Euralarm Datacenter fire safety
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Euralarm guideline on fire protection systems for data centers

Euralarm published a new guidance document providing insight on aspects to consider and some of the options available when selecting a fire protection system for data centers. With the rapid...
Euralarm White paper Multi sensor fire detectors
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Euralarm: multi-sensor fire detectors and the reduction of false alarms

Euralarm has published a new White Paper on multi-sensor fire detectors and how these devices can help to reduce false alarms. Fire detection is a critical component of building safety...
Euralarm database for fire services and devices
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Euralarm: new European database for fire-sensitive devices and material

Euralarm has started a new project that aims to establish a comprehensive European database focused on the registration of Li-ion batteries, solar panels, EVs and energy storage in buildings.This database...
Euralarm High airflow Data Centers
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Euralarm: airflow’s impact on fire extinguishing systems in data centers

Euralarm has published a new guidance document on the impact of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on the performance of gaseous fire extinguishing systems in data centers. The new...
Euralarm Position Paper CRA
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Euralarm’s new Position Paper: proposals for CRA important products

Euralarm, the European trade association representing the electronic fire safety and security industry, released a Position Paper to propose definitions that can be endorsed by the European Commission in the...
Euralarm risks shutdown 2G and 3G networks
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Euralarm: risks of uncoordinated shutdown of 2G and 3G networks

Euralarm emphasizes the potential risks and challenges associated with an uncoordinated and premature shutdown of 2G and 3G networks, after the publication of the EC’s White Paper “How to master...
Euralarm Leadership in standardisation
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Euralarm: providing leadership in standardisation

Why is it important for Euralarm to provide leadership in standardisation? Advancements in technology and industry practices as well as changes in regulatory agendas and directives make it necessary to...
Peter Mita new President Euralarm
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Peter Mita, Honeywell Fire, new Euralarm President

Peter Mita is the new President of Euralarm: during the 2024 General Assembly of Euralarm in Prague, the members have chosen him and now he succeeds Jon Könz who was President...
Euralarm Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Fire Safety and Security challenges
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EPBD creates fire safety and security challenges too

Recently the European Parliament plenary voted in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). This is a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. However, the new...
Carlos Perez Technical Manager Euralarm
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Carlos Perez: new Technical Manager Euralarm for Fire and Extinguishing

Carlos Perez is the new Technical Manager for the Fire and Extinguishing sections in Euralarm and succeeds Michael Scharnowsky who is retiring. Well-known within Euralarm, in recent years Perez was member...
Euralarm EU Batteries Regulation
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Euralarm and the EU Batteries Regulation

Euralarm urges the EU Commission to extend the Article 11(3) exemption of the Batteries Regulation to include smoke alarm devices, carbon monoxide alarms, and gas alarms. These products should meet...
Detectortesters new member Euralarm
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Detectortesters new member of Euralarm

Detectortesters became member of the Euralarm Fire Section and Services Section. Detectortesters are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of functional test solutions for fire detection systems. With over 50...
Euralarm Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Fire Safety and Security challenges
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Euralarm: EPBD and Fire Safety of Buildings

Euralarm welcomes the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD): a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock. Better performing buildings also means...
Euralarm Video Fire Detection
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Euralarm new Task Force Video Fire Detection

After identifying video as an expanding technology for the fire business, the Euralarm Fire Section started a new Task Force that will focus on video fire detection.  The scope is to...
Euralrm White paper domestic life Safety
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Euralarm White Paper on Domestic life safety

The new Euralarm white paper Enhancing Domestic Life Safety aims to explore various strategies and technologies that can be implemented to enhance domestic life safety. By identifying potential risks and proposing...
Gerd Hülsen Euralarm Extinguishing Section
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Gerd Hülsen: New Vice-Chair Euralarm Extinguishing Section

Euralarm Extinguishing Section delegates have elected Gerd Hülsen as new Vice-Chair of the section. He follows in the footsteps of Torbjørn Laursen. “I’d like to thank Torbjørn – Alan Elder...
Euralarm Manifesto fire safe
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Euralarm: Manifesto Keeping EU citizens fire safe in all buildings

Euralarm is one of the co-signers of the Manifesto Keeping EU citizens fire safe in all building. Together with Euralarm the Manifesto was undersigned by ANEC, BSEF, CoGDEM, Concrete Europe...
Maintenance Fire Extinguishing Systems
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Maintenance of condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems

Euralarm has published a guidance document that focuses on the maintenance of condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems/equipment controlled by electronic detection systems. This document is available in the English, French...
EFSG application form
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EFSG common application form reduces time-to-market for fire detection products

EFSG, an association of European certification bodies operating in the fire and security sectors, and Euralarm’s Task Force EFSG have been working closely together on a common application form for...
Euralarm Environment Sustainability
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Euralarm: Task Group Environment & Sustainability

Euralarm started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd. Why did Euralarm start a...

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