Active Fire Protection

Comelit-PAC enhances genting casino fire alarm system

Genting Casino at Westfield Stratford City has successfully overhauled its fire alarm system,…

Transport buses in India to come with fire extinguishers and alarm systems

Transport buses in India will soon come equipped with safety systems such as fire detectors,…

Building plan key to fire safety: SK Dheri

The drawing board of an architect should be the starting point for the fire safety of a building…

Connaught Place, New Delhi fire safety a burning issue

The recent fire in Delhis Connaught Place (CP) is the third incident in less than a year. It has once again raised questions…

Nashik Building owners told to conduct fire safety audit

With the backdrop of the ensuing Kumbh Mela and the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measure Act, 2006, the Nashik…

Goa first to get fire safety app

Goa's directorate of fire and emergency services became the first state in the country to get a dedicated smart phone app for…

London hotel owner hit with record ?200,000 fine for fire safety violations

The former owner of a Bayswater hotel has been hit with Londons biggest ever fine for an individual for violating fire safety…

Parliament hasn't had a Fire Safety Certificate for a decade

The Parliament House, one of India's most protected structures, is not safe against fire. The sprawling heritage structure spread…

RDSO to work on system to prevent fires in trains

The emphasis of the Railway Budget 2015 is on promoting research in railways. Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO)…

New ultra-sensitive sensor for improved fire safety

A new ultra-violet light detector which is 10,000 times more sensitive to UV light than a traditional zinc oxide detector could…

Hochiki Europe champions Fire Safety with Indian expansion

Hochiki Europe, the leading manufacturer of fire safety solutions, has expanded its product and service offering across India to…

Delhi Police to get stun guns to keep them safe on duty

In the wake of attacks on police personnel in the national Capital, the Delhi Police has decided to equip policemen with stun…

86% Thane restaurants, bars fail fire safety test

Civic chief Aseem Gupta has informed members of the standing committee, that out of nearly 925 hotels (including bars and…

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation issues fiat on fire safety

Hyderabad building owners who fail to register with GHMC regarding fire safety measures would have to face consequences. Owners…

Poor quality accessories main reason behind car fires

Use of non-genuine accessories (parts/ kits) caused almost 50% of all vehicle fires in 2013-14, according to automobile industry…