Since the Grenfell Tower disaster and subsequent investigations, the fire safety community has experienced continuous change. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly Section 156, marks the third phase of the Home Office's efforts to enhance fire safety...
iMist are pleased to announce that we have won the award for Best Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Manufacturer 2023. (more…)
With any penetration in the ceiling, noise separation should be an aspect that is considered. Unfortunately, for many in the fire safety industry, it often gets overlooked. On the 30th of August 2023, iMist undertook comprehensive acoustic sound testing of the...
Mechanism of Water Mist Fire Extinguishment: The process of fire suppression using water mist is based on the principles of cooling, displacement of oxygen, and reduction of radiant heat. By breaking water into tiny droplets, a mist is formed with a...
Who decides the Fire Safety Regulations in care homes? In the UK, fire safety regulations for care homes are primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, more commonly known as the Fire Safety Order. This legislation applies to...
Fire protection, prevention and suppression systems are all essential when it comes to fire safety in a building. But it is important that you know how they differ in their approach in managing the risk of fire. What is fire prevention? Fire...
What is the Fire Safety Law? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the main piece of legislation governing fire safety in buildings in Scotland and Wales, which applies to all workplaces and common parts of buildings containing two...
The Housing Digital Innovation Awards recognise and celebrate the wealth of innovation that has taken place within housing in the previous year. We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Best Fire Safety award category. Background to...
The awards recognize world-class companies based in Yorkshire and the Humber and the products they are making in the region to sell globally, and we are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the sustainable/ethical manufacturer award. Why have...
