Tag: fire
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85,000 heat pump dryers at risk of fire across UK homes
UK households are being urged to take immediate action after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expanded its recall of heat pump tumble dryers. Around 85,000 machines remain at risk of internal short circuits, which can cause fires during normal use. The appliances, manufactured by Haier and sold under multiple brands including Candy,…
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A Guide to Different Types of Fire Brick & Common Brick
Fire brick is all about standing up to high heat. Made from special clay and materials, they’re perfect for places like kilns and fireplaces. Imagine a fire burning strong in your fireplace, thanks to these bricks. Common brick is great for everyday building. They’re strong and versatile, used in walls and foundations. They also handle…
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A Guide to Different Types of Fire Brick & Common Brick
Fire brick is all about standing up to high heat. Made from special clay and materials, they’re perfect for places like kilns and fireplaces. Imagine a fire burning strong in your fireplace, thanks to these bricks. Common brick is great for everyday building. They’re strong and versatile, used in walls and foundations. They also handle…
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Hinkley JV issued enforcement notice after ‘fire safety shortfalls’
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site. The notice was served on Bylor – a joint venture of Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics – which is delivering Hinkley Point C’s main civil engineering works. According…
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How Innovative Fire Tech Is Transforming Modern Builds
Innovation in modern construction is not just about smart layouts, sustainable materials, or energy-efficient systems. One of the most transformative shifts in recent years is happening in an area often overlooked: fire safety. Technology has brought radical improvements to how buildings are designed, protected, and maintained, helping developers create safer, smarter, and more resilient structures.…
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Fire Pit Outfitter Launches Fall Outdoor Living Campaign
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, most homeowners assume it’s time to shut down the patio and retreat indoors. But Fire Pit Outfitter, a national leader in handcrafted gas fire pits, is launching a Fall Outdoor Living Campaign to help customers extend their time outside—with stylish fire features and cold-weather accessories designed to…
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FireDesigner software automates fire safety design
According to Inim, the FireDesigner software “simplifies complex system configurations, transforming them into intuitive, easily understood workflows”. FireDesigner is designed specifically for fire detection, fire sprinklers and suppression systems. It automates manual tasks, “ensuring every component is accurately specified, compliant and integrated seamlessly”. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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One fire every two days linked to domestic solar panels
Fires linked to rooftop solar panels are rising sharply across the UK, sparking concern among fire services and insurers. New figures show that incidents are growing faster than installations, raising questions about safety oversight in Britain’s clean-energy rollout. Experts say that while solar remains safe when properly installed, a surge in rushed or poorly maintained…
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Local Experts Share Tips for Water & Fire Damage Cleanup
Escaping a fire or overwhelming water event is traumatic, and seeing the aftermath is a second blow to the sense of personal safety and security. The jolt is experienced by everyone, from the property owner, tenants, neighbors, employees, and families, often leaving people wondering what to do next. Central Coast Casualty Restoration, Inc. (CCCR) has been…
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Building owner fined £50,000 after ignoring high-rise fire safety warning
Birmingham City Council has successfully prosecuted a company for failing to comply with an improvement notice relating to fire safety measures in a residential high-rise. Freehold Managers (Nominees) Ltd, the company responsible for Centenary Plaza on Holliday Street, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice during sentencing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 16…