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The Building Safety Act 2022 (applicable to England and Wales) introduces the most significant changes for the construction industry in the past four decades. And transforms how tall buildings/structures are designed, constructed, and managed following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017. What is the Building Safety Act? The Building Safety Act implements the recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s The Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022....

Ahead of the much anticipated review of BB100 for England, British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Ltd’s (BAFSA) sprinkler ambassador and the driving force behind the website, Sprinkler Saves UK, has compiled a report for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to form part of the industry’s case to Government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Scotland and Wales. Report highlighting sprinkler saves The report covers 10 sprinkler saves re...

Armstrong Priestley are the first company to have employees pass the BAFSA Inspection and Commissioning Course, which allows them to apply for the new Industry related CSCS SKILLS card. “The new Blue Skill Card for ‘Commercial Fire Sprinkler Engineers’ is a first and we are proud to have our engineers qualified and be amongst some of the very first people to carry the new trade related card,” says Steve Brailey, Joint Managing Director at Armstrong Priestley. Blue Skill...

When it comes to fire protection, fire sprinklers are the best choice to save lives and protect property. Although they save thousands of properties in the country each year, fire sprinklers are less common in residential buildings than commercial ones. It’s the mission of Safe-T Fire Protection to change that.  fire sprinklers Did users know smoke detectors increase the odds of surviving a fire by 50% while fire sprinklers increase the survival chances by 97%? Not only could they...

Kitchens are the seat of more fires than any other location in purpose-built blocks of flats, according to statistics from BAFSA’s Incident Data Report No 3. And the image, shared by Triangle Fire Systems, from an incident on June 25, at a residential block of flats in Birmingham shows the benefits of having sprinklers installed in these types of premises. Not only was the fire contained and controlled, smoke damage was limited to one area, reducing the impact on the resident’s abil...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has credited an automatic sprinkler for limiting the spread of a fire inside a major shopping center in Sydney's south-west. Around one thousand people were evacuated as the electrical blaze broke out in a shoe shop within the mall on Campbell Street, Liverpool, around 12 pm. FRNSW responded with 28 firefighters and seven fire trucks. Prior to their arrival, sprinklers within the building activated and doused the flames, containing the fire to the shop it started in...

Fires are, as users might expect, one of the most severe threats to any kind of building. Whether they own their own home or an office building, users should always take the risk of fire extremely seriously. As they’re sure users know, there are many different types of fire mitigation items, from extinguishers to fire blankets. Though there is no question that sprinklers are one of the most effective safety items, which is why they are so common. So, Thameside Fire will run through all th...

Fires are an extremely dangerous risk and there is no question that they do happen every once in a while. Therefore, over the years many different companies and inventors have tried to create systems that reduce the risk of fire or help to tackle the fires if they do start. So, what system is the right one for a user? Thameside Fire Protection is going to run through some of the most common fire safety items from extinguishers to sprinklers. So, keep reading to find out more about how t...

The chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Ali Perry, has praised a recent report in Inside Housing magazine that highlights the shockingly low-level of sprinklers retro-fitted in high-rise residential buildings since the Grenfell tragedy. The data from the Inside Housing report was gathered from 37 large social housing providers in England and found that out of 1,768 of these, only 334 (18.9%) had been fitted with sprinklers, and over half of these were f...

Kentec Electronics, a globally renowned manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has announced the largest wireless installation to date across 37 high-rise towers owned and operated by Solihull Community Housing, providing residents with reliable, early warning fire detection and alarms. Since the incident in Grenfell Towers, the local authority in Solihull has made fire prevention and safety a priority to better protect its residents in similar accommodation blocks. K-Mesh system Work...

Fire alarms play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of occupants in commercial buildings. Listed below are some key reasons why fire alarms are important in such settings: Early Detection: Fire alarms are designed to detect the presence of smoke, heat, or flames at the earliest possible stage. They provide an early warning signal to occupants and alert them to the potential danger, allowing them to evacuate the building promptly. Early detection is critical for preventing injuries and sav...

The original inventor of Automist, an electronic water mist fire suppression system that is installed in homes across the UK and the US, has launched a new training suite to demonstrate the competency of its installers. Each year, Automist Authorized Reseller Installers (ARIs) are required to undertake a rigorous audit as part of its policy of continual improvement and commitment to providing excellent service through its network of more than 30 installers. In addition, each individual installe...

A West Midlands mum has thanked Birmingham City Council for ensuring that a ‘life-saving’ sprinkler system had been installed in her tenth-floor flat, when a fire caused by an electric bike cut off her family’s only escape route out of the building. Even though 25 firefighters were mobilized and at the scene within three minutes – the sprinkler system had already brought the fire under control. Had they not been fitted, the outcome would have been very different. Import...

Mighty Fire Breaker's Retail Store rollout started in Sonoma County in the towns of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, and Ukiah, where the Tubbs Fire of 2017 killed 22 people, destroyed 5,000, and caused billions of dollars in losses. MFB delivering a product to a store in El Dorado County, where the Caldor Wildfire of 2020 destroyed over 1,000 homes in Grizzly Flats. It is also delivering to a store in Murphy, an old Gold Rush town that is close to where the Dixie Fire of 2021 destroyed most of th...

A new publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have helped protect our communities from fire has been published BAFSA in time for this year’s Sprinkler Week (15-22nd May). Greater London Review, provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. The review is broken down into three key areas: a look at fire trends in G...

