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Two patent-pending rigid couplings from ASC Engineered Solutions are now available that will revolutionize fire safety piping system installations. The new SPF Anvil Fig. C9-CL and Gruvlok Fig. FP74CL rigid couplings feature brand new Sabertooth™ Installation Technology, allowing for quick and accurate visual and tactile installation verification. FM Approved and UL Listed FM Approved and UL Listed, the Fig. C9-CL and the Fig. FP74CL offer the fastest and easiest grooved fire system...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a major fire from destroying a public school overnight at Orange in the state's central west. The blaze took hold on the top floor of a two-story building in the Maxwell Avenue school around 10.30pm, causing the roof to collapse. Seven FRNSW trucks and four Rural Fire Service tankers rushed to the scene where a number of classrooms and the school's library were ablaze. Support from NSW Police, NSW Ambulance NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and energy c...

When it comes to ensuring the safety of the home or business, a fully functional fire extinguisher is essential. But how can users be sure that their fire extinguisher will work when they need it most? Regular fire extinguisher inspections are a critical part of the fire safety plan. Whether one is looking for a specific type of fire extinguisher or they need a professional fire extinguisher inspection service, knowing where and how to get the extinguisher inspected is vital. Kord Fire underst...

Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is of utmost importance when it comes to keeping the family safe. The Los Angeles County Residential Code (Sections R314 and R315) lays out specific requirements for these devices, ensuring the home is well-protected. This guide will walk users through everything they need to know, from where to place the alarms to how to maintain them, so they can stay compliant and safe. Placing Smoke Alarms The Residential Code (R314) provides clear guidelines fo...

Fire safety remains one of the most crucial aspects of building management and design. To keep people safe from fires according to the Life Safety Code in 2025, facility owners, managers, and building designers must adhere to strict regulations and guidelines that protect occupants in the event of a fire. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code NFPA 101, outlines the fundamental principles necessary for safeguarding people from fire hazards, ensuring that buildings are...

Fire doors are a critical part of passive fire suppression systems and are required in many types of buildings. Designed to slow the spread of fire and provide extra time for evacuation, fire doors must be maintained to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and ensure compliance. Common fire door issues, such as misalignment, damaged seals, and faulty hardware, can compromise their effectiveness. Regular inspections are essential to identify these issues and protect the buildin...

Fires are responsible for more deaths than all other types of natural disasters combined — and most of these deaths occur in homes. While smoke detectors are essential in protecting the home and family, they aren’t sufficient. A comprehensive home fire sprinkler system that includes a residential fire sprinkler system can save the lives of the family and pets and the property, reduce carbon emissions from a fire, and increase the value of the home. The Benefits of a Home Fire Sprin...

Fire sprinkler systems save lives, protect property, and safeguard buildings from damage. They’re a key part of any fire prevention program, and they’re also required by law. In Los Angeles, most business owners are required to install and maintain a fire sprinkler system in full compliance with the LA fire code. Unfortunately, understanding the commercial fire sprinkler requirements can be difficult. This article breaks down exactly what users need to do to follow the LA fire spri...

WAGNER Group GmbH will be presenting pioneering solutions for fire protection in modern logistics properties at BUILDINX 2025 in Dortmund from November 18 to 20, 2025. The focus of the trade fair presentation at booth 5.B80 in hall 5 will be on digitalization and carbon-neutral fire prevention – two key areas for more safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the real estate industry.  In addition, WAGNER will demonstrate how risks in sensitive technical areas can be reduced eff...

London Fire Brigade has submitted a planning application for the refurbishment of its site at 8 Albert Embankment. The application also includes plans to modernize Lambeth Fire Station, which forms part of the building. The building at 8 Albert Embankment was constructed by the Brigade in the 1930s as a combined fire station and office block. The fire station occupies the ground and first floors of the building, with six floors of office space above. Brigade’s own estate The office spac...

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...

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...

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are widely recognized and adopted nationwide. Specifically, NFPA 1: Fire Code is a comprehensive standard containing fire and life safety regulations and guidelines for buildings and various other structures. Understanding NFPA 1 will not only help keep them and their business code compliant, but it will also serve to enhance their knowledge of fire safety and potentially keep them safer as a result. What is NFPA 1? This NFPA 1 Fire Code i...

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...

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...

