In short: Acoustic doors and fire-rated doors serve entirely different functions and are certified to different standards. On site, they can look identical. An acoustic door reduces sound transmission between…

In Short: A fire extinguisher inspection checklist is the routine record the responsible person uses to evidence compliance with the maintenance duty under Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire…

In short: There is no single UK-wide statutory maximum gap under every fire door. In England, the current GOV.UK fire-door guidance says the gap between the door and frame should…

Many buildings used for domestic or non-domestic purposes in the UK are legally required to have fire doors installed. If you are a landlord or an employer, you need to…

Fires spread rapidly. A typical blaze will double in size every minute. Three minutes and most rooms would be completely destroyed. Because fire is so fast, a critical part of…

A fire can wipe out a business. It also puts lives at risk. If you are an employer or property manager in the UK, it’s your duty to protect people…

In short: If you are responsible for a non-domestic premises or a building with shared residential areas, a fire risk assessment failure is one of the most common routes to…

Most of us like to think we’d help in a fire emergency, like reaching for an extinguisher at the right time. Statistics don’t suggest this is true, however. Statistics suggest…

When Responsible Persons try to establish whether the person they have appointed to carry out a fire risk assessment is genuinely competent, they typically reach for a qualification, a professional…

You’ve followed the fire safety legislation. You’ve worked hard to make your building safe, compliant and hazard free. You’ve completed a thorough and detailed fire risk assessment. It’s ready for…