Following the Regulatory Reform Order companies with more than 5 members of staff must carry out a risk assessment, this guide is designed to aid this process and ensure your premises are up to da...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/194/fire-safety-audit-guide-for-basic-fire-risk-assessment/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Fire Engines To Obey Traffic Regulations
...say it could place firefighters and members of the public in unnecessary danger.
South Yorkshire's head of operational standards and safety, Tony Clay said the aim was to reduce the number of road accidents invo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/193/fire-engines-to-obey-traffic-regulations/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Government 'Fire Control' Plans Get Thumbs Down
...Emergency fire control rooms are the command and control centres for all fire brigades; they handle 999 calls, send appliances to all incidents, assist crews and manage each brigade's emergency response resou...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/192/government-fire-control-plans-get-thumbs-down/ - 25 Jun, 2007
Discounted Fire Batons - Last Few Remaining
...batons allow your fire wardens to direct staff and visitors to a safe and efficient exit in an emergency.
Current exits highlighted with safety signs may become impaired and unsafe in an emergency, with the use of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/191/discounted-fire-batons-last-few-remaining/ - 25 Jun, 2007
...major incident of fire covered in the media, a recent example being the Buncefield Site.
The containment of fuel within these premises was of catastrophic proportions, the media highlighted the potential loss of...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/190/guide-to-flammable-substances/ - 21 Jun, 2007
New Fire Engineering Books Launched
...book establishes a firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. District Chief McG...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/189/new-fire-engineering-books-launched/ - 20 Jun, 2007
...There are several copies still available following our recent promotion, for further information and to receive your free copy simply click here...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/188/free-fire-safety-signs-guide/ - 20 Jun, 2007
Reserve Your Place At The IFSM Conference
...to 'Institute of Fire Safety Managers' with full contact details to:
The Conference Secretary
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers
270 Bradshaw Meadows
Breadshaw
Bolton, BL2 4NF
For further information p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/187/reserve-your-place-at-the-ifsm-conference/ - 20 Jun, 2007
Smoke Free England Sunday 1st July
...of us involved in fire safety, awareness that we run a risk of unauthorised smoking within premises following the ban should encourage fire safety within business' to be monitored closely.
Correct means to ex...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/186/smoke-free-england-sunday-1st-july/ - 20 Jun, 2007
...ENGINEER - London
FIRE SUPPRESSION SALES ENGINEER - Midlands
FIRE SALES ENGINEER - South East
TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER - Buckinghamshire
FIRE ENGINEERS - London
FIRE RISK ASSESSOR - London
If you are...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/185/job-opportunities/ - 08 Jun, 2007
The Compelling Case For Fire Certification - From The DHF
...DHF Guide to Fire Door and Shutter Verification is a handy step-by-step guide. By following the guide the specifier or purchaser will be able to verify that the product selected is covered by third party product co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/184/the-compelling-case-for-fire-certification-from-the-dhf/ - 08 Jun, 2007
...Although fires are rare the preparation for these emergencies is now a legal requirement for companies with more than 5 employees since the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order.
Fire safety within high rise...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/183/high-rise-building-vote/ - 08 Jun, 2007
Stairways - Unfamiliar Territory For Evacuees
...or safer route.
Fire safety signs are now required by UK legislation to be used within any public building ensuring that occupants can identify fire exits quickly and clearly.
New York building codes have in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/182/stairways-unfamiliar-territory-for-evacuees/ - 05 Jun, 2007
98% of Fire Services alarms are FALSE
...Reform (Fire safety) Order 2005) highlights the need for 'competent persons' to be appointed for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. The new policy goes one...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/180/98-percent-of-fire-services-alarms-are-false/ - 05 Jun, 2007
WIN One Of 100 Free Sign Guides
...ensuring adequate fire safety measures within public and commercial premises.
Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order, organisations with more than 5 employees must ensure a fire risk assessment...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/179/win-one-of-100-free-sign-guides/ - 05 Jun, 2007
...different kinds of fire faster; it is configured so it normally operates at a high immunity level, instantly changing to become very sensitive to fires as soon as characteristics are sensed.
The results are tra...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/178/international-fire-expo-2007/ - 05 Jun, 2007
...Fire Safety insist and make recommendations regarding everyone in the building must be able to evacuate safely and efficiently in the event of a fire or emergency.
Vital communication using fire safety signs to g...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/177/fire-safety-measures/ - 21 May, 2007
...the extent of the fire and risks involved, bus routes were diverted and the DLR wasn?t running Monday morning.
Police are treating the fire as suspicious and investigations are underway regarding the cause and...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/176/cutty-sark-ablaze/ - 21 May, 2007
...supplier of fire protection and health and safety products suitable for domestic and industrial use, to view their full range simply visit www.screwfix.com
For the chance to win one of these CO alarms simply answe...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/175/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 21 May, 2007
...measures, fire fighting/protection equipment and fire prevention.
The Environment and Safety Information Act imposes a statutory duty on authorities responsible for issuing notices under the regulatory reform...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/174/man-on-fire/ - 21 May, 2007
Changing The Way Fires Are Fought, Forever
...the activity of a fire, often escape routes are not adequate for the volume of individuals within the building and the physical strain on the crews is extreme.
On 9/11 the main fire was more than 1000 feet above...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/173/changing-the-way-fires-are-fought-forever/ - 21 May, 2007
Means Of Escape Launch Communities Links
...are relevant to fire safety.
Communities have produced numerous guides covering a variety of fire safety matters relevant to businesses.
The most recent launch is of the Guide to Means of Escape for Dis...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/172/means-of-escape-launch-communities-links/ - 21 May, 2007
...is responsible for fire safety matters within an area of their company or premises.
This role is generally appointed by default to a senior member of staff, usually the existing manager of an area.
If you are un...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/171/guide-to-the-nominated-person/ - 21 May, 2007
...exposed to a flash fire with temperatures reaching up to 1000°C. The sensors will record the temperature rise on the surface of the mannequin while a computer will calculate the predicted percentage of second and t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/168/thermo-man-put-to-the-test/ - 15 May, 2007
The Nominated Person Who Is 'In Control'
...can delegate fire safety issues to managers, supervisors and staff coordinators within each area of their business. These people are nominated as 'being in control', to the extent of their jurisdiction, department...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/167/the-nominated-person-who-is-in-control/ - 15 May, 2007
...consultants, fire officers, facilities management and maintenance personnel.
Amongst others, these include safety and workwear items such as coveralls, gloves, boots, and respiratory, eye and head protectio...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/166/win-a-carbon-monoxide-alarm/ - 15 May, 2007
...www.internationalfireexpo.co.uk and receive guaranteed access to the International Fire Expo, IFSEC, Safety & Health Expo and the brand new Fire & Rescue 2007.
Over 120 leading manufacturers will be ready...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/165/international-fire-expo/ - 14 May, 2007
...GLASS SUREFIRE TROPHY;
AN IFPO COMMEMORATIVE CERTIFICATE;
A valuable prize of one year's subscription to the value 0f £5 50.00 of the esteemed and respect FireINF ( f o r m e r l y Fi re,Emergency a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/164/technical-trophy-competition/ - 25 Apr, 2007
...the newly formed Fire Industries Association. Also on the programme is Mr Charles Hancock of Loughborough University on professional development and post graduate training, Mr Ian Gough representing Fire Stop Sprin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/163/nahfo-conference/ - 25 Apr, 2007
The IFSM Define Risk Assessors
...a
Register of Fire Risk Assessors.
This accreditation includes
eligibility for any fire safety professional that provides sufficient evidence
of professional training and experience in this area....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/161/the-ifsm-define-risk-assessors/ - 25 Apr, 2007
Reliability of Intumescent Fire Protection Products
...and
BRE Fire and Security, to address the challenges. Meetings have been taking place over a period of two years involving the most senior executives of the various companies and as a consequence of the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/159/reliability-of-intumescent-fire-protection-products/ - 10 Apr, 2007
...To find out more please go to our Interactive Guides section here and login to get the latest information....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/158/a-guide-to-assessment-areas/ - 10 Apr, 2007
The Process Of The Risk Assessment
...an effective fire safety culture within an organisation.
Creating a new culture is a difficult challenge. It involves people, your people at every level. That is why initiating a risk assessment process that i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/157/the-process-of-the-risk-assessment/ - 10 Apr, 2007
Smoke Detection Products Launched In USA Expansion
...from the risks of fire is a critical issue for any organisation', said Steven Joseph, Chief Executive Officer of AirSense Technology USA Limited.
'Our expansion of operations into North America builds on AirSense...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/154/smoke-detection-products-launched-in-usa-expansion/ - 22 Mar, 2007
New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
...www.internationalfireexpo.co.uk) FFE will be displaying their infrared beam detectors, and will be able to demonstrate the new features of the Fireray 5000. With its visual laser guide and subsequent motorised auto...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/153/new-fireray-goes-on-show-at-international-fire-expo/ - 22 Mar, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...guidance on fire
safety. It will affect all projects where building notices or full plans are
submitted after 6 April.
Volume 2 requires building designers to
formulate realistic fire safety managemen...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/152/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 22 Mar, 2007
London Fire Brigade Demands European Action On Cigarette Fires
...cut the number of fires caused by cigarettes by up to two thirds. A fire safer standard is already in force in New York State and other US states and in Canada.
Chair of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Auth...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/151/london-fire-brigade-demands-european-action-on-cigarette-fires/ - 20 Mar, 2007
No Major Change In Fire Safety Philosophy
...guidance on fire
safety. It will affect all projects where building notices or full plans are
submitted after 6 April.
