In a startling revelation, a waking watch attendant hired as part of a £500,000 contract was reportedly found ‘hiding’ in a cupboard instead of patrolling a Plymouth block of flats. The incident at the development known as Latitude 52 – where waking watch was introduced post-Grenfell due to defective cladding – has cast a shadow over the reliability and cost-effectiveness of waking watch services, prompting a re-evaluation of temporary fire safety measures in residential buildings.
Leading wireless fire systems brand Hyfire has announced a series of updates to its pioneering Taurus range of wireless detectors.
As businesses gear up for the festive season, effective management of commercial fire systems becomes crucial. This is particularly important considering the recent crackdown on false alarm callouts in the UK, where many fire brigades now require a fire to be confirmed before responding to automatic fire alarms at commercial premises.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 marks a significant shift in responsibility for those managing high-rise residential buildings in England. The regulations focus on detailed electronic building plans, frequent inspections, and clear wayfinding signage to enhance safety.
Newcastle Foodbank provides an essential lifeline for thousands in North East communities, and now it can look to the future with confidence thanks to a new fire system supplied by Advanced and Hyfire, and installed by local company, RayFire Services.
Since taking over the Scottish region in 2020, Robert Bruce – National Sales Manager for Hyfire – has specified wireless fire systems to protect no less than five Caledonian castles.
With the fire industry facing unprecedented challenges as the Fire Safety Act 2021 and PAS 9980 come into force, Ollie Murray looks at how wireless technology could be the answer to many prayers.
