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June 07, 2019
Smoke control systems are designed primarily to protect escape routes for occupants to evacuate the premises safely, without being hindered by the effects of smoke. Alongside this, they enable firefighters greater access to tackle the fire more efficiently. Additionally, smoke control systems are implemented to protect stock and machinery and reduce the risk of explosions or potential building collapse.
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May 21, 2019
Car park designs can be complex with many elements to consider when deciding on the appropriate smoke ventilation strategy. This mini guide looks at the role smoke venting plays when it comes to fire safety, the factors to take into account and options available.
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April 05, 2019
Approved Document B (ADB) states that unprotected parts of a building’s escape route should be limited to ensure that those inside do not have to travel excessive distances when exposed to the immediate danger of fire and smoke. Here, we look at the options that Be Safe Direct can provide to ensure compliance with ADB.
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March 15, 2019
Regardless of the size or complexity of the project, advanced digital techniques and computer modelling can be used to plan fire safety and smoke control systems, as well as optimise the layout of the building. Here Dan Foster explains Computational Fluid Dynamics and the role it plays.
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November 19, 2018
New research suggests that tenants are not receiving sufficient fire safety information and advice from landlords.
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September 28, 2018
Natural smoke ventilation, as the name suggests, facilitates the natural flow of air to extract smoke from a building in the event of a fire. The system uses louvre vents, windows or smoke shafts that open automatically in response to smoke being detected. This allows for the safer evacuation of those inside the building and easier access for the fire services.
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September 14, 2018
This Gas Safety Week, which is running until the 23rd September, we are supporting the campaign to ensure that as many people as possible are aware of the dangers of faulty or poorly maintained gas appliances and what they can do to improve their safety.
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August 30, 2018
Across the seven days, Gas Safety Week will explore a number of topics, with each day taking on a separate theme. From information about carbon monoxide to tips for spotting illegal gas workers, the week aims to inform people about the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances and how they can protect themselves.
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August 24, 2018
Regardless of the size or complexity of the project, advanced digital techniques and computer modelling can be used to plan fire safety and smoke control systems, as well as optimise the layout of the building. Here Dan Foster explains Computational Fluid Dynamics and the role it plays.
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July 18, 2018
The Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) in England attended 161,770 fires from April 2016 to March 2017. Worryingly, it was found that smoke alarms had not been fitted in 27% of dwelling fires. The statistics also revealed that in 42% of all residential fire-related fatalities, a smoke alarm was fitted but it failed to operate or did not alert the occupants to the fire.