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Why Cutting Costs On Your Fire Extinguisher Service Could Cost You Your Business

Why Cutting Costs On Your Fire Extinguisher Service Could Cost You Your Business

Dec 10, 2019 |

I was chatting with a friend recently about fire extinguisher servicing for businesses. Dave had just changed to a cheaper supplier and saved himself a few pounds every month. He’d been quite chirpy about this cost cutting move.

But then he told me how he got a bit of a wake up call.

The guy who had previously serviced Dave’s extinguishers was still servicing his fire alarm. During that visit, the guy knocked on Dave’s door to talk about the extinguisher in the corridor outside his office. read more…

Fire Safety Advice For Students and Landlords Following Student Accommodation Fire In Bolton

Fire Safety Advice For Students and Landlords Following Student Accommodation Fire In Bolton

Dec 7, 2019 | ,

Following a serious fire last month at a student accommodation block in Bolton, Lancashire, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is issuing guidance and support for student residents and building owners.

Student accommodation and housing providers have a responsibility to comply with fire safety legislation and give advice to their tenants on the fire safety arrangements and procedures for their particular building. read more…

Fire Safety Advice For Students and Landlords Following Student Accommodation Fire In Bolton

Business Fire Protection: What Is Third Party Certification or Accreditation?

Sep 30, 2019 | ,

Checking that your Fire Protection provider has Third Party Certification or Accreditation is the best way to ensure you are working with a competent, experienced expert.

And know that you can rely on them to protect your premises, your staff and your liability as the Responsible Person.

A certification or accreditation from a recognised third party organisation is independent verification that your provider is working to the appropriate standards and best practice for the service you require.

But what is third party certification?

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Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September

Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September

Sep 22, 2019 | ,

I saw in the news recently that it is Fire Door Safety Week from 23 to 29 September 2019. It’s now in its seventh year! They are dedicated to raising awareness about fire doors, fire stopping and safety for the whole building industry and every property owner, including the business owners who rent those buildings.

It made me think of a conversation I had with a local business owner.

He said:

It wasn’t until I employed person #5 that I realised the importance of fire door safety.

Fire Doors in multi-occupied buildings

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Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week 2019

Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week 2019

Sep 9, 2019 | ,

The National Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week is a chance for Fire & Rescue services to help raise awareness of the support available for the Responsible Person at any business. It runs from 9-15 September 2019.

The main goals are

  • reducing false alarms – there were more than 303,000 in UK homes and businesses in 2017/18
  • preventing common causes of business fires
  • preventing arson – nearly 30% of fires in the UK’s non-resdidential properties are deliberate
  • protecting sleeping accommodation

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