Fire doors play a huge role in fire safety and yet they are the most commonly overlooked aspect of buildings. The Grenfell Tower Inquiry in the Phase 1 report noted that “Fire doors play an essential role in preventing or inhibiting the spread of smoke and toxic gases and in preserving the effective compartmentation of […]
Category Archives: Fire News
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Feb
Feb
Fire doors play a critical role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke within commercial and residential buildings. They are specifically designed and constructed to resist fire for a specific period, providing valuable time for people to evacuate the building safely. However, fire doors are only effective if they are installed correctly and maintained […]
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What impact are remote & hybrid working models having on the fire safety of commercial buildings?
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Jan
Jan
The shift towards remote and hybrid working models is undoubtedly here to stay and while it’s seen as a positive change for employees, it’s also had a significant impact on the fire safety of commercial office buildings. Here’s what commercial building owners and those in charge of fire safety should keep in mind… Vacant or […]
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Jan
Jan
The start of a new year is a great time for businesses to review their fire safety protocols and ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. By taking the following steps, you can ensure that your facilities are safe for employees and customers, and minimise the risk of fire-related accidents […]
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Jan
Jan
New fire safety regulations will come into effect from 23rd January 2023 relating to buildings that contain more than one residence. The duties in these Regulations supplement those imposed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These new regulations relate to buildings in England that comprise two or more domestic premises (including the residential […]
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Dec
Dec
We know that fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all commercial properties. But what about empty or vacant buildings? If you think that just because your building is empty that fire safety, and in particular fire risk assessments, is no longer a concern, you’d be very wrong. Despite the fact that the building […]
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Dec
Dec
What do we mean by fire compartmentation? Fire compartmentation is defined as: “A building or part of a building comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread of fire to or from another part of the same building or an adjoining building.” This means that certain buildings, particularly those where […]
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Dec
Dec
Health and safety, and in particular, fire safety, is important for retailers all year round. However, the festive season brings with it increased risks and unique challenges that retailers should be aware of as they head into the busy Christmas period. Increased fire risks associated with the festive season Additional stock levels In anticipation of […]
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Nov
Nov
Fire protection, prevention, and suppression systems are all fundamental parts of fire safety. However, whilst these systems all work together to create a holistic fire safety plan, it’s important to understand the difference between the three. What is fire protection? Fire protection systems are designed to protect a building’s occupants and minimise the damage associated […]
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Nov
Nov
A hotel owner has been ordered to pay £50,000 and has received custodial sentences, suspended for two years after he continued to take guests despite being issued with a prohibition notice for serious fire safety failings. London Fire Brigade inspectors visited The Bank Hotel on Ripple Road in Barking in May 2018 where they found […]