Tag Archives: sprinkler systems
Sprinklers save Scottish workshop
The effectiveness of sprinklers in loss-prevention was underlined when a fire at a factory in Inverness-shire was successfully extinguished in 15 minutes. The fire took place on the 1st November at around 07:45 when an Acetylene torch manifold failed in … Continue reading
Public urged to sign sprinkler e-petition
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging the public to sign an e-petition to make sprinklers compulsory in all new dwellings. If the petition receives the backing of 100,000 people, it could be debated in Parliament. The petition comes following … Continue reading
Waterstones fire, sprinkler system does its job
Sprinkler systems installed in a three-storey Waterstones bookshop in Guildford probably saved the building and neighbouring businesses after a fire broke out. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service were called the store just before 7.15pm on Sunday 25 September. Six appliances … Continue reading
Fire service and NHS fit sprinkler systems to protect the vulnerable
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is working alongside local NHS teams to deliver domestic sprinkler systems to the homes of vulnerable people. Under the arrangement, a group from NHS Hull, known as the Long Condition Team, refer likely candidates to … Continue reading
New report on sprinkler performance published
A new report on fire sprinkler performance and use in the United States has been published by the National Fire Protection Association. US Experience with Sprinklers, published in May 2011, includes statistics on how often sprinklers are reported in fires … Continue reading
New European standard for fire safety services
Work on a new European standard for fire safety and security system services is due to get underway next month. The newly created project committee – CEN/CLC TC4: Services for fire safety and security systems – will work on the … Continue reading
New fire safety guidance for residential care homes
New, additional guidance for operators of residential care premises has been published to enhance the existing government fire risk assessment guide for the sector. The additional guidance, published by the National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) … Continue reading
Residential sprinklers legislation passed by the Welsh Assembly
All new homes in Wales will have to have an automatic suppression system fitted after the Welsh Assembly yesterday (16th Feb 2011) voted unanimously to introduce the measure. The Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure will apply to residences including dwelling … Continue reading