A fire that tore through the Cube high-rise student accommodation in 2019 is a stark reminder that our new 11m sprinkler threshold for high-rise residential buildings does not apply to student accommodation. The requirement, which took effect last November, also…
Tyco LFII Lead-Free Sprinkler now approved to help protect NFPA 13R low-rise residential structures
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced its Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free Sprinkler is now approved for installation in low-rise residential properties per NFPA 13R. The Tyco LFII sprinkler is the…
Tyco 5.8K LFII sprinkler brings improved hydraulic performance and efficiency to residential fire protection
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the new Tyco LFII Residential 5.8K Concealed Pendent Sprinkler for the protection of homes, apartments, dormitories, hotels and other residential buildings. The sprinkler’s increased 5.8 K-factor features…
Fire at Suffolk industrial estate impacts businesses
A fire that broke out in an industrial unit in Suffolk in late June spread to other businesses on the estate, causing severe damage, loss of earnings and ongoing disruption. The buildings were either completely or partially destroyed, with none…
Fire and the haunting impact of past decisions
By Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance Recent years have highlighted the impact of design decisions on fire safety during the construction of buildings and the ensuing need for remediation. It brings home the implications of design decisions…
Make do and mend: building a case for resilience and against demolition
By Tom Roche, Secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance With the built environment accounting for 38% of total energy-related global CO2 emissions, the decarbonisation of construction must be accelerated if we are to achieve our sustainability goals. It’s an interesting…
Johnson Controls calls for stronger fire-safety compliance across high-rise residential development during Home Fire Sprinkler Week
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is calling for organisations to take urgent action for safety compliance across high-rise residential development during Home Fire Sprinkler Week. Now more than ever, the need for fire suppression…
Lutterworth warehouse saved by sprinklers
By Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance A fire at a warehouse in Leicestershire was suppressed by an automatic sprinkler system, helping the fire service to extinguish the fire, preventing any further damage and allowing the business to…
What is the value of a well-protected property?
By Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance The past 25 years have seen the construction of a huge number of new buildings. Yet, questions remain regarding fire-safety features and strategies within many of these properties. One has to…
When a building burns to the ground, is it a regulatory success?
At a time when businesses need to be more sustainable, it may come as a surprise that nearly seven out of ten (69%) businesses are unaware that building regulations in the UK do not adequately prevent and protect against the…