The delegates of Euralarm’s Extinguishing Section have elected Gerd Hülsen as Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen. Alan Elder, Chair of the Extinguishing Section, stated, “I’d like to thank Torbjørn for his efforts as…
New EFSG common application form reduces time-to-market for fire detection products
EFSG, an association of European certification bodies operating in the fire and security sectors, and Euralarm’s Task Force EFSG have been working closely together on a common application form for EFSG certification. The form was published recently and can be…
New Euralarm document provides guidance on approved fill stations of clean agent systems
The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has released another new guidance document. The ‘Guidance on Approved fill stations’ outlines the main important subjects detailing how to ensure filling stations can perform as expected by the end user. Clean agent systems work…
Euralarm releases updated version of guidance document on the periodic testing of transportable gas containers used in fixed fire extinguishing systems
The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published an updated version of the guidance document on the important aspects relating to the periodic inspection of containers used in fixed gaseous fire extinguishing systems. The guidance note is intended to identify some…
Energy Performance and Fire Safety of Buildings
Zug, Switzerland, March 2023 – Euralarm welcomes the position adopted by the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) after long and difficult negotiations. The compromise amendments…
Euralarm Task Group successfully extends database with relevant information on residential fire safety
Last year the Task Group Domestic Life Safety was reactivated and started its work on the important issue of fire safety in the domestic environment. During the European Fire Safety Week, focusing on citizen safety at the heart of the…
Live webinar on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries
The Guidance Document on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries is the topic of a webinar that will be organised on Thursday, 20 October, starting at 15:00 CET. The Euralarm guideline on integrated fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries was published…
Euralarm welcomes ANPI as new member
Following a decision of the Board, Euralarm has welcomed ANPI as their newest member. The Belgian association will become member of the Euralarm Security Section. Located near Brussels, the heart of Europe, ANPI is a non-profit organization founded as an…
Euralarm releases revised and expanded edition of study on False Fire Alarms in Europe
Euralarm's Task Group False Alarms has released a second edition of the study on false fire alarms in Europe. In this new edition the results and findings of the first edition have been enhanced by the analysis of the situation…
Euralarm Position Paper on NLF evaluation
Euralarm, the European association representing the electronic fire safety and security industry, has given feedback on the NLF. The association’s response to the questions of the European Commission were laid down in a Position Paper. Improvements Euralarm remains convinced that…