NEWS Trade/FIREX Show time
VIMPEX WILL present its Identifi re and Fire-Cryer evacuation and alarm sounder ranges at FIREX 2019, at booth FX940. The UK manufactured units in the Identifi re range number over 50, including beacons and accessories that have ‘fl awless functionality’ and ‘easy installation’; while the Fire-Cryer voice sounders are ‘proven to reduce delay and response times’. For further information, please go to
www.vimpex.
co.uk
Damper danger
FLÄKTGROUP HAS warned that the mandatory standard for smoke dampers has been ‘overlooked’, as specifi ers are opting for
uncertifi ed products’, despite harmonised EU testing standards
for smoke and
heat control systems under EN 12101. The company noted that its dampers are fi re tested ‘with the whole duct system’ to meet that standard and specifi cally Part 8, focused on smoke control dampers. more information,
For visit www.fl
aktgroup.com
Upgraded alarms BULL PRODUCTS’ Cygnus range of recently upgraded, wireless alarm systems will be on show at FIREX 2019 on the company’s booth, FX310. The system is a ‘major innovation’
in wireless
emergency fire alarms for construction sites. Upgrades
are made to
‘meet customer and market demand’,
and include
additional functionality, improved battery life, better confi guration software, and a combined smoke and heat detector. Visit www.
bullproducts.co.uk for more information
Passive product supplier offers ‘one-stop-shop’ set
QUELFIRE WILL host a wide range of its passive protection products at FIREX 2019, including a fi restopping system and fi re collars. At stand FX239, it will showcase its
‘cheaper,
QuelStop fi restopping system, aimed at specialist contractors. This ‘one-stop-shop’ will comprise a fi re batt, an intumescent acrylic sealant, a fi re protection compound, an HPE intumescent graphic sealant and a continuous intuwrap, with the collection of products an ‘ideal overall solution for fi restopping mechanical and electrical service penetrations’. Quelfi re will also show its ‘cast in’ fi re collars, which prevent fi re spread through plastic pipes and cables that penetrate concrete fl oors. The collars offer up to four hours’ protection and carry CE marked certifi cation. Keith Wells, managing director and fi re containment specialist at Quelfi re, ‘We have a wealth of experience in serving
said: architects, specifi ers, main contractors,
engineers and fi restopping contractors with a great understanding of the requirements and challenges at the stage of the construction projects each of them are involved in.
‘By visiting our stand at FIREX, not only can
visitors learn more about the technical details of our wide range of innovative solutions, but also about the wide range of expertise we use to support different parties involved in the passive fi re protection of buildings at all stages of construction projects. ‘It has been an exciting couple of years
for us with the launch of a number of new products and systems. We are very much looking forward to attending and welcoming visitors to our stand at FIREX, as we look to continue to educate the market about the importance of, and the latest trends in passive fi re protection.’
ASFP launches online training course THE ASSOCIATION for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) launched the Introduction to Passive Fire Protection (PFP) e-learning course, which is positioned towards those ‘with a basic knowledge of [PFP] and its role in the overall fi re strategy of a building’, and consists of 13 short online videos of 10 to 15 minutes. It is also ‘ideal’ for those in building maintenance or follow on trades ‘who may damage existing compartmentation and fi re resisting walls’. It provides a ‘broad understanding’ of all
PFP systems, alongside an ‘understanding’ of fi re safety in buildings, human behaviour in fi re, testing, contractor responsibilities, and the role of active fi re protection. Within PFP, this will include structural frame fi re protection; fi re resisting walls, fl oors and ceilings; fi re stopping and penetration seals, cavity barriers and building envelope; and fi re resistant ducts, dampers, doors, shutters and hardware.
Completion will help delegates ‘better
understand the role’ of built environment fi re safety measures as well as PFP, with a continuing professional development certifi cate given for three hours. A seven day classroom based foundation course will also be offered for those who ‘wish to obtain a more detailed understanding’ of PFP and ‘obtain formal qualifi cations’.
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JUNE 2019
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