Better regulation
Anthony Burd explains how the new Building Regulation 16B and revised procedural guidance ensures a joined-up approach to fire safety design and management
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PFPF supplement
This special supplement, produced for the Passive Fire Protection Federation, looks at the key issues in terms of passive measures in buildings, including compartmentation, third-party certification, risk assessment and fire safety in tall buildings.
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Keeping track
In a new security move, Singapore has introduced a tracking system that stops vehicles carrying hazardous materials from using road tunnels
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Line of enquiry
Tsang Tat-ming describes the emergency response to a recent fire in a rail tunnel in Hong Kong and the lessons that have been learnt
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Terminal velocity
Jason Oldham reports on the fire safety systems designed for the lounges of Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5, due to open next March
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Tunnel techniques
Wilf Butcher explains how added passive fire protection to the concrete lining of road tunnels can help ensure compliance with new tunnel safety rules
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Transit systems
A fire in any mass transit facility has the potential for major loss of life – which makes the correct cable selection and installation so important. Mark Froggatt explains
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Maritime resilience
A European framework for closer cooperation of emergency responders is critical for maritime crisis response, argues Mervyn Kettle
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Thinking big
The fire risks posed by warehouses and a simple solution to identifying the building envelope are outlined by Mark Harris
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Review panel
Richard Wigley discusses the fire performance of composite panels and compliance with the LPS 1181 fire test standard
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Degrees of separation
New guidance on storing and using oxidising materials has been published by the FPA. Barbara Kay reports
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Work experience
For fire service incident commanders, there is more to ability and experience than simply time spent in a role. Chris Noakes reports
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Safety by appointment
Recruitment in the fire service should be less about diversity and more about attracting the best people for the job, says Mike Dennett
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Volunteer information
A recent review has explored the recruitment and retention challenges for volunteer emergency service personnel in the USA. FP&FEJ reports
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