Fire Safety and Compliance

Stay up to date with fire safety regulations and compliance requirements. From fire door inspections to workplace safety standards, we cover practical solutions to ensure your buildings meet legal obligations and keep occupants safe.

What are the types of fire extinguisher?

Knowing which extinguisher to use in an emergency can make all the difference between containing a small fire and it spreading dangerously. In the UK, fire extinguishers are classified and colour-coded under BS EN 3 standards to make identification clear

Certification vs Compliance: A Growing Safety Gap

Fire doors are essential for keeping buildings and their occupants safe. Yet new research from the BWF Fire Door Alliance reveals a worrying trend — while awareness of fire door safety is on the rise, the use of certified fire

How to Install Emergency Lighting (and Why It’s Best Left to the Experts)

When it comes to building safety and compliance, few systems are as critical as emergency lighting. In the event of a power failure, these lights ensure occupants can evacuate safely and that essential areas remain visible. Many people search for

Fire Door Regulations in UK Student Accommodation: A Comprehensive Guide for Operators and Property Managers

Introduction Fire safety has become one of the most scrutinised aspects of property management in the UK, particularly in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy and the evolving regulatory landscape. For property professionals and operators, ensuring compliance is both a

How Technology Is Changing Fire Door Maintenance

Fire doors play a crucial role in protecting lives and property, but traditional maintenance methods have often been time-consuming, reactive, and prone to human error. Today, thanks to innovative technologies, fire door maintenance is becoming smarter, safer, and more efficient

How to Choose a Fire Door Maintenance Contractor

When it comes to protecting lives and property, fire doors are a critical part of your building’s fire safety strategy. But installing them is only half the battle — regular maintenance is essential to ensure they perform as designed during

The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Fire Door Maintenance

Fire doors are one of the most critical components of any building’s fire safety strategy — yet they’re often overlooked until it’s too late. While skipping routine fire door maintenance might seem like a way to save time and money,

How Long Does It Take to Fit a Fire Door?

Fire doors are a critical component of any building’s safety system, helping to slow the spread of fire and protect lives. If you’re planning a fire door installation, one of the most common questions is: how long does it take

What is Fire Compartmentation?

If you’ve ever wondered what fire compartmentation is, it’s a key strategy in building safety that helps contain fire and smoke within specific areas of a building. Fire compartmentation involves creating fire-resistant sections using walls, floors, ceilings, and doors that

What is a Fire Door Made of?

A fire door is not just a normal door—it’s a specially designed barrier that protects people and property by slowing the spread of fire and smoke. Understanding what a fire door is made of is essential for homeowners, building managers,