Volume 2 requires building designers to
formulate realistic fire safety management philosop...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/150/no-major-change-in-fire-safety-philosophy/ - 20 Mar, 2007
New Fireray Goes On Show At International Fire Expo
...FFE
will be displaying their infrared beam detectors, and will be able to
demonstrate the new features of the Fireray 5000. With its visual laser guide and subsequent
motorised auto-aligning optimisation feature...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/149/new-fireray-goes-on-show-at-international-fire-expo/ - 20 Mar, 2007
Self Certification Schemes - Be Careful, read the 'small print'
...for passive fire protection in the UK. If you are offered the services of one, or invited to join one, you should ask if it has the 'endorsement' of Government - for England and Wales, which would come from the Dep...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/148/self-certification-schemes-be-careful-read-the-small-print/ - 19 Mar, 2007
Ventilation of Enclosed Car Parks Using Jet Thrust System
...In the event of a fire, this new technology allows smoke to be directed to the nearest extract point, making Fläkt Woods
Jet Thrust System among the safest on the market today.
Car park syst...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/147/ventilation-of-enclosed-car-parks-using-jet-thrust-system/ - 19 Mar, 2007
FETA And BFPSA Members Vote 'Yes' To Merger
...within the fire
protection industry. Mr Gibbons commented - 'FETA has been in existence since
1916 and has become a name synonymous with quality in the fire extinguishing
side of the business. However, times mov...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/146/feta-and-bfpsa-members-vote-yes-to-merger/ - 14 Mar, 2007
...with the
London Fire Brigade. 'All of our courses
are designed to be as practical as possible, so delegates will take with them
the skills and tools they need to put good fire safety management into practice
in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/145/vulcan-secure-ifsm-approval/ - 14 Mar, 2007
SAFE Sets Precedence in the City of London
...grid.
Reduced Fire Rating:
The Structural Fire Analysis allowed for a substantial reduction of the building's fire rating from 120 to 60 minutes by adopting the time equivalence method. Negotiations with the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/144/safe-sets-precedence-in-the-city-of-london/ - 13 Mar, 2007
Easy To Install Base Sounder Beacon
...and industrial fire
detection solutions. Hochiki's products
can be found in numerous prestigious locations including state parliaments,
metro systems, airports, banks, commercial centres, hospitals and hotels. A...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/143/easy-to-install-base-sounder-beacon/ - 13 Mar, 2007
It's A Chinese New Year For Apollo
...conventional fire detectors and compatible interfaces and will contain over
4,600 devices altogether. The system will be controlled by 2 eight-loop control
panels and will also feature a graphics display....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/142/its-a-chinese-new-year-for-apollo/ - 13 Mar, 2007
...a greater level of fire safety experience than the internal team had, so they decided to outsource to a company who had the appropriate experience and who would be able to quickly provide a working document.
Solut...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/141/colchester-institute/ - 13 Mar, 2007
A Revolutionary Active Firefighting System Is Selected For The A86 Tunnel In Paris
...in which an active firefighting system is being installed in the tunnel. Under the terms of the examination of the safety concept, the administrative monitoring commission requested trials and assessment of the eff...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/140/a-revolutionary-active-firefighting-system-is-selected-for-the-a86-tunnel-in-paris/ - 13 Mar, 2007
ASFP President Fires Warning Shot Over Implementation Of New Legislation
...from the passive fire protection industry, both Houses of
Parliament, the Civil Service, the Business Community Safety Forum, the
insurance community, other fire related Associations and ASFP members....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/139/asfp-president-fires-warning-shot-over-implementation-of-new-legislation/ - 13 Mar, 2007
...early warning of fire
is needed, and protection of property assets is key, for instance business
critical computer server or telecoms installations, where it is crucial that a
fire is identified before it can ca...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/138/asd-comes-of-age/ - 13 Mar, 2007
Ensuring Best Value In Fire Detection
...life costs of a fire detection system is the type
of 'protocol' used - i.e. the language used by electronic products to
communicate with each other. Protocols are often referred to as 'open' (if they
are compati...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/137/ensuring-best-value-in-fire-detection/ - 13 Mar, 2007
Halons, Will They Become Hazardous Wastes?
...Agents Used for Fire-Suppression and Explosion-Inertion Purposes' [1]. Decision VII/12 marked the first step toward changing the emphasis within the Montreal Protocol from production and consumption of halons to us...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/136/halons-will-they-become-hazardous-wastes/ - 13 Mar, 2007
...from the fire, for example through corridors and vertical shafts in high-rise
buildings or across large undivided spaces in retail and warehouse premises. Controlling
the production and transport of smoke is part...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/135/controlling-smoke/ - 09 Mar, 2007
Colt's New Extended Corridor Solution
...for evacuees
and fire fighters to open doors, as well as causing extract fans to stall,
resulting in total system failure.
Simon O'Hea, marketing director of Colt International, commented: "W...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/133/colts-new-extended-corridor-solution/ - 26 Feb, 2007
Specialist Detectors Extend Fire Systems' Reach And Effectiveness
...detection of fire and rejection of false alarm threats. It is in the area of specialised detectors that
much of the recent System Sensor research and development activity has been concentrated,
resulting in a num...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/132/specialist-detectors-extend-fire-systems-reach-and-effectiveness/ - 26 Feb, 2007
How To Fine-Tune Your Detector To Virtually Eliminate False Alarms
...The S-Quad sensor can be programmed to a number of sensitivity states; it leaves the Gent factory in the Sensitivity State '0', which is suitable for many applications. However, by using the S-Quad Selector, the opt...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/131/how-to-fine-tune-your-detector-to-virtually-eliminate-false-alarms/ - 26 Feb, 2007
UK First For Firefighters In South Wales
...the scene of the fire, the crew can be fully briefed with detailed information about the layout of the building, escape routes, fire resistant doors and vital information concerning storage of hazardous materials,...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/130/uk-first-for-firefighters-in-south-wales/ - 26 Feb, 2007
A More Rounded Approach To Modernisation
...introduced to a firefighting system that appeared to offer a way of delivering significant and measurable improvements to the Service's operational response capabilities whilst also directly supporting the Fire Aut...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/127/a-more-rounded-approach-to-modernisation/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Clearing The Fog Around Water Mist
...that
smothers the fire and prevents further oxygen from reaching it. At the same
time, the evaporation of the water creates a significant cooling effect. So the
fire is extinguished by oxygen displacement and co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/126/clearing-the-fog-around-water-mist/ - 01 Feb, 2007
...multi-sensor fire detectors have been discussed widely in the trade press in recent years. The advantage of sensing more than one of the products of combustion obviously increases the chance of detecting a fire. An...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/125/patterns-rules-and-all-that/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Fire Safety - How Safe Is Your Kitchen?
...particular key to fire safety changes is the importance of the fire risk assessment (FRA), one organisation has looked at the FRA's in the kitchen environment; Indepth Hygiene. They are concerned that the "responsi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/124/fire-safety-how-safe-is-your-kitchen/ - 01 Feb, 2007
The Association For Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
...of structural fire protection, penetration seals and fire barriers. It is a requirement of ASFP Contractor Membership that companies be members of, or be working towards membership, of an accreditation scheme....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/123/the-association-for-specialist-fire-protection-asfp/ - 01 Feb, 2007
New Fire Safety Legislation - Employer Now Responsible
...sophistication of fire protection systems, it is, of course, unreasonable to expect an employer to be an expert in the field of fire protection. Nevertheless, that person is responsible for ensuring that the compan...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/122/new-fire-safety-legislation-employer-now-responsible/ - 01 Feb, 2007
Buncefield Joint Task Group Calls For Immediate Action
...Safe Shut-Off Valves must be fitted close to the tank on both inlet and outlet pipes. These valves should conform to an appropriate fire safe standard7 or be intrinsically fire-safe. [For completion by April 2007 ]...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/128/buncefield-joint-task-group-calls-for-immediate-action/ - 19 Dec, 2006
Launch Of New UK Brigade Network
...of retained firefighter Colin Bennett, a brigade photographer and website provider, who came up with the idea after seeing a retained firefighter's work van after he stopped at a crash scene.
'I needed a rat c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/129/launch-of-new-uk-brigade-network/ - 09 Nov, 2006
...fires resulting in economic loss and possibly deaths and injuries; and
A reduction in the efficiency of local and enforcing fire authorities.
The aim of the reform, therefore, is to simplify and rationa...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/118/regulatory-reform-order-2005/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...Fire precautions legislation deals with general fire precautions. These include:
means of detection and giving warning in case of fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/121/the-fire-regulations/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Factories And Warehouses Guide
...involved in a fire.
It has been written to provide guidance for a responsible person, to help them to carry out a fire risk assessment in less complex factories and warehouses. If you read the guide...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/120/factories-and-warehouses-guide/ - 01 Nov, 2006
Fire Protection - Third Party Accreditation - It's The Only Way!!
...for passive fire protection in the UK. If you are
offered the services of one, or invited to join one, you should ask if
it has the "endorsement" of Government - for England and Wales, which
would come from the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/119/fire-protection-third-party-accreditation-its-the-only-way/ - 01 Nov, 2006
...involved in a fire.
It has been written to provide guidance for a responsible person, to help them to carry out a fire risk assessment in less complex offices and shops. If you read the guide and decide that y...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/6/who-should-use-this-guide/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Changes To Fire Safety Law: About The Reforms
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO)
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was approved by Parliament on 7 June 2005, and since 1 October 2006 is now law....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/5/changes-to-fire-safety-law-about-the-reforms/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Pubs Unaware Of New Fire Regulations
...aware that the fire safety rules were changing.
One, Yvonne Ward, licensee at the Brown Cow, near Pontefract, said: "I think it's downright disgusting. If there's new legislation coming in which is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/4/pubs-unaware-of-new-fire-regulations/ - 01 Oct, 2006
'Hotel Survey Proves I'm A 2nd Class Guest' Says Deaf Clare
...a normal audible fire alarm, so flashing alarms and fire alarms systems with vibrating under-pillow pads ensure that all guests are alerted in case of a fire."
