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Grenfell Tower Fire – Lessons to be Learned
The Grenfell Tower fire, which occurred on June 14, 2017, in West London, stands as one of the UK's most...
09 Feb 2024 -
Will A Sprinkler Tank Reduce Insurance Premiums?
Installing and maintaining a sprinkler tank has far more benefits than simply reducing fire risks in commercial and municipal buildings....
08 Feb 2024 -
Amendment To EN 12845 Sprinkler System Inspections
There has been a change to Clause 21 of EN 12845 in respect of sprinkler system inspections. An amendment has...
08 Feb 2024 -
The Ultimate Guide to EPDM Lining for Sprinkler Tanks
If you have been advised to line or refurbish a fire sprinkler tank, an EPDM lining could be an excellent...
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Sprinkler Water Storage For Landlords
The Christmas period has been marred by tragedy, making this feature about fire sprinkler water storage for landlords timely. A...
08 Feb 2024 -
What Is The Best Fire Suppression System?
Effective fire suppression saves lives and preserves property. It slows down the spread of fire in order to contain it....
08 Feb 2024 -
Can A Fire Tank System Fail In The UK?
A fire tank system is one of the safest ways to store water to suppress a fire. However, it does...
08 Feb 2024 -
Top 5 Causes of UK Commercial Fires
More than 11,000 fires were recorded in non-dwelling properties in England in 2018/19, posing the question: how do commercial fires...
08 Feb 2024 -
How Much Water Does A Fire Sprinkler Use?
We are living in times when water conservation is a big deal, so asking the question ‘How much water does...
08 Feb 2024 -
What Does CHAS Accredited Mean?
Here at Nationwide Water Solutions, we are proud to have industry accreditations with organisations like CHAS. To us, it sets...
08 Feb 2024 -
The Fascinating History of the Water Tank
The water tank plays a vital role in modern society. It stores clean water for drinking, for use in industry,...
08 Feb 2024 -
Can Relining A Sprinkler Water Tank Extend Its Lifespan?
A newly installed sprinkler water tank will last for many years - often well over a decade. However, over time,...
08 Feb 2024 -
How To Deal With A Leaking Sprinkler Tank
A leaking sprinkler tank can be a huge worry. Taking swift action, however, will prevent the leak from getting worse...
08 Feb 2024 -
Never Drain A Sprinkler Tank For An Inspection
About to drain a sprinkler tank? Draining a sprinkler tank for a routine inspection is something that happened almost back...
08 Feb 2024 -
Top Reasons To Refurbish A Sprinkler Tank
Want to refurbish a sprinkler tank? Not sure of the benefits? If your tank has been assessed as suitable by...
08 Feb 2024 -
Robust Water Storage to Protect Agricultural Machinery from Fire
Agricultural machinery is expensive to replace and plays a vital role in farming, which is why water storage is important....
08 Feb 2024 -
What Water Supply System Works Best With Sprinklers?
Sprinklers have become commonplace in buildings across the UK. To fire safety experts, they represent the contrast between Before Grenfell...
08 Feb 2024 -
Do Schools Need Fire Tanks?
Major insurers have joined the lobby for sprinklers and fire tanks in schools. We applaud their commitment to public safety...
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Safety in Film and Recording Studios
Film and recording studios hold important assets that have more than monetary value. In some cases historic artefacts as well...
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Risks and Flats Above Shops
Flats above shops should have robust fire fighting equipment. That is because commercial premises often store goods and packaging that...
08 Feb 2024 -
Hotel Fire In News After Premier Inn Devastation
Hotel fire latest: If you own a hotel, today’s news will be depressing. A fire is still raging at the...
08 Feb 2024 -
Holidaymakers Evacuated After Fire Near Thorpe Park
Holidaymakers have been evacuated from a site in Cleethorpes following a suspected arson attack on an expanse of open land....
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Sprinkler Tank and Safety In Multi Storey Car Parks
A fire sprinkler tank is currently not legally required in UK multi storey car parks. This is in spite of...
08 Feb 2024 -
How A Sprinkler Tank Can Help The Pub Trade
In recent years, big pub chains have cottoned on to the B&B market. That means more pubs are offering accommodation....
08 Feb 2024 -
The Importance of Maintaining A Sprinkler Tank Contents Gauge
A sprinkler tank contents gauge plays an important role in helping you to monitor water levels in your fire tank....
08 Feb 2024 -
Tackle Malicious Arson With A Fire Tank
As police in Northumberland issued images of an arsonist who unwittingly set himself on fire, a fire tank expert was...
08 Feb 2024 -
Industrial Fires: Water Storage Tanks A Necessity
Industrial fires can have a devastating impact on businesses, their employees and the local economy. That is why water storage...
08 Feb 2024 -
Lessons Learned From The Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire
The world could only watch as one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world burned last month. Notre-Dame Cathedral...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tank Lining: What Are The Benefits?
If you want to know how sprinkler tank lining can benefit your sprinkler system, this blog post will be helpful....
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tank Repair Services: Are They Worth It?
Looking at an inspection report that says sprinkler tank repair services are needed to protect the integrity of your automatic...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Work Under Way At Luton Tower Blocks
Tower blocks in Luton are the latest to get sprinkler systems. Two high-rise buildings are receiving the additional fire safety...
08 Feb 2024 -
Why You Need To Improve Fire Safety This Winter
The fire service is one of the most underrated public services in the UK. It is less likely to speak...
