BSI Updates Fire Standards to Include Care Homes
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 Guide for “responsible persons” in sprinklered buildings
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...
Recent Sprinkler Activation
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...
Care Home Legislation
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,...
Recent Fire Sprinkler saves in the UK
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...
Burn Demonstration at Reliable Sprinklers
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...
The History of Fire Sprinklers
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...
About BS 9251 :2021
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...
Water Mist System – Care Home – Case Study
Water Mist Case Study - New Build Care Home Facility Background This project was an extensive water mist system installation on a new build luxury care home in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Facilities for residents include a dedicated Dementia Wing alongside...
Updated Guidance -Sprinklers Over 11m
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...
Recent Fire Sprinkler Seminar Feedback
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...
Fire Sprinkler Seminar
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...
Water Mist Systems Accreditation
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...
Buyer Beware
Beware when choosing your system and supplier. See customer feedback regarding the Puck Systemhttps://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.mistsafetyuk.co.uk
Fire Sprinklers Wales
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
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....
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Demonstration
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...
Children’s Holiday Home Case Study
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...
Fire Sprinklers Retrofit in Tower Block Case Study
Case Study: Fire Sprinklers Retrofit in Tower Block We have recently published a comprehensive case study of a complete retrofit of fire sprinklers into an existing 12-storey tower block of flats at Cumberland Towers. Click here for the full article.
Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre
Firefighters release video showing difference sprinklers make
The London Fire Brigade wants all blocks over 18 metres to have sprinklers retrofitted We believe they are vitally important': London Fire Brigade video shows effect sprinklers have on a fire Source: Firefighters release video showing difference sprinklers make London...
Royal Visit to Sprinkler Demonstration
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...
Sprinkler Save : Factory in Chesterfield
At 00:44 on 27th August, Derbyshire F&RS received a call to a fire at a factory producing insulation panels in Holmewood, near Chesterfield. The seat of the fire was in processed briquettes made from insulating material. The two-storey factory measures...
Sprinkler Save, Bedfordshire, July 2017
Bedfordshire F&RS were called to a 5th floor residential flat fire
Sprinkler Save, Regency Mill, Macclesfield
On Thursday 13th July 2017 there was a small fire at Regency Mill, Macclesfield. The fire was controlled to room of origin as sprinklers had activated. Regency Mill is Grade II listed and part of the premises was built in 1790.
Well done all!
To all members Nationwide Fire Sprinklers Ltd. Morning all, I just wanted to pass on some feedback from Ian regarding our ISO re-certification. Firstly he wanted me to thank each of you for your time and for your knowledge. Everyone, without exception, was able to...
How to prevent house fires caused by electrical equipment
From South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Working Well Together Scheme
Nationwide Fire Sprinklers are pleased to announce that we have signed up to the national “Working Well Together” scheme. Every year thousands of construction workers are killed, seriously injured or have their health damaged in the UK. Working Well Together (WWT)...
Sprinklers and Chip Pan Fires
From BAFSA Domestic Sprinkler Extinguishing Chip Pan Fire This clip, produced by the Fire Protection Association, forms part of the tests undertaken by the FPA for the Department of Communities and Local Government. It clearly shows the effectiveness of a standard...
Typical cost of domestic sprinkler systems
Cost of Domestic Sprinklers One of the commonest questions our Sales Team get asked is “how much will domestic sprinklers cost?”. Many people are often surprised when they do not get a “pounds and pence” answer immediately but are then themselves asked if they could...
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