New Welsh sprinkler requirements published
The Welsh government has published an amended version of its regulatory guidance for building fire safety.
Over half of Finnish care homes sprinklered
In a press release, the Finnish Ministry of the Interior has revealed that a survey has concluded that 54% of Finnish care homes and hospitals
Eight Killed in Spanish Care Home Fire
Spanish press reports that on 12 July a fire killed eight residents in a home for the elderly in Zaragoza.
Recognition for Sprinklers in Revised Dutch Regulations
On 15 June the Dutch government published updates to the building fire safety regulations.
Spanish Royal Decree to Improve Fire Protection Systems
Spain has drafted a decree to set out the requirements of individuals and companies engaged in the installation and maintenance of fire protection systems.
Istanbul 2015 a Great Success!
On 14 April over 120 delegates attended Istanbul 2015, the EFSN's first ever event in Turkey.
EFSN France Sprinkler Seminar a Great Success!
On 9th April EFSN France and the Fire Brigade for Departement 47 hosted a sprinkler seminar in Agen.
Norway reports record sprinkler shipments
In 2014 700,036 sprinklers were sold in Norway, of which 145,501 were residential sprinklers.
BS 9991 enters Public Comment Phase
BS 9991 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings - code of practice
Record Sprinkler Sales in Sweden
Sprinklerfrämjandet, the Swedish Sprinkler Association, has published figures for the numbers of sprinklers sold in Sweden in 2014.