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Mar 30, 2022
Acrid smoke released during fire in Johannesburg CBD tunnels.
Although most electrical wires are concealed and embedded in the structure, the numerous kilometers of cables and tons of plastic...
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Mar 24, 2022
SFE Services and Smoke Ventilation
A well-designed Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation System – SHEVS – should be able to maintain a smoke-free clear layer of at least 2,5m...
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Mar 14, 2022
Is there a limit to how long you may breath smoke before you die?
You would choke and suffer from smoke inhalation if you were standing in the smoke from a bonfire or BBQ and couldn't get away from it....
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Mar 2, 2022
Experts in Smoke Extractor Fans
When a fire breaks out in a building, whether it is residential or commercial, it is vital to extract the smoke from the fire zone in...
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Feb 24, 2022
Converting a Pneumatic to an Electromechanical Control System
At a well-known mall, SFE Services recently installed a new smoke ventilation system. A pneumatic control system powered the original...
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Feb 5, 2022
120 People Evacuated during Restaurant Fire
Nobody expects a crisis or an emergency, especially one that directly affects them, their employees, and their business. However, the...
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Nov 25, 2021
Commercial Extraction Fans
SFE Services provides mechanical ventilation systems for both commercial and industrial applications. When operated appropriately, these...
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Nov 4, 2021
New Smoke and Fire Ventilation System in Alrode.
At an Alrode warehouse, SFE successfully installed new fire and smoke ventilation systems. The warehouse will be ventilated with 18...
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Oct 21, 2021
Car park ventilation
Parking facilities are in great demand concerning that most people own a car these days, especially in large towns and/or cities....
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Sep 16, 2021
GLASS FIRE CURTAINS
Isanti Glass, a producer of glass containers to the non-alcoholic, alcoholic beverage, and food industries, just had a glass fire curtain...
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Sep 8, 2021
Rooftop Turbine Ventilation
What are rooftop turbines and how do they work? Turbine vents have a basic dome-like shape and design, a profile that is comprised of...
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Sep 2, 2021
Smoke Ventilation and Fire Safety in Schools
In just two weeks, more than 50 schools were either broken into or set alight, according to an article published in the Sowetan Live in...
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Jul 8, 2021
The question isn't whether to vent or not to vent. It’s WHEN TO VENT.
For thousands of years, ventilation has been a vital firefighting aid. Building ventilation promotes interior visibility and directs...
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Jun 24, 2021
What is the definition of a smoke control system?
Smoke can be vented through escape routes within high-rise structures, such as corridors, lobbies, and notably staircases, if a smoke...
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May 26, 2021
Smoke Extraction Protects People
Smoke extraction is definitely a crucial element in controlling fire and protecting people. Published studies show that smoke is a...
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Mar 18, 2021
Fire dampers & how they help control the spread of smoke
Fire dampers are detection devices with fire rated shutters that can slam shut when excessive heat is detected. These devices are placed...
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Mar 11, 2021
Fire Blankets for Ventilation Ducts
A fire blanket is a flexible sheet of material usually constructed with wool and fiberglass layers that is uniquely designed to smother a...
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Mar 4, 2021
Mezzanine floors & their fire ratings
A mezzanine floor is typically built between two floors, or as in many commercial and industrial buildings as an intermediate level,...
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Feb 25, 2021
Smoke Extraction Principles
You might be wondering what the basic principles of smokes extraction is and how and why these principles are implemented. Having a fire...
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Feb 18, 2021
Window automation and smoke extraction
A fire breaks out. Within a couple of seconds, the building fills with smoke. The main goal of smoke extraction is to facilitate a safe...
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