The single most important consideration for the specifier when choosing a fire door is that, if the worst should happen and a fire breaks out the door will perform as it has been designed to do.

Aleading exponent of camera-based fire detection, the UK-based D-Tec is banking on actively promoting its video smoke detection (VSD) equipment which uses advanced image processing to help detect and alert instances of fire in installations.

Bristol Fire Engineering has established itself as one of the premier manufacturers of innovative firefighting equipment over the past 15 years by setting new standards in quality, dependability and durability in the firefighting industry of the region, according to Imad Awad, business development manager of Bristol Fire Engineering.

Cooper Fire, a leading manufacturer of fire safety systems, has launched a high specification CF3000 analogue fire system in the region, which according to the company will be high on system integrity and performance.

While saving lives always remains the top priority of building designers, appropriate fire protection can also help save both the building, as well as the business.