The benefits of using nitrogen gas over compressed air in dry and pre-action systems as…
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Fire protection of containers at sea
As new ships out of the dockyard boast ever greater capacities, container ship fleet sizes…
Disasters in the developed world
Spending much of the last 30 years involved directly or indirectly in the rescue-equipment business…
Detection systems for fire protection equipment
Fire alarm systems have over a century of existence, ever since Francis Robbin Upton developed…
Airbag deployment during extrication
I have made a point of asking the question: ‘What is the most likely thing…
Correct tools for assurance of properties of building materials
It is already more than 25 years since World Trade Organization has been working to…
How to select the right fire detection system
Across industries, fire detection system requirements have become more challenging. Making the right choice in…
Flame detector selection – effective viewing distance?
This article builds on our understanding of flame detectors developed in issue 151 of this…
Thermal imaging – understanding high & low sensitivity
This short article is an attempt to clarify a few misconceptions in regard to fire…
Dispelling common myths about nitrogen generators
There is a growing emphasis on the construction of new data centers and cold storage…
The value of standards development
Earlier this year, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) President and CEO Jim Pauley wrote a…
Extrication Planning – Part 2
In the previous article we looked at the initial stages of extrication planning and focused…
Smoke detection takes giant strides forward in enhanced life safety
The changes to these commercial and residential standards were driven in part by two factors…
Should we rethink the protection of petrochemical tanks in light of the ITC Deer Park Fire?
After the ITC Deer Park Incident, the industry urgently needs to discover what went wrong…
Why mineral insulated cable is the best choice for hazardous environments
Potential explosive atmospheres exist when a mixture of air gas, vapour, mist, or dust combine…
Voice Evacuation system, better described as voice safety systems
The idea behind voice alarm/voice evacuation (VA/VE) is a simple one. Clear, straightforward instructions are…
Bright ideas: Emergency lighting intensity for day and night conditions
Though the effectiveness of blue emergency lighting in daytime conditions has become a matter of…
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