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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…

Under Section 19 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) every employer shall identify hazards, assess risks and have a written risk assessment, including any unusual or other risks. Effective fire safety should be a top priority for every business. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for fire safety protection.…

The RIBA is calling on the government to widen the scope of new building regulations to include other high-risk, non-residential buildings of any height. In its response to the government consultation, building a Safer Future, on proposals to improve safety and minimise the risk of fire in high-rise buildings, the institute has recommended that, as…

The BSI’s recent update of the domestic fire detection and alarm system standard, specifically Part 6 of BS 5839, outlines the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties. Why the British Standards Institute (BSI) has updated the domestic fire detection and alarm…

Lithium batteries present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial goods powered by them increases. Firechief have launch the ground breaking and highly effective Lith-Ex Fire Extinguisher range. Firechief is proud to introduce the Firechief Lith-Ex extinguisher range, the fire extinguishers available for tackling Lithium-Ion battery fires. The…

By law, if you employ more than 5 people then a fire risk assessment needs to be carried out. Now, we’re not guaranteeing that these items will get you through a fire safety inspection, but we are sure that they will help ensure your office is a safer place. What are the essentials? Fire Extinguishers…

Fireproof blankets are ideal for putting out fires in small burning pans, so it is recommended to keep one in the kitchen and learn fire blanket use to handle it correctly and safely. A fire retardant blanket will give peace of mind to a home or restaurant owner and a car fireproof blanket is always…