Early warning smoke detection February 2018, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression The requirement for early warning smoke detection systems is increasing, as is the need to eliminate false alarms in order to ensure business continuity.
Video-based fire detection February 2018, Bosch Building Technologies Bosch’s AVIOTEC receives the world’s first VdS recognition for video-based fire detection and is the answer for facilities used for industry, transportation, warehousing and energy utilities.
Documentation for fire systems November 2017, FDIA (Fire Detection Industry Association), Editor's Choice A fire detection system is not considered complete until there is adequate and necessary documentation about the system.
New Fire Orbs in South Africa November 2017, Products & Solutions A simple-to-use, cost-effective new fire-extinguishing device is being introduced to the local market by Fire & Security Techniques of Centurion.
Reducing fire risk November 2017, Elvey Security Technologies Sentry Fire and Security selected 118 FireClass fire detection systems in various models for three major projects.
Trends in commercial property October 2017, Editor's Choice The task of protecting people and property in emergency situations requires careful attention and appropriate investment.
Kentec protects Joburg bank October 2017 A new life safety system based around Kentec’s control panel technology is protecting a major Barclays Bank installation in Johannesburg.
Defeat false fire alarms October 2017, G2 Fire, Products & Solutions The design and planning of effective false alarm management starts with the fire risk assessment and the specification of an appropriate fire system.
Unconventional manual call point October 2017, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions Professionally designed and engineered to provide maximum performance, the SyCALL is quick and easy to install, and delivers maximum visibility.
Secure emergency exits in seconds October 2017, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions The SMART+SHIELD offers a simple cost-effective solution to the misuse of emergency exit doors.
Mircom lights up Africa September 2017, News & Events The Mircom Group of Companies is an independent Canadian designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent fire and life safety solutions and is now looking for partners in the African region.
Fire suppression for server rooms September 2017, C3 Shared Services, Products & Solutions Server rooms, electrical switches and power distribution cabinets are second only to human capital, which is why effective fire suppression systems in the workplace are so important.
Fire detection for warehouses September 2017, FDIA (Fire Detection Industry Association), Editor's Choice, Associations Following a recent major fire in a Durban warehouse, we deem it necessary to discuss ways in which warehouses need to be protected against fire.
Fire up the planning process August 2017, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, ACF Technologies, Bosch Building Technologies, Spero Sensors & Instruments, Editor's Choice Fire follows four stages – ignition, growth, fully developed, and decay (burnout). In order to ensure that a fire does not progress beyond the first stage, adequate detection and suppression technology needs to be in place.
False alarm management solution 1 August 2017, G2 Fire, Products & Solutions AlarmCalm is a powerful and flexible way to manage false alarms that is simple to set up and configure.
Water mist systems explained August 2017, Spero Sensors & Instruments Water mist has extremely favourable properties that make it a preferred fire suppression system compared to other technologies.
Mining fire protection August 2017, Mining (Industry) Recent tests conducted by Sasol and I-CAT have proven conclusively that dry chemical powder extinguishers are ineffective against rubber fires and conveyor belt and tyre fires.
Assisting African fire fighting August 2017 MSA Africa has teamed up with non-profit organisation Africa Fire Mission and High Pressure Systems (HPS) to donate essential fire fighting equipment to Machakos County in Kenya.
Improving fire safety solutions August 2017, Elvey Security Technologies , Products & Solutions Addressable fire systems have advanced fire safety by ensuring that systems are expandable, future proof and able to integrate with other technologies.
TWINFLEXpro 4 Zone Panel August 2017, G2 Fire, Products & Solutions Fike’s TWINFLEXpro 2-wire fire alarm system incorporates Fike’s multipoint detection system using smoke and heat detectors with built-in sounder.
