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The Fire Safety Act 2021: Implications and Implementation

In our last article, we discussed the passing of the Fire Safety Act 2021 (FSA), its implications for the fire sector and for Responsible Persons (RP's), as well as the fact that it will form the basis for further legislation, most likely based on the final recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry. This time, we wanted to dig further into the revamped regulatory environment created by the FSA, the implications for existing legislation, and what the timescales are for implementing the new requirements.

Testing your flame detector

It is important to remember to test your flame detector with a real stimulus and flame.

Schools out! How can we help schools reduce false alarms?

Educational premises are one of the biggest culprits for false alarms, costing the fire service millions each year. In this article, we explore how to reduce false alarms in schools.

The Fire Safety Bill: Background & Analysis

The new Fire Safety Bill for England and Wales has been lauded by some in our industry as the answer to many of the challenges that we face in the post-Grenfell era, but it may not be as far-reaching as many had expected. Stacey Adams, Market Development Manager at Apollo, takes a look at the FSB, what it contains, what it aims to achieve, and its implications for the fire industry.

Soteria Dimension – A design solution

The perfect solution to high-end smoke and fire detection. Find out how Soteria Dimension is transforming fire safety.

Resolving fire detection challenges in secure mental health environments

Fire alarms systems are no exception to the challenges faced with mental health facilities. Compared to an ordinary installation, extra considerations must be taken when designing a new system or upgrading an existing area, to ensure the most secure environment for the patients.

Soteria Dimension hits the international market

We are thrilled to launch Soteria Dimension, our range of flush mounted, EN54-7 approved fire detectors to the international market.

Challenges and solutions to managing a fire detection system in a hospital

Over the past year Apollo has been conducting thorough market research into healthcare buildings to gain a better understanding of the specific difficulties facing a fire detection system. In this article we explore our findings.

Introducing a new enhanced parental leave policy providing 14 weeks paid leave for all staff

As part of our commitment towards creating a more diverse and inclusive culture here at Apollo, we are proud to announce our parent company, Halma's new Paid Parental Leave initiative to help our employees with their growing families.