Summit meeting
The Atherstone tragedy, sprinklers and the economic cost of fire – all were on the agenda at the Fire Summit, held in London on 14 November. Rupert Gilbey reports
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Blast mechanisms
Buncefield’s Major Incident Investigation Board has recommended a joint industry project to gain a better understanding of explosion mechanisms. Dougal Drysdale reports
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School decisions
The newly-updated schools guidance, BB100, makes it clear that most new and refurbished schools should feature sprinklers. Helen Argyros-Farrell reports
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Discussion points
A broad range of issues, from residential risks to fire engineering case studies, were debated at a recent conference in Germany. Karl Wallasch and Gary Daniels report
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Intersec Middle East
A preview of the international fire and security conference and exhibition, which takes place in Dubai on 13-15 January 2008
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Shop talk
The British Standard for fire safety in shopping centres is proving useful for approving modern retail schemes in Eastern Europe. Simon Lay and Jason Oldham report
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Hot property
Hot work processes at retail premises pose a serious fire threat unless effective safeguards are in place. Sue Tyley reports
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Retail risks
The typical fire risks in retail premises and how to deal with them are outlined in a new FPA guide. Glenn Tomkins reports
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Last resort
In the wake of a tragic hotel fire in Blackpool, Richard Stott looks at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s approach to enforcing fire safety in hotels
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The art of protection
Installing fire performance cables was essential for the life safety systems in London’s Royal Festival Hall. Terry Journeaux reports
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Rugby rules
Gloucester Rugby Club is expanding to cater for an influx in spectators. Roman Cooper discusses the club's fire detection needs
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RE07 Research Event
Each year, the Fire Service College annual research event offers up a wide selection of fire-related research findings and discussion – and this year was no exception. FP&FEJ presents a news roundup from the event, held on 7-8 November
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Alarm parameters
The parameters that must be analysed by detection devices to combat false alarms are discussed by Ulrich Oppelt
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False moves
Rowland Davies asks where false alarm reduction sits in our list of priorities as fire professionals
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Multi story
False alarm immunity has been a key driver behind the emergence of multi-criteria fire detection. Rick Love explains
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