In September 2020, the Ministry of the Interior reported the beginning of a three-year implementation of new safety standards for villa owners - part of this involves mandatory fire alarms. As of now, Villa owners have only four months to make the upgrades: "The homeowner is responsible...
Detector Testers are inviting Intersec attendees to trial and test their products from their Testifire, Solo and Scorpion ranges. In partnership with Novus Fire & Security, the company will be highlighting the benefits offered by Testifire, including how it can deliver faster testing and help reduce...
Fire alarm specialists Eurotech have been named as a finalist in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022. Alongside other industry manufacturers, Eurotech has highlighted their commitment to excellent customer service and manufacturing innovation. The awards are now in their 23rd year and highlight the very best in...
NAPCO Security Technologies has released a line of UL/NFPA code-compliant commercial fire alarm systems and devices for every region and AHJ, plus industry-leading fire alarm communications for fire system alarm monitoring and reporting. The manufacturer's new product line includes the award-winning StarLink Fire Universal cell/IP communicators...
New research from the Home Office shows 90% of false fire alarms incidents in 2020/2021 are down to faulty apparatus. The research from the Home Office was collated from Fire and Rescue services across the country from the last financial year, and indicates just 2% of...
Manufacturer of fire and life safety products, Kidde Safety Europe, has extended its range to include wireless radio frequency (RF) enabled alarm solutions. The latest products further enhance Kidde’s portfolio of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to offer greater flexibility and choice for residential...
Leading fire alarm manufacturer Vimpex will take the opportunity at FIREX to showcase its latest range of alarms and products. In addition to their Identifire and Fire-Cryer ranges, the manufacturer will also demonstrate their evacuation and alarm sounders, beacons and system accessories. Vimpex is Europe's leading...
VdS has issued guidelines for radio-based fire detection and fire alarm systems (FDAS). While international standards exist for the protection of individual components using radio links (including EN 54-25), there are still none for the decisive interaction of the overall system. As one of the world’s most...
False alarms on the Dubai metro system have been brought under control with the introduction of Hochiki life safety devices. The Dubai metro is the world's longest driverless single metro line, and any disruption such as a false alarm could cause widespread problems as well as...
European-based manufacturer Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has launched an advanced 'plug and play' fire alarm management and monitoring software. The new product, called OWL, is designed to work with its CHAMELEON Network range of intelligent control panels. The new system will give users real-time information and...
The recent OS Malevich 2.12 update from Ajax Systems has significantly improved the interconnected alarm system of FireProtect detectors. The move came about from a request by its Norwegian partner Elotec, who worked with Ajax last year to implement a project to protect the UNESCO...
Smart Fire Alarm Systems have now been fitted to over 26,000 homes in the UAE, according to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) including 10,800 homes for low- income families. Hassantuk, the Intelligent Command and Control solution was launched by the UAE Civil Defence in 2018 to...
While retaining all of the features of the 3000 Series, the new eco-fit range of fire alarms is available as head unit only, which means there is no easi-fit bases, screw packs or dust covers included. This is due to the easi-fit base being universal...
If you’re working in the Middle East fire market then attendance of this high-level conference will help ensure you’re equipped for the future.
Not only does it present the opportunity to network with other fire and safety professionals but you’ll also be able to listen to industry-leading experts explore some of the themes and challenges that you’ll face in your role.
With a focus on information sharing and industry best practice, you’ll hear from the region’s innovators and thought-leaders.
