#fire-safety

#fire-safety

The Department of Agriculture has urged visitors to forests, parks, beaches and other recreation areas to not bring barbeques and other sources of ignition as vegetation fires pose a danger to resources and public safety.

Loft conversion windows must comply with building regulations that focus on safety, health, and energy efficiency. Position, size, type, and opening mechanisms are all regulated.

The new ordinance allows accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to be up to 1,200 square feet and 25 feet tall, regardless of attachment type. Rooftop decks are permitted with additional height allowances for safety railings.

“Firefighters do a great job with whatever staffing they have, but we saw in Fall River what can happen when you're not adequately staffed to standards.”

These figures show a gap between the scale of BBQ-related emergencies and enforcement action. It suggests either a lack of necessary powers or not enough resources for enforcement.

The recall affects about 24,000 e-bikes sold under the brand name 'VIVI' for potential fire and burn risks associated with their lithium-ion batteries.

The Court of Appeal ruling states that building owners and developers cannot recoup costs from leaseholders for fire safety remediation work. This significant decision has ramifications for who bears the financial burden of building safety-related costs moving forward. In light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, safety issues were identified in older buildings. The ruling specifies that building owners cannot charge leaseholders for fire safety defects discovered prior to 2022, with the retrospective application of the Building Safety Act 2022 favoring leaseholders and residents.

The London Fire Brigade reported that a tortoise inadvertently caused a fire in a flat by knocking over a heat lamp, igniting hay.

Victor Solorzano faced homelessness after a fire destroyed his mobile home, believing squatters in the park were responsible for the incident.

TH Systems, operated by Tony Hennessey, is receiving persistent inquiries for 'dodgy box' devices while specializing in Fire Safety Sticks. This is leading to wasted time.

BGF's investment comes at a pivotal time for the fire suppression industry, which is experiencing rapid growth driven by tighter regulations, increased construction activity and rising global urbanisation.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of setting off fireworks that sparked a wildfire in southern California, forcing evacuations of about 100 canyon homes.

Kelly Ramsey, the first woman in nearly a decade to join the Rowdy River Hotshots, shares insights from her memoir detailing her two years as a wildland firefighter.

Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday with extra service to and from the fireworks area between Aquatic Park and Fisherman's Wharf.

The sequence of turning on your gas grill is crucial; always open the lid first to prevent gas buildup which could lead to an explosion.

When neighbors in Summit County pooled a half-million dollars to clear dead pines and carve out a massive fire break... they thought they'd done everything right.

"It was horrific. Many homes are gone. The fire crews were here all day," a Surrey resident told local media.

In our chaotic kitchen junk drawer, loose batteries can pose a significant fire risk if not stored properly, potentially igniting from contact with metal objects.

Third-party certified fire doors are rigorously tested for fire performance, offering proven reliability, ongoing audits, and traceability of components. They are essential for legal compliance.

Because water and electricity don't mix, and salt water is an even better conductor than fresh water. When salt water covers a lithium battery, it can cause a short circuit that causes the battery cells to overheat in a sequence of rapid reactions, a process called thermal runaway that can cause the entire battery to burn.

We want to remind businesses to ensure all remaining stocks of disposable vapes are sold, and only buying vapes that follow the new regulations.