Who is the FDIA? March/April 2001 The fire detection industry has been regarded as the 'poor relation' of the security industry for many years as well as being an industry of 'cowboys' and low standards. "Technology changes have pushed ...
Successful AGM for FDIA March/April 2001 The FDIA held its second AGM at the Fire Protection Association College in Jet Park, Boksburg.
With a turnout of 25, Secretary Owen Smit told the audience the achievements recorded during year 2000. ...
Carlton Centre fire detection system upgrade March/April 2001 AFS Systems, in association with Phosa Iliso, have been awarded a contract to design, supply and install an analog addressable fire detection system to the Carlton Centre complex in Johannesburg.
The ...
Sensor Technologies in Zambia March/April 2001 Johannesburg-based Sensor Technologies has extended its 'international company' label with the award of the fire protection contract for the COSAC project in Zambia.
The contract awarded by Anglo Vaal ...
FDIA concerned about fire extinguishing gas suppliers March/April 2001 In keeping with the FDIA's mission statement of uplifting and maintaining standards within the fire protection industry as well as professionalising the industry, the FDIA has expressed concern about ...
New address March/April 2001 A cooperation agreement with the Fire Protection Association has been reached where the FDIA will move its administration centre to FPA College, Jet Park, Boksburg.
The FDIA will provide specialised ...
Economical fire alarm panel March/April 2001 The ZC4 conventional fire alarm panel is an economical 4 or 6-zone unit, suitable for small to medium size systems of up to 120 fire or smoke detectors. These panels are compact with an attractive modern ...
Cost-effective voice evacuation systems March/April 2001, RFID Technologies Notifier Fire Systems has introduced the XPIQ quad and intelligent audio transponder, an efficient and cost-effective, distributed, multichannel voice evacuation system.
The XPIQ is an integrated, multiple ...
Security and fire projects provide MTN with large FM200 system March/April 2001 Security & Fire Projects was recently handed the task of supplying MTN Germiston with the FM200 Fire Suppression System.
The FM200 System has been designed to comply with the NFPA 2001 standards with ...
Halon phase-out - the facts February 2001 Many misconceptions exist regarding the actual situation in Halon fire extinguishing agents. Here, the FDIA attempts to simplify the situation by providing information on the European Community's actions.
Conscious ...
Helping to shape the future of fire safety December 2000 Delta Scientific's IP500 Portable Barrier systems have been chosen to protect entrances from unauthorised vehicles at the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
"Since 9-11, the need for easy to ...
Defender photo-electric smoke detector December 2000 The RVC720 digital surveillance recorder is a standalone DVR that is compatible with most multiplexers. Features include: * High picture quality with wavelet compression format.
* Single-channel.
* ...
Smoke-piercing torch is a lifesaver June 2000 Tactron Technologies recently announced the South African launch of the Mitsubishi DX-TL800 digital multiplexer.
With most digital products running on a Windows platform, Mitsubishi utilises embedded ...
How to cool a flaming situation June 2000 One of the most dangerous situations a firefighter can face is a gas cylinder in the middle of a blaze unless it has been stored in an insulating jacket made by Nullifire.
Experiments by the company ...
New detectors offer unprotected ease of access for servicing May 2000, RFID Technologies Notifier South Africa boasts a range of highly sophisticated smoke detectors, including the LPX-751 Very Intelligent Early Warning (VIEW) Laser smoke detector and the FSI-751 and FSP-751/751T low-profile ...
Fire Detection Installers association established November '99 The Fire Detection Installers Association (FDIA) has been established, and according to K. Norgate, Chairman of the Association, it has got off to a 'flying start'. After a year of preparation, the FDIA ...
