7 March 2018 |
The benefits of fire compartmentalisation in warehouses and factories It is important that architects understand the benefits of, and need for, fire compartmentalisation in industrial design, such as for warehouses and factories, according to ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. |
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24 January 2018 |
Fire risk increases as Cape Town brings forward Day Zero Day Zero, when the City of Cape Town is expected to officially run out of water, has been brought forward by more than a week from 21 to 12 April. In addition to the dire water shortage, the hot, dry, and windy... |
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2 October 2017 |
Fire-protection requirements for thatch-roofed structures Thatch roofing is a readily-available construction material providing excellent natural insulation from extreme temperature fluctuations, and is commonly used for lapas and hunting lodges. |
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22 August 2017 |
The importance of fire-detection systems in underground mining Underground mining is an exceptionally hazardous environment, as persons who work underground have limited means to escape in the event of any fire. In certain situations, there is only one escape path, which can be... |
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20 July 2017 |
How to apply best practice fire-safety standards to shopping centres Turnkey fire-safety solutions provider ASP Fire can assist with shopping-centre design to ensure it complies with minimum or best-practice fire-safety standards. |
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13 June 2017 |
Fire detection and prevention in server rooms The installation of proper fire detection and suppression systems is critical in hi-tech areas such as server rooms, in order to protect both costly equipment and valuable data in the event of any fire. |
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4 May 2017 |
South Africans remain complacent about fire-safety awareness There is a general complacency among South Africans when it comes to safety in general, and fire safety in particular. Most people do not believe they will become a victim of a car accident, a workplace incident, or... |
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29 March 2017 |
Durban factory inferno raises importance of fire-detection systems A huge fire in Durban at the end of March, believed to be one of the largest factory fires ever in the Southern Hemisphere, has raised concerns about fire prevention and risk management at large industrial estates... |
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16 March 2017 |
Essential maintenance and fire-prevention procedures for gensets Generating sets (gensets) supply off-grid electricity during power outages, based on diesel or petrol as a fuel source. However, such critical equipment is often neglected. Here ASP Fire provides essential advice on... |
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9 February 2017 |
The risk of prioritising security over fire safety We all tend to focus on protecting properties from theft or vandalism, ignoring the equally important area of fire safety, where electrical fires are the most common sources of outbreaks. Here ASP Fire CEO Michael... |
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