The Grenfell Tower fire should never have happened. Alex Smith looks at what must be learned to ensure residents are never put at risk again
Tag: Fire
Key issues: CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering (2017)
The latest version of CIBSE Guide E Fire Safety Engineering highlights key areas of responsibility for services engineers. MKA Fire MD and Guide E chair Martin Kealy reports
Clearing the smoke – legislation and guidance on smoke control
Smoke control is covered by a complex series of interrelated legislation and guidance. Colt’s Paul Compton explains the current regulatory landscape ahead of any changes that Brexit might bring
Cooling the corridors
Designers can help control overheating in corridors by making use of smoke control systems, says Colt’s Paul Compton
Driving home fire safety
Jet fans have long been the go-to technology for effective car park ventilation, but developing safe and reliable systems
is often challenging. James Allen discusses the need for greater understanding of smoke control in car park design
On the right track – feature image ID: 138174509
Designers of car park ventilation installations need to take into account an array of regulations, standards and guidelines. Richard Brooks and Keith Elves explain