Code & Compliance·March 19, 2026Former SF Fire Marshal Who Championed Sprinkler Mandate Now Sells Exemption ConsultingKenneth Cofflin, the former San Francisco fire marshal who oversaw the passage of the city's high-rise sprinkler mandate, has started a consulting firm that helps building owners navigate exemptions to the very rule he championed.
Code & Compliance·March 19, 2026UL Standards & Engagement Releases 6th Edition of UL 9540A for BESS SafetyThe updated test method for evaluating thermal runaway in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) introduces revised protocols for fire and explosion hazard testing, impacting manufacturers and installers.
Products·March 19, 2026Perimeter Solutions Earns FM Approval for SOLBERG® EVOLUTION 3% SFFF Sprinkler FoamPerimeter Solutions has received FM 5130 approval for its SOLBERG® EVOLUTION 3% SFFF, making it the first Newtonian, fluorine-free foam on the Department of Defense Qualified Products List to earn the certification for fixed sprinkler systems.
Code & Compliance·February 19, 2026Firetrace Executive Addresses Key Myths in BESS Fire ProtectionJoe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at Firetrace International, clarifies common misconceptions about fire suppression in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), citing new survey data on public perception and safety.
Code & Compliance·February 19, 2026LA City Council Advances Proposal to Clear Hillside Encampments in High-Risk Fire ZonesThe Los Angeles City Council has directed the city attorney to draft changes to the municipal code that would grant officials more authority to remove homeless encampments from areas designated as 'Very High Fire Severity Zones,' even without the property owner's consent.
Products·February 19, 2026Plumis Expands U.S. Availability of UL-Listed Automist Water Mist SystemUK-based Plumis is expanding U.S. access to its Automist system, a residential fire suppression solution that uses targeted water mist and has received UL 2167A certification. The system is designed to use up to 90% less water than traditional sprinklers.
M&A·February 19, 2026Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Acquires CARE Security & Monitoring, Expanding in KentuckyPye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Louisville-based CARE Security & Monitoring, adding a team with over 30 years of experience in security systems, monitoring, and fire extinguisher services.
Products·January 19, 2026KiddeFenwal Launches NATURA Micro for Small-Space Fire SuppressionKiddeFenwal has launched the NATURA Micro, a compact inert gas suppression system designed to protect high-value, small-sized assets like server racks and electrical cabinets. The system uses inert gases with zero environmental impact.
Products·January 17, 2026Promat cuts board drying energy use by 66% with new steam techPromat has reduced energy consumption in its fire protection board drying process by 66% by implementing a new system using super-heated steam and heat pumps.
News·January 17, 2026Nitin Fire Protection profits down 99.9% in Q3While under a liquidation process, India-based Nitin Fire Protection Industries reported a 99.95% drop in net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside a modest 4.7% increase in sales.
