Stories tagged with: fire safety
Company budgets for 45% growth in team size to 140 professionals through 2021; announces its intention to expand physical presence into Asia with new regional headquarters in Singapore
Added: Jan 6, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
End-users are aware of the various aspects to fire safety in buildings, says Executive Director, Superlon
Added: Dec 31, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
Quality checks at the manufacturing stage are very crucial, says Quality Checks Engineer, Betec Cad
Added: Dec 27, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
The IoT market in fire protection is fast-paced, says Head of Systems Operations, Martech Services
Added: Dec 13, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
There are a number of inconsistencies when it comes to attentiveness to fire safety in the United Kingdom, says industry expert
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Updating fire codes is not where the challenge lies, says company representative
Added: Dec 12, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
Though cost is a factor in the adoption of technology, the benefits of the technology cannot be ignored, says CEO, Kanousei
Added: | By Ranjana Konatt
Global Director of Building Standards, RICS, provides an overview of the situation, with regard to fire and safety of buildings, in the United Kingdom
Added: Dec 11, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
From a renewed commitment to product delivery to fresh perspectives on the economy, the Leminar Customer Conference proved to be a platform for engaging discussions. Here are the key takeaways from the event…
Added: Dec 5, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
There is a high level of attentiveness to fire-safety measures in the MENA region, says President and CEO, Fike Corporation
Added: Oct 11, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
New office to offer solutions to local authorities and customers in the GCC region, says CEO
Added: Sep 30, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
The ideal method to approach fire safety, should involve both active and passive fire protection systems, says Scott Arnold, AMCA
Added: Sep 25, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
This mindset, says civil defence representative, is the bane of efforts aimed at fire and life safety; the burden of blame, he adds, is on less-safety-minded developers and contractors
Added: | By Ranjana Konatt
Little real-world knowledge of how favoured technology in a trade-off situation performs, once built or installed, says AMCA International
Added: Aug 28, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
Over-reliance on automatic fire sprinklers at the expense of passive fire-safety features, is thought to be the cause of a decrease in building fire-safety scores, AMCA says
Added: Jul 25, 2018 | By CCME Content Team
Fire safety regulations are at the heart of a successful and safe society, yet they are rendered useless if they are not enforced. Are regulations too rigid? Are they progressive enough? What are the ramifications? Stakeholders share their views with Benwen Lopez of Climate Control Middle East.
Added: May 17, 2018 | By Benwen Lopez
Insulation within ducting systems creates a toxic situation for firefighters and evacuees, says official
Added: Apr 19, 2018 | By Benwen Lopez
Solution is non-toxic and does not contain CFCs, says industry insider
Added: Mar 26, 2018 | By Benwen Lopez
Industry insider says use of mineral oil in transformers increases fire hazard
Added: Mar 14, 2018 | By Benwen Lopez
UL presents session on current and emerging issues in fire safety, including potentially flammable building façade cladding, counterfeit equipment, and the need for continuous and improved certification
Added: Jan 23, 2018 | By CCME Content Team
Saying this, Dipak M Bhadra of Leminar suggests that system should comply with stability, integrity and insulation resistance against the fire
Added: Dec 4, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
EcoPower’s hybrid ventilation system helps Australia’s Caddy Storage cut down factory temperature and eliminate false fire alarms
Added: Oct 22, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
The drones can provide live video feeds to the control room, including to mobile devices, for monitoring fires and for improving response time, says DCD official
Added: Oct 12, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
Terry Johnson FIFireE, Senior Fire Service Advisor, Operation Department of Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), speaks on the new Fire Code and also on how he is eager to listen to HVAC manufacturers share their knowledge and experience, in this interview with Benwen Lopez of Climate Control Middle East. Excerpts...
Added: Jun 15, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
Federal body shall be making an important announcement on a new regulation related to the installation of electrical equipment in hazardous environments
Added: Apr 19, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
It will affect bigger buildings, says expert
Added: Mar 20, 2017 | By Hannah Jo Uy
The ‘BS 9999: 2017 Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings – Code of practice’ standard aimed at architects, building managers, fire safety engineers, fire and rescue personnel, among others.
Added: Feb 7, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
The President of the UAE Chapter of the Society will be moderating the Conference
Added: May 1, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
In light of the new UAE Fire Code, Karim Badruddin examines the liability of the client, contractor and the manufacturer of fire safety equipment used in a project and the impact of the insurance cost on the client and the contractor. He stresses that each party involved shares the responsibility for occupant safety.
Added: Apr 23, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
The conference will address a wide array of fire safety topics to understand the range and depth of HVAC strategies and solutions at our disposal towards ensuring a reliable fire safety regime
Added: Apr 18, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Tawfiq Atari explains how some clients are often misled by so-called legitimate tests
Added: Jun 3, 2015 | By CCME Content Team
Containing or delaying the spread of fire in a building by restricting its flammability or combustibility can help mitigate hazards and loss of life and property. Noman Qamar illustrates how compartmentation can go a long way in achieving this.
Added: Jun 13, 2012 | By CCME Content Team
David Stevenson takes an in-depth look at the role of fire dampers in reducing smoke and heat from spreading from one fire compartment to another through HVAC ductwork and believes that motorized actuators ensure greater efficiency and safety.
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Dampers play an important role in making a building safe from fire and smoke hazards. Saad Ali explains how they work and cites the recent incident of fire in a Doha mall as an example to highlight the need for strict building codes and fire safety measures.
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In this third and final part, Thomas Blewitt concludes his review of the current status of standards and codes relevant to flammable refrigerants.
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In the second installment of the whitepaper on flammable refrigerants, Thomas Blewitt explores the prevalent safety standards and regulations that affect the use of flammable refrigerants in HVAC equipment and appliances.
Added: May 13, 2012 | By CCME Content Team