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...

Nationwide Fire Sprinklers are pleased to announce that they are now fully third party certified for the installation of Dualmist systems. Working to the British Standards of BS8489 Part 7:2016 (Light Commercial) and BS8458:2015 and we can offer design and...

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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....

In January, Nationwide Fire Sprinklers were approached by Rob Leverton and Steve Marsh of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to help them create and equip a static fire sprinkler demonstration unit. Building on an existing good working relationship with...

Fire Sprinklers in Children’s Holiday Home Project Brief Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) is a registered charity which provides Derbyshire children experiencing difficult times at home with a week-long holiday in Skegness, Lincolnshire. DCHC recognized...

On Friday 8th September, Nationwide Fire Sprinklers were invited by our good friends at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to attend a royal visit. His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex attended the service Headquarters near Stone to open the Villa Training Centre...