Tag Archives: Fire Prevention

Understanding Roles and Fire Safety Responsibilities

House Plan

Fire safety encompasses a broad spectrum of considerations, yet the question remains: who holds the responsibility for ensuring fire safety? You may have heard the term ‘responsible person’ or even ‘duty holder’, but what do these terms even mean? The terms “responsible person” and “duty holder” are often used interchangeably when talking about fire safety. […]

Fire protection, prevention and suppression: what’s the difference?

Fire Suppression

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 […]