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5 Years On – What Has Grenfell Taught Us?
This week marked the five-year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy where 72 people died as a result of a fire which spread rapidly throughout the 20-storey building. Highly combustible cladding attached to the building caused the fire to engulf the structure on 14th June 2017, with the billowing smoke and flames blocking appointed emergency exits for residents. Five years on, and governing bodies are still actively rewriting fire safety legislation to ensure the safety of residents of high-rise buildings across the country.
Read MoreOffice Fire Safety Checklist
In the event of a fire, are you confident that your employees would know how to react? It is important to take clear steps to mitigate the risk of fire to protect your staff and your assets, and to comply with fire safety laws. Our experienced team of engineers and trainers at FireCare have put together the below Fire Safety Checklist for your office to help you review your fire safety awareness.
Read MoreHow To Manage Fire Safety in Large Buildings
Mitigating the risk of fire in larger buildings can seem like a daunting task. Check out this how-to guide to help manage your fire safety today.
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Business Premises from Intruders
CCTV systems, security alarms and access control systems are some of the best ways to deter intruders and keep an eye on your premises when you’re not there, which is why at FireCare Security & Electrical Ltd, we provide comprehensive security systems to meet your needs and budget.
Read MoreHow Our One-Stop-Shop for Fire and Security Helps You Achieve Your Environmental Goals
Streamlining your maintenance and compliance services by using one company instead of several is a great way to lower your impact on the environment. By reducing the amount of CO2 created to transport your security systems, fire safety equipment, tools for maintenance and more, you can be confident that you are taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Read MoreGovernment Protects Leaseholders from Further Post-Grenfell Costs
On 10th January, the government put forward a new plan to help protect leaseholders from the costs of cladding improvements, with a view to holding wealthy building developers responsible for the shortcomings and lack of safety measures in medium-rise buildings. Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove has insisted that these new measures will restore common sense to the building industry, with much greater use of risk-mitigating fire safety measures such as fire alarms and sprinklers.
Read MoreThe Importance of Fire Doors
At FireCare, we help businesses to comply with fire safety legislation by recommending the best fire doors for your businesses following our comprehensive fire risk assessment.
Read MoreWhat are the Benefits of a Site Visit from a Trained Technician?
Booking a site visit from a trained technician like our group of professionals at FireCare is an excellent way to give you peace of mind that you have taken steps to protect your staff and property, safeguarding the future of your business.
Read MoreIs Your Fire Risk Assessment Overdue?
With COVID restrictions easing and more people heading back to work, now is the right time for you to get a professional fire risk assessment completed. After such a long period of closure and staff working from home, it is likely that your latest fire risk assessment has expired, meaning that you could be subject to heavy fines, and are risking the safety of your colleagues.
Read MoreFire Safety Act 2021 – What Has Changed?
New legislation within the Fire Safety Act 2021 means that property managers and housing associations are now more responsible than ever before to conduct fire risk assessments to ensure the safety of their residents.
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