Fire safety is not something to leave to chance. Whether you manage a commercial property, oversee residential developments, or are simply a homeowner concerned about protecting your family, planning a sprinkler system installation is a critical step in safeguarding...

September 2025: London flat fire contained by sprinkler, care home mandate in effect, and renewed calls for residential fire safety.

Introduction Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most reliable and effective defenses against fire emergencies in both residential and domestic settings. Yet, like any mechanical system, they require consistent care to ensure they function properly when needed most....

Fire Sprinkler Prevents Major Blaze in London Studio Flat On 11 July 2025, a fire broke out in a converted six-storey London studio flat due to a charging laptop. A single residential sprinkler head—compliant with BS 9251:2014 Category 2 standards—activated and...

Published: August 2, 2025 July 2025 saw critical regulatory developments and powerful evidence reinforcing the value of sprinklers—highlighting changes to standards as well as real-world fire suppression data. 🔧 Key Standard Update: BS 8458 Withdrawn and Replaced...

🔥 Industry Update from Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Ltd BS 8458 Withdrawn: What This Means for Water Mist Systems Dear clients and colleagues, We’d like to inform you of a major regulatory change that will affect the use of water mist systems in residential and domestic...

June 2025 continued the trend of progressive fire safety developments, with real-world case studies, procurement updates, and strategic initiatives demonstrating the critical role of sprinklers across public and residential sectors. Here's your comprehensive roundup:...

Published: June 2, 2025By DML May 2025 has been a significant month for fire safety in the UK, with notable developments in public awareness campaigns, regulatory updates, and industry advancements concerning fire sprinkler systems. Here's a comprehensive overview of...

This week. May 11th to 17th marks Fire Sprinkler Awareness Week 2025, an annual campaign that highlights the vital role that fire sprinkler systems play in protecting lives, property, and businesses. Led by industry leaders and fire safety organisations across the UK,...

Published: May 1, 2025By DML April 2025 has been a significant month for fire safety in the UK, with notable developments in regulations, maintenance standards, and advocacy efforts concerning fire sprinkler systems. Here's a comprehensive overview of the month's key...

BAFSA Launches Comprehensive Online Program on Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems April 9, 2025 – London — The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) has launched a new online training program aimed at professionals working within the fire safety sector....

Published: April 3, 2025By DML March 2025 has been a pivotal month for fire safety in the UK, with significant developments in regulations, legal disputes, and industry guidance concerning fire sprinkler systems. Here's a comprehensive overview of the month's key...

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has released a new advisory note addressing Building Control applications for higher-risk buildings (HRBs), aiming to streamline the approval process and enhance safety standards across the UK construction industry. Following...

As fire safety remains at the forefront of building regulations and public concern, February 2025 brought several key developments in the UK related to fire sprinklers — spanning policy changes, notable installations, and ongoing debates. Here’s a complete roundup of...

In a recent incident that underscores the critical importance of fire safety measures, a fire broke out in the communal kitchen of a student accommodation block in Lenton, Nottinghamshire. The blaze, which occurred on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, was caused by an air...

BSI Updates Fire Standards to Include Care Homes: Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Ready to Respond A Significant Step Forward in Care Home Safety The British Standards Institution (BSI) has recently updated its fire safety standards to explicitly include care homes. This...

BAFSA's New Guide for Responsible Persons in Sprinklered Buildings: A Step Forward in Fire Safety The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) has recently issued a comprehensive guide aimed at individuals designated as "responsible persons" in sprinklered...

Over the weekend we have had a full fire/sprinkler activation in one of our properties in Nottingham city centre.   The fire was started by an Incense stick that was put out by the tenant, however the embers were blown into a clothes wash bag, the tenant , not...

UK Law Now Demands Fire Sprinklers Be Fitted in New Build Care Homes and Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Relish the Opportunity to Take the Lead UK building regulations have just been updated to implement a key amendment in fire safety for new build care homes. As of 2024,...

Fire Sprinklers to the Rescue: Recent Saves in the UK Fire sprinklers are silent heroes in the fight against property damage and loss of life from fires. While they might not always be in the spotlight, their effectiveness in containing and extinguishing fires is...

On Monday 15th May 2023 Reliable Automatic Sprinklers hosted an event in Liberty USA to start the 6th annual Home Fire Sprinkler Week.  South Carolina Fire Marshall's office conducted a side by side trailer demonstration that simulates a fire in two residential...

Fire sprinklers are a vital part of fire protection in today's world. They are found in all types of buildings, from large commercial structures to small residential homes. But how did fire sprinklers come to be?  The history of fire sprinklers can be traced back to...

In the 1970's the USA sprinkler market developed a new standard for domestic and residential sprinkler systems via an organisation called the NFPA.A standard NFPA 13 had been around for many years and is used in commercial applications, so a "dumbed down" version was...

Amended Building Regulations require fire sprinklers in all buildings above 11mt high.   Following the tragedy of Grenfell government were finally moved to listen to the whole fire sector who had been warning of further deadly fires following the events at Lakenal...

Recently we had the pleasure of participating in a fire sprinkler seminar courtesy of Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service .We had great weather for showing off our sprinkler demonstration unit, and we hopefully impressed the 60 guests who...

Yesterday (21st May) we had the pleasure of participating in a fire sprinkler seminar courtesy of Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service (@Tyne_Wear_FRS). We had great weather for showing off our sprinkler demonstration unit, and we hopefully impressed the 60...

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Nationwide Fire Sprinklers, the UK’s leading experts in domestic and residential fire suppression are proud to announce we have opened a new and dedicated South Wales Branch. Our aim is to be able to provide a fully qualified and professional service for our customers...

National Fire Chiefs Council issue Positions Statement on Automatic Water Suppression Systems. The NFCC - The professional voice of the UK Fire & Rescue Service have issued a "Position Statement" on Automatic Water Suppression Systems....