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Best fire safety practice for BESS installations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the...
Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise
Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding...
Safety tips for LPG cylinders for heating and cooking
With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note...
Fire-suppression concerns mean Joburg Library remains closed until 2025
The City of Johannesburg closed the public library in the central business district in 2021 over safety concerns, mainly about fire suppression. A report into the building’s condition raised issues...
Fire safety for exposed steel structures in buildings
Exposed steel structures refer to the steel components within a building that are not sprinkler protected, covered or encased by other materials. These structures are often found inside buildings,...
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