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.

Who Can Inspect Fire Doors?

Fire doors are a vital part of any building’s fire safety strategy. But they’re only effective if they’re inspected regularly and maintained in line with fire safety regulations. One of the most common questions we’re asked is: “Who can inspect

Fire Door Checks: How often should they be carried out?

Fire doors are a critical part of building safety. But even the best fire doors can fail if they’re not checked regularly. Knowing how often fire door checks should be carried out is essential for landlords, facilities managers, and business

The 5 Most Common Fire Door Inspection Failures (and How to Avoid Them)

What We’ll Cover Fire doors are a vital part of a building’s fire safety strategy — but only if they work as intended. Unfortunately, during professional fire door inspections, we see the same issues crop up time and time again.

What actually happens during a professional Fire Door Survey?

A professional fire door survey is a crucial component of any building’s fire safety strategy. Fire doors are a first line of defence in slowing the spread of fire and smoke, giving occupants time to evacuate safely and emergency services

Passive vs. Active Fire Protection: What You Need to Know

Fire protection is a critical aspect of facilities management, especially in environments like accommodations and managed buildings, where safety and compliance are paramount. At Global Facilities, we take fire safety seriously, offering a range of solutions, including fire door surveys

The Grenfell Inquiry: Our Thoughts

As the final findings from the Grenfell Tower inquiry were released this week, a little over seven years after the devastating blaze that took the lives of 72 people, it’s important to recognise the significance of what’s been reported. The

Fire Safety in Hotels and Sleeping Accommodations

Fire safety is a critical concern for hotels, where the wellbeing of guests and staff is paramount. Ensuring that fire safety measures are in place is not only a legal obligation but also a key component of providing a safe

Phase 3 of The Fire Safety Reform Programme in Effect from October 1st 2023

Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) makes a number of amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to improve fire safety in all buildings regulated by the FSO. These improvements form Phase 3 of

Do You Know Your Fire Safety Responsibilities?

New fire legislation came into effect in January 2023, so landlords, building managers or ‘responsible persons’ need to ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities. We cover the changes and how to remain compliant here. Why did legislation change?

Fire Door Regulations (UK): 2025 Guide for Responsible Persons

Did you know there were 33,180 house fires in UK households last year? In an attempt to reduce this figure, the UK government have introduced new regulations that came into effect in 2023. In this blog, we’ll be taking a