Alarms save lives by providing a warning to those in the building, but they can do nothing to control a fire. Having systems in place, like sprinklers, is key to protecting a building & allowing the business to run without disruption in the face of a fire. bit.ly/3WIdBNX

What started as a small fire in one industrial unit soon spread and required 10 fire crews to get it under control. Without an automatic sprinkler system, buildings were completely or partially destroyed. A sprinkler system is a must: bit.ly/3T9SRNr #ThinkSprinkler

Cold weather can present a risk of damage to your sprinkler system through freezing. With proper management and installation, you can prevent low temperatures from impacting the operation of sprinklers should there be a fire. #SprinklerInstallation

The low whole-life costs of sprinklers makes investment attractive. Sprinklers will last the lifetime of a building without major replacement or refurbishment. There are still many sprinklers from the 1930s in operation: bit.ly/3xi3LqU #ThinkSprinkler #FireSafety

An unsprinklered manufacturing facility in Kidderminster was destroyed by fire in Sep 2021. Reports suggest it will be rebuilt but only at 15% of the building's original size. The renewal and rebuilding process is not as quick & efficient as people think: bit.ly/3AT5TGB

New guidance provides for the installation of sprinklers in flats with a storey 11m or taller. Fortunately, sprinklers were present & activated at this recent fire incident at a block of flats in Doncaster. An example of sprinkler and their effectiveness: bit.ly/3S3wiIZ

In 2019, there was over 15,000m² of damage to school spaces & classrooms, impacting the education of almost 20,000 children. Sprinklers are still not common in schools & given the wider impact of fire on school communities, it's about time we change this: bit.ly/3ueDMi4

A recent fire at an industrial unit in #Suffolk led to severe loss for not only one affected party but multiple nearby businesses on the estate. The blaze at Martlesham Creek Industrial Estate caused irreversible damage without sprinkler intervention: bit.ly/3T9SRNr

In terms of building resilience, we have to think more broadly about enterprise or the services that are being delivered. There is still confusion between building regulations & expected outcomes from fire, which can give building owners a false sense of security.

The average large school fire causes over £2m of damage (source: @FPA_tweets). The lack of enforcement for sprinklers in school buildings remains a glaring shortcoming in building regulations. What will it take to prevent devastation in school communities? bit.ly/3bKeq6s

Following the pandemic, the way that we work has changed & businesses have new decisions to make. Whatever your plans are for commercial buildings, it's important to consider how those changes will affect your building & its long-term #FireSafety: bit.ly/3zZr2OV

Active fire protection systems are not considered in sustainability design with a focus on materials and energy alone. However, the fact that they minimise fire incidents is equally as important in reducing environmental impact: bit.ly/3hERXYo

Sprinklers are an essential component in the fire safety tool box. They should be considered to protect property and life in the event of a fire to deliver stronge outcomes. #ThinkSprinkler

Fires at recycling plants are becoming a worrying trend. Yet another major fire incident at one of these facilities was recorded on 18th July in Bocking, Essex. These environments tend to be susceptible to fire but lack adequate protection: bbc.in/3B7b1c8