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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...
Office 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...
How To Manage Fire Safety in Large Buildings
Mitigating the risk of fire in larger buildings or multi-site operations can seem like a daunting task, but with a professional fire risk assessment and guidance from an experienced fire safety company like FireCare, you can be confident that your premises is complaint with fire safety regulations and your employees,...
How To Protect Your Business Premises from Intruders
If your offices are left empty overnight, it is important to ensure that you have adequate security measures in place to mitigate the risk of break-ins. CCTV systems, security alarms and access control systems are some of the best ways to deter intruders and keep an eye on your premises...
How Our One-Stop-Shop for Fire and Security Helps You Achieve Your Environmental Goals
As a busy company owner and employer, reducing your carbon footprint is likely to be one of a number of business objectives that you are juggling at any given time. One of the simplest ways to achieve your CSR and sustainability goals is to select suppliers and partners whose intentions...
Government 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...
The Importance of Fire Doors
The role of fire doors in commercial and multi occupancy buildings is vital, as they help to delay the spread of fire. Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety measures in residential and commercial buildings alike have been scrutinised to ensure that they comply with the amended Fire...
What are the Benefits of a Site Visit from a Trained Technician?
If you are considering buying and installing fire safety systems, security systems, or completing a risk assessment for fire safety or electrical compliance, it is always a good idea to consider if you are the best person for the job before embarking on these tasks. Although you may have the...
Is Your Fire Risk Assessment Overdue?
If you are wondering if your premises need a fire risk assessment, the answer is probably yes. It is a legal requirement for companies who employ five or more persons to complete a written fire risk assessment, but even if your company has fewer than five employees and therefore doesn’t...
Fire Safety Act 2021 – What Has Changed?
On 29th April, amendments were made to the Fire Safety Order (2005) to now include the Fire Safety Act 2021. These amendments clarify who is accountable for reducing the risk of fire, and ensure that people living in multiple-occupancy residential buildings feel safe in their homes following the Grenfell tragedy 4 years prior. New legislation within...