Fire door safety is essential for any building that prioritizes occupant safety and complies with fire safety codes. NFPA 80, the standard governing the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors, serves as a comprehensive guideline to ensure that fire doors perform as intended in the event of a fire. This article outlines the key guidelines in NFPA 80, focusing on essential elements like labeling, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire doors to aid fire safety professional...

Kord Fire Protection, a provider of fire safety services across Southern California, is proud to announce the relocation and expansion of its corporate headquarters to a new state-of-the-art facility at 3729 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA. This move marks a major milestone in the company's continued growth and commitment to delivering top-tier fire protection services to clients from San Diego to Los Angeles and Kern County, Orange County, Ventura Co...

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...

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...

In good alignment with the dynamism of construction and infrastructure projects in Morocco, as well as renovation projects on existing buildings or equipment, SOCOTEC wants to accelerate in Morocco. After the retirement of the previous manager, the SOCOTEC group has just appointed Karim Tounounti as General Manager of SOCOTEC MOROCCO and Operational Director of the SOCOTEC Group activities in Morocco from September 2022. He succeeds Taoufiq Daoudi, who has established SOCOTEC as a key player i...

With 73% of consumers who believe brands must act now for the good of society and reduce their impact on the planet, and 54% of consumers say they filter their choice of hotels according to the presence or absence of certification, having hotels commit to certify their management system on sustainability has become even more critical.  SOCOTEC Certification International has developed standards for the Hospitality sector in order to accompany this sector towards more social, business ethic...

SOCOTEC Certification France is a specialist in the certification of companies, the certification of persons, and the certification of services. As an independent trustworthy third party, the certification body offers certifications based on international ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, BIM, etc.), as well as on specific reference systems for any sector of activity. SOCOTEC Certification International in the Indian Ocean offers a range of certifications covering many areas, including...

Established in 2012, SLS is a premier consultant providing building code compliance, fire protection engineering, and accessibility solutions in new and existing buildings.  SLS professionals navigate the complexities of construction projects to achieve compliance and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle. With operations in Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and New York, their innovative fire and life safety solutions are delivered through a collaborative approach with project stakehol...

The SOCOTEC Group, a global major in risk management throughout the life cycle of buildings and equipment, is strengthening its position in the expertise and management of chemical and biological risks to human health and to the environment. In a fast growing regulatory context and high societal expectations in France and in Europe concerning chemical and industrial risks, the SOCOTEC group is strengthening its Health and Product Risks Division, which becomes the ‘Health and Chemical Safe...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops various codes and standards to safeguard life and property from fire hazards. One such critical standard is NFPA 3, which provides guidelines for the commissioning and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems. Exploring its significance, guidelines, and how it impacts fire protection systems’ commissioning, maintenance, and performance. Introduction to NFPA 3 Fire protection systems are essential for...

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has once again endorsed its commitment to fire safety by supporting Fire Door Safety Week, the national awareness campaign first launched in 2013 in response to widespread neglect of fire doors. The Fire Door Safety Week initiative was created to raise public understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property. Quality standards to proper installation Something as simple as propping a fire door open can prevent it from...

Hochiki Middle East FZE will bring more than a century of fire detection expertise to Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, demonstrating why its 'We Do Fire. Better'. ethos continues to earn the trust of developers, consultants, and engineers across the Kingdom. From 29th September to 1st October, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall 5, Stand E-10, visitors can explore advanced life safety solutions engineered specifically for the region’s most challenging cond...

Available in Wiley’s online store is the book ‘Fire Risk Management: Principles and Strategies for Buildings and Industrial Assets‘ by Luca Fiorentini, Executive Director of TECSA s.r.l., and Fabio Dattilo, Commander General of the National Fire Brigade Corps at the Ministry of the Interior. The book introduces the fundamentals of fire safety and design principles before moving on to cover topics, such as fire risk assessment methods, risk profiles, risk mitigation, safety man...

A waking watch is a temporary fire safety measure used when a building has significant fire risks, such as unsafe cladding, inadequate compartmentation, or no building-wide alarm system. It replaces the standard “Stay Put” approach with a “Simultaneous Evacuation” policy, ensuring occupants can be alerted and evacuated quickly in the event of a fire. Waking watch duties typically include: Constant Patrolling: Trained personnel continuously patrol all floors and the b...