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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets out the regulations governing the use of fire extinguishers in commercial buildings across England and Wales. According to BS 5306, the owner of a commercial premises should install at least two ‘Class A’ fire extinguishers as a minimum on every floor of their building. But having fire extinguishers in a commercial premises isn’t enough. Users also have to make sure they’re serviced, so that they continue to be in good...

Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish, control, or, in some cases, entirely prevent fires from spreading or occurring. They are an integral part of any fire protection infrastructure.  A fire suppression system is classified as an active fire protection system. This means it’s made up of engineered units that are built to extinguish fires through the application of a substance. These substances could be water, foam, or chemical compounds.  How does a fire suppression...

Passive fire protection (PFP) refers to products installed in a building to improve its fire safety rating. The products may be part of the initial makeup of the building, or they can be added post-construction to enhance the structure’s fire performance. The point of this type of protection is to keep people safe and to limit fire damage to the building’s structure and its contents. This is done by restricting the spread of fire and smoke, and shielding escape routes long enough fo...

Fire safety is essential in all commercial buildings, but is incredibly important within care homes. Care homes present unique challenges and the consequences of getting fire safety wrong can be fatal. Additionally, fire safety failings may result in a care home being rated “inadequate” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and may even result in personal prosecution. Regulatory Reform Order The Order places responsibilities on anyone with an involvement in fire safety in care home...

Conducting regular fire risk assessments are important for keeping the employees and property safe. Carrying out an assessment helps them identify fire risks in the business and let’s they put actions in place to help mitigate those risks.  Fire risk assessments are also a legal requirement, and they must check the fire safety protocols regularly to stay compliant with the law. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order states that most premises should undertake regular fire risk asse...

A major fire at the business premises can seriously affect the company and its profits. Over 70% of businesses that experience a fire either do not reopen or fail within 3 years of the fire happening. It goes without saying that fire has a devastating effect on everything it touches, so it’s vitally important that businesses take all the necessary steps to stop fires from occurring. When they’re thinking about the business's fire protection measures, it helps to divide them into two...

Portfolio managers have to keep a lot of plates spinning when they’re doing property portfolio management on commercial or residential properties. When they’ve got multiple dwellings or offices spread over a number of postcodes, it can be tricky keeping track of what’s happening with each one.  This can lead to standards slipping in the portfolio and, before they know it, they can have several properties failing to meet compliance guidelines set by the UK government....

Did they remember to schedule that fire risk assessment? They’re sure they did, but they’re just not 100%. They’ll have to pull out the “Excel spreadsheet of doom” and find the fire risk assessment tab. Not the quickest task to do at 4:30 pm on a Friday. Managing the fire risk assessments when they run a large property portfolio can be a headache. Tools like Excel and Google Calendar can help, but they’re not really fit for purpose, certainly once they start...

Managing a large property portfolio can feel like spinning plates. Even with a team around them: juggling tenant problems, arranging flat viewings and keeping on top of admin work can leave them with little time to think about anything else.  Completing fire risk assessments on the properties is another headache to add to this list. With different properties due for assessments at different times, managing when to contact the fire risk assessor can become a whole job in itself. External c...

If they’re a busy office manager, checking the fire safety requirements for the commercial building is normally one of the last things on their mind.  With so much to think about, like constant emails and endless calls, it can be easy for regular fire safety checks to slip off the to-do list. fire safety best practices Fire safety drills have slipped to one side while they finish their quarterly reporting The hectic day-to-day, hustle and bustle of the office can mean corners are...

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets out the regulations governing the use of fire extinguishers in commercial buildings across England and Wales. Pretty much every commercial business premises, with very few exceptions, must adhere to these regulations. Overview of fire extinguisher regulations Here’s a simple overview of fire extinguisher regulations across the commercial sector. How many fire extinguishers does a business need to have? Class A extinguishers are...

Total Fire Group is pleased to announce that they have been appointed to Fusion21’s Building Safety and Compliance Framework. The framework’s goal is to provide businesses with a head start on emerging legislation, particularly in relation to fire safety and building safety. It covers surveys, planned and responsive maintenance, installation, and upgrades.   It can be accessed by all public sector organizations, from local authorities straight through to the central govern...

