Did You Know…………???
If you are a small business owner, you may not be aware that you are part of the largest group of business owners in the UK. Here are some statistics from the National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses Limited: “At the start of 2020 there were 5.94 million small businesses (with 0 to […]
Fire Risk Assessments And Your Empty Building
If you are a commercial landlord letting out a property to a business, or businesses, you need to be very aware of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Act 2005. This means that you have legal responsibilities to undertake certain actions, such as carrying out a fire risk assessment, and if five or more people are […]
Things To Consider Regarding Fire Safety As An HMO Landlord
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a landlord who lets out a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) you have a duty to protect your tenants from the risk of fire as far as is practically possible. What this means is that the responsible person is required to carry out a building fire safety risk assessment and identify the […]
A Quick Guide to Fire Doors and Improving Fire Safety
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While many of us are quick to wedge fire doors open when it’s convenient for us, they are lifesavers if an accidental fire breaks out. Fire doors can seem like a nuisance at times, but having strong working fire doors at key locations in your building can make all the difference, slowing down the spread of […]
Fire Alarms – How they Work and Why They’re Important
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know that fire alarms are important and necessary, but many of us are simply content with seeing a flashing white box above our kitchen cookers. However, fire alarm systems and fire detection strategies are more complex and crucial to fire safety standards than you might imagine. We explore a few things about fire […]
Fire Risk Assessment for Flats – What’s the Legislation?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Fire Safety Bill and other UK fire safety orders that outline the British standards for fire safety are intended to make sure that the risk of fires breaking out in residential properties is significantly reduced. In light of events like the Grenfell Tower tragedy, authorities are applying much more stringent protocols to the fire […]
A Fire Risk Assessment Is A Legal Requirement But Can Be Complicated
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you are an employer, landlord, building owner, occupier, or anyone else in control of non-domestic premises, the government places certain responsibilities upon you with regard to fire safety, among other things. Not the least of these is that you are required by law to undertake a building fire risk assessment, and, if you are […]
Arranging Your Next Fire Risk Assessment? 5 Tips to Improve Compliance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fire risk assessment allows you to assess your premises and identify ways to improve fire safety. If you omit to do this, you risk prosecution as it is a legal requirement to have a good quality, suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place for your rental property. This is even more imperative if […]
Why You Must Undertake A Fire Risk Assessment Of Your Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why should you undertake a fire risk assessment of your business? Well, there are two answers to that question, the first of which is that fire is an ever-present danger in our lives for many different reasons. Fire can be caused by an employee dropping a lit cigarette end after having a crafty smoke during […]
Now Is The Time To Carry Out An Office Fire Safety Check
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we continue to struggle with Covid-19, it is safe to say that things have changed considerably in the workplace. Most of the country is in Tier 2 and Tier 3: indeed, the only places that are not are the Isle of Wight (population 141,538, Cornwall (population 565,968), and the Scilly Isles (population 2,224). The […]