Three years after the Grenfell fire, many buildings with dangerous cladding still have 24-hour fire safety patrols – introduced originally as a temporary measure.
DetailsWhen considering fire alarm coverage and FRA issues for care homes and sites with supported living it must be understood how medications may react in the event of a fire.
DetailsThe number of low and medium rise residential buildings with serious fire and life safety deficiencies is high but as they are not high rise they have slipped off the radar in most cases.
DetailsAs part of the program of works to obtain certification under the BAFE SP207 scheme I have successfully taken and passed the FIA internal exam on BS 8629 and will now be pushing on towards certification under SP207 for sites with simultaneous evacuation requirements in January 2021.
DetailsYou’ll need to ensure you have reviewed your fire risk assessment & life safety arrangements to ensure that staff & customers are adequately protected.
DetailsThe “Know Your Building” campaign, is helping building owners and managers achieve stronger business resilience when it comes to the threat of fire.
DetailsThough often overlooked, fire doors play an essential role in fire safety of every building and should be a significant part of any fire risk assessment especially in sites with a sleep-in provision. While fire doors resist fire and toxic fumes to prevent their passage from room to room, they do a dual job of…
DetailsA Sheffield landlord has been fined £50,000 for a catalogue of breaches of fire safety standards, including the absence of a certificate for the emergency lighting.
DetailsWest Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is reminding landlords of the importance of maintaining good fire safety standards, following a prosecution for fire safety breaches.
DetailsWhen considering fire alarm coverage and Fire Risk Assessment issues for care homes and sites with supported living where residents medications include the use of creams and pastes for varying skin conditions it must be understood how these may react in the event that there is a fire within the property (not just the bedroom)…
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