"Deaf people are a significant force in the ec...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/3/hotel-survey-proves-im-a-2nd-class-guest-says-deaf-clare/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Help To Reduce Elderly Fire Deaths Advocated
...new fire prevention service for older people is an important part of firefighters' enhanced community safety work which is helping to put prevention on an equal footing with cure at a time when figures show that tw...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/2/help-to-reduce-elderly-fire-deaths-advocated/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Does Your Fire Protection System Meet New Legislation?
...of the RRO is that fire brigades will no longer issue Fire Certificates, placing increased responsibility on the "responsible person" at every premises. In a workplace, this is the employer and any other person who...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/1/does-your-fire-protection-system-meet-new-legislation/ - 01 Oct, 2006
Passive Fire Protection - Building Regulations
...2: 2.4 Scotland
Fire protection within buildings is one of the key elements that are considered in the design and development process of construction. Fire is one of the biggest risks that cannot only completely d...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/14/passive-fire-protection-building-regulations/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Why A Guide On Fire Safety Signing?
...to develop true "Fire Safety Awareness" amongst the people in the place of work. Fire Safety Awareness can be divided into two main categories: Safety Awareness and Emergency Awareness. Lets stop for a moment and p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/13/why-a-guide-on-fire-safety-signing/ - 09 Sep, 2006
EN 1363 and the Plate Thermocouple
...of products with fire resistance properties had to test to a different national standards when selling their products across Europe. This was costly, and also meant that some products needed to be slightly modified...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/12/en-1363-and-the-plate-thermocouple/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Fire Legislation will bring new opportunities to Tradespersons
...A fire safety risk assessment will have to be completed on a regular basis and evidence of this assessment filed.
The process of the fire safety risk assessment will affect the management of all maintenance...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/11/fire-legislation-will-bring-new-opportunities-to-tradespersons/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Scouts Fire Safety Badge Scouts Fire Safety Badge
...Chubb Fire approach to fire safety is to
Prevent
Detect
Contain and
Escape Fire
Chubb supplies business throughout the UK with fire safety products and services. If you need your...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/10/scouts-fire-safety-badge-scouts-fire-safety-badge/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Refuge Areas for London University
...to the building's fire panel and, therefore, remains "dormant" whilst not required - avoiding misuse by a buildings occupiers - in this case some 20,000 students!
Designed as a two-way communication system for...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/9/refuge-areas-for-london-university/ - 09 Sep, 2006
More Must Be Done To Protect Young People Starting Work
...safety and fire induction. We also continually monitor accident trends and revise training and induction as necessary."
Further information about the campaign can be found on the website: http://www.wiseup2work....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/8/more-must-be-done-to-protect-young-people-starting-work/ - 09 Sep, 2006
New fire safety law for business premises
...as a result of fire and tragically many of these deaths could be prevented. That's why we are determined to ensure we do all we can to improve fire prevention, not just in the home, but in other premises too....
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/7/new-fire-safety-law-for-business-premises/ - 09 Sep, 2006
Tunnel Safety: The Human Perspective
...growing rate of fires (fires grow exponentially over time), so in case of a small fire people do not feel threatened and no action is undertaken until it can be too late (succumbing to smoke and heat). A selection...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/96/tunnel-safety-the-human-perspective/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Lifetime Achievement Award For ABE Honorary Fellow
...in the area of fire safety.
David Gibson, Chief Executive of the ABE, is delighted that Douglas Smith has received the Award, and commented 'the Lifetime Achievement Award recognises all the hard work that Doug...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/95/lifetime-achievement-award-for-abe-honorary-fellow/ - 10 Aug, 2006
New Fire Control Centre Locations Announced
...responsibility for Fire. He said:
"There is a compelling need to modernise and rationalise the control rooms in England, as part of the overall modernisation agenda. In the post-9/11 world, and in the wa...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/93/new-fire-control-centre-locations-announced/ - 10 Aug, 2006
...in life safety, fire protection and fire prevention.
Membership is open to all interested parties including: academia, architects, designers, fire professionals and practitioners, insurers, regulators researc...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/92/bre-to-launch-ifrin/ - 10 Aug, 2006
Your receptionist is the most important person you have!
...a major role in fire safety information. Using the fire action notice they could run through each section of these information charts ensuring that every person who enters the premises understands what would be req...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/17/your-receptionist-is-the-most-important-person-you-have/ - 09 Aug, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...of all current fire safety legislation ? that is probably the real challenge of 2006.
Effective fire safety management is a process that should ideally start from the very beginning of the design of the actual...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/16/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Aug, 2006
...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/15/fire-doors/ - 09 Aug, 2006
The Sixth Edition and its Effective Provision
...health and safety planning is essential to the efficient running on construction projects. The scope of the code extends to contracts with an original value of £2.5 million plus and may form part of the insurance c...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/23/the-sixth-edition-and-its-effective-provision/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Red October - The day is looming!
...5 or more staff, fire safety is yours to manage and includes all persons that enter your building; staff, visitors, contractors and the fire service!
It is not to be ignored, if a fire was ever to occur, and r...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/22/red-october-the-day-is-looming/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Maltese Safety Training Centre to represent on EU Project
...diversity of its fire and safety trainees who originate from widely differing cultural backgrounds such as Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, France, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Li...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/21/maltese-safety-training-centre-to-represent-on-eu-project/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Notifier Fire Systems Provides Fire Protection
..."having provided fire protection solutions for more than 20 retail developments in UK & Ireland.
"Notifier systems continue to remain at the forefront of fire safety development," he believes, "with the re...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/20/notifier-fire-systems-provides-fire-protection/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Twin towers survivors sought for skyscraper research
...experts in fire safety engineering, want to interview people who escaped from the twin towers in New York following the 9/11 attacks to understand not only the physical but also all the environmental and behavioura...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/19/twin-towers-survivors-sought-for-skyscraper-research/ - 09 Jul, 2006
Launch of home sprinkler system
...in the event of a fire.
John Hoey, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's head of community safety, said: "Sprinklers are the next generation of fire safety and have a 99% success rate in extinguishing fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/18/launch-of-home-sprinkler-system/ - 09 Jul, 2006
...all existing fire safety legislation.
Who will it affect?
Primarily employers and building owners but it could be anyone who has some control over a premises.
What will I have to do?
Mainly, carry out...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/31/reform-order/ - 09 Jun, 2006
New Guides For The Reform Order
...involved in a fire.
The guides are being written so that a responsible person, with limited formal training or experience, should be able to carry out a fire risk assessment. If you read the guide and decide you...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/30/new-guides-for-the-reform-order/ - 09 Jun, 2006
...other than a real fire. These can prove both costly to the Fire Service, by initiating unnecessary turnouts of fire appliances and to the building operator where evacuation of a building as a result of a false alar...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/29/automatic-fire-alarms/ - 09 Jun, 2006
...that whatever fire alarm system an organisation has, it is tested in a regular way to ensure that it works at all material times. It is important that these tests are thoroughly recorded in the manner that is in li...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/28/keep-the-systems-checked/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Blazing Row Over Lack Of Water For New Fire Station
...opening of a new fire station in Lochcarron in Wester Ross and amid a background of complaints in rural Scotland about the slowness in getting planning and new connections dealt with.
Scottish Water insists the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/27/blazing-row-over-lack-of-water-for-new-fire-station/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Visits BRE
...and was shown a fire test demonstrating the type of work which helps to save lives, property and protect businesses.
To end the visit, HRH then was taken to BRE's Innovation Park (sponsored by DCLG, formally Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/26/her-royal-highness-the-princess-royal-visits-bre/ - 09 Jun, 2006
Emergency Warning System For Wembley Arena Construction Site
...a warning if a fire or other dangerous incident occurs. It consists of six E2S 120dB sounders arranged in three clusters of two devices, initiated from any of the seven manual call points (MCPs) located around the...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/25/emergency-warning-system-for-wembley-arena-construction-site/ - 09 Jun, 2006
56 Homes Set On Fire In Just 12 Months
...say more than £280,000 has been spent since May last year tackling fires in empty houses in Pennywell which have been earmarked for demolition.
Crews say 23 of blazes have been on homes in just one street ? Pi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/24/56-homes-set-on-fire-in-just-12-months/ - 09 Jun, 2006
...following a major fire**. You can help prevent your business becoming one of these statistics with a few simple precautions.
Follow this simple guide and checklist to help reduce the risk of your business goin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/38/arson-alert/ - 09 May, 2006
24 Ways To Stop Your Building Becoming An Arson Statistic
...threat from arson fires.
13. Ask them to challenge anyone who should not be on the premises and to
report any suspicious activities.
14. Vet new employees.
15. Keep an eye on outside contractors.
Visit...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/37/24-ways-to-stop-your-building-becoming-an-arson-statistic/ - 09 May, 2006
...started fires;
50 injuries;
two deaths; and
a cost to society of at least £25 million.
The possibility of arson should be considered as a component of your risk assessment and it is one that...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/36/reducing-the-risk-of-arson/ - 09 May, 2006
Teenage Arsonist Gets Eight Years
...sister by setting fire to their family home was yesterday sentenced to eight years in a young offenders institution.
Daniel Scott, now 18, claimed he had been trying to obtain insurance money so that he could...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/35/teenage-arsonist-gets-eight-years/ - 09 May, 2006
...caused the fire, which spread rapidly to polythene sheets covering a temporary enclosure where air conditioners, television sets and other home appliances were on display.
Hundreds of people rushed along a cor...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/34/meerut-people-demand-action/ - 09 May, 2006
HP Recall 15,700 Faulty Batteries
...posing a burn and fire hazard", according to the safety commission. "HP has received 20 reports of batteries overheating ... one minor injury has been reported [and] 11 cases of minor property damage."
