Fire safety

Fire is an important risk to manage, and many organisations have a legal responsibility to have an appointed representative and maintain a fire risk assessment.

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Fire safety articles

A range of risk management guidance and resources on how to identify, assess, and address fire risks.

Security

Fire safety, fire risk assessments and arson defence

Prevent fires before they happen with help from our fire safety guidance.

Fire safety

Electrical inspections and safety

Despite increasingly high standards, fires caused by faulty electrical wiring and equipment are still very common.

Fire safety

Dry powder extinguishers

Caution is required when using dry powder extinguishers. In the wrong environment, they can cause unintended damage.

Fire safety

E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards

E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards all come with rechargeable batteries.

Events

Bonfire and firework display safety

Public firework displays are enjoyable and spectacular events. However, organisers need to ensure that they are safe occasions too.

Fire safety

Fire in heritage buildings

Heritage properties give us unique challenges when it comes to fire protection.

Fire safety

Sprinkler systems

Sprinklers are a simple and effective part of fire protection systems in commercial and domestic buildings. Here’s what you need to know.

Environmental & weather

Managing risks with living walls

Living walls, often referred to as green walls or vertical gardens, help create sustainable buildings and can be extremely attractive. But the possibility of increased fire risk needs to be considered.

Fire safety

Electric bikes

There has been a significant increase in fires linked to battery charging, resulting in damage to homes, serious injury and sadly some fatalities.

Fire safety

Managing risks with green roofs

The risks associated with green roofs and how to reduce them.

Fire safety

Fire safety in kitchens

Fires in kitchen and cooking areas are common, often resulting in extensive damage to the premises and disruption to the business.

Health & safety and protecting people

Battery charging safety guidance

Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.