Comparing smoke suppressants for APP – vinyl ester

Comparing smoke suppressants for APP – vinyl ester

Vinyl ester resins (VER) are polymers offering mechanical performance, temperature resistance, good processing and chemical resistance, used in applications including pipelines, electrical insulation, automobile and aviation. However, VER are highly flammable and...
NFPA fire safety of items “adjacent to buildings”

NFPA fire safety of items “adjacent to buildings”

The NFPA (US National Fire Protection Association) standards committees NFPA 101 and NFPA 5000 (Life Safety Code, Building Construction and Safety Code) have agreed to extend fire safety standards to cover combustible objects “adjacent to buildings”, such as furniture...
Singapore tightens buildings fire safety regulations

Singapore tightens buildings fire safety regulations

Over 500 buildings will have to upgrade fire safety to respect proposed changes in the Fire Safety Act. The proposals also introduce new offences for contractors and for suppliers of non-compliant materials, with fines up to 100 000 S$ and two years imprisonment. The...
US Codes for “Fire Retardant Treated Wood” FRTW

US Codes for “Fire Retardant Treated Wood” FRTW

After a number of years of discussion, agreement has been reached to clarify fire safety testing requirements for Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW), that is wood which is impregnated with fire safety products (usually in a pressure treatment). New wording will be...
FAA proposed changes to aircraft fire safety rules

FAA proposed changes to aircraft fire safety rules

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently considering proposed changes to fire protection regulations for aircraft interiors. On one hand, the proposed changes would extend requirements to materials used in inaccessible portions of the fuselage, not...