HP has...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/33/hp-recall-15700-faulty-batteries/ - 09 May, 2006
BA Flight Diverted In Fire Alert
...warning of fire in the hold, which caused the landing, was discovered to be a false alarm but other problems stopped the Boeing 747 from taking off.
Three planes took the 354 passengers to London, the last arr...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/32/ba-flight-diverted-in-fire-alert/ - 09 May, 2006
Secondary School Destroyed In Sudden Blaze
...Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade said the blaze broke out around 1am.
He said the main three storey teaching and admin block at the school had been completely destroyed in the blaze.
"A fire investigation is u...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/42/secondary-school-destroyed-in-sudden-blaze/ - 09 Apr, 2006
Union Accuses Tube Of Increasing Fire Risks
...no plans to reduce fire safety staff at Tube stations and that it would be happy for health and safety inspectors to examine the fire regulations.
Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT, said: "It is astonishi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/41/union-accuses-tube-of-increasing-fire-risks/ - 09 Apr, 2006
...smoke.
The fire broke out at 3:10am as the four-year-old luxury liner, carrying 2690 passengers and 1123 crew, sailed from Grand Cayman Island to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
"We do not know how the fire started...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/40/one-dead-in-cruise-ship-fire/ - 09 Apr, 2006
...losses in the UK are currently estimated at £7billion a year but these official statistics only take account of those incidents reported to the fire service. Portable fire extinguishers are designed to prevent rela...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/39/avoiding-fire-fatalities/ - 09 Apr, 2006
Building Regulations: Contributing To Fire Safety A Quick Overview
...people, including firefighters, in or around buildings. They provide functional requirements for building design and construction in terms of what is; appropriate, reasonable or adequate. Fire safety is covered in...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/53/building-regulations-contributing-to-fire-safety-a-quick-overview/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...those preparing fire risk assessments before the law comes into force.
The new date announced is 1st October 2006.
The new law will:
Emphasise preventing fires and reducing risk
Make it yo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/52/fire-safety-law/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Smoke Ventilation - ODPM Project FP
...and smoke-rated fire doors, and coupled with limiting travel distances, plays a key role in the overall smoke management strategy for flats and maisonettes. Furthermore, the additional benefit to life safety provid...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/51/smoke-ventilation-odpm-project-fp/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...part of the fire safety compartmentation of the overall building, then there must be some quality assurance that shows that these have been appropriately filled with the correct fire stopping product.
So when...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/50/managing-your-electrician/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...example, but fire is a daily risk for business.
For the sake of both compliance with the law and sheer survival, careful fire safety preparation is essential - full preparation requires clarity about responsibil...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/49/dont-get-burned/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Reaction To Fire Testing In 15 Days
..."smoke box" fire testing facilities means that BRE is capable of completing Reaction To Fire tests within just 15 days.
The investment in both staff and facilities are part of BRE's ethos of continual re-inves...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/48/reaction-to-fire-testing-in-15-days/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Halifax Home Insurance: Britons Lack Basic Fire Safety Knowledge
...not have the basic fire safety devices in their homes."
"Thousands of people are injured by home fires each year so it is vital people take adequate precautions to safeguard their families and possessions."...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/47/halifax-home-insurance-britons-lack-basic-fire-safety-knowledge/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Bosses Must Be Taken To Court Over Deaths Of Workers
...inside when a fire broke out following an explosion.
Mrs Wright and her husband Douglas have spent the last nine months travelling between Largs and Chester to support their son's widow and his children, whi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/46/bosses-must-be-taken-to-court-over-deaths-of-workers/ - 09 Mar, 2006
Means Of Escape In Case Of Fire For People With Disabilities
...requirement of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997. The plan should include the action to be taken by staff in the event of fire, the evacuation procedure and the arrangements for calling the Fire Bri...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/44/means-of-escape-in-case-of-fire-for-people-with-disabilities/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...fast because fire doors were propped open earlier in the day. In the other direction you have to negotiate some old desk furniture dumped in the corridor.
The recent documentary shown on national television about...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/43/managing-your-means-of-escape/ - 09 Mar, 2006
...responsible for fire safety Jim Fitzpatrick said in a written statement to the House of Commons:
"During the passage of the Order it was of concern to the House that business and enforcers should have adequate...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/61/fire-safety-reform/ - 09 Feb, 2006
...there is a fire all of the sprinkler heads go off together." - NO!
Fact
Sprinkler heads are set off individually and directly by the heat of the fire and therefore only the head/s directly affected by the fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/60/myths-and-misconceptions/ - 09 Feb, 2006
New Standard For Innovative Dwellings
...threats, such as a fire in the kitchen, burst pipe, wind storm, flooding, theft, etc. Insurers also need to know what the implications are for the repairability of the systems in terms of the cost and speed of repa...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/59/new-standard-for-innovative-dwellings/ - 09 Feb, 2006
What Business Continuity Is Really All About
...been police or fire officers, medical practitioners, or even employed by the major disaster relief charities, there are unlikely to have current active roles in these fields. To the casual observer, we in business...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/58/what-business-continuity-is-really-all-about/ - 09 Feb, 2006
Sprinklers Keeping Residents Fire Safe
...to install the fire safety measure. Tony lives alone and is blind but is also a smoker which has put him in a high risk category for fire. He has already had a lucky escape from a kitchen fire.
"That was a clo...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/57/sprinklers-keeping-residents-fire-safe/ - 09 Feb, 2006
New Law On Fire Sprinkler Systems
...added:
"Fire safety in existing premises needs to be based on an accurate assessment of the risk within the individual building. This is currently enforced through fire authorities and other authorities under va...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/56/new-law-on-fire-sprinkler-systems/ - 09 Feb, 2006
Hochiki Safeguards National Trust At Blickling Hall & Felbrigg Hall
...territorial fire officer was for discreet, low-profile detectors with a proven track record for error-free performance. Hochiki answered this need with their ESP fire products range which, together with their ESP p...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/55/hochiki-safeguards-national-trust-at-blickling-hall-and-felbrigg-hall/ - 09 Feb, 2006
BRE Forms Partnership With Universities
...BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Edinburgh; the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Construction Materials at the University of Bath; Centre for Energy Utilisation Research at the Unive...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/54/bre-forms-partnership-with-universities/ - 09 Feb, 2006
A Worked Example of a Fire Risk Assessment
...should you have a fire at your premises, to give to the fire service when they arrive to assist them in firefighting operations.
The plan can then be used to indicate hazards (stage 1) and persons at sig...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/69/a-worked-example-of-a-fire-risk-assessment/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Calculating An Effective Means of Escape
...of escape from fire is, at best, an inexact science with only a few rules and formulae. However, the following definition is widely acceptable: -
Means of Escape is a structural means, whereby a safe route is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/68/calculating-an-effective-means-of-escape/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Passive Fire Protection - New Standards
...functions of a fire door or shutters are:-
To maintain the fire separation of compartment walls, and separating walls, including large cavity barriers when a door assembly is incorporated for the passage o...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/67/passive-fire-protection-new-standards/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Fire Safety Management- A Must For 2006!
...goods and even the fire-fighter, now sits firmly with those of us who own or manage our organisations. If a fire were to occur resulting in injury or fatality, it would be the owner or manager who would have to sta...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/66/fire-safety-management-a-must-for-2006/ - 09 Jan, 2006
New Fire Safety Law Brings New Responsibilities
...with proposed new fire law will lie with the "Responsible Person". The regime will be based on risk assessment with responsibility for fire safety resting with the person in charge of the premises. In a workplace t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/65/new-fire-safety-law-brings-new-responsibilities/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Ministers Back New Fire Stations
...fire services are among five authorities nationwide to benefit from private finance initiative support worth £125 million.
The scheme has provided nearly £325m investment in the fire and rescue service over th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/64/ministers-back-new-fire-stations/ - 09 Jan, 2006
...Fire Department Instructors' Conference (FDIC) is being held for the first time in the region, from May 6 to 10, at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
World leaders in fire training, includin...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/63/fire-forum-on-the-way/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Exposed: Security Failures at Scottish Petrochemical Plant
...services. Firefighters said a terrorist explosion at the plant would wipe Grangemouth off the map.
Last week an al-Qaeda tape called for terror attacks on oil facilities. Just a few days later there followed...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/62/exposed-security-failures-at-scottish-petrochemical-plant/ - 09 Jan, 2006
Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association
...including fire safety, and also provides information on ?Risk Assessment?. Additional considerations for overnight care providers are detailed in Annex B of the Standard.
1.2 It is in the interests of both ch...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/72/chief-and-assistant-chief-fire-officers-association/ - 09 Dec, 2005
...from fires in buildings protected with sprinklers are estimated to be 1/10 of those in unprotected buildings.
In buildings fully protected by sprinklers:
99% of fires were controlled by sprinklers al...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/71/sprinkler-facts/ - 09 Dec, 2005
CE Marking Versus Certification
...relates to the fire performance of the product and does not cover aspects of quality, durability, maintenance or service requirements.
In both the above cases, you will need to check the information pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/70/ce-marking-versus-certification/ - 09 Dec, 2005
...A fire door should have an automatic door closure device, and be fitted with the appropriate fire rated door furniture, including the use of three hinges for hanging. As smoke is the major enemy to human life in a f...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/77/fire-doors/ - 01 Nov, 2005
...acoustic and fire regulations and at the same time allow builder's to demonstrate a real concern for their impact on the physical environment," he concluded.
November 25th, 2005
Photo: Themanufactur...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/76/headed-for-excellence/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Evening News Calls For Law To Protect 999 Workers
...Fire fighters have been subject to ambush and attacks in and around the city, with some attacks being filmed on mobile phones as entertainment.
