Fire Alarm System Complexity
The complexity of fire alarm systems varies greatly. A system could be as simple as one or two manual call points with a few detectors and sounders over two rooms or it could comprise several buildings with multiple rooms and hundreds of detection and warning devices.
False Alarms Impede Fire Safety
False alarms can cost money, time and even lives if the fire brigade is preventing from attending a real fire.
Fire Protection, Prevention or Precaution?
What are the differences between fire protection, fire prevention and fire precaution?
MP’s Advice Could Cause Fire and Explosions
The Fire Brigade Union has unanimously slammed MP Francis Maude’s advice to drivers to stock up on fuel to prepare for proposed tanker driver strikes.
Grass Fires Burn Across The UK
The gorgeous weather many of us have seen across the UK this weekend is expected to continue through the week. But as temperatures climb and there is no relief from rain, grasses over the hills of the UK can dry so much that they simply ignite themselves.
No Smoking Please
Smoking cigarettes and cigars has been banned in public places for nearly 5 years across the whole of the UK but it’s still important to catch smokers breaking the law.
What Is Fire Resistant Cable?
Fire resistant cable has been specially designed and thoroughly tested to retain its durability and reliability when fire strikes.
Southampton Landlord Fined £7600 For Poor Fire Safety
Joseph Dorrington, owner of an HMO in Southampton, has been found guilty of seven offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005 order.
Poor Fire Safety Costs
Every now and then on this blog we talk about establishments and business owners that have been fined or even imprisoned for fire safety neglect. We hope by telling you about them you’ll get a better understanding of the repercussions of poor fire safety.