Fire protection for a solvent extraction plant in Africa SMART Fire & Safety 2024, FS Systems, Security Services & Risk Management, Mining (Industry) A prominent mining site operates a state-of-the-art solvent extraction (SX) plant, integral to separating and purifying metals from ores, which pose significant fire risks, as SX processes involve highly flammable organic solvents and elevated operating temperatures.
Quality fire detection installation at Baywear Clothing SMART Fire & Safety 2024, G2 Fire, Industrial (Industry), Products & Solutions JZL Projects and Solutions was asked to provide a comprehensive yet cost-effective and reliable fire detection solution for Baywear Clothing that would be installed with minimum disruption to the factory.
Simplified fire and facilities management from one screen SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Fire & Instrument Services , Facilities & Building Management, Asset Management Fire & Instrument Services (F&IS) and Scansoft are simplifying the complexities of facilities management, including fire safety, with iBMS Adrenaline, an integrated building and facilities management system enabling companies to monitor, control, and manage system hardware through a single interface.
Standards for fire detection SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SAQCC (Fire), Editor's Choice, Associations With the increased number of devastating fires reported throughout South Africa, adequate and suitable fire detection cannot be overstated. SAQCC Fire will publish a series of articles in SMART Security Solutions to provide insight into fire detection requirements and importance.
Unique fire detection challenges in hospitals SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Securiton, Healthcare (Industry), Training & Education Africa’s healthcare sector is a growth opportunity for business as new hospitals bring better health for millions, and the fire safety industry has a key role to play by ensuring these long-desired new hospitals do not go up in flames.
Taking fire safety seriously SMART Fire & Safety 2024, G2 Fire, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management To gain insights into how fire systems must be designed, installed and maintained, SMART Security Solutions asked Nichola Allan, MD of G2 Fire, for some insights into the local fire market.
Effective fire and smoke detection using cameras SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Hikvision South Africa, XtraVision, SMART Security Solutions, Technews Publishing, Dahua Technology South Africa Video analytics, spurred on by advances in image processing, enhanced fire and smoke detection capabilities while significantly reducing false alarms in surveillance cameras. Today, AI has further improved accuracy and minimised false alarms.
Fighting fire with cameras SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Axis Communications SA Thousands of fires are recorded by fire and rescue services every year. These can have wide ranging causes, but the effect is always devastating if not immediately halted.
Specialised smoke detection in remote areas SMART Fire & Safety 2024 Anyone designing a fire protection system for an African agribusiness must carefully consider their choice of detection method and system design. Despite the complicating factors, aspirated smoke detection is still the best choice where possible.
Directory of suppliers SMART Fire & Safety 2024 The Directory of Product and Solution Suppliers for the fire safety industry includes details of companies that provide security and risk mitigation products, advice, and services within this market.
SA’s solar power surge raises safety concerns SMART Fire & Safety 2024 The solar revolution is a bright spot, but a hidden fire risk lurks behind the panels. Dr Andrew Dickson offers seven tips for rooftop safety.
Thatch-roofs face increasing insurance challenges SMART Fire & Safety 2024 To ensure fire safety, the outside and inside surfaces of thatch must be protected by being treated every five years with a fire retardant and ensuring that the electrical supply is maintained properly.
Transforming fire safety in the desert SMART Fire & Safety 2024 Outpost Al Barari, a luxurious desert retreat nestled in the remote expanse of Qatar, presented a unique challenge for fire safety that Hochiki Europe’s Ekho hybrid wireless fire detection system was able to overcome.
Three thousand design drawings as a starting point SMART Fire & Safety 2024, C3 Shared Services C3 Shared Services was tasked with the design of a fire detection system, which factored in a longevity of at least 15 years. The detailed engineering and design project encompassed over 3000 design drawings and calculation sheets.
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SafeQuip While lithium-ion batteries offer convenience, they come with risks. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire safety equipment, explores the construction of lithium-ion batteries, the risk of thermal runaway, and the associated hazards of these power sources.
Blazing trails for solutions and networking August 2024, Securex South Africa , News & Events Firexpo 2024 again proved that there is a pressing need to bring together suppliers/manufacturers of fire safety solutions and representatives from the market who wish to increase their fire risk mitigation profile.
How to prevent and survive fires March 2024, Security Services & Risk Management Since its launch in August 2023, Fidelity SecureFire, a division of the Fidelity Services Group, has been making significant strides in revolutionising fire response services in South Africa.
Spate of Joburg fires calls for proactive fire-safety planning February 2024 The incident of fire that occurred recently in Johannesburg's Central Business District (CBD) has brought to light the criticality of performance-based fire safety systems. It is imperative to design safety systems that are efficient and effective in managing such unforeseen events.
Beagle Watch adds fire to its portfolio January 2024, Editor's Choice, News & Events Beagle Watch Armed Response and FIRE OPS SA announced the enhancement of the two companies' combined service offerings to provide professional fire safety services to Beagle Watch clients and Johannesburg residents.
Different types of fires Issue 7 2023 Fire is a powerful force of nature; according to SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment; understanding the different types of fires and how to combat them is essential for safety and protection.