The campaign Protect Our Heroes was launched as thre...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/75/evening-news-calls-for-law-to-protect-999-workers/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Fire Safety In The Workplace At Christmas
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, is now making further demands to ensure that the workplace is a safe place to be.
Newflame Fire Equipment Limited of Peterborough has been assisting businesses...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/74/fire-safety-in-the-workplace-at-christmas/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Blaze Wipes Out Half Fashion Giants' Stock
...was hurt in the fire but the 440,000 sq ft depot, in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, and its contents were wiped out.
Primark, a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, have more than 120 stores in Britain...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/73/blaze-wipes-out-half-fashion-giants-stock/ - 01 Nov, 2005
Guidance on new fire legislation
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is expected to come into force in April 2006 and will replace most existing general fire safety legislation. The new, risk-assessment based regime requires those persons respon...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/84/guidance-on-new-fire-legislation/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Debate Highlights RRFSO Challenges
...overhaul of fire safety legislation for decades, which will have consequences for every business in the country, it was hardly surprising that some of the UK's most senior and experienced fire safety professionals...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/83/debate-highlights-rrfso-challenges/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...in the case of a fire, it is critical that all occupants get to a place of safety. One of the most important aspects of this is clear, unambiguous and consistent escape route signing.
This is good practice, bu...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/82/are-the-signs-right/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...their lives in a fire, started in a recycling bin on top of their wheeled bin.
Now a new campaign in Merseyside is tackling wheeled bins by urging people to only leave their bin out on collection day and store...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/81/take-in-your-bin/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Celeb Nightclub Fined For vercrowding
...in the event of a fire.
The club hit the headlines when a gnarled looking Rourke 'broke the rules' and pinched stunning 20-year-old Ukrainian model Anna Ilnitskaya from under her boyfriend's nose there.
R...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/80/celeb-nightclub-fined-for-vercrowding/ - 10 Oct, 2005
Firefighters Work With Local Partners To Drive Down Arson Rates
...75,800 deliberate fires down by 21 per cent on 2003. In the same period deliberate road vehicle fires fell by a quarter:
The ODPM minister with responsibility for fire and safety issues, Jim Fitzpatric...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/79/firefighters-work-with-local-partners-to-drive-down-arson-rates/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard and deaf support groups, including Merseyside Society for Deaf People.
Through the new initiative, texts will be sent to t...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/78/text-999/ - 10 Oct, 2005
...of each fire will be treated in 'Case Histories' format. It will consider the structure-s background, the installed fire protection measures, the cause and reason for the fire, the reasons for the fire spread and i...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/91/catastrophic-infernos/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
...for the overall fire safety of the building and occupants.
The Reform Order is clear about the overall duties assigned to this 'responsible' person and I have listed some of them below:-
Ensuring...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/90/introduction-of-the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order/ - 10 Sep, 2005
TACKLING ARSON - AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
...Lackey, UK Fire Product Marketing Manager for ADT and an active member of the BFPSA and FETA Marketing Groups looks at how an integrated approach to preventing arson, combining fire protection and security measures...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/89/tackling-arson-an-integrated-approach/ - 10 Sep, 2005
...All fires start small but they grow very rapidly. If a fire can be detected soon enough, and fought immediately, it will take surprisingly little water to control it. But if it is allowed to grow unhindered co...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/88/residential-sprinklers/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Flagship NHS Trust Hospital Chooses Hochiki Error-Free Reliability
...This complex public building has been operational for two years and within this period the detection has provided 100 percent reliability. This reliability is synonymous with the Hochiki brand that includes the ESP...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/87/flagship-nhs-trust-hospital-chooses-hochiki-error-free-reliability/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
...adhering to clear fire safety communication. One of the greatest risks on a campus is the student accommodation facilities - these blocks are designed to house mostly first year or postgraduate students. Many who h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/85/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 10 Sep, 2005
Are Students Well Educated Enough In The Basics Of Fire Safety
...adhering to clear fire safety communication. One of the greatest risks on a campus is the student accommodation facilities - these blocks are designed to house mostly first year or postgraduate students. Many who h...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/97/are-students-well-educated-enough-in-the-basics-of-fire-safety/ - 01 Aug, 2005
Fire Instruction and Drills: Industrial and Commercial Premises
...upon discovering a fire;
b) the action to be taken upon hearing the fire alarm;
c) raising the alarm, including the location of the alarm call points and alarm indicator panels;
d) the correct method...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/102/fire-instruction-and-drills-industrial-and-commercial-premises/ - 01 Jul, 2005
Modelling Human Behaviour and Evacuation in Fires
...to the initial fire cues. The information content of the cues is of greatest importance in determining people's reaction to them. An uninformative cue is likely to be ignored, until reinforced by a stronger cue. Th...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/101/modelling-human-behaviour-and-evacuation-in-fires/ - 01 Jul, 2005
Human Behaviour - How efficient are modelling systems?
...decades, fire safety engineers have successfully designed and installed fire safety systems in buildings.
Even though adequate systems are installed, failures still occur. In some cases, problems arise because...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/100/human-behaviour-how-efficient-are-modelling-systems/ - 01 Jul, 2005
Apollo Fire Detectors Protect Sytners's Flagship BMW Dealership
...for Diamond Fire was to provide a fire detection system that would neither interfere with the interior décor nor compromise on fire protection. A major stipulation of the architect was that no devices such as sound...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/99/apollo-fire-detectors-protect-sytnerss-flagship-bmw-dealership/ - 01 Jul, 2005
FIRE STATISTICS MONITOR: Covering up to 31 December 2004
...Fires
The UK fire and rescue service attended over 890,000 fires or false alarms (712,500 in England) in 2004 ? 19% less than in the previous year. The total number of fires attended fell by 29% to 441,200. Within...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/98/fire-statistics-monitor-covering-up-to-31-december-2004/ - 01 Jul, 2005
New advice puts a dampener on fire in historic buildings
...in the event of fire. It's vital that fire safety in historic buildings is managed in a systematic way. It's possible to conserve a damp building - it's not possible to conserve a pile of ashes."
Scotland is...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/106/new-advice-puts-a-dampener-on-fire-in-historic-buildings/ - 01 May, 2005
Minister urges communities to work together to beat arson blight
...of all the primary fires in the UK today causing 100 needless deaths and 2,500 injuries a year. Motives range from revenge, fraud, and crime concealment to simple vandalism and fire-play.
Poorest communities...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/105/minister-urges-communities-to-work-together-to-beat-arson-blight/ - 01 May, 2005
...a Doctorate in Fire Growth & Smoke Movement in Tunnels, he is currently International President-elect of the Institution of Fire Engineers, visiting Professor in Fire Risk Analysis at the University of Ulster a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/104/top-fire-engineer-joins-bre/ - 01 May, 2005
...Fire and Rescue Service Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said:
"The reform of fire safety legislation will improve public safety by placing a greater focus on fire prevention. It is also good for business and the Fire a...
www.means-of-escape.com/articles/103/reform-completed/ - 01 May, 2005
News
Luxury Cheshire wedding venue fined for nine serious fire safety breaches!
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The lack of appropriate safety measures meant that people would be placed at serious risk if a fire occurred at the venue and a prohibition notice was served...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news264.aspx - 02 Feb, 2012
No Batteries In Smoke Alarms In Tragic House Fire !
...a report to the fire authority in December, fire chiefs forecast that the next victim of a house fire in Shropshire would be an elderly woman, living alone, in a house with a smoke alarm that was probably not worki...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news262.aspx - 24 Jan, 2012
Scientists launch world’s most advanced crowd simulation and evacuation software!
...the university’s Fire Safety Engineering Group, is already one of the world’s leading design tools for simulating evacuations of people from buildings in both normal and emergency conditions. The latest release – k...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news260.aspx - 20 Jan, 2012
Help us prevent future tragedies!
...Initial fire investigations in Lancashire suggest that the smoke detector in the property was not working. CFOA recommends that all homes are fitted with working smoke detectors and urges everyone to test smoke dete...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news257.aspx - 11 Jan, 2012
School on fire in London every third day.
...London Fire Brigade released statistics showing there were 113 accidental fires at schools in 2011, along with 36 arson attacks.
The organisation is now calling for all schools to be fitted with sprinkl...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news256.aspx - 10 Jan, 2012
Fire door missing from Hampton house blaze.
...to escape the fire in Eagle Way, Hampton Vale.
Fire chiefs from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service have said that the blaze spread so quickly and was so intense because th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news255.aspx - 06 Jan, 2012
Guidance campaign gathers pace.
...by Exova Warringtonfire in collaboration with a group of industry leading organisations and MPs, aims to develop voluntary guidance for the ‘responsible person’ which can help them meet the requirements of the Regu...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news254.aspx - 15 Dec, 2011
Biamp Systems Receives EN 54-16 Product Certification for Vocia® Small Amplifiers
...evacuation and fire alarm standards in the world. With this new certification, all EN 54-16 required components of a Vocia life safety system are fully certified. Vocia originally received EN 54-16 certification sh...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news253.aspx - 14 Dec, 2011
Launch of fire-stream – safety videos on demand
...access, www.fire-stream.net is a simple to use website for streaming or downloading our high quality video content, designed to complement fire safety and health and safety training in the workplace...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news252.aspx - 14 Dec, 2011
Updates to PD 7974 Published November 2011
...of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings, as well as structural response and fire spread beyond the enclosure of origin.
The Document now takes into consideration th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news250.aspx - 12 Dec, 2011
...a complaint about fire safety standards.