The UK government has made a pledge to strengthen fire safety in all residential and commercial regulated buildings in England, in its response to last year’s fire safety consultation. As part of the new measures, limitless fines will be handed out to anyone caught obstructing or impersonating a fire inspector, as well as to those who breach fire safety regulations under the Fire Safety Order. Fire safety regulations Changes to fire safety regulations will be brought into effect via the...

The fire risk assessment software is designed to make the whole process of fire risk assessment much quicker and easier. Through working in the industry and because of the years of experience, they know about all the inefficiencies, obstacles and time-consuming processes that can be involved in the fire risk assessment process. And they decided to do something about it. Fire risk management software With Aurora, they can help boost productivity and make fire safety management as straightforwa...

Ensuring workplaces are COVID-19 safe has been of the utmost importance for business owners, but the need to ensure that workplaces continue to be a fire-safe environment is still just as important. When people are allowed back into offices and workspaces, businesses must keep in mind that they need to prevent, protect, and respond to workplace fire incidents in line with regulations and guidelines.   Fire risk assessments and emergency plans It’s vital for employers to review...

Partnering with a fire safety consultancy can be extremely beneficial for those working in the commercial sector. They have partnered with several large organizations across a range of sectors to assist them with their fire risk management. Here’s how the fire safety consultancy could help them. Review fire risk assessments & manage actions  For organizations that are responsible for a large portfolio of properties, it can sometimes be difficult For organizations that are resp...

Many people are ready to head back to work. They’re getting back in the office following some extended time of remote working due to COVID-19. The Government has also advised that businesses start to head back to work if they are unable to work from home. However, certain procedures must be in place in order to keep staff, clients and customers completely safe. It can be a daunting thought, trying to take everything into consideration and assessing risks can often feel like navigating a m...

When it comes to choosing fire risk assessment software, there are a range of options available, and it’s essential that they choose the right solution for the organization. Choosing the right option, of course, requires careful consideration.  With this in mind, Total Fire Group has identified five key points for they to think about before making a decision on fire risk assessment software. Refine the requirements Make sure to dig a little deeper when choosing fire risk assessment...

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has affected each and every one of them and the way they live and work. With more people than ever working from home and staying indoors, there’s an increased level of risk in regards to fire safety. In light of this, it’s important that the fire safety procedures within living spaces, particularly blocks of flats and apartments, are reviewed. With this in mind, Total Fire Group have put together some considerations for landlords to ensur...

Fire risk assessment software has the ability to make the fire risk assessment process as efficient and seamless as possible. Specially designed to help users manage and maintain various sites and the operations at those sites. Implementing some form of fire risk assessment software has the ability to transform the way they conduct their processes. And here, Total Fire Group wanted to outline the benefits of utilizing it: It allows them to cut down on paperwork.  Having everything online,...

Ensuring the building adheres to government guidelines relating to fire safety is of the utmost importance, but making sure the employees know what to do in the event of a fire on the premises is equally important too. Fire safety training ensures that the employees know what to do in a fire emergency. And conducting it on a regular basis is not only incredibly important, but the law requires them to do it. What information do employees need to know? The workforce should know where to go...

With his 29 years of experience in the industry, the very own Darren Baird has been selected as a keynote speaker for Procurement for Housing (PfH) Live 2019, Europe’s largest and most inclusive housing festival. Darren’s session will be from 14:00-14:30 on Wednesday, 26th June, and the focus of the discussion will be: Fire Risk Management – What is the organizational risk? Fire risk assessments This will look at the fire risk management cycle and, in particular, the difficu...

Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue, EMS and Law Enforcement markets FoxFury Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce its recent hire of Michael McBride, who has been named Western Regional Sales Manager and Training Director. Michael will be responsible for Fire, Rescue & EMS as well as Law Enforcement/Military markets. Michael's background includes 20+ years of experience within the industry, most recently with Fisher Safety - Emergency Services and previously...

Improved edition of Crosstech footwear with dual certification W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc enhanced its CROSSTECH® footwear fabric to meet NFPA standards.W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has improved its CROSSTECH® footwear fabric so that it enables boots to meet both NFPA 1971, 2005 edition, and NFPA 1992, 2007 edition certifications. Currently the only footwear fabric on the market that facilitates this dual certification, CROSSTECH® footwear fabric provi...