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When major fire and security specialists - Cornerstone were appointed to deliver the life safety systems for the refurbishment of 77 Grosvenor Street, they faced a unique challenge. Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair district, the prestigious building features classical architecture and over 50,000 square feet of premium open-plan office space spread across six floors. The goal was to upgrade the fire protection without compromising the building’s refined aesthetics. The clie...

Specialist cable supplier AEI Cables is advising those in the supply chain with any doubts about fire performance of cable products on the market to check the specification to ensure certainty and compliance. The company is highlighting the need for safety and certainty across all fire performance cables, particularly Category 3 fire performance cables which are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes, helping to protect equipment, property, and even lives. Challenging time...

Firefighting foam has been an essential tool for controlling flammable liquid fires for decades, but traditional aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) often contained PFAS “forever” chemicals that have been linked to health and environmental risks. Responding to this challenge, Rely Innovations has introduced the first UL listed portable fluorine-free foam extinguisher that meets NFPA-10 standards. The new Rely FXTM P2.5SFFF (Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam) extinguisher uses NUFOAM,...

Pioneering provider of fully integrated fire control systems, Inim Electronics, will launch its innovative software, FireDesigner, for fire safety professionals, at this year’s London Build 2025 - 19 / 20 November.  The company welcomes visitors to meet the Inim team at Stand J25, to see the software in action, and learn how it can help consultants and designers to make system planning faster, simpler, and fully compliant. FireDesigner simplifies complex system configurations, trans...

Experts in a diverse range of skills in fire safety are becoming the Fire Aware Educators to help guide those in the supply chain trying to find their way around the wave of legislation and compliance currently being introduced. Key changes under the Building Safety Act involve data collection for all information at key stages of construction, while there have been amendments to Approved Document B and new regulations for Residential Evacuation Plans which come into effect in 2026. The growing...

Cygnus, a major developer and manufacturer of innovative fire detection technology, will be exhibiting at London Build 2025 from 19-20 November at Olympia, London. Cygnus will be celebrating the two-year anniversary of achieving EN 54 certification with SmartNet, the world’s first fully EN 54 certified and 100% wireless fire detection and alarm system, on stand M50 at London Build 2025. SmartNet is a fully EN 54 certified and BS5839-1 compliant system that is up to twenty times faster to...

Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has officially opened its new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, cementing its commitment to a full U.S. supply chain and advancing modern fire and life safety solutions across the construction industry. With the U.S. construction sector grappling with rising costs, labor shortages, supply chain disruption, and ever-increasing economic uncertainty, Ramtech’s Charlotte hub will enhance efficiency, mobilization, and reliable delivery of safety so...

NFPA 10 is the standard for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and use of portable fire extinguishers. Established by the National Fire Protection Association, this standard sets out comprehensive guidelines designed to ensure that fire extinguishers are strategically located, properly maintained, and readily accessible when needed. The regulation applies to a wide range of environments, including residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicular settings. This outlines the types of e...

When it comes to fire suppression technology, Halon Systems have remained a benchmark of reliability and effectiveness. While newer technologies have emerged, Halon fire suppression systems continue to be recognized as a critical component for safeguarding sensitive environments, including data centers, aircraft, and high-value assets. The reason Halon systems maintain their position as the gold standard can be attributed to their unparalleled effectiveness in extinguishing fires quickly and w...

The NFPA 11 Standard, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), sets forth guidelines for foam fire extinguishing systems, which are vital for protecting lives, property, and the environment from flammable liquid fires. Understanding this standard is essential for anyone involved in fire safety, engineering, or risk management. The NFPA 11 Standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, installation, and maintenance of foam fire extinguishing systems, which are p...

Flammable liquids present significant risks to both people and property, making their proper handling, storage, and disposal crucial for safety. In 2024, NFPA 30, also known as the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, continues to serve as the standard for regulating these hazardous materials. This code provides detailed guidelines that help prevent fires, explosions, and other accidents related to flammable liquids. By offering a structured framework for industries ranging from manufacturin...

When it comes to fire apparatus safety and performance, this code has been one of the most authoritative standards in the industry. Developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), it has provided vital guidelines for the design, construction, and maintenance of fire trucks and emergency vehicles. NFPA 1901 outlines safety measures and ensures that fire apparatus are capable of performing efficiently during high-pressure emergency situations. Latest edition of NFPA 1901 The late...

NFPA 1900 is a consolidated standard that governs the design and performance of emergency response vehicles and wildland fire apparatus.  It incorporates the core principles from several prior NFPA standards, including NFPA 414 (Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles), NFPA 1901 (Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus), NFPA 1906 (Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus), and NFPA 1917 (Standard for Automotive Ambulances). This updated standard was designed to streamline and...

At their simplest, fire hydrants are valves attached to underground water pipes. When in need of water in case of a fire breakout, firefighters can connect hoses to the hydrant’s outlets. By opening the hydrant’s valve with a special wrench, water flows up from the main supply and out through the hose under a given pressure. In colder climates, hydrants are designed to prevent water from freezing inside. These are known as dry barrel hydrants. The main valve sits below ground, keepi...

As the UK fire door industry counts down to 2029 and the removal of BS 476-22 for fire performance of doors, Mann McGowan has launched Pyroglaze Compression, a compressible graphite intumescent seal suitable for use in glazed apertures that has been proven to meet and exceed the more onerous EN1634-1 standards. Available for both thirty and sixty minute applications, Pyroglaze Compression offers up to 2mm compression per side of glass, allowing accommodation of tolerances between door, bead, an...

