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You might think that water and electricity don’t go together. And though you are right, there are certain exceptions to this rule. Sprinkler systems are put in place to help save lives and suppress property damage by smothering the flames. But, what about in electrical rooms? The value of property in a room like this […]

Fire prevention and protection systems are essential for protecting a building from fire. Some may think they are the same, yet there are key differences that those responsible for a property should be aware of. It is crucial to understand the importance of a prevention and fire protection system and how they work together to […]

Don’t believe everything you see on TV. Especially when it comes to accurate depictions of sprinklers; more importantly, what sets off a fire sprinkler system. Of course, the accuracy of fire sprinklers is typically overlooked, especially in films that already have fictitious and improbable elements (such as superheroes and a talking bear). And mostly, these […]

Hundreds of restaurant fires occur every year in the UK. Some incidents go unreported as they are immediately dealt with. However, what if the fire is not contained? A fire in a restaurant poses the actual risk of spreading to nearby homes, especially if it is located in a mixed-use structure. Without proper fire safety […]

Fire sprinkler systems were originally designed to protect commercial buildings, but they are now present in practically every structure. They’ve only recently begun to be placed in private residences. Though the technology itself hasn’t changed too much in the last 70 years, it is worth noting the development of a sprinkler fire system. From its […]

Every year, over 1,000 fires occur within educational buildings in the UK; with the largest incidents costing an average of over £3 million. Though we have covered fire safety within schools of primary and secondary before in a previous article, what about universities?    It may seem like less of a concern, as there are […]

Increasingly, people are being forced to expand their residences underground. Particularly in populated areas of London. Converting cellars or basements into important additional living spaces is typically the only viable choice. Yet, this comes with its own sets of obstacles and sprinkler systems can help aid this problem.   But, what are the building regulations […]

Home sprinkler systems are often installed in high-rise apartment buildings and many other types of residential and domestic structures. They provide great peace of mind in the event of a fire, as they can extinguish fires on your property fast and effectively, decreasing the amount of damage that a fire might cause. But, what about […]

The Fire Sprinkler International event will be hosted in London on the 31st of May and the 1st of June. In collaboration with the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA). The two-day event, hosted by the European Fire Sprinkler Network (EFSN), will provide and advocate for further, unrivalled knowledge about the fire sprinkler business. The […]

Studies conducted by the NFCC show that fire sprinklers when activated, reduce injuries by at least 80%, reduce property damage by 90% and reduce environmental damage substantially. And yet, they are still not a legal requirement in buildings across the UK. However, the National Fire Chiefs Council are wanting to change this and is actively […]