Technological advancements continue to reshape many aspects of our lives, and one area where innovation is particularly crucial is in safety measures for buildings and workplaces. Here at Fireco, we’ve introduced an ingenious technology called SmartSound, aimed at enhancing safety, security, and efficiency in both commercial and residential settings.
But what on Earth is SmartSound technology?Â
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As Fireco celebrates 30 years of fire safety excellence this year, we’ve been looking back over the decades. Join us as we take you on a quick time-hopping trip through the evolution of doors, right up to the present day, where fire doors have earned their rightful place at the forefront of fire safety.
Chris is a public policy advisor specialising in education and building safety, who recently authored The Plain Guide to the Building Safety Act 2022. Here, he answers questions relating to the Building Safety Act, whilst adding his thoughts on opportunities for training and young people within the industry.
It’s common knowledge in fire safety circles that wedging doors open is wrong. So you might ask, “Why is this blog ...
Fireco's Senior Commercial Manager, Alex Babbage discusses hotel fire door compliance and shares what to look out for when checking your fire doors.
In part one of this blog, we summarised what we have learnt since Grenfell. Part two discusses how the fire industry can help shape change for the better!
5 years after the tragic Grenfell fire, inquiries are still ongoing and regulations are still being debated. What have we learnt so far?
We interviewed Martin Pearce, our resident fire door expert, inspector and installer, to answer some common questions about fire doors and how to keep them compliant.
It’s not easy to write about actual fires. Where lives have actually been lost. It’s a sensitive subject, after ...
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been used for commercial applications for some time now and is quickly becoming a ...
Part 3 of our interview with Steve Emery, Fire Officer at Oxford Uni! We discuss fireproofing heritage doors and fire safety in historic buildings.
Part 2 of our interview with Steve Emery, Fire Officer at Oxford Uni! We discuss fire safety in historic buildings and the complexities of heritage fire doors.