When users install the Ansul R102 Fire Suppression System, the kitchen, staff, and equipment are instantly protected. As a globally recognized pioneer in fire safety, Ansul provides more fire protection to commercial kitchens than any other brand. The R102 system uses an adaptable design and the powerful ANSULEX Low pH Liquid Agent. This agent rapidly suppresses flames, cools hot surfaces, and creates a protective vapor blanket to prevent re-ignition. The R102 system safeguards vital areas lik...

By acquiring FOX Certification GmbH, a German specialist in information security and cyber certification, SOCOTEC intends to reinforce both its geographical development and its span of certification service offering. The certification Business Unit of SOCOTEC Group operates in 26 countries through a network of 850 auditors covering all business sectors. It has been providing a wide range of management systems, services and certifications for both companies and individuals, for more than 30 yea...

SOCOTEC Nederland provides technical advisory, testing and inspection services and risks analysis on buildings and infrastructures. With the acquisition of Vermeer Groep, SOCOTEC consolidates its Risk Management and Claims business line previously called Hanselman. Vermeer is a recognized leader in the field of land surveying, pre-construction risks studies and works monitoring in the Netherlands. Expanding its service portfolio SOCOTEC expands its service portfolio to offer a comprehensive...

SOCOTEC Netherlands is a recognized partner for Geotechnical Expertise, Building Performance, Risk Management & Claims for the construction and infrastructure sectors. By acquiring MOS Grondmechanica, SOCOTEC is following its strategy to become a major company in all aspects of ensuring sustainability in the built environment. MOS Grondmechanica is an independent research and consultancy company and has been one of the major firms in the field of geotechnics, geohydrology, and geotechnical...

SOCOTEC UK, the market pioneer in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction and infrastructure sectors, has acquired Impulse Geophysics Ltd, a major provider of 4K Digital Video and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services based in Bedford. Using cutting edge technology and AI, Impulse specializes in Asset Management and Condition Inspection in the Infrastructure industry, allowing clients to visualize and plan their networks/schemes effectively and safely. The company, wh...

SOCOTEC, a major group in risk management and technical advisory for the construction, real estate and infrastructure sectors, is committed to supporting companies throughout the life cycle of their built assets. SOCOTEC Germany now has a 4th line of business and a total workforce of 1,400 people. The company is thus achieving a total turnover of €180 million. With more than 300 geomonitoring specialists, Trigis brings complementary expertise to SOCOTEC Germany's existing activities in th...

Global industrial imaging pioneer, HIKMICRO, is pioneering an all-encompassing range of reliable and durable infrared thermal cameras, proven to perform on a consistent basis in even mission critical industries and applications. Their technologically advanced range of firefighting thermal imagers is the most recent to benefit – ‘born from fire, built for more’ and designed for any professional operator where clarity is crucial and failure is not an option. The new, uncompromi...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is adding four high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliances to its fleet, further bolstering its emergency response capability across Sydney and the Central Coast. The ladder pumper appliances, each valued at $2.5m, feature an advanced, environmentally-friendly Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) that uses a special mix of foam and water to fight fires, promoting water conservation in the process. The first of four new CAFS Aerial Platforms (CAPs) coming on-...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has been surprised with a visit from a road crash victim whose life he helped save late last year. The last time Riverstone Fire Captain David Richards saw Lee Knight, in October, the motorcyclist was moments from death on the side of the road outside the fire station in Sydney's west. Mr Knight was riding home after a friend’s funeral when his motorcycle struck the side of a car. Bike accident Captain Richards heard the impact from the station...

Details have emerged about the extraordinary use of drone technology to rescue a seriously injured rock fisherman, reported missing after falling off a cliff at Eden, on the state’s far south coast, earlier this month. At 7.51 am on Sunday, 2 April, the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Eden was involved in the search for the angler at The Lookout. The man was fishing with three friends when he fell and landed on a ledge, 50 meters down the rocky, tapered cliff, badly breaking a leg....

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators, examining the scene of Sydney’s latest Lithium-Ion battery fire, are urging the public to safely store and charge the cells outside the home if possible. Just after 9 am on Friday, 14 April, an e-bike battery, on charge in the lounge room of a duplex in Sydney Road, Balgowlah, began to suddenly overheat in a process known as “Thermal Runaway.” A family of four inside the home heard a ‘popping’ noise as the battery began d...

The sparks will fly next Tuesday when Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) takes on a combined Australian Defence Force side in a curtain raiser to the NRL ANZAC Day match at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. FRNSW has welcomed the opportunity of playing before the traditional Sydney Roosters – St George Illawarra game, in honour of the nation’s past and present servicemen and women. FRNSW has a long association with the ADF, through the military service of hundreds of firefighters in conflic...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled for more than an hour to extinguish a blaze that destroyed a home in Sydney's south-west. Twenty FRNSW firefighters were called in to attack the blaze, which engulfed the two-story property on Riverside Drive, Airds, just before 5 am. The intensity of the fire and radiant heat made conditions too dangerous for crews to enter the building to conduct a search for potential occupants. Extinguishing the fire They stopped the inferno from spreading t...

SOCOTEC Group, a global pioneer in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and environment sectors, has acquired Base Quantum, a Quantity Surveying, Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness practice, based in the UK. Base Quantum is a fast-growing organization dedicated to the provision of Quantity Surveying services in relation to the pre- and post-contract commercial management of construction and infrastructure projects, and Expert Witness services involv...

Sestosensor is a company founded in 2009 in Bologna that operates in the field of photonics by developing and producing fiber-optic sensors that, due to their unique technical and environmental sustainability advantages, have growing applications in many industrial sectors. Sestosensor's products are on the market in applications ranging from the oil industry, where they are used, for example, to detect leaks in gas and oil pipelines, to aqueducts, mines, and infrastructures, such as dams, brid...