Fire extinguisher trends highlighted by latest Trade Associations survey. Following on from the comprehensive survey results reported back in 2003, which were...
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Fire Evacuation or Stay Put? Know the Difference
Evacuation or Stay Put? - Why it's important to know the difference What you do in the event of a fire occurring in the premises you occupy is really important. In the...
Why do we ask about oxygen?
We check every report that our assessors write for two reasons: To ensure that it is grammatically correct, consistent and clear to the reader Validation by a qualified...
Fire Safety at Christmas
Stay safe this Christmas It's that time of the year when many of us are putting up our Christmas decorations (if you haven't already!), but how much do you consider...
Fire Safety for Students
Fire Safety for Students Student Fire Safety Week finished last week, but awareness of potential hazards still needs to be communicated to students. Many students are...
Communal Areas
We receive many enquiries for advice around communal areas. To the surprise of many, it is a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment in place for communal...
House of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)
Whether it’s back to university or simply sharing a house, landlords have the responsibility by law of providing their tenants with a fire-safe environment. It's all...
Fire Safety Act is here!
Who is affected by the new Fire Safety Act? If you are the "Responsible Person" for the Fire Safety of a building, which contains two or more sets of domestic premises,...
What Are the 5 Steps for a Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire risk assessments are a legal obligation for certain commercial properties in the UK. Failure to comply can result in legal repercussions, so it is important to...
Who carries out a Fire risk assessment?
Can I carry out a Fire risk assessment myself? In order to carry out a Fire risk assessment, you do need some knowledge of the guidance which is relevant to your type...
Scotland is changing its smoke alarm laws – what it means for homeowners
This article is from: The Scotsman New rules for fire and smoke alarms in homes across Scotland are to be introduced next year, it has been announced. The change in...
Why do you need a Fire Risk assessment and what is it?
Let's start with the what and why By law, every Multi occupied building, all employers and all premises open to the public, are required to conduct a fire risk...