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Every piece of legislation protects a country’s citizens, but some of them were crafted out of the failure to do so. Case in point: the historical fires that shaped the building codes we have today. It’s all about learning to pick up lessons from tragic events. Here are some tragic stories from the past that […]

In the workplace, fire safety training is a practice to protect lives and property. It is important that every single person coming in and out of an office building knows what to do in case a fire emergency breaks out. Knowledge of safety protocols reduces the risk of loss of life, damage to property, and […]

Taking safety precautions and ensuring that your work environment is free from hazards is vital in keeping your company up to date with industry. This means that your employees, your products, and your customers are protected from work related danger, especially fire events. Fire events are most common in industries where petrochemicals such as oil, […]

Investing in Life Safety is investing in the security of people, property, and the environment. It is imperative that the focus is on quality, reliability and features when acquiring Life Safety devices, such as Flame Detectors. But with the variety of Flame Detector products available, what features are necessary? Each application has its own requirements […]

Using Flame Detectors for Zone 2 Applications In this article the fundamentals of Hazardous Areas are outlined and Flame Detector applications, split into Zone 1, Zone 2 and Safe Areas are discussed. This is not a definitive explanation of Flame Detector types or how they work, but a general dissertation and for this article and […]

WHITE PAPER Environment and Recycling Abstract Environmental friendliness and recyclability are essential factors today. This White Paper details thestandards to which Sense-WARE | The Flame Detectors Company and accessories comply. Problem Statement Environment and recyclability are important factors in modern product design and manufacturing. Both are both important for the compliance of the manufacturer and […]

WHITE PAPER Abstract Flame Detectors are safety equipment and downtime because of faults should be avoided whenpossible. In outdoor applications, regularly temperature differences occur and Flame Detectorhousings can suffer from damaged seals and moisture trapping, which, in turn, can cause electronicsfaults. These faults can be avoided with a Pressure Compensating Element, (PCE). This document isexplains […]

WHITE PAPER Function Testing of a Flame Detector in Bright Sunlight using a Test Lamp Abstract Flame Detectors are safety equipment, so they must be regularly function tested using a Test Lamp. Many Flame Detectors are used in outdoor applications and may be subject to bright sunlight. In bright sunlight it is difficult to align […]