08 Feb 2024 -
96% of Council Tower Blocks in London Don’t Have Sprinklers
Over the past year, you may have noticed us recording sprinkler projects in high-rise tower blocks. As a sprinkler tank...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tank Maintenance by Fire Safety Experts
Having a sprinkler tank is a savvy investment. But this important piece of fire safety equipment needs to be looked...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tanks and Fire Safety in Restaurants and Pubs
Now, here’s some food for thought for restaurants… What fire safety measures have you got in place for your restaurant...
08 Feb 2024 -
How Much Do You Know About Sprinkler Tank Maintenance?
Sprinkler tanks play a pivotal role in fire safety. But what about sprinkler tank maintenance? In a high-risk building, a...
08 Feb 2024 -
Importance of GRP Fire Suppression Tanks for Businesses
Austerity, uncertainties over Brexit and low confidence have all hit UK businesses. A fire could be the straw that breaks...
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Safety in Mixed Use Buildings
West Yorkshire Fire Service has revealed a fire that started in a takeaway caused potentially dangerous smoke to seep into...
08 Feb 2024 -
Corrosion and Your Sprinkler Tank
Have you invested in a sprinkler system and sprinkler tank? Did you know, it is important to stay on top...
08 Feb 2024 -
Why Open-Sided Car Parks Need Sprinklers
A major fire in Liverpool at the end of last year could prompt fresh calls for new fire safety assessments...
08 Feb 2024 -
School on Fire in North Shields
Breaking news…Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy in North Shields. The blaze was...
08 Feb 2024 -
Why Schools Need A Sprinkler Tank
The summer holiday is a good time to outline the benefits of a sprinkler tank. August is a prime month...
08 Feb 2024 -
Why Does My Building Need A Sprinkler Tank?
Fire safety is in the news. And so too is the sprinkler tank. The stark reality of what fire can...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sourcing a Low Cost Sprinkler Tank
Reforms to building regulations could force more landlords to install sprinkler systems. Don’t want to wait for legislative changes to...
08 Feb 2024 -
Four Building Types That Need A Fire Tank
If you are a regular visitor to our blog, you will know that we focus on fire safety issues. Over...
08 Feb 2024 -
The Future of Fire Safety: Legislation Will Be Key
With so much talk about fire safety and the need to increase standards, what does the future hold? While the...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tanks Part of IQE Investment
Welsh technology company IQE, considered a market leader in the field of compound semi-conductors, is to invest £38 million in...
08 Feb 2024 -
Online Automatic Sprinkler System Information
Online automatic sprinkler system information can be confusing. If you are looking to invest in state-of-the-art fire safety equipment, an...
08 Feb 2024 -
Fire Tanks Save Lives
Fire tanks save lives, property and other assets. Sprinkler tanks provide a ready supply of water to supress a fire....
08 Feb 2024 -
3 Things A Sprinkler Tank Inspection Will Tell You
Automatic sprinkler systems are a must have if you own a high-risk building. Think of industrial premises, warehousing, high-rise apartment...
08 Feb 2024 -
Firefighters Demonstrate Effectiveness of Sprinklers
At a time when house builders are considering the benefits of installing sprinklers in new-builds, here is some interesting news…...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tanks: Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Fire Safety
Sprinkler tanks are a hot topic. When it comes to fire safety, we are living in an era when nobody...
08 Feb 2024 -
Demand for Sprinkler Tanks Set to Grow
International research suggests rapid growth in the market for automatic sprinkler systems. Western Europe is pinpointed as a major growth...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Week Ends With Message To Care Homes
With support up and down the country, Sprinkler Week 2018 has been a great success. Supported by fire and rescue...
08 Feb 2024 -
What? Sprinklers in ALL homes?
New regulations in the US often go on to be implemented by other countries, including the UK. That is why...
08 Feb 2024 -
Safeguarding the Integrity of Sprinkler Tanks
Because sprinkler tanks play a vital role in life preservation and loss prevention, they must be maintained. However, a leak...
08 Feb 2024 -
How Long Does A Sprinkler Tank Last?
If you have invested in a sprinkler system with a fire tank, you should already know that sprinkler tanks require...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Systems for Schools
All new schools will have sprinkler systems fitted as standard – if Labour wins the next general election. Just one...
08 Feb 2024 -
Damage Concerns Over Ageing Sprinkler Tanks
As the thaw sets in and floods threaten more and more homes and businesses, people responsible for sprinkler tanks are...
08 Feb 2024 -
Test Your Sprinkler Tank Knowledge
As 2017 gives way to 2018, many people will be turning their attentions to fresh projects and new challenges. But...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler systems for multi-storey car parks?
A sprinkler system could have stopped a fire that destroyed 1,400 vehicles at a multi-storey car park, a fire chief...
08 Feb 2024 -
The Best Water Tanks For Sprinkler Systems
The best water tanks for sprinkler systems are ones designed for your specific needs, according to industry experts. Nationwide Water...
08 Feb 2024 -
How To Find The Best UK Sprinkler Tank Supplier
If you are one of the many organisations planning to install a sprinkler system this year, have you considered who...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinklers Used To Deter Anti Social Behaviour
Businesses in Bristol are among the first in the UK to install sprinklers outside their premises. The systems are being...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Systems For Manchester Flats
High-rise council flats in Manchester are set to be be fitted with sprinkler systems. The move, which comes in the...
08 Feb 2024 -
Facts About Sprinkler Tank Installation
Sprinkler systems are an effective way to protect property, goods and people in the event of a fire. They can...
08 Feb 2024 -
Supermarket Warehousing and Fire Safety
Fire safety is a key consideration for supermarket warehousing. That is why major distribution centres in the UK invest in...
08 Feb 2024 -
Sprinkler Tank Maintenance Prevents Costly Failures
Insurance policies and lives depend on sprinkler systems working in an emergency. The fact is that a sprinkler system can...
08 Feb 2024