Exactly one year after a devastating fire tore through the Fenix Battery Recycling Plant in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, the site has once again been consumed by explosions and flames. This second destructive blaze underscores the growing awareness of the risks…
BSA Encourages Greater Sprinkler Adoption In Warehouses At Ukwa Conference
The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) was pleased to lend its support and promote awareness of sprinklers at the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) National Conference on the 12-13th March. The conference, themed ‘2024 The Year of Warehousing’ and held at the…
Hotels Have Sprinklers – Right?
The New Year is upon us which means many of us will be starting to plan our 2024 vacation and some of us will be scheduling our work trips. But as you book your accommodation, have you ever spared a…
Homes evacuated due to large fire at clothes recycling warehouse
A fire that broke out in an industrial unit in Mansfield completely destroyed the building, caused local residents to evacuate and will result in the temporary closure of the business. The building did not have the benefit of an automatic…
Hampshire furniture factory destroyed by blaze
Firefighters were called to a large fire at an un-sprinklered warehouse in Andover. The devastating blaze tore through this family-owned furniture business and a neighbouring tenant on a busy industrial estate. The fire on the morning of 13 March at…
Hotel fires spark further sprinkler debate
A recent Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has found that a Scottish hotel had a number of defects regarding fire safety. Whilst sadly two men died in the fire, the inquiry found that the installation of sprinklers would have resulted in…
Government proposal for changes to ADB takes positive step with sprinkler requirement in care homes
The recent announcement from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on proposed changes to Approved Document B (ADB) of the Building Regulations is welcomed by the BSA as a common-sense step to improve fire safety in care…
Fire prevention with Victaulic at VdS-FireSafety
From ready-to-install couplings to reduce the risk of fire during installation and operation of pipe connections, to water sprinklers for demanding work and storage environments – Victaulic presents its entire product range from fire prevention to fast and efficient extinguishing…
What is the true cost when a business is forced to close due to fire?
By Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance At a time of rising production costs, high energy bills and dwindling cash reserves, many businesses are facing an uphill battle when it comes to staying afloat in such challenging economic…
Fire destroys North Wales warehouse
By Iain Cox, Chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance Firefighters were called to a huge fire at a large manufacturing facility near Mold in Flintshire. The devastating blaze tore through the XPS foam factory at an industrial estate close to the…