How Often Should Fire Risk Assessments be Reviewed?
How often should fire risk assessments be reviewed? The law states that all business premises and the common area of blocks of flats need to have a fire risk assessment conducted regularly. This should be the foundation of all of your fire safety plans. Without a fire risk assessment, you won’t be able to protect […]
How Often Should You Service Fire Extinguishers?
How often should fire extinguishers be serviced? Well, the Fire Safety Order 2005 contains extensive regulations regarding fire safety equipment and the legal requirements that are in place when it comes to fire protection for your building. One thing you need to concern yourself with is fire extinguisher servicing. A fire extinguisher is one of […]
Fire Safety in Care Homes – 5 Things You MUST do to Keep Safe
5 critically important things you must do if you are responsible for fire safety in residential care homes. Read our guide to find out. Fire safety in care homes can sadly be matter of life and death where there are vulnerable occupants concerned. This was brought home recently in a care home fire in Hertfordshire […]
Fire Safety Signs and Fire Exit Signs: a Guide to UK Regulations 2024
All business premises need at least 2 or 3 fire safety signs, but working out which ones you need and where you should put them can be confusing. That’s why we wrote this simple guide. If you are responsible for any type of commercial premises, you may already know that you need fire safety signs. […]
Fire Extinguisher Colours Explained in our Simple Guide
There are 5 fire extinguisher colours: Red, Cream, Blue, Black, and Yellow. Each colour represents a different type of extinguisher, used on different types of fires. The fire extinguisher colours changed in 1997 to meet British and European Standard BS EN3. All modern fire extinguishers have a red (or chrome) body, with the identifying colour displayed […]
Fire Regulations for Offices: a Simple Guide to Office Fire Safety
Having the right fire safety measures in place in your office is vital for the safety of the team and the office building itself. All office buildings in the UK are legally required to comply with UK fire regulations, so it’s important to understand Fire Regulations for Offices if you are responsible for your office’s […]
Fire Alarm Categories – A Guide to BS5839
Businesses differ from each other significantly and fire alarm categories are no different. Fire safety regulations require that any fire alarms you install are fit for purpose. By choosing fire alarms in the correct category, you can ensure that your staff remain safe and that you mitigate risks to your property. Fire alarm grades […]
What Extinguisher Should Not be Used in Confined Spaces?
We often get asked what fire extinguisher should not be used in confined spaces. The truth is, not all fire extinguishers are the same. When a fire breaks out in your commercial property, you could be forgiven for simply reaching out for the first fire extinguisher that comes to hand. However, not all fire extinguishers […]
Fire Safety in High-Rise Flats with Flammable Cladding
Waking Watch or Fire Alarm System Fire safety in high-rise flats: What is the EWS1 form? In recent years, there have been changes in fire safety protocol and guidance for blocks with flammable cladding. One important modification is the introduction of the EWS1 form. The EWS (external wall system) comprises the outside wall of the […]
The Importance of Fire Safety – Prevention, Triggers, Devices & Plans
When fire isn’t carefully managed it is extremely hazardous. In the right conditions, flames and smoke can spread rapidly, causing considerable damage to people, property and the environment. Fires can be started accidentally or intentionally, but once alight the heat and poor visibility can make it difficult for people to escape or fight the flames. […]