Economic outlook
Roy Watkinson examines the economic cost of fire – from the need for better data, to the mounting commercial fire losses in the UK
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Trust in research
A broad range of fire science and engineering research projects was outlined at the BRE Trust Fire Conference. John Burdett reports
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Legal advice
An FIA survey reveals that there are still big challenges in ensuring compliance with the UK’s new fire safety regime. Mark Denley reports
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Culture centre
Current moves to improve the protection of UK heritage properties – from emergency planning to salvage training – are outlined by Steve Emery
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Data protection
Fire services and heritage agencies in Scotland are building on the success of the historic buildings national fire database. Mike Coull explains
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The cost of history
A major project on fire losses to built heritage in Europe has recently concluded. Fire Risk Management reports
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Just the ticket
Heritage issues were among the challenges faced in developing the fire strategy for St Pancras International Station. Anthony Ferguson, Suzanne Freed, Andrew Gardiner and Martin Gates-Sumner explain
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Personal and political
Domestic fire deaths are not just accidents, but consequences of public policy, argue Nick Ross and Ronnie King
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Sprinkler priorities
2008 signals another busy year for the UK sprinkler industry. Stewart Kidd outlines the key priorities
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Safety to the core
Despite ongoing debate, sprinklers are still not a core element of the fire safety strategy for UK buildings, particularly warehouses and hotels. Alan Brinson explains
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States of protection
Sprinkler provision in the USA may be more widespread than the UK, but there are still gaps in the American codes that raise concerns. Tony Marlow reports
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Sprinklers in HMOs
Baz Fox outlines a partnership approach to raising the profile of residential sprinklers in houses in multiple occupation
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