Building Safety Act – Key concepts: What defines a higher-risk building or relevant building?
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
January 9, 2023
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has announced the release of a new fire risk engineering guide. Read More
November 3, 2022
Examining fire door neglect and how to spot the potential faults that could be compromising your fire safety procedures. Read More
July 1, 2022
How fire doors differ from regular doors, where to install them and how to choose doors with the right spec. Read More
March 26, 2022
Choosing the correct fire extinguisher for the relevant class of fire could literally be the difference between life and death. Here’s a guide to each type and when to use them. Read More
March 8, 2022
Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings. Read More
February 28, 2022
A beginner's guide to everything you need to know about a fire risk assessment, the duties of the responsible person and fire risk assessor. Read More
June 16, 2021
A guide to fire safety for offices, covering common hazards, fire risk assessments and common sense measures. Read More
March 18, 2021
Exploring some of the most likely causes of fires in the office, and top tips on how to prevent them from happening. Read More
March 3, 2021
As employees return to work, it is important COVID-related considerations are taken into account when updating fire risk assessments. Read More
February 12, 2021
Everything you need to know about fire glass and fire-resistant glazing, in conjunction with the Glass and Glazing Federation. Read More
January 22, 2021
A beginner's guide to smoke control systems, the differences in ventilation systems and exploring the regulations surrounding them. Read More
November 9, 2016
Triangle Fire Systems' primer on everything you need to know about fire sprinkler systems, including types, nozzles, and tap designs. Read More
August 11, 2016
The wide choice of fire alarm systems available is broadly divided into "conventional" fire alarm systems and analogue addressable "intelligent" systems, each type best suited to different kinds of premises. This handy list outlines the characteristics and common usage of several different types, including four-wire fire alarm systems, two-wire fire alarm systems, analogue-addressable fire alarm systems, wireless fire alarm systems and aspirating smoke detection systems. Read More
April 18, 2016
A guide to fire-safety training for both the Responsible Person in charge of business premises or residential buildings and employees, with a list of training providers. Read More
December 13, 2013
Why consider aspiration detection? As part of an automatic fire detection system, aspiration technology offers five main benefits that significantly […] Read More