Tag: fire
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Modern homes are more at risk from deadly fires, according to UK’s largest fire brigade
While the number of UK house fires has thankfully declined, a hidden threat is emerging: modern building materials and household contents are fueling faster, more intense blazes. This concerning trend, highlighted by tragedies like Grenfell and stark fire service warnings, demands a critical reassessment of fire safety building regulations in contemporary residential construction. For homeowners…
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Trial against four firms over care home fire collapses
Alex Waller, chief fire officer, said: “Following extensive legal submissions heard over the first two days of the trial, unfortunately, it became clear this morning (7 May) that there would be no realistic prospect of securing convictions. After carefully considering legal advice, regrettably we have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw our prosecution case…
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Trial against four contractors over care home fire collapses
Alex Waller, chief fire officer, said: “Following extensive legal submissions heard over the first two days of the trial, unfortunately, it became clear this morning (7 May) that there would be no realistic prospect of securing convictions. After carefully considering legal advice, regrettably we have taken the very difficult decision to withdraw our prosecution case…
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Silverthorne Fire Station to Open with Snow Retention System
When Summit Fire & EMS in Summit County, Colorado holds the grand opening of Station 10 in Silverthorne on June 4th, there likely won’t be snow on the ground. However, the roof on the new structure is ready for when the seasons change and Summit County experiences its annual yearly average of 264 inches of snowfall.* Installed…
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Won-Door FireGuard Slim™ Replaces Swing Fire Doors
Won-Door has introduced the new FireGuard Slim™ door model, a cost-effective, accordion-style door designed to replace traditional fire-rated swing doors. FireGuard Slim enhances the design appeal and traffic flow of narrow-corridor and small-opening applications. According to Won-Door General Manager Johnny Cordero, “Slim allows architects to create open and inviting buildings while offering trouble-free operation. With no exposed…
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Chartered company helps Cambridgeshire fire station to become carbon neutral
CIOB chartered company Neville Special Projects has started work to upgrade St Neots Fire Station, Cambridgeshire, to provide a modern and sustainable facility for crews and the community. The firm is part of Neville Trust, a group of companies which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Making use of technology including heat pumps and solar…
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New Data Set to Transform Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Protection
Cortec® is a proud supplier of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors for Vapor Pipe Shield, a patented corrosion protection system from General Air Products. Released in 2023, Vapor Pipe Shield is UL Listed for use in dry and pre-action fire sprinkler systems and is steadily gaining acceptance. New test results show the clear advantages of Vapor…
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Galliford Try awarded £56m fire safety upgrade contract for Category C prison
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) project includes upgrades to essential fire safety systems across the Category C prison, such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire compartmentalisation, smoke extraction, roof vents, high-pressure misting units and fire doors. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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McGee, Erith among contractors in NHS building and fire safety scheme
ABCA SystemsAcorn Analytical Services AES Electrical & Compliance Services Airtube Technologies Airborne Environmental ConsultantsAqua Protec Asbestech Asbestos Survey and Management Ascendant Lifts Group Ayerst Environmental BLS Asbestos Casa Environmental Services Checkmate Fire Solutions ChirmarnCLC Contractors Clifford Devlin DB Fire Solutions EFT Systems Emchia Asbestos Solutions Environmental Essentials Environtec Erith Contractors Eta Projects European Asbestos ServicesFiresec…
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…