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September 23, 2016
Be Safe Direct has pledged its support to Fire Door Safety Week 2016. Taking place between 26 September – 2 October, this annual campaign aims to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors in commercial, public and multiple occupancy buildings.
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September 06, 2016
We’ve discussed the benefits of natural and mechanical smoke ventilation systems (MSVS) in residential and commercial developments in previous blogs, however we have yet to focus on the importance of car park ventilation systems.
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June 07, 2016
This is a short, fun quiz looking at the various types of smoke venting solutions and testing your knowledge on the topic. Hopefully, you will pick up some handy tips along the way and have a greater understanding of the complexities of smoke venting.
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May 23, 2016
It should come as no surprise that the UK is currently facing a housing shortage. With affordable homes in short supply and demand for social housing on the rise, many people are struggling to take their first step on the property ladder, as prices rise because of supply failing to meet demand.
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May 19, 2016
In our last blog post, we discussed the merits of Mechanical Smoke Ventilation Systems (MSVS), however, Natural Smoke Ventilation can be just as appropriate, depending on a building’s design and its owners’ aims.
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April 26, 2016
‘FireSmart’ is an addressable intelligent control system with the ability to integrate fire safety systems into a single control. It provides the ultimate notification and operation of essential life safety systems in both normal and fire conditions.
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March 23, 2016
Fire safety is a key concern for any project, and a factor which must be considered during the building’s design stage. While fire itself is a very real threat to the wellbeing of occupants and the property’s structure, you may be surprised to hear that most deaths during a fire are caused by smoke inhalation.
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March 08, 2016
View our latest infographic explaining the principle of smoke ventilation in residential buildings. Take a look at what happens if you do not have any smoke ventilation and the importance of it in residential buildings.
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January 11, 2016
The BeSafeDirect Residential Smoke Ventilation System Specifier will help you find out which system is best suited for you residential building. Follow the flow chart answering the simple questions to get to your solution.
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December 18, 2015
Christmas is a magical time of year, the twinkly fairy lights, the open fires and the all singing, all dancing outside decorations. However, it’s also the time of year when the most house fires take place due to faulty electrics and unguarded open flames. So, what can you do to make sure your home is protected from the dangers of fire over the festive period?