At the time of the visit, the battery-operated fire alarms did not work, there was no door to the kitchen to prevent the spread of smoke and fire, and th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news248.aspx - 01 Dec, 2011
How voice evacuation will make your job easier
...The traditional fire bell, perfectly adequate in smaller buildings, open spaces or single floor structures, is unsuited to more complex locations and traffic patterns and is more likely to confuse and cause panic t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news247.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Hotel fire safety still not certain.
...Hotel fire safety still not certain
ANEC questions the claim that hoteliers are using the MBS Methodology and welcomes the recommendation of the European Parliament² to look for regulatory solutions if...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news246.aspx - 30 Nov, 2011
Fire engineering specialist, The FDS Group announces two new MDs
...director of FDS (Fire Design Solutions). Current managing directors, Andy Riley and Gerard Sheridan, will remain with the group as directors and will now take on technical and business development roles. The change...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news243.aspx - 17 Nov, 2011
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service training Aacademy at Emergency Services Show
...one of the leading fire and rescue training providers in the UK - supplying firefighters from fire and rescue services, as well as international and commercial clients, with the highest standard of fire behaviour a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news242.aspx - 16 Nov, 2011
Rolling stock fire safety issues under focus.
...of Exova Warringtonfire, gave an overview on the test methods detailed in CEN/TS 45545-2, the document which is anticipated to be the basis of the future European-wide norm, and also gave an insight into the modifi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news241.aspx - 15 Nov, 2011
I should have had a smoke alarm – Shropshire pensioner
...to help Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service in its campaign to encourage householders to get a smoke alarm by telling her story.
Margaret and her sister Anne were lucky to escape the midnight bla...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news239.aspx - 10 Nov, 2011
IFEDA voices concern over fire extinguisher removal
...the removal of fire extinguishers would enhance residents’ safety. Providing the correct type of fire extinguisher is in place, as determined by British Standard 5306 PT8, the likelihood of using the wrong ty...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news238.aspx - 04 Nov, 2011
Fire safety decision-makers ‘need guidance’
...by Exova Warringtonfire in Westminster to debate the issue: Is it Time for Certification of Buildings? It included Shadow Fire Minister Chris Williamson, MP and joint chair of the all-party Parliamentary Fire Safet...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news231.aspx - 14 Oct, 2011
BAFSA - Ground breaking project hailed a success
...when it comes to fire protection.
In 2011 the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, after considerable discussion with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Homes and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Ser...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news230.aspx - 06 Oct, 2011
Third party certification ‘a priority’
...of Exova Warringtonfire, discussed the critical need for third party certification in relation to fire risk assessment, product specification and installation.
He said: “We cannot emphasise enough the importa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news229.aspx - 03 Oct, 2011
How safe is your electrical intake - are you at risk of a fire in your home or business premises?
...source to start a fire.
The risk of a fire starting and developing is increased if household items are stored too close to these intake areas. These items suppress th...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news225.aspx - 21 Sep, 2011
...experience in the Fire Protection industry, the presentation covered elements including updates to British Standards and fire safety regulations.
Nick also gave an...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news224.aspx - 20 Sep, 2011
Technical presentation at Total Workplace Management Exhibition
...of a formal fire risk assessment.
The Total Workplace Management event takes place 11-12 October, at Olympia, London....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news223.aspx - 20 Sep, 2011
Tenants told not to tamper with fire doors following blaze
...following a fire in flat 55 of the Murray's House block at around 11pm on Tuesday.
Following the blaze the council's acting housing manager and a community liaison officer from the Isle of Man Fire and Res...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news222.aspx - 16 Sep, 2011
Spotlight put on fire risk assessment.
...for the working fire risk assessor from industry specialists on topics including legislation, staff training, building control, water mist systems and smoke extraction systems.
Solicitor Jacob R...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news220.aspx - 16 Sep, 2011
Building owner receives suspended sentence for fire safety breaches
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order following a trial at Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 1 June 2011. Mr Ahmed had already admitted three other offences at an earlier hearing on Friday, 8 April 2011...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news219.aspx - 14 Sep, 2011
...wheelie bin fires hold the danger of spreading to nearby fences, hedges, cars and even properties. The consequences of these fires could be devastating. If a fire appliance is tackling a wheelie bin fire, this take...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news218.aspx - 12 Sep, 2011
Experts provide guidance on third party certification
...in relation to fire risk assessment, product specification and installation.
This seminar, being held at the Royal Dublin Society on Thursday, 22nd September, will address the key issues faced in the specific...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news217.aspx - 07 Sep, 2011
Successful prosecution following breach of Prohibition Order
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Mr Anik was fined £3,300 for breaching the Prohibition Order and £2,100 for each of the remaining offences. The Prohibition Order was served by Hampshire Fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news214.aspx - 02 Sep, 2011
Event highlights rolling stock fire safety changes...
...Exova Warringtonfire will host a conference to raise awareness of the changing rolling stock reaction to fire regulations.
The conference, being staged at Heathcotes, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news213.aspx - 26 Aug, 2011
Sir Ken Knight praises South Essex Homes approach to tower block fire safety..
...state of the art fire prevention systems installed at 10-storey Bewley Court and spoke to tenants about how they are benefiting from the additional safety measures.
Carried out by South E...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news212.aspx - 26 Aug, 2011
Keeping heritage buildings safe..
...conduct their own Fire Risk Assessment (FRA).
The essential components of an FRA are the responsibility of the legally responsible person to complete, guidance for which can be foun...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news211.aspx - 18 Aug, 2011
Sprinklers will now be fitted in the Portsmouth Blade building..
...University and for firefighters by the provision of automatic sprinklers.
Following our previous meeting where the developers initially indicated that sprinklers would not be included within the design they h...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news210.aspx - 15 Aug, 2011
£20,000 safety bill shock for Hollies..
...about the fire safety bill.
"We reckon it's going to cost about £20,000," she said. "It's an awful lot of money. It's all right having coffee mornings to raise £200 or £300,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news209.aspx - 12 Aug, 2011
Fire safety register sets new levels.
...Exova Warringtonfire provides initial guidance to its clients on LUL fire safety performance requirements followed by testing and validation of products against the appropriate LUL standard.
Exova Warri...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news208.aspx - 08 Aug, 2011
Michael Eavis would like to see Sky Lanterns banned!
...they could start a fire that would set off a domino effect, as the tents are pitched so close together at the festival.
“They are also a real danger to both cattle and sheep as the metal frames fall do...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news206.aspx - 03 Aug, 2011
Emergency and resilience professionals unite in Glasgow.
...from Strathclyde Fire & Rescue added: “The Scottish Fire & Rescue Services are currently facing a period of transformation and uncertainty with a number of significant challenges in the near future. The out...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news203.aspx - 02 Aug, 2011
£22,000 fine issued to landlords after Epsom house fire
...which caught on fire in the early hours of December 4 2010.
Although five of the tenants were able to leave the house after being woken by the alarm, the occupant of the attic room was forced to jump out of a se...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news202.aspx - 28 Jul, 2011
Glass and the Terrorist Threat
...civil disorder to fire and explosive detonation – and arriving at risk assessments that, hopefully, illuminate how that that building should be designed and built.
Designing in safety is nothing...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news201.aspx - 21 Jul, 2011
Social housing blocks severely lacking in sufficient risk assessments
...consider their fire risk assessments to be unsatisfactory.
Staff were asked if they were confident their organisations had carried out ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessments of high-rise tower blocks....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news200.aspx - 18 Jul, 2011
First fire risk assessor jailed for breaches of the FSO.
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while John O’Rourke of Mansfield Fire Protection Services pleaded guilty to two offences under the legislation. The Judge said that the time had come to send out a messag...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news199.aspx - 12 Jul, 2011
NATURVENT – ‘SHEV system for residential premises’
...a fire breaks out,
Naturvent’s sensors will;
· Raise the alarm
· Open the vents in the roof’s fire proof shaft and activate the cyclonic fans
· Inform the local Fire and Rescue Service...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news198.aspx - 11 Jul, 2011
...to steal, light fires, physically or sexually abuse others, exhibitionism or voyeurism, tattoos and body piercing, in the disfigurements category.
What can be classed as discrimination?
The Equality Act 2...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news197.aspx - 11 Jul, 2011
Money no excuse for fire safety breaches in care homes
...out of 46 fire services issued enforcement notices between January 2010 and March 2011, 90% of which were issued to privately owned care homes. It is statistics such as these that makes it questionable how safe the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news192.aspx - 07 Jul, 2011
Residential building managers fined for fire safety breaches
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Atomlynn Limited, the company who owned the lease on the premises on Gloucester Terrace, W2 were also fined nearly £40,000 in respect of one offence.
Following a fi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news191.aspx - 04 Jul, 2011
Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government
...passed as being fire resistant when in fact they offer little protection.
The company’s chairman, Denis Wright, has raised the issue with Andrew Stunell OBE MP, Under Secretary of State at the Department for...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news190.aspx - 29 Jun, 2011
Fire statistics published by Department for Communities & Local Government
...total number of fire fatalities was 4% down from last year, with a decline also in fatalities in accidental dwelling fires.
Fire and Rescue services attended 227,000 fires between April 2011 and March 2010, a 6%...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news188.aspx - 29 Jun, 2011
BRE Global - Fire-resisting ductwork and dampers.
...weakness in the fire safety of any building can be the penetration of fire compartment walls and floors by building services such as cables, pipes and ductwork, including dampers. Potential fire spread via a ductwo...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news174.aspx - 10 Jun, 2011
Another residential sprinkler system success
...of an emergency, fire hoses would not reach the top of the 10 floor building.
Chief Officer John Bonney, from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service asserted his confidence in the promotion of domestic and resident...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news170.aspx - 09 Jun, 2011
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service urges businesses to sign up for free on-line service
...incidents and fire safety messages.
