Understanding BS 5839-6 and Choosing the Right System for Your Property Choosing the correct fire alarm system isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about protecting lives and ensuring your building meets its legal obligations under UK fire safety legislation. But if you’ve ever looked at the British Standard for fire detection systems, you may have […]
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Understanding Responsibilities and Reducing Risk in Combined Residential and Commercial Properties Mixed-use buildings—such as high street shops with flats above—are a common feature across the UK. While convenient and space-efficient, these buildings can pose significant fire safety challenges due to the combination of commercial and residential activities under one roof. If you own, manage or […]
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What You Need to Know as a Holiday Rental Host in the UK Whether you rent out a spare room or manage several short-term holiday properties, as an Airbnb or short-let host in the UK, you’re legally responsible for the safety of your guests—including when it comes to fire protection. Fire safety laws apply even […]
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Understanding Dry Film Thickness (DFT) in Passive Fire Protection When applied correctly, intumescent coatings provide vital protection to structural steel and other materials during a fire. These coatings expand when exposed to high heat, forming a char that insulates the substrate and helps delay collapse. However, the effectiveness of an intumescent coating depends heavily on […]
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Your Responsibilities Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 If you’re a landlord or managing agent of a residential building in England, you have a legal duty to ensure your tenants are aware of fire safety arrangements in their building. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which came into effect on 23 January 2023, introduced […]
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Do’s and Don’ts for Maintaining Fire Protection and Compliance Intumescent coatings play a critical role in passive fire protection—particularly in buildings where structural steel or timber elements are exposed. These coatings are designed to expand when exposed to high temperatures, forming an insulating char that helps delay structural failure during a fire. But what happens […]
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A Guide for Small and Medium Premises When it comes to fire safety, choosing the right type of fire alarm system is crucial, not just for compliance but for protecting lives and property. One of the most common questions we hear from business owners, landlords, and facilities managers is: “Do I really need a fire […]
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A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance and Protection As a landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), you carry added responsibility for the safety of your tenants. Because HMOs involve shared living spaces, the risk of fire is often greater than in single-family homes. This makes it essential that your fire safety systems aren’t just […]
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If you manage a business, rental property, or public building in the UK, keeping your fire alarm system in good working order isn’t optional—it’s a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. However, many people confuse fire alarm testing with fire alarm servicing. While both are essential to ensuring your fire alarm […]
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If you run a business or manage property in the UK, you’ll already know that fire safety is a legal responsibility. Central to this responsibility is the requirement to carry out a fire risk assessment. But do you need to hire a professional to conduct one, or can you do it yourself? The short answer […]