Case Study News Regulation & Guidance Standards New UK Fire Safety Statistics 2024/25: Water Mist Systems Outperform Sprinklers Across Every Measure 04/08/2026 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie Fire Safety Data 2024/25 New government-backed fire data for 2024/25 delivers a clear verdict: high-pressure water mist systems significantly outperform traditional sprinkler systems in activation reliability, fire control, and extinguishment. For anyone responsible for protecting lives and property, the data is compelling. A proven track record: now stronger than ever This is not the first […] Read more »
Case Study News Regulation & Guidance Standards Update on Water Mist Standards: BS 8458 and BS EN 14972-17 27/01/2026 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie BS 8458 has now been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 14972-17. This change brings water mist systems under a single European “Family of Standards,” which the UK is required to follow as a member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). What does this mean? The fire tests within BS EN 14972-17 are the […] Read more »
iMist Blog Regulation & Guidance Standards BS 9991: 2024 and Water Mist Systems – Understanding the Guidance 25/03/2025 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie There has been some confusion regarding the omission of water mist systems from BS 9991: 2024, leading some to believe that this standard excludes their use. However, this is not the case. The absence of a specific reference to water mist does not mean it is unsuitable – rather, BS 9991: 2024 solely provides guidance […] Read more »
iMist Blog News Regulation & Guidance Standards Approved Document B: 2 March 2025 Changes 21/01/2025 / 05/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie Approved Document B: 2 March 2025 Changes In response to growing concerns about fire safety in high-risk settings, the UK government has introduced several updates to Approved Document B (AD: B), specifically targeting fire suppression requirements in care homes. Care homes are particularly vulnerable environments, where residents often have limited mobility and may rely on […] Read more »
Accreditations iMist Blog Regulation & Guidance Standards The First Company to Pass the FPA’s UKAS Accredited BS 8458 Watermist System Test 28/09/2022 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie We are delighted to be the first company to pass the FPA’s UKAS-accredited BS 8458 Annex C residential and domestic watermist system test, which demonstrates the rigour of the test. Now that we have passed it, we are unique in the market as we can provide our customers with a UKAS-accredited stamp of approval when […] Read more »
