As we collectively drive towards net zero and decarbonisation, there is a greater need to explore technological solutions that are currently used and those being developed, to address the fire risks that accompany them. As we develop existing methods and…
The wider benefits of collaborative fire-safety research
The wider benefits of collaborative fire-safety research Introduction How can collaborative research into today’s fire-safety issues lead to impactful insights or solutions? This article details a collaborative framework that has successfully been used for multiple research projects, resulting in benefits…
Determining the optimum replacement periods of optical smoke detectors and alarms
In the UK there are no strict mandatory replacement periods, within British Standards, for smoke alarms and detectors. The aim of this research was to identify the optimum replacement periods for optical smoke alarms and detectors used in domestic and…
Determining the optimum replacement periods of optical smoke detectors and alarms
In the UK there are no strict mandatory replacement periods, within British Standards, for smoke alarms and detectors. The aim of this research was to identify the optimum replacement periods for optical smoke alarms and detectors used in domestic and…
Recommendations to reduce fire fatalities
From the previous phase of this work a number of recommendations were made to reduce fire fatalities. These were assessed to identify their potential effectiveness during a review of Fire Investigation reports. The review resulted in further recommendations and a…