Product Spotlight – ICAM ILS Aspirating Smoke Detector
The ICAM ILS Aspirating Smoke Detector by Xtralis offers a flexible detection solution that meets the needs and requirements of a variety of different industrial and commercial applications. ICAM ILS detectors are compact, waterproof, rugged and extremely versatile which makes them suitable for both general coverage and localised protection of equipment cabinets and ductwork. Suitable […]
Hybrid Fire Detection for Modular Buildings
Modular buildings are prefabricated buildings that consist of repeated sections known as modules. “Modular” is a construction method that involves building sections away from the building site and then delivering them to where they are to be installed. Modular buildings can be used for long-term, temporary or permanent facilities such as construction camps, civilian and […]
Using VESDA in Areas Outside of its Operating Temperature Range
VESDA aspirating smoke detectors are used in a wide range of industrial applications; some of which are extremely challenging environments. On occasion, these applications require detectors to be installed in areas that are close to or outside the operating temperature range of the detector. These situations mean that designers often reject VESDA as an option […]
Linear Heat Detection in Timber Framed Buildings
Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years and is still one of the most widely used building materials. The construction industry has exploited the potential of wood to the fullest and it is now used to build a huge variety of structures. One of the most common uses of wood in construction […]
Upgrading Fire Detection Systems in Commercial Buildings
There are many reasons for which the fire alarm in a commercial building may need to be upgraded or extended. It could be to comply with new regulations, to bring the system up to speed to meet existing regulations, to cater for new requirements, to add additional devices for a new extension or outbuilding or simply just to replace outdated or faulty equipment. Whatever the reason, upgrading or extending a fire alarm system takes careful planning, preparation and budgeting.
