Category: Fire

Everything You Believed About Fire Alarms is Wrong

Author: Christine Bell January 5, 2018 In Fire
BUYING FIRE ALARMS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS – STRAIGHT FORWARD? Do you need a fire alarm? Where to start Making the grade The Responsibility lies where? FIRE ALARMS FOR UK BUSINESSES Fire Alarms – So you have a commercial building, you […]
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Fire Alarm Failings Reviewed: What You Can Learn From Other’s Mistakes

Author: Christine Bell January 3, 2018 In Fire
THE TOP 4 FIRE ALARM MISTAKES FIRE ALARMS – DON’T CUT CORNERS Fire Alarm Failings – Fire Safety Legislation in the UK already places a great duty-of-care on business holders with severe legal ramifications for non-compliance. However, in light of […]
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Bonfire Night Fire Safety

Author: Christine Bell November 2, 2017 In Fire
REMEMBER, REMEMBER… Prepare for Bonfire Night celebrations this weekend by brushing up on these fire safety tips!  Exposed flames and dark nights can lead to dangerous situations, so it is important to keep a safe distance from bonfires and fireworks, […]
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Fire Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident

Author: Christine Bell October 19, 2017 In Fire
WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE, HEALTH & SAFETY OFTEN SPRINGS TO MIND FIRST BUT WHAT ABOUT FIRE SAFETY? Fire Safety requires important attention and could have costly ramifications if regulations are not met. The responsibility of Fire […]
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Airbnb Fire Regulations

Author: Christine Bell October 11, 2017 In Fire
SEPTEMBER 2017 SAW AIRBNB AS THE MOST DOWNLOADED APP This popular service allows private property owners to rent their spare rooms, or even entire homes, for short stays.  With most people using the app as a cheaper alternative to hotels […]
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Latest Fire Safety News – Four Must Read Updates

Author: Christine Bell October 5, 2017 In Fire
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST FIRE SAFETY NEWS! HERE ARE SOME MUST READS… 1. Check for potential gas, fire and carbon monoxide dangers Although additives including stench agents are added to Natural Gas so that it can be […]
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Student Fire Safety – Does your property meet the standards?

Author: Christine Bell September 21, 2017 In Fire
DO YOU KNOW WHAT FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED IN STUDENT ACCOMMODATION? Most halls of residence will be managed to a high standard and have regular checks and safety measures in place for fire safety.  However, privately let student accommodation […]
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Emergency Evacuation Changes – Have you seen the Light?

Author: Christine Bell September 7, 2017 In Fire
BRITISH STANDARD FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING HAS BEEN UPDATED, CREATING A NEW CATEGORY OF SAFETY LIGHTING. This new category has been named ‘emergency safety lighting’ and was created when BS5266 was revised in 2016 to bring it more in line with […]
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Fire Evacuations – The escape plan which may save your life

Author: Christine Bell August 23, 2017 In Fire
FIRE EVACUATIONS – WHAT IS YOUR ESCAPE PLAN? We are all guilty of the unpredicted ‘panic mode’ when we are caught off guard. Unfortunately this happens at the most crucial moments – including the evacuation of a building which is on fire. Would […]
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Stay Safe this summer while staying at campsite and caravan parks

Author: Christine Bell August 4, 2017 In Fire
TIPS TO SLEEP SAFELY UNDER THE CAMPSITE STARS THIS SUMMER! The summer months are upon us, the months where groups of families and friends are flocking to grassy fields to enjoy their summer holiday and sleep under the stars! Stay […]
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