Getting Smart With Fire Alarm Maintenance
ASK AN EXPERT: WHY DO I NEED FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE ? FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE Is fire alarm maintenance a requirement in the UK? Fire alarm maintenance regulations only state that your fire alarm system must be ‘adequately maintained’, however BS 5839 […]
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Does your business need a fire alarm system? – The 2 second flowchart
DO YOU NEED A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM? FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Do you need one? Is a fire alarm system needed? Many people think the answer to this question is complicated but it really isn’t. This two second flowchart tells you […]
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Everything You Believed About Fire Alarms is Wrong
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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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