Fire Safety

Mahakumbh firefighting shield gets AWT boost

As the sprawling tent city begins taking shape on the sandy Sangam banks, the authorities are getting ready to welcome crores of…

Pvt contractors can no longer issue fire approvals in Mumbai

The Mumbai Fire Brigade will no longer hire private contractors to issue fire approvals for new buildings, in a move aimed at…

BSI to issue revised fire safety standards shortly

The fire safety standard BS 9991 has been revised and updated following a lengthy industry consultation process. Advice on escape…

Mahakumbh:Fire safety measures to exceed Kumbh 2019 standards with doubled resources

As part of efforts to ensure a safe Mahakumbh-2025 for both pilgrims and tourists alike, a strong focus is on preventing fire-…

Electric blanket safety checks in Nottinghamshire reveal high failure rate

At recent safety events in Nottinghamshire, 60% of electric blankets tested were found to be unsafe, as reported by…

Activists demand urgent fire safety upgrades in Goa markets

In response to the alarming fire incidents in Abids, Hyderabad, and Kasargod in Kerala, worried citizens are urging government…

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears

EBay will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October, the BBC has learned. The firm says…

New Zealand to review fire safety provisions in Building Code

The New Zealand government plans to investigate fire safety provisions in the Building Code - the first full review in more than…

Telangana Fire Safety Department to Acquire Skylifts

The Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Safety department is working to acquire skylifts which can reach up to 104 metres, or…

Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra authorities for not notifying fire safety rules

The Bombay High Court has come down heavily on the Maharashtra government over not notifying fire safety regulations. The court…

Global Academy brings forward new fire safety qualifications

Global Academy, the training division of the Global HSE Group, has launched three new fire safety qualifications designed to…

NAREDCO and FSAI ink MoU in Delhi to enhance fire safety and security standards in real estate development

The National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fire and Security…