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Fire doors have a few vital safety features and really can be the difference between life and death. If you own a commercial or non-domestic property, there are strict regulations and guidelines to follow, ensuring the doors can withstand certain heats. Fire doors can also have massive advantages for private properties. Here are some of…

Most fires are preventable. Those responsible for workplaces and other buildings to which the public have access can avoid them by taking responsibility for and adopting the right behaviours and procedures. We take look at five of the most important fire safety documents to display in your work premises: – Health and Safety Law Poster.…

The function of emergency lighting is not to illuminate a building when the power goes out. The role of emergency lighting is to illuminate key areas that are required in an emergency. Escape routes – Emergency lighting should help people see in any passageways or stairways that lead to exits. In addition to this, lighting…

Two-thirds of schools in England have poor fire protection systems and are not properly prepared for a potential blaze, according to an education insurer. Zurich Municipal, which insures about half of all schools and universities in the UK, has written to the government calling for urgent action to improve fire protection in school premises after…

According to a recent article published by Inside Housing, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published new fire safety advice for the public to highlight the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in keeping their homes safe. The RICS has released a guide that includes independent simple safety advice. Written with homeowners and…

Here are Firechief we are often asked about L2 Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers and whether they are effective when tackling lithium battery fires, in this blog post we explain why these fire extinguishers are ineffective on lithium battery fires and what you should be using instead. The L2 fire extinguisher is the most commonly recommended…

Fire safety is very important in all premises, whether it’s a warehouse, office, hotel or block of flats. But it can be confusing if you are the person responsible for fire safety. We’re here to help provide guidance and insight into the best practice in fire safety. Are you the duty holder? Much health and…

The government has been urged to overhaul planning laws, after developers who constructed a tower block with Grenfell-style cladding were given permission to build more housing. Concerns have been raised by Slough Borough Council, which was not allowed to take their track record into account when it considered their more recent planning application. The authority…

Chimney Fire Safety Week 2019 – 2nd to 8th September – Nationwide! Chimney Fire Safety Week was introduced in 2009 and aims to raise awareness of safe chimney use, including the importance of ensuring that chimneys are swept regularly, are clean and appropriate quality fuel is used. The aim of Chimney Fire Safety Week is…