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26May
Passive fire protection: a vital layer of defence
Most people are familiar with the presence of fire detection and protection equipment such as fire extinguishers and fire alarms in a building. But not all fire prevention and protection measures are as apparent. Most building users will probably not even be aware of the...
13Apr
When was the last time fire safety measures were reviewed in your business?
With businesses in the process of reopening across the UK, a lot of effort will be going into ensuring they’re as covid safe as possible. But there is real concern that might mean they’re not giving fire safety the level of attention it needs. BAFE...
23Mar
Has Covid safety pushed fire safety out of the spotlight at your school?
Research released at the start of March revealed that fires destroyed the equivalent of 1,100 classrooms in English schools between April 2015 and April 2020. The study was carried out by insurer Zurich Municipal who analysed Home Office data from the 44 fire authorities in...
11Mar
When was the last time you checked your fire doors were working properly?
Unlike most other types of fire equipment, fire doors are in regular use and are therefore subject to wear and tear at a far greater rate. If they’re not properly looked after, that creates a substantial risk that they won’t perform correctly if there is...
01Mar
Ensuring electrical safety in privately rented properties
The 2020 Electrical Safety Regulations came into force on 1st June last year and took effect for new tenancies in England from 1st July 2020. From the start of April this year, those regulations are being extended to also apply to existing tenancies. Private landlords...
22Feb
Why a fire risk assessment must never be viewed as an end in itself
You might have seen the reports in the news last month about the court case that took place in relation to a hotel fire that occurred in Scotland in December 2017. A fire broke out at Cameron House, situated next to Loch Lomond. Tragically two...
21Jan
Fire safety for HMO’s: the impact of not taking it seriously enough
A number of court cases took place during 2020 involving charges against landlords of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). In all instances the landlords had failed to take their HMO fire safety responsibilities seriously enough. In some cases, that had tragic outcomes. One of those instances...
22Dec
Protecting healthcare organisations from the disruption of fire
Hospitals and all other providers within the healthcare sector are used to working in challenging and difficult circumstances. But they have found themselves dealing with a whole new level of pressure this year. Yet the fact remains that fire presents a risk that must never be...
10Dec