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Ensayo de puerta cortafuego en horno de resistencia al fuego conforme a la norma UNE-EN 1634-1 / Fire resistance test of a fire door in furnace according to UNE-EN 1634-1 standard

Passive and Active Fire Protection: comparison

Fire protection integrates passive measures —construction elements and treatments that contain and delay fire growth— and active measures —systems that detect, alert and suppress or mitigate fires—, together with components that ensure operational availability.

Fires in Underground Car Parks and the Need to Reinforce Passive Fire Protection

Fires in underground car parks represent a growing risk, especially with the increasing integration of electric and hybrid vehicles. This scenario poses technical safety challenges, both in emergency response and in the design of passive fire protection systems.

Reglamento (UE) 2024/3110 sobre productos de construcción con logotipo de AFITI LICOF

AFITI News | Regulatory Review of CE Marking for Doors/Windows under Regulation (EU) 2024/3110

CE marking ensures that a pedestrian, industrial, or commercial door meets essential requirements related to safety, health, energy efficiency, and mechanical resistance as defined by EU legislation. It is a prerequisite for distributing these products within the European Economic Area.

El incendio reciente en California es un recordatorio de los desafíos que enfrentamos en un mundo cada vez más afectado por el cambio climático. La implementación de medidas pasivas de seguridad contra incendios, como el uso de materiales sometidos a ensayos de fuego, es esencial para proteger vidas, propiedades y el medio ambiente.

The California Fire and the Importance of Fire Testing of Building Materials

The recent fire in California is a reminder of the challenges we face in a world increasingly affected by climate change. Implementing passive fire safety measures, such as the use of fire tested materials, is essential to protect lives, property and the environment.

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