Fire Detection Systems

As part of a project to revitalise a semi-abandoned Venetian suburb and transform the district of Mestre from industrial precinct to recreational ‘hotspot’, HTM Hybrid Tower has undergone an extensive redevelopment of late. The project was supported by Hochiki Italia, the Italian arm of life…

The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is has launched a new fire detection and alarm training course. Access to Foundation, which is now available to book under the Training tab on the FIA’s website, is specifically aimed at individuals who may wish to do some additional preparatory…

Global fire systems specialist Advanced has announced the appointment of Pete Browitt the company’s new managing director. Browitt joins Advanced from Apollo Fire Detectors, where he held the senior positions of global finance director and EMEA operations director managing a manufacturing and supply chain organisation…

For those working within the security sector who may be unfamiliar with fire protection products, EN54 is the series of standards for fire detection and alarm systems. Most of the standards in this series are related to individual product types. These standards define the requirements…

Across the last four decades, the life safety industry has met a number of significant challenges and opportunities presented to it, among them the need for better risk management within the global built environment. While those working diligently across the sector have made great strides…

Life safety solutions manufacturer Hochiki Europe (UK) has appointed Graham Lowe as its new managing director. Lowe – who previously held the position of sales director – has worked for the business for more than 20 years and built up four decades of experience within…

The Chief Fire Officers Association’s (CFOA) UK Business Safety Week 2016 ran from 5-11 September, highlighting the importance of fire safety for businesses all over the UK. As always, the main aims of the week were to help the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) explain what help and support it provides…

Euralarm members within standardisation body CEN/TC 72 are questioning the impact of a newly-enforced standardisation procedure on the quality of fire detection products across Europe. They’re determined to support CEN/TC 72 and work hand in hand with the European Commission for a joint solution in the…

The ninth edition of the Fire Protection Association’s Joint Code of Practice reinforces the need for construction site fire alarm systems to meet EN 54. That’s the considered view of Nottingham-based wireless technology expert Ramtech Electronics. Version 9 of ‘Fire Prevention on Construction Sites: The Joint Code of…

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) – the UK and Ireland-focused certification body now boasting some 1,700 registered firms on its books – will be returning to IFSEC International at London’s ExCeL venue. Resident on Stand F1375, the SSAIB’s staff will be led by new…