The importance of fire extinguisher inspections Why fire extinguisher inspections are so important. Although you may not notice fire extinguishers in buildings all buildings and companies should have them. Until there comes a time when you would need to use one you probably don't really think...
Workplace Fire Drills Do You Have A Procedure In Place? Workplace fire drills, ensuring you have a procedure in place. As its a new year, it's certainly time to start thinking about procedures for fire drills especially if you don't have them in place. Fire Drills Should Be...
Choosing the right Fire Extinguishers for your office When a fire occurs in your office especially if they are computers in the room, you need to use different types of extinguishers. The difference between a normal extinguisher and one for an office with computers Firstly having the correct...
Warehouse Fire Safety & Prevention Important information for warehouse fire safety and prevention. Warehouse fires have made the news on numerous occasions. They are devastating for business, not only do they destroy your stock and cause downtime, they are also putting your employees at risk. To help...
Should we still be using dry powder fire extinguishers? In recent years we have seen dry powder fire extinguishers start to disappear from premises after the amendment was made to BS5306-8 in 2012. The amendment deals with the selection and placement of fire extinguishers. After this...
Replacing fire extinguishers when is the right time? Replacing fire extinguishers, it's not always easy to know when it is the best time to change them. When well-maintained they can last for twenty years plus, not all extinguishers have an expiry date on them. Regular maintenance,...
Choosing the right provider for your Fire Extinguisher Servicing When it comes to choosing a provider for your fire extinguisher servicing, it is important you understand the difference between each company. Some providers allow you to choose elements for example extinguisher components and the contents of...
Types Of Fire Protection For Business When it comes to fire protection for business, protecting your building assets with a solid fire protection plan is essential. Most common fire protection equipment for businesses is: Kitchen fire protection systems Sprinkler systems Fire alarms Fire extinguishers Emergency lighting Restaurant Fire...
Emergency Escape Lighting, Standby Lighting, Escape Route Lighting Emergency escape lighting is part of an emergency lighting system which is provided to enable normal activities to continue. It is sub-divided into escape route lighting, open area and high-risk area lighting. When the loss of mains electricity fails...
Fire doors are crucial for delaying the spread of fire throughout a building Fire doors are essential when it comes to delaying the spread of fire throughout a building. Effective compartmentalisation is often the difference between losing a room and a whole building. Well maintained fire doors...