Mandy Eeles, Business Liaison Manager: "While many businesses have signed up to our online messaging system we would like to see an increase in uptake and ideally provide t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news169.aspx - 08 Jun, 2011
New 'safer' uniforms for firefighters
...across selected Fire and Rescue Services in the past month.
Firefighters from the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service have today been given a new blue and red uniform, which will now replace the older brown...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news168.aspx - 03 Jun, 2011
...through to chief fire officers and watch managers, this exclusive event brings together colleagues, contemporaries and suppliers.
Launched at a time when budget cuts are at their peak and requests for support...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news166.aspx - 31 May, 2011
Man unaccounted for after mill fire
...(25th May). Fifty firefighters were called to the mill which manufactures bedding and textiles, to tackle the blaze, and remained there over night.
BBC News reports that four people were successfully evacuated,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news165.aspx - 26 May, 2011
Sprinkler campaign after Newquay's Penhallow fire.
...and brother in the fire on 18 August 2007. The hotel had no sprinkler system fitted.
Mr Hughes told BBC News sprinklers would have "almost certainly" saved their lives.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service has la...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news163.aspx - 20 May, 2011
Roads close due to Poundstretcher fire
...Tuesday 12th May, fire fighters were called to the blaze and spent two hours putting out the fire. The majority of the single level building has been affected by this fire. Whilst the fire was being extinguished, t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news162.aspx - 12 May, 2011
Flash cards for the deaf community.
...Awareness Week, fire appliances in the Bay will carry cards which have vital questions translated into a number of formats, including sign language and symbols.
The cards illustrate questions such as “where is t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news161.aspx - 12 May, 2011
The UK’s largest fire safety event returns next week.
...and services to fire safety professionals just like you. Typical
visitors include fire safety installers, manufacturers, architects, engineers
and end-users.
This is your chance to compare and contrast t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news160.aspx - 10 May, 2011
80k fine for Penhallow hotel owners after fire safety breaches.
...to provide proper fire detection and alarm systems and failing to make a proper risk assessment.
The company, from Halifax, Yorkshire, was sentenced at Truro Crown Court.
Holidaymakers Joan Harper, 80, Monica...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news156.aspx - 05 May, 2011
New Products from Autronica Fire & Security at International Firex 2011
...in interactive fire detection systems. They are built to deliver a higher degree of safety. A dual network between all panels secures redundant panel network. Its panel network, AutroNet, connects the different pan...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news155.aspx - 03 May, 2011
TOA Corporation focuses on EN-54 for fire and safety
...EN-54 series of fire safety standards have transitioned into European law TOA has announced that the most recent selection of its products to have been given EN-54 system certification is the VX-2000 Voice Evacuati...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news154.aspx - 20 Apr, 2011
Respected Westminster District Surveyor Keith Elves joins Airvent
...Mechanical ACIBSE, Fire MIFE has over 27 years’ experience in the field of complex fire, electrical and mechanical installations, with a background in building control legislation and public authority approval havi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news153.aspx - 30 Mar, 2011
Penhallow Hotel company admits fire safety breaches.
...to provide proper fire detection and alarm systems and failing to make a proper risk assessment.
Two employees, who pleaded not guilty to similar charges, were discharged by the judge at Truro Crown Court.
The...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news152.aspx - 24 Mar, 2011
Former housing boss starts forest fire and receives a bill for 9.1 million!
...light a small campfire in a circle of stones for warmth.
The fire burned out of control, destroying almost 5,000 acres of forest. It took 277 fire fighters eight days to extinguish the flames, using...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news151.aspx - 15 Mar, 2011
Rescue Team from West Midlands Fire Service Deploys to Japan.
...Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Services.
In total there are 63 personnel, two search dogs and 11 tonnes of equipment.
Chief Fire Officer Vij Randeniya said “Our International Search and Rescue team,...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news150.aspx - 14 Mar, 2011
Landlord fined £20,000 after six escape from fire.
...sparked the fire,
which destroyed the flats and took 12 hours to extinguish.
Hiteh Mashru, a 49 year old property developer who is
£66,000 in debt, admitted endangering life and breaching...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news149.aspx - 03 Mar, 2011
Health and Safety laws are preventing fire fighters from saving lives, claims fire chief.
...within which fire fighters feel free to do their job and that can't be safe for the whole of the UK."
He added: "They are preventing and compromising our ability to save life."
Mr Sweeney's warning follows...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news148.aspx - 02 Mar, 2011
Essex fire Service will no longer be responding to automatic fire alarms.
...The fire services has said that 97 per cent of all local automatic fire alarm callouts have been false, causing firefighters to waste time and resources attending each incident.
For this reason ECFRS has taken a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news147.aspx - 22 Feb, 2011
Cornwall Hotel risk assessment failure leads to prosecution in March
...to make sure fire precautions were installed at the hotel.
In 2008, crown prosecutors said nobody would face charges but last year an inquest jury returned an open verdict into the three deaths. Cornwall Fire an...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news146.aspx - 16 Feb, 2011
New homes in Wales set to have fire sprinklers.
...the National Fire Sprinkler Network, three fire and rescue services, Chief Fire Officers Association (UK), the Fire Brigades Union and many sprinkler campaigners.
Ms Jones is urging her fellow AMs to support...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news145.aspx - 16 Feb, 2011
Fire Alarm Engineer To Face Prosecution
...to maintain a fire alarm system in a care home in Trafford, Manchester and failed to inform the owners of the problems.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority brought the case to court under the Regulatory...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news144.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Fire Minister Bob Neill Calls Time On FiReControl
...of both the fire and rescue community and the taxpayer are now best served by closing down the project.
FiReControl is the third part of the last Government’s Fire and Resilience Programme – the other two, Fire...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news143.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Companies & Manager Fined £440,000 After Worker Dies Crushing Aerosol Canisters
...a canister caught fire, engulfing Mr Wright in flames.
Neither company had carried out suitable risk assessments before allowing workers to handle potentially hazardous materials such as aerosols, and both had fai...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news142.aspx - 21 Dec, 2010
Burns Victim Supports Sprinklers Plan For New Homes
...affected by house fires have given their support.
Caroline Tucker from Swansea suffered 75% burns while trying to save her younger sister who died in a house fire in 1988.
For further information please visi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news141.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Firefighters On High Alert During Cold Snap
...and lakes, London Fire Brigade has deployed water rescue capability across the capital. The extra equipment includes emergency rescue boats, inflatable rescue paths, mud lances, thermal clothing and dry suits....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news140.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Secures Successful Prosecution Following Fire Safety Breaches
...Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service had served a prohibition on the use of the first floor, which was found to be unsafe for people to reside or use as sleeping accommodation. Further visits to the premises foun...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news139.aspx - 30 Nov, 2010
Hotel Fire Prosecution Considered
...Penhallow Hotel fire in Newquay in August 2007.
The service has been investigating the owners of the hotel, O&C Holdsworth, under fire safety legislation.
The fire service said it would not make any...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news138.aspx - 29 Oct, 2010
PM Condemns Union's London Bonfire Night Strike Plans
...London fire authority chairman has asked the FBU to "call the strike off" on the "busiest time" for the brigade.
The Hindu, Jain and Sikh festival of lights, Diwali, also occurs that night.
Earlier Fire Mi...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news137.aspx - 29 Oct, 2010
FBU refuse to call strike off or attend talks
...even safer from fires.”
An urgent meeting was arranged following a Channel 4 news interview on Tuesday evening (26th October) with the Chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, Councillor Br...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news136.aspx - 29 Oct, 2010
Landlord is fined for having no working smoke detectors at house where tenant died
...raised the alarm, firefighters forced their way into Mohammed’s house in Nansen Road, Sparkhill, on November 18th last year.
Prosecuting on behalf of Birmingham City Council, Simon Mortimer said
“They found t...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news135.aspx - 12 Aug, 2010
Landlord fined £6,000 for breaching fire regulations
...routes, locked fire escapes and an inadequate fire alarm system - some of the serious breaches revealed during a route fire safety audit.
The court heard that the Mr Meloni had converted the top two floors of h...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news132.aspx - 04 Aug, 2010
Businesses fail fire safety checks
...all failed fire safety checks carried out in the wake of the town's recent blaze.
Just like properties gutted in the Fairfax Place incident at the end of May - all four of the town centre businesses have living...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news131.aspx - 15 Jul, 2010
Gain funding to help prevent electrical fires
...from electrical fires across the country.
Applicants from local community services and organisations are invited to apply for up to £5,000 worth of funding for projects that play an active role in promoting and...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news130.aspx - 13 Jul, 2010
London Heathrow Airport warehouse hit by fire
...truck caught fire at the Servisair Warehouse and a building is now alight at the west London airport.
No-one is believed to have been hurt but witnesses report a small number of explosions, probably from gas cyl...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news129.aspx - 09 Jul, 2010
Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Fire inspectors visited the premises on Brettingham Road, Edmonton on 3 December 2008. A number of fire safety breaches were found and an enforcement notice was issue...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news128.aspx - 06 Jul, 2010
Northamptonshire Premier Inn destroyed by fire
...Firefighters battled to bring the fire in the two-storey building at Brackley Hatch on the A43 under control after it started on Monday evening.
Northamptonshire Fire Service said the hotel was evacuated after sm...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news127.aspx - 06 Jul, 2010
Cable fire sparks Tube disruption
...following the fire which destroyed dozens of 50-year-old cables affecting signals and traction on District line and Hammersmith & City line services east of Whitechapel....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news126.aspx - 05 Jul, 2010
Communication breakdown at blaze home
...Ord, 61, former firemaster with Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, told the inquiry into the fatal blaze at Rosepark Care Home there was an assumption by both parties that the other was responsible for fire safety in res...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news125.aspx - 05 Jul, 2010
Proposed legislation making it a legal requirement for smoke alarms to be fitted...
