Categories for Fire Safety Equipment

Service-Free Fire Extinguishers

Why traditional fire extinguishers need servicing Most traditional fire extinguishers consist of a steel cylinder with internal lining to prevent... View Article

Explanation of the Coding System for Fire Door Closers in BS EN 1154: 1997

INTRODUCTION It is a criminal offence to supply products that do not comply with the UK Construction Products Regulations. For... View Article

Upgrading to Fire Doors

Fire doors are crucial to the fabric of a building in providing protection for escape routes and protecting the rest... View Article

Fire Extinguishers – Classes, Colour Coding, Rating, Location and Maintenance

Classification of Fires Fires are classified in six groups A, B, C, D, F and electrical: Class A fires –... View Article

Types of Fire Extinguishers

To deal with the multitude of different fire classes, a range of fire extinguishers have been developed. Please click on... View Article

Fire Doors

Buildings are compartmentalised to delay the spread of fire from one area to another. These compartments are usually linked by... View Article

Fire Door Hardware

It is a criminal offence to supply products that do not comply with the UK Construction Products Regulations. For fire... View Article

Fire Exits

All doors on escape routes leading towards a final exit should be quick and easy to open without the need... View Article

Smoke Alarms to BS 5839 part 6

Smoke Alarms to BS 5839 part 6:2019 BS 5839 part 6 provides a framework of guidance for domestic smoke alarm... View Article

Fire Alarm Systems

The choice of fire alarm system depends on the building structure, the purpose and use of the building and current... View Article

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting is lighting for an emergency situation when the main power supply is cut and normal electrical illumination fails. ... View Article

Escape Route Signs

Exit Sign Design History The ‘Euro-sign’ versus BS 5499-1 sign confusion Ever since the introduction of the EEC Directive (EEC/92/58)... View Article

Fire Safety Signs

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 covers the provision of fire safety signs that are required... View Article

Residential Sprinklers

When fire sprinklers were first invented 140 years ago the Insurance Industry was quick to recognise the benefits of a... View Article

Industrial Fire sprinklers

Automatic sprinkler systems are used more than any other fixed fire protection system and over 40 million sprinklers are fitted... View Article

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) cannot be overstated. It is known as the silent killer for good reason, and... View Article