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Wed April 21, 2021 - National Edition Blue Smoke Control Invisible emissions from plants — specifically, the odor-causing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that reside in hot asphalt storage tanks — can create a number of challenges for producers, ranging from regulatory requirements to overt opposition from neighbors. Blue Smoke Control, a division of Anaheim, Calif.-based Butler-Justice Inc., introduced X-VOCS, the companys newest system for eradicating odor-causing emissions produced a...

Posted: April 20, 2021 Caution urged around outdoor burning Given the current and predicted weather conditions within the Southeast Fire Centre, the BC Wildfire Service is encouraging members of the public and industry personnel to exercise caution when conducting any outdoor burning during periods of elevated winds. The weather forecast continues to call for a drying trend this week along with elevated winds for the Southeast Fire Centre. As the temperature increases, the grass cures and drie...

Fire and smoke curtains are passive containment systems that are integrated within the building structure. Being passive systems, they often are forgotten by building owners and managers when it comes to building maintenance. However, fire and smoke curtains still require inspection and maintenance to ensure perfect function. Regular maintenance will also ensure compliance with the required standards and regulations. Passive fire protection systems such as fire and smoke curtains often become s...

Improving fire safety in existing multi-storeyed apartment buildings through retrofits can be challenging, invasive and costly. Consequently, property asset owners and managers seek solutions that can be easily integrated into the building’s existing design and structure. Additionally, fire hazards, if any, are eliminated through inspection and better building management. Building management and housekeeping measures Escape routes Ensuring a clear pathway for exiting the building during an em...

As pandemic puts focus on home improvements, our interiors expert gets to the hearth of the matter 28 December 2020 • 12:00pm Writer and stylist Reena Simon poses by her log burning fire in her home in Cardiff Credit: Jay Williams The warmth and beauty of an open flame is hard to beat – especially right now. It’s the reason Reena Simon, a writer and stylist and the blogger behind Hygge For Home, recently installed a log burning stove in her 1960s bungalow in Cardiff. “I am drawn to cosy...