...The Fire Safety (Protection of Tenants) Bill was given its formal first reading in the Commons yesterday, following the weekly Prime Minister's Questions.
There was no debate or decision, but a date was set for i...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news124.aspx - 02 Jul, 2010
...last weekend firefighters were called to a fire on the decking of a flat in south west London which had been caused by a disposable barbecue. The barbecue had been left unattended and caused a fire which badly dama...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news123.aspx - 28 May, 2010
Tesco Handed Fine For Serious Fire Safety Breaches
...to concerns about fire safety within the store and it was inspected by the Brigade the day after the fire (15 October 2007). The inspector found a number of breaches of fire legislation which included a failure to...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news122.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
Fire Safety Prosecution Results In Substantial Fine
...to light after fire safety inspections at the premises in September 2007 revealed the following findings:
- the responsible person failed to maintain the rear emergency exit doors unlocked so that they could be...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news121.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
...devastating for firefighters than to find out that someone has died or been seriously injured because a fire broke out as they slept. Smoke and fumes won't wake you up. It's exactly the opposite as a few breaths of...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news120.aspx - 27 Apr, 2010
...- flat fire
Man rescued from flat fire by firefighters
City of London – disused office fire
Disused office block partly damaged by fire
23 March 2010
Upper Clapton – maiso...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news119.aspx - 26 Mar, 2010
It Can Happen To The Best Of Us
...college, where fire fighters from England and Wales are trained, had no updated fire risk assessment however they had carried one out 5 years previously under the old Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulation. The co...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news118.aspx - 26 Mar, 2010
Hilton's Five Star Approach To Fire
...and the London Fire Brigade began discussions which have led to a reduction of two thirds since 2005 across 16 hotels in the capital. The agreement now makes the relationship official and is the first of its kind....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news116.aspx - 25 Feb, 2010
Arson attack on fuel yard in Maldon, Essex
...of the Essex Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Crews worked excellently to prevent the fire from spreading to fuel storage tanks in the yard.
"The fire affected four lorries in the yard." www.news.bbc.co.uk...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news115.aspx - 09 Feb, 2010
...Nittan's premium fire detection range for commercial and industrial applications. It combines extremely reliable fire detection together with a very high degree of protection against unwanted false alarms.
P...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news114.aspx - 27 Jan, 2010
Fire Crews Tackle Lancashire Nightclub Fire
...in Poulton after fire broke out at about 2200 GMT on Sunday.
The club was closed at the time and no-one was rescued, but at one point firefighters had to withdraw because of fears the roof would collapse....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news113.aspx - 27 Jan, 2010
FAST-mask® - A New Positive Pressure Breathing Apparatus For Hazmat Applications
...by police, fire and ambulance services across the UK."
Excelerate Technology will be providing additional versions including FAST-cowl®, which features a specially formulated hood or cowl material applied to the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news110.aspx - 22 Dec, 2009
National High Street Firm Fined For Serious Breaches Of Fire Safety
...the building's fire alarm sounding, it was reset on at least one occasion.
Over 450 people evacuated from the store and surrounding premises. A significant amount of Oxford Street was closed to traffic and the...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news109.aspx - 28 Nov, 2009
Information For Londoners Living In High Rise Properties
...that hold back fire and stop it from spreading into other flats or corridors for some time. This means, that if there is a fire in another part of your building, you are usually safer staying in your flat. Also if...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news108.aspx - 23 Oct, 2009
Beware ill advised application guidance
...for future fire safety in buildings.
The ASFP points to the recently broadcast TV programme advising that ordinary timber doors could be converted into fire doors by the simple application of an intumescent coat...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news107.aspx - 23 Oct, 2009
IFSEC India Announces Further Support Of Its US Pavilion
...for security and fire technology has been certified by the USC (United States Commercial Services). Michael Thompson, Director, Trade Fair Certification Program, in a statement issued to potential US exhibitors, sa...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news105.aspx - 19 Aug, 2009
Qatar Chooses Firetrace For Control Panel Protection
...The FIRETRACE systems are safeguarding a variety of machinery control cabinets, variable speed drives, and high and medium-voltage cabinets that control drinking water pumps, sewage and water treatment processes thr...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news104.aspx - 06 Aug, 2009
Flagship Store In Wembley For Baldwin Boxall
...all-call emergency firemans microphone, EVAS 16-zone rack-mounted control panel, three 16-zone paging microphones and two local hand-held microphones. There is also a satellite input providing advertisement and spo...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news103.aspx - 23 Jul, 2009
Jalite Pioneer New Sign Designs
...signs, including fire safety signs - Part 1: Specification for geometric shapes, colours and layout
BS5499-6:2002 - Graphical symbols and signs - Safety signs, including fire safety signs - Part 6: Creation and...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news102.aspx - 09 Jul, 2009
Haringey Landlords Prosecuted For Fire Safety Breaches
...the fire, London Fire Brigade Fire safety inspectors found multiple breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
These breaches included inadequate fire detection systems, lack of proper fire door...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news101.aspx - 09 Jul, 2009
Sembcorp Protection Offers BS 25999-2 Certification 'Blueprint'
...the organisation's fire safety. The Standard requires the organisation to examine closely its business and operational risks, to conduct impact analysis and develop effective response strategies to manage the risks...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news99.aspx - 11 Jun, 2009
SE Controls Offers A Turn-key Solution For Affordable Housing At CIH Annual Conference
...is not viable a fire engineered design solution can be implemented. CFD analysis is used to model various scenarios and the findings presented to building control. Part of SE Controls design service would be to tak...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news98.aspx - 10 Jun, 2009
...ISO 7010)
- Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
- Training and more...
- Open forum (questions and answers)
The seminars will give attendees the chance to discuss any fire safety concerns they may have; where solut...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news97.aspx - 10 Jun, 2009
Doug Register To Head-Up Expanded Business Development Team At Firetrace International
...Eckholm, said: "Firetrace International has consistently been growing at an amazing pace and Doug's appointment and the reorganization of our sales and marketing groups will ensure that our growth not just continue...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news96.aspx - 21 May, 2009
Means Of Escape At International Firex
...a leading online fire safety magazine will be providing advice on how to utilise our newsletter and website to promote your organisation.
Exclusive show offers will be available by visiting our stand offering a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news95.aspx - 06 May, 2009
Former Pub Licensee Fined For Fire Breaches
...followed a fire safety inspection at the Kings Arms pub on High Street, Teddington. Inspecting officers visited the premises on 30 May 2007 and found several fire safety failings. At this time, inspectors did not l...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news94.aspx - 06 May, 2009
Kentec Averts 'Special Effects' False Alarms
...Alarmtec Ltd, the fire alarm and voice evacuation system from Kentec was specified particularly for its flexibility to match the project's design development.
At the heart of the system is the fire detection...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news93.aspx - 24 Apr, 2009
The New SRC 3000 Wire-Free Fire System
...utilises a new Fire Panel facia to provide simpler alarm management including faster alarm reset and a temporary 'alarm silence' function plus an option of key-switch reset. The contemporary design aspect is also e...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news92.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
International Firex 2009 -The Fire Industry's Leading Event On 11-14 May At The NEC
...services in the fire protection sector. There will also be a comprehensive educational seminar programme with industry experts from the LPCB leading the sessions. Dedicated staff will be on hand to answer any queri...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news91.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Draeger At International Firex, NEC 11-14 May 2009, Stand F65
...control system or fire panel to provide fault and fire signalling.
Fixed gas detection systems
Ensuring the reliable detection of combustible gases and vapours, the Draeger PIR 3000 is a smart, explosion pro...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news90.aspx - 07 Apr, 2009
Striking The Balance - The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order - Multiple Perspectives
...Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, dealing mainly with experiential evidencewith speakers from the major interested parties i.e. those who enforce and those that are on the receiving end of the legislation....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news89.aspx - 06 Mar, 2009
New Addition To C-Tec's Distributor Sales Team
...C-TEC's range of fire alarms, call systems and disability equipment and we are thrilled to welcome him on board. Our presence is already strong in the South and I am confident that John, with his years of experienc...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news87.aspx - 04 Mar, 2009
Fire Safety Training For All Budgets
...brought by Essex Fire Authority. Feyzullah Ozgurcu, apartner of Crystal Restaurant in St Botolph's Street was prosecuted for five breaches of a prohibition notice served on him in relation to his business premises....
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news86.aspx - 04 Mar, 2009
Educted Decisions With SE Controls
...evacuation in a fire.
Schools are often a hub for the common cold or infections being passed from child to child; natural ventilation installed within your premises enables a healthier environment by circulatin...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news85.aspx - 09 Feb, 2009
Advanced Protection For International Students College
...upgrade of the fire protection for the college and covers the whole site including function rooms, study areas, libraries and the student accommodation. Four Mx-4404 multi-loop control panels and a repeater panel a...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news84.aspx - 06 Feb, 2009
Arrest Warrants For Bangkok Club Owners
...clothes were on fire but there was nothing they could do as the fire engulfed them," he said.
Firefighter Watcharapong Sri-saard said in addition to a lack of exits, a number of staircases inside the club as wel...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news83.aspx - 06 Feb, 2009
Smoke Control Systems In Carparks
...car parks from fire and the resulting risk not only to car park structures but to the lives of those using them is evident.
Between 2000 and 2002 jet fan type ventilation systems become the preferred method of...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news82.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
Medical Complex In Good Health Thanks To Dorgard
...are installed on fire doors in our administration areas and also in a corridor to ease access and assist the circulation of fresh air. Dorgard solves the problem of the wedged door hazard very effectively whilst al...
www.means-of-escape.com/industry-news/news80.aspx - 08 Jan, 2009
Latest Information For Incidents In London
...at www.london-fire.gov.uk 15 Dec