Modern world
The range of buildings using modern methods of construction is expanding dramatically - and there are growing concerns for insurers. Trevor Shurmer and Chris Wicks explain
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Retail value
The fire engineering and smoke ventilation issues which had to be overcome during the redevelopment of a shopping centre are discussed by Will Marshall
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Smoke effects
The use of over-engineered smoke control systems, particularly in apartment buildings, is called into question by Allan Meek
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User manual
British Standard BS 4884: Techinical Manuals, can be a valuable guide to those managing the paperwork of a building project or producing fire service manuals, says Andrew Slack
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Under review
Andy James looks at the fire safety issues invovled in a recent upgrade of trains and stations on the London Underground network
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Team tactics
The speed and weight of attack for industrial fire and rescue teams is considered by Dave Dowling
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Crossing the borders
Dennis Davis looks at strategic thinking in Europe to enhance civil protection and incident response
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Safer waters
Mervyn Kettle provides an update on steps to improve the response to maritime emergencies in European waters
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Spotlight on glass
Wike Wood offers some guidance on fire-resistant glass and its use in risk-based fire safety design
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Power lines
Cable that meets the appropriate standard for fire safety is not always being used. Kevin Morris explains
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Steel solutions
Recent developments in the fire protection of steel beams with web openings are discussed by Bob Parlor
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Get your coat
John Gordon offers some tips on how to specify the right kind of intumescent coating
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Market forces
The strength and potential of the passive fire protection market is examined by David Sugden
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