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Remembering The Grenfell Tragedy and The Urgent Need for Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans in High-Rises.
In the aftermath of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, which claimed 72 lives and highlighted significant systemic failings in fire safety, the importance of robust Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) in high-rise residential buildings has become more evident than ever.
This tragedy underscored the catastrophic consequences of inadequate emergency preparedness and evacuation facilities, particularly for residents with mobility issues.
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Evaccess Delivers Essential Emergency Fire Evacuation Solutions.
The tragedy of Grenfell Tower, which occurred on June 14, 2017, remains one of the most harrowing incidents in recent British history. The inferno claimed 72 lives and left an indelible scar on the community, highlighting significant failings in fire safety measures, emergency response protocols, and the socio-economic disparities that often dictate the safety standards of living environments.
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In the quiet town of Crewe, a devastating fire ravaged the Beechmere retirement village on August 8, 2019.
This catastrophic event, one of the largest ever tackled by the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of fire safety in housing facilities.
This article explores the repercussions of neglecting fire safety measures and the urgent need for compliance and proactive action.
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The UK government may fail to meet its 2035 deadline to remove unsafe cladding from buildings unless progress accelerates, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
In its latest report, the spending watchdog revealed that 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding remain unidentified, raising doubts about achieving the target timeline.
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Cygnus’ world first EN 54 certified and 100% wireless SmartNet-100 fire detection and alarm system has been chosen by Bristol-based installer, Cannon Fire & Security, to deliver and install a robust and reliable solution in three days, for vehicle glass replacement company, Charles Pugh Glass.
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Creating an inclusive environment is fundamental for universities striving to accommodate students, staff, and visitors of all abilities.
An accessibility audit is a vital first step toward identifying barriers and implementing improvements. Let’s look at some of the key steps involved in conducting accessibility audits and fostering inclusivity in higher education.
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Having the right fire prevention equipment is an essential part of being prepared in case of an emergency. It gives an early warning, prevents the spread of fire, and helps to protect properties and l ... -
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This month marks the one-year anniversary of our orange FAS Fire Door Foam™! Last year, we introduced the vibrant orange colour to differentiate it from traditional pink fire foams, which often lack ... -
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Halspan is proud to announce our new Triple Scope Certification for our Halspan Prima door systems.
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Five Guys on Fire has gone live online with more details as to who these Five Guys are. Take a look, and if you want to make contact, select who on the contact me form.
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At CheckFire, the environment has always been at the heart of our operations and, as we move into 2025, we’re keen to elevate this commitment even further.
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Nineteen Group Acquires Pro Integration Future Asia Show - at Sands Expo, Singapore from Montgomery Group Singapore, January 20, 2025 – Nineteen Group, a leading international exhibitions and media company, backed by Phoenix Equity Partners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pro Integration Future Asia (PIFA) Singapore from Montgomery Group. This strategic acquisition marks Nineteen Group's significant expansion into the APAC market, following on from opening its APAC HQ in Singapore & the launch of Safety & Security Asia. PIFA further solidifies Nineteen Group’s commitment to growing its business in the region.
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When coming up with our fire evacuation plans, we all hope that we will never really need to use them to escape a serious emergency. For persons who are able-bodied, an evacuation is usually just a calm walk down the stairs and a short wait in the car park, but for persons of reduced mobility, things are not always as simple.
Disabled people, especially those with more advanced needs, are at an increased risk of being injured or have an existing condition aggravated if the evacuation is not suitable and well-practiced. There are a few pointers that we see a lot of our customers feeding back on, recalling that they feel in pain, unsafe or undignified and at Evaccess we feel that we have a duty of care to pass this feedback onto the people who may be building PEEPs that may be unaware of some of these factors to consider.
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We are delighted to announce the release of the latest document in the Prima 60 Field of Application suite of certification reports.
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Halspan have renewed their membership with Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative.
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The revised Halpan Prima 60 Field of Application is founded on over 100 fire tests and provides an unrivalled fire door scope of any certification document for 60-minute timber doors.
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The new VDMA 24994 test requirements finally provide clarity for companies that work with lithium-ion batteries on a daily basis. This is good news, as these powerful batteries present serious safety ... -
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The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) began the New Year with the launch of its new strategy. Titled ‘Leading Fire Safety’ the strategy aims to inspire excellence through knowledge, professional standards and collaboration. Steve Hamm, IFE Chief Executive, introduces the document and outlines its four key areas.
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The IFE is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Hill as the International General Assembly (IGA) Leader. Jason, having previously been the IGA Vice-Leader and who also serves as Branch President for New Zealand, will serve a two-year term, effective from January 2025.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Geri O'Callaghan Company: Everest Technical Services Phone: 046 9437371 Email: ger.ocallaghan@everestltd.ie Website: everestltd.ie Dublin, Ireland – Everest Technical ...
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