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Articles Fire Protection in the Middle Kingdom

The number of buildings constructed each year in the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China) is astronomical. In the Middle Kingdom, this is certainly the case due to the dynamic development of cities with millions of inhabitants and metropolitan regions. How significant is preventative fire protection in this process and how does fire protection actually work in China?

Articles International Fire Statistics

Here you will find a list of international statistics, including fire data, fire causes, fire injuries and deaths. Some of the statistics only consider single aspects.

Articles Data Centre relies on Two-Stage Oxygen Reduction

For data center operators, outages are a disaster. Fires and power cuts in the event of a fire are therefore something that should ideally be avoided. Colocation provider Telehouse Deutschland is the first data centre equipped with a two-stage oxygen reduction for fire protection.

Articles Designing barrier-free Alarms and Escape Routes – for Everybody

In the event of a fire, many affected persons depend on operational, organisational and technical measures for safe egress. The consideration of people with special needs when designing fire alarm systems and escape routes can benefit everyone. This article will discuss a summary of research findings from the joint project ORPHEUS funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in combination with design principles of universal design.

Articles Food Industry: High Risks, few Precautions

The high concentration of resources for the production process and the resulting stock means that the risk of fire damage in the food industry has risen sharply. Protective measures that have long been common in other sectors thus also need to become standard in the production of food and beverages.

Articles Effective Extinguishing Solutions in hazardous Material Warehouses

A large-scale fire test confirms the extinguishing power of compressed-air foam in hazardous material warehouses. This extinguishing agent represents an efficient alternative to conventional extinguishing systems for the protection of highly flammable materials.

Articles How the co-working Revolution can challenge Fire Engineering

Co-working spaces are a direct response to society’s increasingly agile ways of working. Inspiring, unique, and people-focused, they’re an exciting addition to the workplace sector. Recent forecasts suggest that the number of global co-working spaces could grow from 14,411 in 2017 to more than 30,000 in 2022.

Articles Lithium-ion Batteries in Vehicles – Risk Analysis from a Fire and Gas Release Perspective

Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density and many other benefits, but also risks that need to be dealt with. Design and construction can have a decisive effect on battery safety, and to assess and manage the risks it is important to maintain a holistic perspective that encompasses both the battery and the environment around and outside the battery system.

Articles Digital Documentation: Opportunities and Risks

Documentation needs to be comprehensive, understandable and secure. The notebook has become obsolete in this day and age for a variety of reasons. Digital tools are uncharted territory for many in our sector, raising some justifiable questions. 

Articles International Fire Protection: Jamaica

Jamaica is experiencing increased investment in the real estate sector due to, amongst other things, its geostrategic location and its proximity to the USA. The fire protection challenges faced by those involved in the building sector are explained here using the example of this emerging country.