Other Fire Safety Products

Hello, We live in a block of 15 flats and have a communal main front door. Currently there is a door release button next to this communal door, so we can exit the building without using a key to get out. Good for getting out in an emergency situation and for every day use too.. My question is .. would a thumbturn lock on the door also be required or is the door release button sufficient? Thanks very much, George

Hello, I am currently involved in a 60 bedroom extra care new build scheme in Grimsby. There will be a small commercial kitchen with a medium size gas hob and extractor, I have been asked if a gas shut off is mandatory and also is it necessary to have some form of a deluge or suppression system above the cooking facilities? There will be a small deep fat fryer and I have already recommended a Wet Chemical, CO2 and AFFF Extinguishers and Fire Blanket. Any advice appreciated Regards Mark

Hello, I'm doing research for novel firefighting equipment and can't be too specific about the application, I'm sorry. My issue is the weight of the hose, and its contents, when in use. I need it to be as light as possible. I understand AFF is a mixture of chemicals and water, and that there are low, medium and high expansion foams. Can anyone please advise... Is the expansion due to a chemical reaction (if so, what's the gas released?) or just due to the mechanical effects of being mixed and then jettisoned from a nozzle? Where does the 'mixing' between chemicals & water, and crucially, where does the 'expansion' take place? I se…

Hello, There's a great deal of material on the internet about the toxicity to the environment of AFFs, but very little (none, that I can find), about the consequences of spraying it directly onto people. My question is, in a scenario where people are under direct threat of burning, like in an aircraft fire, is it ok to spray them with large quantities of AFF or would that cause them to die of drowning or suffocation...? ... or indeed to die later as a consequence of the exposure to toxic chemicals? Many thanks for any contributions...

Tom, Referring to your remarks on door mats. We have been supplied by our landlord with fire resistant ones (apparently complying with BS EN 13501), which have been placed inside the front and rear door entries. I notice however, that you state BS 5287 is the compliant for carpet. Why the difference? We approached the manufacturer, and they will not supply unless we sign up individually to a rental contract agreement, similar to the one taken out by our landlord. Why can we not use a standard non slip door mat, and treat it with a complying fire retardant spray?

Hi ! I was wondering how can i comply with imported furniture (chairs and sofas) from china in order to use it in the restaurant ? I am the first importer as I ordered it and shipped it in the UK . What documents do I need in order to be compliant ? How do I do that ? Many thanks

Hi is there a requirement for a Dry riser to be padlocked and strapped shut, I was under the impression that since 2015 this isn't the case???

Hi, I am looking for recommendations to source a small flame generator as an aid to my delivery of fire extinguisher training. The only ones I have seen are priced approximately £1500. Thanks in advance, Ian.

I own a self-contained top floor flat in a Victorian house converted many years ago. From my flat there is access to a flat roof connected with the other house in the terrace. I would like to have a system in place allowing automatically those downstairs to come through my flat and up the roof in the event of fire. Does it exist a "smart lock" (connected or not to an alarm system) or any other product that could be installed on the my flat's front door to achieve this? Many thanks in adavnce

Hello Sir/Madam, I am wondering if you could be an assistance, I am currently working on LSE fire doors which have become a slight problem for our client, I have spoken to the Contractors Vinci to provide all the necessary information on the Dulux products used. The doors which are becoming a problem the Contractor has stated that they provided a gentle rub down and then applied the Dulux water based quick dry undercoat and Dulux water based quick dry gloss Heritage range Naples red but no primer has been used, they have stated they allowed adequate drying times between each coat which was stated as 6 hours. The problem is still occurring now could there be a chemica…

Hello, I need some advice on cleaning up after a fire. All the soft furnishings, clothes, carpets etc smell strongly of smoke. Obviously the clothes can be washed, but is it sufficient to air items like sofas and mattresses or is something more needed? Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks, Catherine

Hi all I hope this is the right section to post this in. I was wondering if anyone had information on the FM200 system regarding guidelines / processes AFTER it has discharged. In particular, I am wondering what the recommended wait time is following a discharge of the system, before you can reenter the room. We are looking at creating a set of guidelines for in-house, and having a prescribed waiting period seems logical. I have found numerous articles etc on the net, but nothing that addresses this. Additionally, are there any other recommendations or guidelines on procedures following the system discharging. Thank you

We are seeking advise on fire curtains. As a property manager are we required to carry out service of fire curtains? How does this fall within current regulations and requirements of rental properties? I hope to hear from you soon

We are installing a completely new shower facility on a site in Halifax. The nearest mains fed water supply is a 50mm supply to a Fire hose reel. Do the fire regulations allow us to tap into this supply to provide the feed for the showers? Regards

I bought a Honeywell EzSense gas detector for flammable gases. It did not detect a gas leak in my cooker which has now been condemned by the gas authorities. I bought this product because I thought I could smell a very faint smell of gas. It failed to detect a leak and in the end I called out the gas authorities who found a leak in my cooker. I now have a new cooker, but I have wasted my money on the detector. Is it faulty? Liz

Im trying to find the BS on Fire Shutters say to car parking underground or a commercial kitchen whayt is the requirements under Law to inspect and service these types of fire protection and the british standard code of practise for servicing regimes. Thanks paul

What specialisms should a person have if they are asked to replace defective smoke detectors in care Home (more than one defective)

We are considering a domestic sprinkler system for our 3-bedroom renovation of an old windmill. What standards do we have to achieve? We live in the Midlands

How long will the sensor last in the AMS LPG Gas alarms?