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Who Can Carry Out Emergency Light Testing?
September 15, 2022
Fire safety is something all businesses need to take very seriously, and this includes emergency lighting tests. These are commonly referred to as “flick tests” and fall under the regulations of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005.
Emergency lighting is a requirement under BS 5266: Emergency Lighting Testing, and state that your commercial building needs to have adequate illumination so that people can see a way out as well as find the equipment and alarms for fighting fires. The UK regulations state that all business premises, from schools to factories to entertainment venues need to have emergency lighting. Escape routing should be shown via these lights.
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HD CCTV Systems: Do You Need a HD Security Camera System?
September 1, 2022
If you move into an older building or commercial premises, it might have CCTV installed, but the cameras could date back years, or even decades. Technology has come an incredibly long way in that time and this means that now, more than ever, it is simple and straightforward to find a HD security camera system that is suitable for your business.
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Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety – Tips and Regulations
August 10, 2022
Commercial kitchen fire safety is a legal responsibility as well as a moral responsibility. In a kitchen, it is also likely that there are an incredible amount of hazards. This means that you need to take precautions and think about the worst-case scenarios. This means that if something happens in the kitchen there are fallbacks to prevent the spread of the fire and to allow employees or others on site to take quick action.
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How Many Fire Extinguishers Are Required in a Business Premises?
July 22, 2022
Every single business has a responsibility to make sure that staff and visitors on site are in a safe environment, and this includes ensuring that adequate fire precautions and suppression systems are in place. In most businesses, this means that there are fire extinguishers installed. How many fire extinguishers are required in a business premises? We explore more in this guide.
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How Often Do Fire Safety Checks Need to be Carried Out?
March 28, 2022
If you run your business from a commercial building then you have a responsibility to perform regular fire safety checks.
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What Are Fire Dampers and Why Do They Need to Be Maintained?
February 11, 2022
Fire dampers are some of the best tools we have when it comes to protecting people from smoke and fire.
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What Sort of Maintenance Do CCTV Systems Require?
December 10, 2021
Protecting your commercial building or facility is well worth the cost as it serves to prevent burglars and improve employee safety.
Read moreUK Fire Alarm Regulations Guide
December 3, 2021
If you own or manage a business premises, then it is essential that you take all the necessary steps to ensure fire safety.
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New Building and Fire Safety Guidance Aims to Cut Time and Cost
August 18, 2020
Revised guidance for building regulations and fire safety have been issued by the Government, aimed at avoiding unnecessary remedial work on construction projects, and enabling occupiers to fast-track their fire safety procedures and risk assessments.
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Top 10 Responsibilities of a Landlord – Commercial or Residential
July 14, 2020
A landlord’s responsibilities are increasing all the time, partly due to a Governmental clampdown on the rental sector, but also because of ever-changing health and safety legislation. Here we look at commercial & domestic landlord responsibilities.
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