SA has new rules for fire alarms. Here’s what you need to know
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has released its latest recommendations for fire detection and alarm systems, for non-domestic premises. The document (formally called...
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The Rise of Cellular for Fire Alarm Signal Transmission
Beginning in 2011, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began the process of shifting its high-cost universal service program from legacy copper networks and TDM voice...
Role of fire detectors in fire suppression
Flame detectors are key to an effective fire suppression system, according to Nishant Thankappan, business development manager – analytical and detection, Emerson Automation Solutions Combustion...
“44% of businesses are concerned that false fire alarms in the workplace will encourage complacency”, according to study
With employees being encouraged to return to workplaces following the pandemic, new research by fire safety specialist, JLA, has revealed that business leaders are most...
What to know about data center fire protection
Protect your data center from potential fire hazards through proper mitigation, detection and suppression. Then, create a plan for recovery in the event of a...
Convergint launches new intrusion and fire detection system
Convergint Thursday said it has launched Convergint Monitoring, a fully integrated platform with a suite of tools to monitor intrusion, fire and other mission-critical systems...
Smoke Alarms: Why it is important to specify key details in products for consumers
Smoke alarms are incredibly important for safety, but they come in a variety of different technologies, and customers may not be fully aware of which...
Hochiki Europe expands panel compatibility reach for ACD Multi-Sensor
Leading life safety manufacturer, Hochiki Europe, has today announced a new perfect fit partnership which will enable its most sophisticated addressable multi-sensor device, the ACD,...
Heighten Carbon Monoxide Safety Awareness This Winter
Colder months bring attention to an important safety hazard on commercial jobsites: carbon monoxide poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more...
C-TEC exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2022. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 5-7 April, the show will feature...