Global Fire & Safety News

UL Solutions Warns of Missing Certification Mark Labels for Passenger Elevator Fire Doors

UL Solutions issued a public notice regarding missing UL Certification Mark labels connected to passenger elevator fire doors. According to the notice, the affected labels are not authorized to be applied to any product, and products carrying these labels should not be considered UL Certified.

The update highlights the importance of checking certification marks, product traceability, and technical documentation before approving or installing fire-rated components in any project.

UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Fire Extinguishers

UL Solutions issued a public notice regarding fire extinguishers carrying unauthorized UL Certification Marks. The notice highlights why certification marks, supplier traceability, and technical documents should be verified before approving fire safety products.

New Report Examines Fire Safety Hazards of E-mobility Devices on Passenger Railcars

UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute released a report examining lithium-ion battery thermal runaway incidents involving e-scooters and e-bikes on passenger railcars.

Occupied Building Renovations Put Temporary Fire Safety Measures Back in Focus

Global fire safety discussions around occupied building renovations are highlighting the need to review temporary safety measures while buildings remain in use during maintenance, refurbishment, or retrofit work.

Corroded Sprinkler Components in Chemical Plant Fire Highlight Storage and Environment Risks

A recent investigation into a chemical plant fire has highlighted how chemical storage conditions, humidity, corrosive vapors, and long-term maintenance can affect sprinkler system components inside industrial facilities.

Building Inspection Records Emerge as a Key Part of Modern Fire Safety Management

A recent UL Solutions announcement highlights the growing importance of organized inspection records, maintenance logs, alerts, corrective actions, and compliance documents in modern building safety management.

AI Data Center Growth Puts New Pressure on Fire Safety Planning

NFPA Journal coverage highlights how the rapid growth of AI data centers is creating new fire safety questions as these facilities become larger, denser, more power-intensive, and more complex.

Hydrogen Fueling Growth Brings Component Safety and Fire Risk Controls into Focus

A UL Solutions announcement highlights the growing importance of testing and certifying hydrogen fueling station components such as valves and dispenser hoses as hydrogen use expands in transportation and commercial vehicles.

Crowded Venue Fire Raises Fresh Questions About Exit Routes and Interior Finishing Materials

A recent NFPA Xchange discussion following a deadly pub fire in Bangkok has brought renewed attention to crowded venue fire safety, especially emergency exits, interior finishing materials, emergency lighting, alarm readiness, and inspection discipline.

Back-to-School Fire Safety Puts Evacuation Plans and Emergency Readiness in Focus

A recent safety advisory from Sharjah Civil Defence has renewed attention on school fire safety before the academic year, including evacuation plans, emergency exits, assembly points, alarm systems, firefighting equipment, and regular drills.