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New research from Inside Housing shows that 71% of social housing in England has safety issues regarding fire protection and smoke detection. Since the tragedy of Grenfell exactly one year ago, it’s alarming that not much progress has been made in making buildings more safe in the case of a fire. Are you doing all…

Commercial fire safety is essential. Preventing accidents in closed workplaces such as offices, buildings or mechanical workshops is the best option to take care of the staff working in these spaces. This includes, of course, teaching people what to do in case of a fire and installing correct fire alarm systems such as signals, emergency LED…

A fire risk assessment is a decisive tool in the implementation of fire prevention and protection measures. Using this tool, committees such as the FPA (Fire Protection Association) can better assess the relative impact of different risks and fire safety protection methods. One way to determine the safety measures needed for controlling fire risk is the…

Efficient emergency lighting works in unexpected events like power cuts or accidents in enclosed spaces, when it’s necessary to move people towards emergency exits if the path is unclear. What does emergency lighting do? Emergency lighting is in operation 24 hours a day even when they are not fully turned on because they have an…

Are you concerned about fire regulations and the compliancy of your commercial business in the South? Our fire regulation experts are on hand tohelp. Contact us today on 01202 985655. What are the most important fire exinguisher regulations for businesses? BS 5306 – Fire Extinguishers Fire extinguishers are required by law in every commercial property. The…

The government regulations state that all fire alarm systems must be installed according to British Standard, BS 5839 fire regulations. However, despite these regulations having been around for a while, there is still confusion regarding fire alarm requirements for businesses. If you are at all concerned about the fire safety of your business in the South, don’t hesitate…

Using a fire alarm system can make a huge difference in an emergency situation. It significantly reduces the number of material and human losses by allowing early detection of an airborne anomaly. Also, fire alarm systems help to prevent the spread of smoke or fire in an enclosed area. If the building has protection systems like…

Intelligent lighting systems allow you to save considerably, as they consume less energy and cost as much or less than a “traditional” device. Through your smartphone, these devices will be interconnected by Bluetooth or a private wi-fi network, so you have full control over their use inside and outside your home or workspace. An incandescent bulb has a…

The British Approvals for Fire Equipment (or BAFE) is an independent organisation dedicated to certifying the efficiency of emergency management equipment, especially firefighting equipment. With more than 30 years of service in the UK, its seal is recognised by both small and large emergency equipment manufacturers. Because its warranty is not purchased but earned, this…

The British Standard BS 7671 is an essential guide for those who work with commercial electrical environments in the UK. A new edition has recently been published in which it has reconsidered some specific aspects of installation, maintenance, and methods for dealing with cases related to electrical equipment. The 18th wiring regulation was published on…