Fire protection is an essential aspect of any building's safety measures. Every year, many people lose their lives and suffer injuries due to fires that could have been prevented. Here at Thameside Fire Protection, they offer a range of fire protection systems to help prevent and contain fires in a variety of commercial buildings. Thameside Fire Protection will guide users through the essential fire protection systems that can help safeguard the property and save lives. Network of smoke detec...

The ARA Fire branch in Western Australia, in conjunction with ARA Indigenous Services, has secured the BHP Nickel West (BHP NiW) fire protection services contract for the BHP NiW mine sites and refineries in the Goldfields and Perth. fire protection services contract The fire protection services contract is for the inspection and testing of all the fire protection assets. These assets are the fire sprinkler systems, the fire alarm systems, the fire extinguishers and hose reels, and the passive...

Broadcaster and safety campaigner - Nick Ross CBE has been announced as the new Independent Chair of Trustees for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). With a long-standing background in public health and community safety, as well as a celebrated career in journalism, including as presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch program, Nick will take up the role of independent chair for NFCC from April. NFCC - professional voice of UK fire and rescue services The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFC...

The recent announcement from the Department for Leveling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on proposed changes to Approved Document B (ADB) of the Building Regulations is welcomed by the BSA as a common-sense step to improve fire safety in care homes. The government is proposing several new updates to ADB including recommendations to mandate sprinklers in care homes, regardless of height, and is inviting responses to the consultation which is open until 17 March 2023. UK care homes Accordin...

The Head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and principals of America’s national fire service organizations traveled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia. During her visits, U.S. Fire Administrator - Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell shared steps to reduce the risk of fire in local communities and launch the USFA Nation...

Fire safety is important to implement everywhere, including the home. Yet, many people may not realize how many fire protection items are available and practical to keep in the house in the unfortunate event that a fire does break out. Mentioned below are some essential fire safety items to consider keeping at home. Fire Alarm System Every home should have a smoke detector in place as the most basic level of fire protection. Though it is not a legal requirement to have a smoke alarm in place...

The UK Government has recently issued proposals to substantially amend Approved Document B from a fire safety perspective. The proposed changes include: To recommend Sprinklers in new Care Homes, regardless of building height; Removal of the national classification system for construction products (BS 476 series) – including Class 0 – and a requirement for relevant construction products to be tested to the British Standard version of the European Standard. To introduce a thresh...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has released a statement calling on the Government to make it a requirement for all new high-rise residential buildings over 18 meters or seven stories to have more than one staircase. In England, there is currently no maximum height for residential buildings with only one staircase. Changes in high-rise buildings NFCC is urging the Government to adopt the following changes for high-rise residential buildings over 18 meters or seven storeys: All...

New safety legislation is on its way – but does it go far enough? And what are the challenges? Unfortunately, from the fire industry’s point of view, there are still many hurdles to overcome. The legislation, for instance, will not be mandatory. It will merely ‘advise’ on having systems for early warning of fire, extinguishing it, and providing accessible exit routes. Challenges in building construction Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) frequently involve timber-fra...

International alternative capital solutions provider - Duke Royalty has provided £5 million debt royalty financing to New Path Fire and Security (New Path), an investment holding company operating in the UK&I fire and security (“F&S”) sector. The funding agreement also involved Duke Royalty becoming a 15% shareholder in New Path, and agreeing a total funding commitment of up to £20 million to support New Path’s buy-and-build strategy across the UK. Duke Roy...

Fire protection, prevention, and suppression systems are all fundamental parts of fire safety. However, while these systems all work together to create a holistic fire safety plan, it’s important to understand the difference between the three. Fire protection systems are designed to protect a building’s occupants and minimize the damage associated with fire. It’s worth noting that fire protection doesn’t necessarily stop a fire from occurring in the first place. Instead,...

Lorient, pioneer designer and manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for door assemblies was delighted to be a sponsor of the BWF Awards. Specifically, the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award – which showcases the rising talent within the industry. Woodworking Craftsmanship The British Woodworking Federation has over 700 members from manufacturers, distributors and installers The British Woodworking Federation is the trade association for the woodworking and joinery ma...

Steel fireproofing is an essential element in order to protect against the potential risk of fire. It is a method of safeguarding a building and its occupants, and can be achieved in a variety of ways, such as the use of fire-resistant materials, fire-rated systems, and fire suppression systems. Fireproofing is critical for the safety of people, assets, and the environment. The structures people occupy have seen considerable development in the last 50 years, and fire protection is a significant...

On 13th October, 2022, everything at AQUASYS in Linz will be under the motto: Firefighting in rail vehicles. AQUASYS will discuss with international customers: the current standards for fire extinguishing systems, the results of fire tests that take place on-site, results of fire test simulations and The challenges of different vehicle design for firefighting. Over the summer months, AQUASYS conducted numerous fire tests at the test site of the Linz Regional Fire Brigade Association. S...

As workers across the country head back to offices, fire safety has gone from being just one person's responsibility to being front of mind for leaders in all businesses. A customer may be on the phone demanding new solutions, or blissfully unaware of their responsibilities now the office environment has changed. For those who works in the fire trade, now is the time to offer as many solutions as one can to the various problems that may have arisen in the last 18 months. Ceasefire can help. Ce...