A fire door acts just as any other door in normal service, in a fire it takes on a critical role – to save lives and protect property. It does this by holding back the spread of fire and smoke…
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The roof space to an existing commercial property in the North-West of England has been given the added protection of having its very large roof-space sub-divided using the APOLLO Lite 30:30 system manufactured by TBA FIREFLYTM. The work within the…
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One of Europe’s leading smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm suppliers, FireAngel, has agreed a partnership with Ealing Council in conjunction with CEF to deliver one of the largest IoT roll outs of its kind currently available in the…
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When fire doors in the ground floor corridor of Stepping Hill Hospital were identified as having minor damage to edges and panels, Yeoman Shield provided a solution, to stop the damage from becoming a major concern, with the installation of…
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Doors, Windows & Entrance Systems, Safety, Security & Fire Protection
Northamptonshire based DC Fire Protection, a long-term customer of TBA FIREFLYTM, has employed the manufacturer’s ZEUS Lite system to create a 90:30 minutes’ fire barrier within the first floor ceiling void of a commercial property in London’s Hyde Park area….
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The ResQ-WindowTM is a vision panel for fire curtains and can be installed to allow building occupants and first responders to see through the curtain after it has been deployed. ResQ-Window™ can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000ºC with 2…
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Using GSM technology, Intratone’s DD-01 panel allows residents to control building access using just their mobile phones. Plus, as it’s connected to our real-time online management system, you can easily manage properties or let contractors in without a site visit….
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Peace of mind that smoke evacuation will work is the result of technological developments in a specialist building services partnership. Leading independent smoke control specialist Baiceir is now using the latest fully compliant smoke evacuation damper- Gilberts’ Series 60- as…
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Architects are being urged to consider the role of first responders in the fire resistance aspects of building design, by an industry expert. David Cerquella, Managing Director at Coopers Fire believes that architects should consider the value of vision panels…
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Architects and specifiers designing in shared waste and recycling facilities for social housing schemes must ensure wheeled bin stations are 6m or more from property to comply with CFPA guidance. Whether the brief is a redevelopment or new build, Fire…
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At Intratone, we have more than 10 years’ experience in the housing industry. The challenges that housing associations and property managers face inspire us to continue creating the pioneering property access technologies we are known for. Our state-of-the-art intercoms and…
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As an independently tested, proven-in-practice and versatile construction material, Membrane WP from the FireflyTM range is ideally suited for use within facade build-ups and other wall constructions, where it will offer weather as well as fire protection while allowing moisture…
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In major cities around the world, historic buildings form a significant part of the landscape. Often providing glimpses into the proud industrial heritage they once helped to fuel, these buildings often struggle to find a purpose in today’s fast-paced urban…
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Fläkt Woods, part of FläktGroup, a leading supplier of indoor air and critical air solutions, has selected Danfoss HVAC VLT® variable speed drives (VSDs) for use in its groundbreaking fully tested and certified high temperature fan/VSD range. The packaged solutions…
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A new guide on anti-ligature solutions in mental health and secure sectors is now available to download. A need has arisen for psychiatric wards, high-security units, and prisons to reduce ligature risks, which is currently accounting for 77% of suicide…
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