Fire Risk Assessments
How 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 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 Blunder Risks Lives of Residents Living in ‘Death Trap’ Flats in Southampton
The importance of thorough fire risk assessment procedure was highlighted recently in Southampton when an unclear report left residents at risk. Fire safety in multi-occupancy buildings is a task which should be undertaken by an individual with competence and experience, such as our expert assessors at FireCare. The importance of thorough fire risk assessment procedure was highlighted recently in Southampton when an unclear report left residents at risk. Fire safety in multi-occupancy buildings is a task which should be undertaken by an individual with competence and experience, such as our expert assessors at FireCare. Failure to properly record and mitigate the risk of fire in a fire risk assessment could lead to severe damage, loss of property and in the worst case scenario, loss of lives.
Earlier this year, an inspection uncovered that Cranleigh House in Westwood Road, Southampton, was littered with fire safety defects that had not been addressed in a fire risk assessment.
Fire Safety and Security at Christmas
It’s been a challenging year, but before heading off to enjoy your Christmas, it’s important to give a little bit of thought to the potential fire and security risks to your premises. We’ve created a handy guide to help keep your premises safe from fire and burglary this festive season.
Read MoreSector Focus – Fire Safety in Offices
With the day to day running of your office and other pressing responsibilities taking up most of your time, fire safety is understandably not a priority. At FireCare, we can take care of your office’s fire safety and compliance on your behalf, giving you peace of mind that your premises are protected against fire.
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Fire Alarm Systems?
Fire alarms can be what makes the difference between a near miss and a disaster for your workplace or business premises. But as an employer, which fire alarm is right for your building? At FireCare, we know that you have enough on your plate, which is why we take care of choosing and installing your…
Read MoreFire Safety – Could trying to save a few £££ land you and your staff in prison?
Most business owners know that any organisation employing 5 or more people is obliged by law to complete a written Fire Risk Assessment on an annual basis. But what a lot of business owners don’t realise, is that if that Fire Risk Assessment has not been completed by a competent individual, both the Responsible Person…
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