Fire Safety

The steel Window Association has claimed ‘the biggest step forward for the industry since the millennium’ with the achievement of FD30 half-hour fire rating for a number of door and screen configurations.  SWA president Kris...

The Technical Fire Safety Group, owner of brands including Pyroguard and Fire Glass UK, has announced the acquisition of intumescent seal specialist Mann McGowan. The acquisition significantly strengthens TFSG’s customer offering and service proposition, providing...

The Glass & Glazing Federation is continuing to press the government over its ban on the use of laminated safety glass in high-level balconies and balustrades. Members met this week by webinar after the organisation...

Vanquish Hardware Protection has achieved ISO 9001 certification. By achieving the accreditation, the manufacturer of intumescent products has joined the 1% of UK businesses to gain certification. Business development manager Mike Sutcliffesaid: “Over the last 12...

Birmingham fabricator Shelforce has received the first major order for its newly-launched Fireshel 30-minute fore door, for 210 units for three blocks of flats in the city. The company, which employs a high proportion of...

GQA is developing accredited training and qualifications covering fire door installation, maintenance and inspection in partnership with Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) with the aim of raising safety standards across the industry. The awarding and qualifications...

Endurance Doors has launched a new FD30 fire door, after a two-year research and development programme to create a product solution that exceeds the latest standards. The new FD 30 fire door is based on...

“The Burning Question” is a new 60-minute RIBA-approved CPD seminar from Systemglas manufacturer Promat UK with up-to-date technical guidance on how to specify dependable fire resistant glazing for commercial, public and domestic applications. Amongst the...

Pyroguard has published its 2023 edition Technical Brochure featuring the latest data and supporting information on its range of fire safety glass solutions. The issue contains over 460 updates, as well as additional test data...

The vital role of fire doors in the safety of a building have once again been emphasised by the organisers of Fire Door Safety Week as they prepare for the launch of the eighth...