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A fire extinguisher is a piece of equipment specially designed to control a fire in both open and enclosed spaces. They are an essential safety precaution for commercial properties, however homes should also have a fire extinguish in place of emergency. Knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher and which types to use for…

LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are made of a semiconductor material that produces light when they receive an electric current. While a conventional light bulb has a service life of 1200 hours if lit a couple of hours a day, LED lights are high-performance, lasting up to 10,000 hours (equivalent to more than a year of continuous…

Using an NICEIC approved contractor is essential when selecting a company to carry out electrical works. NICEIC is an independent organisation that helps to regulate quality conditions and assesses the competence of UK electricity companies under licence from The Electrical Safety Council. It also issues certificates and licenses to contractors or utility employees to ensure that homeowners benefit from…

According to the UK Fire Department, most fire emergency calls are related to domestic accidents. Fires caused by kitchen neglect, short circuits or the misuse of chemicals are some of the most common causes. Also, outdoor fires are induced by campfires and flammable waste that, believe it or not, can do a lot of damage to the surrounding…

According to UK fire legislation published in October 2005, all owners or managers of a building must have a fire protection system. Although there are many alternatives to cover such an emergency, not all meet the minimum quality and efficiency requirements of fire prevention organizations. Also, some buildings require systems adapted to their structure, the…

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…