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Practical articles on fire safety, regulatory requirements and best practices.
Passive fire protection: what the regulations require and which products are used
Fire compartments, sealing of pipe and cable penetrations, fireproofing of steel and fire doors — under Regulation Iз-1971 and Regulation 8121з-647, with examples of Protecta products.
Escape route signs: what each one means
What each escape route sign means — the running man with an arrow in every direction — and the most common mounting mistake (ISO 16069).
Emergency evacuation lighting: where to place luminaires and how much light is needed
Where emergency evacuation luminaires are placed, how many lux are needed on the floor, how long they must work and how they are checked — under Regulation Iз-1971, Regulation 8121з-647 and EN 1838.
Evacuation scheme and plan: requirements under Regulation 647
The difference between an evacuation plan and an evacuation scheme, which facilities need them, what they contain and where to place them — under Regulation № 8121з-647 (2025 version).
Which fire safety symbols to use, and why
Which symbols to use for fire extinguishers, hose reels and manual call points, and why: EN ISO 7010, Directive 92/58/EEC, Regulation RD-07/8 and the EXIT wording.
What is a fire safety file and why every operating facility needs one
An explanation of the requirements under Regulation № 8121з-647 for the fire safety file — what it contains, who is responsible, and what inspectors check.
How a fire detection system works and why early warning is critical
The core components of a fire detection system, the difference between conventional and addressable systems, and why early warning saves lives and property.