September 10, 2024

At Fixfire® we are very aware of the continually evolving landscape of security threats that is facing all of us in one way or another, and staying ahead of potential risks by having a robust access control protocol is crucial for maintaining robust security.

September 10, 2024

Here’s the case for phasing out 125khz proximity credentials for access control. Simple 125 kHz proximity access control cards have been in use for access control for many years...

June 26, 2023

Standard grade fire resistant cables, tested in accordance with BS EN 50200 with a survival time of 30 minutes, corresponding to class PH 30. These cables are used in most fire detection and fire alarm systems and are considered to be suitable for being able to support the operation of the fire detection system to the point where fire is detected.

May 31, 2023

The decision to review the standard was based on concerns with respect to the reliability of radio systems being used in Evacuate Alert,”EA”, systems; pressure from the FIA to reconsider the recommendation that EA systems should not be integrated with Fire Detection and Alarm, “FDA”, systems and questions raised with respect to the recommendations for networked EA systems. A number of other changes were made during the opportunity to review the standard.

May 31, 2023

As the name suggests, life safety categories, or L categories, are primarily concerned with the protection of people and are often chosen to provide systems designed to meet the requirements of the Fire Safety Order. Property protection, or P, systems are generally specified by insurance companies, however, both L and P systems can be used to protect property and life.

May 22, 2023

Evacuation Alert systems are provided for the use of the Fire and Rescue Service, FRS, in high rise blocks of flats. Under normal fire situations, the building is designed to support a ‘stay-put’ policy. It is considered that the residents will be less at risk if they stay in their flats, while the FRS seek to deal with the fire.

January 26, 2022

The Ultimate Solution for Void Fire Detection.

October 11, 2021

Following the Grenfell Tower fire it is clear that significant changes will be required in the construction industry in the future.

October 10, 2021

How similar or different each flat is with respect to the others, will quantify the number of alarm devices that are required to meet the sound pressure levels.

October 8, 2021

The evacuation alert system is not a fire detection system. It is an alert system that is activated by secure manual control, available only to the FRS.

October 7, 2021

Purpose-built blocks of flats are designed to ensure that fire does not readily spread from one flat to another, thus allowing ‘stay put’ in the event of fire.  

October 6, 2021

An Evacuation Alert System is a system, designed to be able to withstand fire for extended periods of time, for use exclusively by the Fire and Rescue Service.