Keep Your House Fire Safe During Holidays
Fire safety is an important concern during the holiday season, when the use of candles, fireplaces, and electrical decorations can increase the risk of fires in homes. By taking a few simple precautions, however, families can help prevent fires and keep themselves safe. The most common causes of fire during the holiday season are typically related to the use of flammable materials, such
HSE publishes revised construction fire safety guidance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a revised version of its Fire safety in construction (HSG168) document. Several years in the making, the latest (third) edition contains guidance explaining the need to eliminate, and or mitigate, fire risks during the design phase (where practicable). It also examines how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people’s safety if they do.
Protect your fire alarm from power surges
The importance of fire alarm systems cannot be overstated. They save lives and protect valuable property and equipment. That's why their use in residences, businesses, and public buildings is mandated under law. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ensures applicable fire and life safety systems are functioning properly and consistently. A system can be found in violation if it is found to be
A landlord’s guide to fire risk assessment in rental properties
This guide will help you understand the landlord's main responsibilities regarding fire safety and provide tips for conducting a fire risk assessment of your rental property. Fire regulations for rental properties Failure to comply with the latest laws can result in penalties such as fines and imprisonment. Fire protection regulations for rental properties are regulated by various laws. To help you understand your
How To Prepare Your Family For A Fire
Fire in your home can cause devastation and loss of life. In the event of a fire: Get out. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the fire service to come out Stay out. If you or your child catch fire If you or your child catch fire, do the 'stop, drop and roll' drill. You should: stop what you're doing get on
Smoke Detector Going Off For No Reason? 5 Common Reasons and Solutions For False Alarms
A smoke detector going off randomly can be a nuisance and very stressful. The good thing is there are a few things you can try to fix the problem by yourself. But, before taking any steps, it's important to know why your smoke detector keeps going off. This will help you to know what to look for when trying to fix the issue.
