Asset Protection for irreplaceable and priceless artefacts
Have you given thought as to the protection of or possible removal of irreplaceable or priceless artefacts and items of high/extreme value from your building in the event of a fire.
Planners set to approve 51-storey London tower with only one staircase.
Permission to build a 51-storey skyscraper with a single fire escape for more than 400 flats is expected to be granted on Thursday, in a move safety campaigners described as “scary”. Read the full article on The Guardian website >
UK Fire Consulting Ltd prosecuted by Fire and Rescue Service over insufficient fire risk assessment
UK Fire Consulting Ltd – the company providing the fire risk assessment for Cranleigh House was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay costs of £19,952.
London tower block blaze leaves two men in hospital
More than 120 firefighters spent about three hours tackling the blaze at the New Providence Wharf estate tower blocks.
Returning to work for the business and what to consider
As employers start to gauge a date for a potential return to work for their staff and a build up towards all that goes with that it is essential after many months of hibernation in the work place to ensure that when staff return there has been some plan to refresh their understanding and appreciation…
Microbrewery in Bristol fined £132k for breaching fire safety rules
Avon Fire and Rescue Service prosecuted the Brewhouse and Kitchen after it was found the pub did not have suitable and sufficient measures in place to reduce risk and spread of fire at its premises in Cotham Hill.
BAFE article reminds all that fire safety obligations continue as normal
Fire safety legislation justifiably remains unchanged because of the pandemic and should be followed as normal in the interest of life safety.
Landlord prosecuted over “illegal and dangerous” fire risk flat by Croydon Council
A Landlord who let out a former bank vault as an illegal and dangerous flat, has been ordered to pay over £9,400 and will be added to a London list of rogue landlords after being convicted of housing offences.
Have you considered your FRA requirements for seasonal extended operating hours
You’ll need to ensure you have reviewed your fire risk assessment & life safety arrangements to ensure that staff & customers are adequately protected.
Industry advisors analysed more than 4,782 large loss claims to gauge what can be learned about major fires
The “Know Your Building” campaign, is helping building owners and managers achieve stronger business resilience when it comes to the threat of fire.