ASP Fire News

13th November 2024 Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding of fire risks and behaviour, which allows for developing customised fire protection strategies,”... →

29th August 2024 With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note such resellers might not comply with safety regulations and could even sell defective or tampered... →

8th July 2024 The City of Johannesburg closed the public library in the central business district in 2021 over safety concerns, mainly about fire suppression. A report into the building’s condition raised issues about civil, structural, electrical and mechanical services. The city planned to reopen the library... →

24th June 2024 Exposed steel structures refer to the steel components within a building that are not sprinkler protected, covered or encased by other materials. These structures are often found inside buildings, such as the steel framework supporting floors and roofs in large warehouses or commercial buildings.... →

12th June 2024 In examining fire-safety issues related to polystyrene panels in cold storage, it is crucial to consider international standards and the inherent risks associated with this material, according to ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. “American codes, particularly those from FM Global, explicitly... →

14th May 2024 Insurance companies are increasingly leery to insure thatch-roofed structures, says ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. The danger posed by thatch in terms of fire risk was starkly illustrated recently when the Radisson Hotel in Hoedspruit was struck by lightning. “The only factor preventing a... →