Fire & Safety



Life safety systems
November 2009
GE Security has introduced its 1X Series life safety control systems, a brand new range of conventional fire panels suitable for small to mid-sized structures. This series is engineered to offer a simple ...

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Fire detection for stadia
November 2009, Bosch Building Technologies
The Bosch FPA 5000 Modular Fire Detection system was commissioned recently at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is the home of the Bulls rugby team. Thanks to the modular ...

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Fire detection systems explained
October 2009
A fire detection system is designed to detect the presence of fire by monitoring environmental changes associated with combustion. It can be used to notify people to evacuate in the event of a fire or ...

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Enhanced fire panel 5000 Series
October 2009, Bosch Building Technologies
New fire panel delivers simpler handling for larger projects and the easy connection of Bosch Fire Alarm and Voice Evacuation System (EVAC). Bosch Security Systems has announced a new version of its ...

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New Smokecloak range from TCT
October 2009
Transaction Control Technologies (TCT) recently introduced the new Vali Range of Smokecloak Instant Theft Prevention Systems to the South African market. Smokecloak effectively buys time between alarm ...

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Are you firesafe?
September 2009
Mike Cronin, MD of Elquip Solutions believes it is time for clear guidance on the use of low fire-hazard products in this country. “It is 20 years since the King’s Cross tragedy in London when fumes ...

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Bosch's new serial interface
September 2009, Bosch Building Technologies
In line with the latest European standards Bosch Security Systems offers a new one-stop-shop solution with fire and voice alarm integration to satisfy the growing demand and customer requirements within ...

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Next-gen smoke detection
August 2009
Aspirating smoke detection in new generation data applications. In the ever-evolving world of the data centre and telecommunications exchange, advancing server design has necessitated changes in cooling ...

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Improved smoke detection
August 2009, Bosch Building Technologies
New Bosch smoke detectors offer early detection and exact localisation of fires. Bosch Security Systems is extending its 420 Series aspirating smoke detectors with a version offering very early detection ...

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Fire protection expanded
July 2009
Siemens has expanded its Sinteso fire protection product line with additional components and functions, making flexible modernisation concepts possible with increased safety and lower operating costs. ...

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Fire detection control panel
July 2009
The GST 200-2/N single loop and two loop addressable fire detection control panel is packed with features that are not usually associated with smaller and medium systems. By utilising advanced GST protocol, ...

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Video fire controller
June 2009
Siemens combines video technology with the fire alarm system. Siemens has integrated video surveillance in fire alarm systems. If a fire alarm is activated, live images from CCTV cameras are transmitted ...

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Kentec averts 'special effects' false alarms
June 2009
Modern theatrical productions and concerts use complex special effects and pyrotechnics, and these on-stage special effects can be a real nightmare in avoiding fire safety system false alarms. Which is ...

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GST
June 2009
The GST 200-2/N single loop and two loop addressable fire detection control panel is packed with features that are not usually associated with smaller and medium systems. The GST200-2/N provides a high ...

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Gas suppression solutions
May 2009
Prior to the late ’80s Halon was considered the best extinguishing agent for total gaseous flooding systems. However, serious concerns on the effects on the depletion of the ozone layer led to its total ...

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D-Tec wins fire excellence award
May 2009
D-Tec, part of AD Group has won a prestigious Fire Excellence Award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, held to coincide with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions. The ...

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The basics of smoke alarms
April 2009
Everyone hates fire drills and regards them as a waste of time, however, a good smoke detector and a rehearsed exit process can save lives. There is more to devising a fire-safety plan for your organisation ...

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Kentec reduces false alarms
April 2009
False fire alarms are a nuisance at the best of times, in a hospital they can be fatal. A new fire system designed to tackle a chronic false alarm problem at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire ...

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Extinguishing the data centre
April 2009, Masc Solutions
A recent article in this publication referred to Fike Corporation’s ProInert gaseous fire protection system and described the fundamental differences between ProInert and conventional inert systems which ...

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Staying alert with Honeywell
March 2009
When it comes to emergency situations, every second matters. And many governments are realising the need to add new tools and techniques to connect with residents and help ensure their safety. Contra ...

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