Quality counts when it comes to finger protection. Product durability and effectiveness can only be assured through certification and BS 8613 outlines requirements and test methods to achieve the standard. As the UK’s market leader in the supply of quality…
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Doors, Windows & Entrance Systems, Safety, Security & Fire Protection
Ensuring fire safety without compromising an intended architectural open plan design can be problematic, especially when protecting stairwells and atria. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution in commercial and industrial applications…
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New from CHAS, the trusted expert in supply chain compliance, is Verified Supplier, a compliance verification service which enables construction material suppliers to showcase their commitment to operating credibly, safely and ethically. As supply chains come under increasing scrutiny, construction…
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An 18-month contract being carried out by a leading UK fire contractor has involved installing large quantities of the TITAN Lite™ 120:60, manufactured by TBA FIREFLY™, to create fire barriers above ceiling voids throughout many parts of the hospital. The…
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The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield chose Yeoman Shield fire rated door protection systems to refurbish doors in the Radiology Department. Yeoman Shield’s directly employed fixing operatives, who have been assessed as being competent to install such passive fire-resistant products…
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Coopers Fire are fully compliant to the British Standard BS 8524-1 for Active Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies and offer a variety of sizes in vertical and multisided Concertina fire curtains. The FireMaster range of fire curtains can be used as…
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Well, the simple answer is ‘when the door closer isn’t working’. If a door closer has been damaged by vandalism or tampering, the fire door will not perform the function for which it is designed and specified, namely keeping the…
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Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the…
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The decision by the British Museum to move a substantial part of its collection of historical artefacts from storage in London to a new state-of-the-art facility in Reading has led to a major fire-stopping contract for a specialist sub-contractor; featuring…
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A host of industry-leading fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway…
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Introducing new technology into older housing stock is an effective solution for housing professionals who are seeking to tackle operational inefficiencies and rising maintenance bills – and enhance the tenant experience. However, it’s often the case that replacing ageing devices…
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Award-winning Taktis fire panels, manufactured by Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, are protecting students and property at the University of Nicosia (UNIC)’s new state-of-the-art student residences in Cyprus. The integrated fire system was installed by Kentec…
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One of the UK’s premier housebuilders has switched to specifying Magply boards as part of the wall construction, within the exterior elevations for an apartment development in a prime West London location, chosen in place of the plywood alternative because…
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Bowater Doors have released six new FireShield composite fire door Revit models for use in Building Information Modelling and to underpin the Golden Thread of Information. Representing the next generation of composite fire doors, FireShield has been thoroughly tested to…
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Industry-leading fire protection solutions from global fire systems manufacturer, Advanced have been chosen to protect the prestigious waterfront mall, hotel and serviced apartments development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A network of 19 UL-864-approved Axis AX fire panels from Advanced…
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