Fire Extinguishers
Martyn’s Law: what schools, colleges and universities need to do now
Martyn’s Law – formally the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – introduces new legal duties for publicly accessible premises across the UK, including education settings. The Act received Royal Assent in April 2025 and has a clear lead-in period before enforcement. With full compliance required by April 2027, now is the time for facilities…
Read More6 Common Fire Safety Myths
Debunking 6 Common Fire Safety Myths: What Every UK Business & Landlord Needs to Know Fires can have a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, a reality that resonates deeply with UK businesses and landlords. While fire safety might appear straightforward, a landscape of dangerous misconceptions persists. These widespread beliefs can foster complacency, lead to…
Read MoreThe right type of fire extinguisher for your business?
Fire safety is a critical aspect of running any business. This article asks the question: do you know the right type of fire extinguisher for your business? Whether you operate a small office, a retail shop, an industrial warehouse, care home or school, ensuring you have the correct fire extinguishers on hand can mean the…
Read MoreTop 5 Business Fire Risks
5 Common Business Fire Risks & Hazards in UK Businesses (And How to Fix Them) Fire safety is a crucial concern for businesses across the UK. A single fire incident can lead to devastating consequences, including property damage, financial losses, and risks to human life. Many workplace fires are preventable if businesses identify common hazards…
Read MoreLithium-Ion Fires: Understanding the Risks and Safety Measures
In our increasingly digital world, lithium-ion batteries power a vast array of devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and power tools. While these batteries offer many advantages, including high energy density and longer lifespans, they also come with a potential fire risk. In this blog post, we’ll explore what causes lithium-ion fires, which…
Read MoreFire Protection Guide for Historical Buildings
UK fire safety law states that property must be ‘equipped with appropriate fire detectors and alarms’ but the legislation takes a broad approach and fails to give specific recommendations for heritage buildings. Here are our recommendations for how fire can be prevented and detected in historical buildings. Fire Detection and Alarms Although call points must…
Read MoreTower Blocks Fire Safety – Preventing Fire & Protecting Residents
Fire safety in tower blocks is extremely important as the effects of a fire engulfing multiple floors can be devastating. When the conditions are right and poor quality building materials have been used, that don’t meet building standards, fire can rapidly spread and completely destroy an entire building. This can result in many casualties –…
Read More7 Important Checks – Fire Safety in Care Homes
Fire safety is crucial in care homes where vulnerable occupants live. The emergency evacuation procedure of a care home needs to be carefully planned for occupants who are less mobile and unable to evacuate the building without assistance. At night in an emergency, this can be particularly difficult because often there are less carers working…
Read MoreThree must-haves for Fire Safety in Retail Stores
In the UK between April 2012 – March 2013, there were 22,500 fires recorded on commercial properties. If you are an owner of a retail outlet, your daily jobs list is likely to keep you and your staff busy. However, it is ultimately the owner’s job to make sure that the correct fire safety equipment…
Read MoreWhat Extinguisher Should I Use?
Fire Extinguishers are a basic requirement in all business and residential buildings. They are used to control or extinguish small fires. It is important that extinguishers are correctly positioned and that they are easy to access in the event of an emergency. However, in the panic of a fire breakout, it can become difficult to know…
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