New French regulations for tall building fire safety

New French regulations for tall building fire safety

The French Government has promulgated two decrees updating fire safety requirements for façade materials used in residential buildings of < 50 m height. The requirements depend on the height of the building, with some specifications changing for buildings > 28...
Modern Buildings Alliance “Fire Safety Guide”

Modern Buildings Alliance “Fire Safety Guide”

The alliance of trade associations and companies representing the plastics industry in the construction sector, Modern Buildings Alliance, has published a 20 page brochure titled “EU Fire Safety Guide”. The brochure targets policy makers and presents a holistic...
Airbnb promotes fire safety in the UK

Airbnb promotes fire safety in the UK

Working with the UK National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Airbnb has produce a two page guide sent to over 100 000 hosts across Britain. The guide refers to the UK Governments document for hosts taking paying guests and emphasises the importance of smoke alarms and...
Delhi action on school fire safety

Delhi action on school fire safety

The Delhi city area government, India, has issued a notice to 241 schools for failing fire safety regulations. The action follows a Right to Information query from the Delhi Parents Association which showed that over 30% of Delhi’s 7 000 plus schools did not have...
Fire safety for wood and timber

Fire safety for wood and timber

Pasi Virtanenen, Teknos In the wood and timber sectors, Teknos’ industrial customers today are looking for ‘green’ coating and treatment solutions: water based, VOC emissions free, non-halogenated and if possible bio-based. In the construction sector, demand for fire...