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 […]
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 […]