iMist Blog News Understanding iMist: A Modern Water Mist Sprinkler System 30/10/2024 / 01/11/2024 by Tauren Corsinie What is a Fire Sprinkler System? When we think of sprinklers, the classic image might be a garden hose attachment or the water spray systems in commercial buildings. At its core, a sprinkler is a piece of equipment which is designed to expel water – like the iMist nozzle. But what exactly qualifies as a […] Read more »
iMist Blog News Rachel Reeves’ Ambitious Planning Permission Changes: A New Era for UK Housing 24/07/2024 / 29/07/2024 by Tauren Corsinie In the ever-evolving landscape of UK politics, housing remains one of the most pressing issues facing the country. With a growing population and an ongoing housing crisis, the need for comprehensive reform is clear. Enter Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s Shadow Chancellor, who has recently outlined a bold vision for overhauling planning permission laws to […] Read more »
News New Fire Safety Guidance Comes Into Force on 1 October 2023 21/09/2023 / 24/07/2024 by Tauren Corsinie Since the Grenfell Tower disaster and subsequent investigations, the fire safety community has experienced continuous change. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly Section 156, marks the third phase of the Home Office’s efforts to enhance fire safety in high-risk buildings. This Act will further amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, […] Read more »
News iMist – The ONLY Fire Suppression Company Worldwide to Guarantee the Lowest dB Increase After Installation 05/09/2023 / 09/09/2024 by Tauren Corsinie With any penetration in the ceiling, noise separation should be an aspect that is considered. Unfortunately, for many in the fire safety industry, it often gets overlooked. On the 30th of August 2023, iMist undertook comprehensive acoustic sound testing of the nozzles at Southampton University. This was to give our customers the peace of mind […] Read more »
News Fire Safety Regulations in care homes 05/06/2023 / 18/10/2024 by Tauren Corsinie Who decides the Fire Safety Regulations in care homes? In the UK, fire safety regulations for care homes are primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, more commonly known as the Fire Safety Order. This legislation applies to all non-domestic premises, including care homes, and sets out the legal requirements for fire […] Read more »
News Fire Safety Act: Guidance for those with legal duties 12/04/2023 / 09/09/2024 by Tauren Corsinie What is the Fire Safety Law? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the main piece of legislation governing fire safety in buildings in Scotland and Wales, which applies to all workplaces and common parts of buildings containing two or more domestic premses. This legislation is applicable to the responsible person of the […] Read more »
News Building Regulations Are Changing 19/06/2020 / 30/08/2024 by Duplicate Duplicate The current law stipulates that residential properties over 30m high must have a fire suppression system installed. On May 2020, it was announced that from November 2020, this will be changing. Read more »
