Battery tester
THE BZT1 is a new rapid battery testing system from Astratec Electronics which eliminates the time-consuming process of charging and discharging batteries during testing.
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Free guide
IT IS nearly six months since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was introduced in England and Wales – legislation which has impacted greatly on businesses.
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Sliding doors
THE STRAIGHTWAY 320 is a top-hung, straight sliding door system from Hillaldam Coburn Limited. Designed for use in factories, garages and warehouses, the system is independently certified to offer up to 4 hours of fire protection.
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Foam concentrates
TYCO’S FINIFLAM and Tutogen foam concentrates are, according to the company, meeting market demands, particularly those of the fire and rescue service.
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Fire safety advice
NEED MORE advice on meeting the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order? The Fire Protection Association offers a three-tier membership system – Gold, Silver and Bronze – which enables members to tailor their package to suit their business needs.
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Light choice
THE NEW R-50 rechargeable lightweight torch from Wolf is ATEX certified for use in Zone 1 hazardous areas.
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Hotel protection
PERKO POWERMATIC – the concealed, controlled door closer from Samuel Heath and Sons plc – has been installed throughout a prestigious new hotel forming part of a multi-million spa development in Ireland.
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Total security
TYCO FIRE Suppression Group has launched a new range of portable extinguishers in the UK under its Total brand.
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Lost and found
THE PAK-TRACKER locator system from Scott Health and Safety Limited helps rescue services to quickly find trapped or lost personnel.
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Mini detector
THE SHARPEYE ML UV/IR detector from Spectrex Incorporated forms part of the company’s Mini series of optical flame detectors and provides a reliable and rapid detection of 50m/sec.
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Festival Hall contract
LONDON’S ROYAL Festival Hall, which attracts some 2.5 million visitors annually, has awarded Notifier Fire Systems (part of Honeywell Fire Systems) a contract to provide the building’s full fire safety protection.
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Retail therapy
CHAPELFIELD SHOPPING Centre in Norwich has been installed with the Titanus range of air sampling smoke detection (ASD) systems from Wagner UK.
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Alarm guide
A NEW guide from Apollo Fire Detectors explains the fire protection requirements of houses in multiple occupation.
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Hospital detection
FORTH PARK Hospital in Fife has installed a temporary 5000 FirePoint wire-free radio-based analogue fire detection system from EMS Group.
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Fleet contract
FRAIKIN LIMITED – a commercial vehicle services provider – has won a seven-year fleet management contract with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Cable certification
PRYSMIAN’S FP600 cable is now certified by Lloyds British Testing Limited after the cable was exposed to flames, direct impact (simulating falling debris) and water jets in a series of fire tests.
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Ruling out danger
THE INSTITUTION of Chemical Engineers has collaborated with BP to publish two slide rules that help users estimate foam application rates and thereby reduce the likelihood and dangers associated with tank fires.
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Tenant safety
THE PENTLAND Housing Association in Scotland has completed a project to install Aico Limited’s RadioLINK wireless interconnect system in 300 of its properties.
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