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 […]

What do I need to know? When it comes to sprinkler systems and the UK law, it is hard to know when these fire prevention methods are mandatory and when they are just suggested. The regulations are there to ensure safety for both employees and customers in businesses, and the equipment that could be damaged […]

Commercial fire sprinkler systems are one of the most effective fire suppression methods available today. Yet, there are still mid-rise buildings in the UK that do not have these fire safety prevention systems in place. They are deemed “unsafe” in the case of a fire emergency. Having a fire sprinkler system is an ideal way […]

When it comes to fire safety prevention systems in residential buildings, it is important to know that these methods work in the case of an emergency. It’s a little different for sprinkler system installation, as we aren’t telling you to set fires in your home to test the sprinklers. But in the case of planning […]