By, Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance April 6th marked a defining moment for fire safety in Scotland with the introduction of new fire safety regulations requiring sprinkler systems to be installed in historic building conversions used as hotels.…
Chubb installs hybrid fire solution in historic Scottish hotel
Chubb recently installed a hybrid fire solution, comprised of a combination of hardwire and wireless fire systems, in Glenapp Castle, a 21-bedroom, luxury five-star hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland. The solution meets the Historic Scotland preservation agency’s stringent requirements. The owners…
Aico examine new Scottish Legislation in virtual event
Recently, European market leader in home life safety, Aico, held a virtual event on the changes to the Scottish Tolerable Standard, gaining clarification and examining implementation. Introduced in 2019 as a direct result of recent fire tragedies, the new Tolerable…
More than two-thirds of all fire fatalities in Scotland were over 50-years-old
MORE than two thirds of people who died as a result of fire in Scotland in the last five years were over 50-years-old, according to the latest statistics. Figures also show that almost a third of all fire casualties for…
Scotland experienced a white goods fire almost every day in 2019
Scotland experienced a white goods fire almost every day during 2019. A total of 348 fires occurred in Scottish homes over the 12-month period – with the majority resulting from washing machines and tumble dryers. In all, the country suffered…
Father and daughter drive business development in Scotland for ISD Solutions
A father and daughter team have completed a stunning first year developing business in Scotland for cold store, firewall, cladding and single envelope specialist ISD Solutions. Martin Paul, who has run his own composite panel installations company in Glasgow since…
Firefighters called to more than 30 deliberate fires every day in two-month period
Firefighters were called to tackle more than 1,800 deliberate fires across Scotland in the space of just two months, latest figures reveal. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service data shows how emergency service crews dealt with a shocking 1,824 needless…
SFRS appeals to communities to stay safe this Festive Season
More than 500 accidental house fires were recorded across Scotland during last year’s festive season. New figures lay bare the extent of seasonal dwelling fires responded to by firefighters, with 527 incidents recorded between December 11 and January 15. The…
Association for Specialist Fire Protection supports Fire Safety Scotland
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will be supporting Fire Safety Scotland at the SEC in Glasgow on 12-13 September. In addition to welcoming visitors to its stand, the Association will be hosting a seminar on the first day of the…
ASFP announces CPD seminar in Scotland
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will be holding the next in its series of regional CPD seminars in Perth, Scotland on 25 April 2018. The free-to-attend seminar aims to improve awareness of passive fire protection and help delegates…