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Everything You Need to Know About New Fire Safety Regulations

The fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017 that killed 72 people changed the way we all think about fire safety in high-rise buildings. The…

The Dangers of Lithium-ion Battery Fires

Lithium-ion batteries are found in more and more of the electronic devices we buy and use these days. There are two good reasons for this:…

What Happens When You Don't Follow Fire Safety Regulations

There are a lot of things you need to think about and do when you’re running a business. Not all of it will directly affect…

Which Buildings Need a Fire Risk Assessment?

If you’re running a business that has its own premises, whether it’s a large factory, a high street shop, a small office or a house…

Comparison Guide: What is the difference between active and passive fire protection?

Are Businesses Responsible for Fire Safety & PAT Testing of Office Equipment for Home Workers?

For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on their working lives. For some, it’s actually been a positive thing, with hybrid…

Common Causes of Workplace Fires

Latest Home Office statistics suggest that the number of commercial fires requiring Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) intervention are on the decrease. Partly that’s down…

Schools Fire Safety

There are two main areas of responsibility that schools have with regard to our children: educating them and keeping them safe. Recent data published by…

Care Home Fire Safety

Following fire safety legislation and guidelines is important anywhere, but when it comes to fire safety in care homes, everything becomes that extra bit more…

(SME) Small Business Fire Safety Guide

The rules surrounding requirements for fire safety in non-domestic settings such as small businesses are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which…

What Is Combustion?

Everyone knows – or certainly should know! – what fire is, but what is combustion? Most people will know that it has something to do with fire,…

The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London started on the night of Sunday 2 September 1666, and although the worst was over by Wednesday, it was not…