What is Emergency Lighting? For those who are unaware, emergency lighting is a battery-backed lighting system that automatically switches on in the event of a power outage that leaves the usual mains lighting compromised. When it comes to evacuating a building, lighting is extremely important for ensuring that people can Read more…
Fire Safety in a building cannot be managed without knowing the building’s fire emergency strategy. ‘Stay put or Evacuate?’ is a question that has raised a lot of conversation since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017 and is still discussed today. Fire Risk Assessments form the foundation on which Read more…
This Thursday 10th September, our very own Gary Hendry (TIFireE FSIDip TechIOSH) and Lee Allen will be taking part in an online Zoom event for the Leasehold Social. The Leasehold Social is a networking and events company within the Leasehold sector that is run by Colin Horton, Nick Rich, and Read more…
On Monday 20th July 2020, the Government published a draft of their highly anticipated Building Safety Bill, which introduces extensive reforms and fundamental changes to current building safety legislation. The Building Safety Bill is a long-awaited response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety; following Read more…
The law is clear that if you are a Landlord or Property Manager you will need to ensure that the properties you manage are safe and free from health hazards (HSE). Duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HASWA) extend to risks from Legionella bacteria and Read more…
A flat’s front door forms an essential part of the fire compartmentation for a building. This is because a fire is most likely to occur inside a flat, therefore, to protect others in the block, it is important that the flat is a secure fire compartment. This means that the Read more…