Using fire resistant cable for detector wiring in fire alarm installations might seem like a sensible decision. In most cases, however, it may not be necessary says Don Scott. Most fire professionals ...

The oldest form of electrical fire detection is the heat detector. Over the years, these devices have had many improvements in their design and operation. The basic method of heat detection still uses ...

BS 5839-1 has been pivotal in the application of fire detection and alarm technology for almost 30 years. Here Colin Todd outlines its most recent provisions in the context of holistic fire safety ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

Minimizing the impact of electrical fires in power plants requires a combination of prevention, compartmentalization, detection, and suppression strategies. But first, everyone in a plant needs to ...