Is it time to take a remote approach to fire safety?

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If you are having trouble reading this email, read the online version.   Catch up on FIREX Tech Talks! FIRE BRIEFING 10.12.2020 Is it time to take a remote approach to fire safety? How advancements in IoT and AI technology are not only helping to overcome fire safety challenges, but also providing a revolutionary approach to the proficient management and maintenance of housing portfolios.  LEARN MORE >> IFSEC Global’s 2020 most read in fire safety Plenty has happened this year, not least a global pandemic and the introduction of several pieces of building safety related legislation. But what has caught the eyes of our readers? Take a look as we reveal all!   Learn more >> New regulations on sprinklers in Scotland for multi-occupancy residential buildings Guidance has been published for the house building industry ahead of new regulations on fire suppression systems coming into effect next year from the Scottish Government. Learn more >> House project highlights aesthetic & safety benefits of aspirating smoke detection An aspirating smoke detection system (ASD) from Patol has helped an award-winning architect to achieve clean lines for a dramatic new house project in South Devon. ASD is increasingly being adopted as a mainstream solution in many varied environments. In this one, Architect Stan Bolt was adamant that he did not want conventional smoke detectors impacting on the building interior. The Securiton ASD 535-2 detector is located in the central plant room, with air sampling pipework feeding from the detector, through the ceiling void and into capillary tubes which draw air from sampling points in the lounge, master bedroom and corridors.  Find out all about the project, here!  Featured Tech Talks Watch the on-demand presentations on the latest products and solutions in the fire safety sector! This week, find out more about how online subscription service Barbour can support you in keeping up to date on all the latest in fire safety legislation, and watch C-TEC demonstrate its EVAC-ALERT system.  Barbour: Online health and fire safety library C-TEC: EVAC-ALERT system  MORE FIRE SAFETY NEWS AND FEATURES Electrotechnical Certification Scheme issues reminder ahead of January changes to FESS occupation requirements Who were the top influencers in fire safety this year?  Vulnerable workers: A Barbour guide FIA online portal for EWS-1 forms goes live Fire safety changes to sprinkler thresholds in Approved Document B come into force Supporting resources for the fire safety sector If you would prefer to no longer receive the IFSEC Global Fire Briefing, please click here. Alternatively, to contact our data services team to have your details updated or removed entirely from our database please email imdatateam@informa.com.  This email was sent to you by the Informa Markets division of Informa PLC. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 3099067.