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Polystyrene panels in cold storage facilities a fire risk
In examining fire-safety issues related to polystyrene panels in cold storage, it is crucial to consider international standards and the inherent risks associated with this material, according to...
Thatch-roofed structures face increasing insurance challenges due to fire risk
Insurance companies are increasingly leery to insure thatch-roofed structures, says ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. The danger posed by thatch in terms of fire risk was starkly illustrated...
Fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries
Amid the increasing popularity of renewable-energy systems, including solar and battery energy storage systems, fire engineering consultant and manufacturer ASP Fire asserts that lithium-ion...
A rational design for fire-safety purposes is not just a tick box exercise
As building regulations evolve and safety standards are updated, the importance of consulting an expert for a proper rational design in fire protection is increasingly vital. ASP Fire CEO Michael...
Spate of Joburg building fires calls for proactive fire-safety planning
The most recent incident of a fire breaking out in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) in the early hours of Saturday morning on 3 February highlights the importance of the rational...
The importance of fire engineering consulting, planning, and design
ASP Fire provides holistic, proactive, and preventative fire solutions based on integrated fire risk assessment, training, and consulting, along with the installation and maintenance of fire...
How to prevent solar inverter short-circuits and fires
With many South Africans installing inverters as part of solar power systems to mitigate the impact of loadshedding in homes and at businesses, users need to be aware of the potential fire risk....
Vodacom Century City fire highlights fire safety for PV systems
The fire at the Vodacom building at Century City in Cape Town last month is suspected of having been caused by an issue with the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, notes ASP Fire CEO...
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End of sugar tax, stronger controls needed to curb 400% imports surge – SA Canegrowers
Industry body SA Canegrowers has once again called on government to urgently scrap the Health Promotion Levy, or sugar tax, in light of a surge in imported sugar that is displacing locally produced...
Global threat of cyberfraud necessitates sharing intelligence, aligning standards – WEF report
Cyber-enabled fraud has become a pervasive global threat, which also underscores the growing societal and economic impact of fraud as it spreads across regions and sectors. Geopolitical...
Call for Africa to turn fragmented mineral belts into coherent regional value chains
Africa does not have the luxury of treating regional cooperation and regional beneficiation as afterthoughts. If the continent continues to negotiate in small, fragmented units, the result will be...