January 2008 Two men have today been arrested on suspicion of murdering three people in the fire at the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay. More >
January 2008
The investigation into the Atherstone warehouse blaze, in which four firefighters lost their lives, has found that officers were not given enough information about the premises before attending the scene. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) yesterday issued an improvement notice to Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service (WFRS) More >
January 2008
The death toll from a fire which broke out in a warehouse in South Korea undergoing the final stages of construction has risen to 40. More >
Steady growth sees UK fire market nudge £3 billion
September 2007
The total UK fire protection industry is now worth just under £3 billion, representing an annual growth rate of around 4% a year over the last five years, according to new market research conducted by the Fire Industry Association. More >
Less Than Half of Scottish Primary Schools Fitted with Automatic Detection
July 2007
Only 43% of primary schools in Scotland are fitted with automatic fire detection and alarm systems, according to a new survey. More >
Networked Fire System for Innovation Building Project
July 2007
As part of the BRE’s Innovation Park showcasing sustainable design and construction, a section of a full scale, 3-storey school has been fitted with the latest in networked fire detection and alarm equipment. More >
Lawyer advises caution on Fire Safety Order duties
July 2007
Even lawyers are divided over the precise impact of responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order, and there is no doubt that some issues will have to be settled by the courts. More >
Hidden Potential
June 2007
Following previous research into the general effectiveness of residential sprinklers, BRE was commissioned to study the performance of concealed and recessed sprinklers. Kelvin Annable summarises the project and its conclusions.
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State of The Arts
June 2007
As part of the redevelopment of the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall opens its doors to the public this month after after a two-year refurbishment. Ron Alalouff profiles the new fire detection and voice alarm system for this London landmark. More >
Burden of Responsibility
June 2007
Are you a 'responsible person'? If you are not sure, you are not alone - there is still confusion about the various duties under the Fire Safety Order. Rosemarie Everton examines the main thrust of the law. More >
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