Frequently Asked Questions

It is important that fire doors are maintained in good working order, and the key points to check are as follows. Check that the door is closing...

Firstly, it is important that you have on site at all times of occupation, persons who understand the fire alarm control panel and are able to operate it correctly...

Arson is a bigger threat to UK businesses than the risks posed by electrical hazards, heaters and smoking put together. Find out how to reduce the risk on your site.

Putting out a fire is more than just grabbing the nearest extinguisher…unless you know what you’re doing you may do more harm than good...

A quarter of workplace fires are caused by faulty or incorrect use of electrics – perhaps overloaded circuits, poor workmanship or a lack of maintenance...

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, requires that a Fire Risk Assessment is carried out on all commercial premises, and also on the communal areas of residential...

There is no fixed period for reviewing your Fire Risk Assessment – certainly, it is necessary whenever there are any significant changes which could affect the fire risk...