Keeping people safe in a fire In a fire, some people can’t always get out quickly, for example, people who use wheelchairs or have mobility problems. A refuge area is a...
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Why Escape Routes Matter in Fire Safety
Escape routes are the lifeline in any fire emergency. If a fire starts, people rely on clear, well‑planned means of escape, which is protected, to reach a safe location...
Routine Inspection and Maintenance for Fire Safety: A Checklist for Compliance
Fire safety compliance is a legal requirement for every business and organisation in the UK. Beyond meeting legal obligations, having good fire safety measures in place...
Residential PEEPS (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)
If a fire broke out in your building right now, would everyone be able to get out safely? The hard truth is that standard evacuation plans don’t always account for...
Choosing the Right Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Your Business
In our modern world, protecting your business from potential fire risks is more important now than it ever has been. One major part of any good fire prevention strategy...
Fire Risk Assessments in London
Taking action to make sure your premises meet fire safety regulations is really important for protecting lives and property. At FireRiskAssessments.com, we’re on hand...
Planning Your Means of Escape: Best Practices for Fire Safety
A well-planned emergency escape procedure is crucial for maintaining fire safety - on all types of premises. In the event of a fire, knowing the nearest exit and the...
Fire Prevention 101: Protecting Your Business from Unexpected Blazes
Fire prevention is often overlooked in the daily routine of running a business – but that doesn’t mean it’s not important.
Navigating UK Fire Safety Legislation: What You Need to Know
In the United Kingdom, fire safety legislation is paramount for protecting lives and property. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is the cornerstone...
Fire Risk Assessments for Holiday Lets
Are you a landlord or property manager for a holiday home? Are you aware you are legally required to have a Fire Risk Assessment of the property or premises? The UK law...
Fire Risk Assessments for HMOs
Are you a landlord or property manager with an HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation)?
You’re required by UK fire safety legislation to have a Fire Risk Assessment of the property. This ensures the public are safe from fire risks.
If you manage or own an HMO, this blog post will give you everything you need to know about Fire Risk Assessments for HMOs.
Do You Know if You Need a PEEP or GEEP?
If you have employees, residents, customers or visitors to your premises, do you know if you require a PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) or GEEP (General...