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10.11.2026 Battery rooms safety challenges in Data Centers The growth of Cloud computing and artificial intelligence is driving strong growth in data center projects in France. To ensure the business continuity required by the digital economy,... Read more

10.11.2026 Maintaining Fire Compartmentation in Data Centers: application case The Challenge of Structural Penetrations – One Wall, Multiple Challenges Data centres are divided into fire compartments to limit the spread of fire and protect critical infrastructure. Yet... Read more

10.11.2026 Experimental assessment of the Fire Protection Systems Performance of Data Centers Data centers present specific fire safety challenges due to the high density of equipment, the presence of cables, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and, in some cases, lithium-ion... Read more

10.11.2026 Firestopping in Data Centers: Navigating Complex Site Challenges Data center construction is rarely static. As installation progresses, the number, size and arrangement of services passing through fire compartments can evolve, creating penetrations that differ significantly from... Read more

9.11.2026 Fire Safety and Business Continuity in Data Centers Data centers support essential digital services around the clock. A fire can threaten people, equipment and data availability, while even a small incident can interrupt operations through smoke... Read more

29.9.2026 Efectis india: Providing the means know-how to advance fire safety in India The launch of Efectis India is an important step in our commitment to supporting the development of fire safety in India. Through the majority acquisition of Aadit Fire... Read more

14.9.2026 Ventilation Performance and Air Quality: A New Efectis Service Ventilation Performance & Air Quality in Operation – Measure. Understand. Decide. Efectis is developing an on-site measurement service within its Efectis OutLabs & Ventilation team, dedicated to actual... Read more

20.8.2026 Restaurant Kitchen Fire Safety: Lessons Learned and Best Practice in the UK and Europe Restaurants and commercial kitchens present a particular fire risk due to the combination of open-flame cooking, high temperatures, hot oils and the continuous accumulation of grease. Kitchen extract... Read more

20.8.2026 Fire Tests on Large-Scale Partially Protected Timber Structures: Assessing Exposed Timber in Fire As a part of the scientific and technical program SEIFBois (SÉcurité Incendie Feu Bois), fire test tests on large-scale mock-ups featuring partially protected timber structures were conducted by... Read more

20.8.2026 Fire Resistance Assessment of Floor Hatches: Challenges and Standards The fire resistance of building components is a critical aspect of modern construction, directly impacting life safety and property protection. For specialized elements such as floor hatches, the... Read more

18.5.2026 Fire and explosion safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Stakeholders in the stationary battery sector are currently awaiting the publication of a new French ministerial order (“arrêté”) that will define the safety requirements applicable to installations classified... Read more

18.5.2026 Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Containing Energy Carriers More and more vehicles and equipment are being equipped with energy carriers in the form of lithium-containing battery packs. These battery packs are critical because in the event... Read more