Modern vehicles, electric charging infrastructure and changing patterns of use are transforming the risk profile of Europe’s parking garages. A recent analysis published by CFPA Europe and the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) warns that fire-safety requirements have not always kept pace with these developments.
Across Europe, electricity has overtaken gas as the dominant cooking fuel. One recent study notes that by 2022 — in the OECD reference — electricity was used for around 45 % of households’ cooking needs, compared with 39 % for gas.
In September last year, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle announced that some UK data centres had been designated as Critical National Infrastructure—a statement that couldn’t be more accurate.
Standards are the unsung heroes of everyday life. They create a foundation for safety, efficiency, and quality, shaping everything from the design of our homes to the cars we drive.
