The survey, which was completed to gain an insight into how COVID-19 has impacted the fire safety industry over the last 12 months, highlighted key themes such as the impact of financial pressure following the pandemic. 84% of the respondents identified that financial pressure has made businesses less likely to carry out fire safety maintenance […]
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Fire safety compliance and COVID-19. How can the Salamander fire door system protect patients in the event of a fire?
As hospitals battle through the second major wave of the virus, concerns have been raised around the NHS’ on-going maintenance backlog and the impact on safety and infrastructure. In January 2021, figures suggested that the total backlog was the equivalent of the annual running cost of the entire NHS estate, which was around £9.7bn in […]
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Geofire launches Deaf Alert home pillow alarm to wake hard of hearing in the event of fire
The Deaf Alert is a digital, vibrating pillow alarm that uses ‘listening’ technology to activate on the specific sound of a home smoke alarm. Geofire has manufactured fire safety products in the UK since 1972. The Deaf Alert will join the Agrippa acoustic product line which includes the battery powered fire door holder and closer. […]
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How can a radio controlled fire door system help your flat or residential building comply with the Fire Safety Bill 2020?
What is the Fire Safety Bill 2020 and why is it being amended? Currently progressing its way through Parliament, the Fire Safety Bill 2020 proposes fundamental changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The changes will action the recommendations identified by the Grenfell Tower public inquiry and the Dame Judith Hackett review which […]
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Get back to school safely with Agrippa
. This week marks the launch of the Government’s ‘Back to School Safely’ campaign following the announcement that all educational facilities will reopen from the beginning of the autumn term. Following the opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, the government has advised schools to implement a range of protective measures in order to mitigate the […]
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