New Restrictions from the UN and the European Commission due soon means that all Foam (AFFF) Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE) will be restricted going forward. Foam, often referred to as AFFF (Aqueous Film – Forming Foam) is used where water alone or inerting gases are unsuitable and has been favoured for uses with Class B…
Compatible with more ceiling types and a larger variety of detectors, the Rapid Bracket®‘s ultra-fast installation time reduces costs significantly and eliminates the need for unsightly access hatches while leaving a modern, aesthetically pleasing finish. Constructed from ultra high-heat resistant engineering polymers and ultra-lightweight anodized aluminium, the Rapid Bracket® weighs just 1.2kg in its tallest form.…
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) recently launched a fire safety handbook to help providers and staff of designated centres to meet their fire safety obligations. Designated centres are services the Chief Inspector within HIQA registers and inspects, which offer residential facilities for older adults, children and people with disabilities. The potential impact from…
It may be difficult to think of much else as you navigate your businesses through this COVID – 19 pandemic but the harsh reality is that Coronavirus does not stop fire. That’s why, it is ever so important to carry out your monthly extinguisher checks, especially if your business remains open or building is occupied.…
Here in Ireland we have 30 fire services managed at local authority level. The staff of these fire services operate 220 fire stations across the country and are made up of full-time professional fire fighters and retained part-time staff. Under the provisions of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, authorised inspectors from the fire…
Irish Standard 291 which governs the selection, commissioning, installation, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers was revised in 2015. We outline the key requirements here: Competent Person Inspection Frequency At least every 12 months More frequently where the environment, risks or other factors dictate so. User Inspection At least every month (recorded…
Salamander opens the door to fully compliant wire-free fire door safety Geofire’s Salamander range of radio controlled fire door safety products have all the benefits of hard-wired electromagnetic door retainers and closers, but as the range’s devices are wire-free, they are quick and easy to install, saving time, installation costs and disruption to a building’s…
Did you know that cars built from 2000 onwards produce larger fires at higher temperatures than older models? (Source: Fire Risk Management, November 2012) I was reminded of this noteworthy fact upon hearing of the sad and untimely death of the “Fast and Furious” actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas in Southern California…
We are all familiar with the term “Safe as Houses” but the stark reality is that many of our houses are not so safe. On average 46 people** in Ireland die each year from fire and thousands more are injured, the majority in domestic dwellings. When it come’s to fire safety, be it at home or…