June 20, 2025

Not many businesses survive a fire. Often, people think that a Fire Risk Assessment and Insurance Policy is enough, but it is crucial to understand that your Fire Risk Assessment will not make recommendations that protect your building against a fire.

January 4, 2025

Is your fire detection system fit for purpose? You might think your outdated fire alarm is something to worry about later, but the reality is, until it is performing properly, you are vulnerable. Perhaps your warehouses become very full in the run-up to Christmas, so why not use the opportunity now to take action and carry out what needs to be done whilst it is less disruptive?

December 9, 2024

We give you tips on how to keep your routine weekly testing thorough, efficient and effective.

June 9, 2024

Higher maintenance and long-term costs can be demanded by manufacturers of closed or semi-closed protocol equipment, either through planned obsolescence, exclusive service and supply arrangements, or lack of backward compatibility.

December 1, 2023

The responsible person will usually be the main or principal contractor in control of the site

December 1, 2023

The main purpose of fire doors are to prevent the spread of the fire and save lives.

December 1, 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires can occur in several circumstances, such as using non-compliant charging equipment or overcharging and ...

December 1, 2023

An Addressable Fire Alarm is a more intelligent type of Fire Alarm System, and it can be programmed to take additional actions in order to protect the premises.

December 1, 2023

The categories can be grouped into three. Manual, life safety categories and property protection categories.

December 1, 2023

It is a requirement of the standards that room integrity testing is carried out annually in accordance with BS EN15004-1: 2019/BS ISO 14520-1: 2015.

December 1, 2023

OSID uses coded InfraRed and Ultraviolet light beams to provide superior detection of all smoke types

December 1, 2023

Addressable systems use Control Panels and Detectors and other devices which communicate with each other by means of a protocol.

December 1, 2023

We recommend that the Nurse Call System is serviced on an annual basis.

December 1, 2023

BS7594:2011 states that an induction loop system should be subjected to regular inspection and servicing at intervals no greater than 12 months by a competent person with specialist knowledge of AFILS.

December 1, 2023

At least every six months, the mechanical parts of the system should be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by competent personnel.

December 1, 2023

Inspection of Fire Hydrant(s) should be carried out at least once a year

December 1, 2023

At least every six months, (or more frequently if required by an appropriate authority), the mechanical parts of the system should be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by competent personnel.

December 1, 2023

It is recommended that CCTV Systems are maintained at least once every 12 months by a fully trained and qualified engineer

December 1, 2023

Every kitchen fire suppression system undergoes biannual maintenance to guarantee optimal assurance of safe and efficient operation, compliance with European and British Standards, and consequent compliance with your insurance provider's requirements.

December 1, 2023

Maintenance of the suppressant element is carried out every 6 months in accordance with BS EN 15276-2:2019

December 1, 2023

The use of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment in the construction industry is regulated under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005, and the 2015 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

December 1, 2023

Fire Drills (Test Evacuations) should be carried out in accordance with current the British Standard BS9999.

December 1, 2023

Testing and inspection of Dry Riser should be carried out every six months and includes an ‘Annual’ and ‘Intermediate’ inspection.

November 29, 2023

Healthcare premises have a wide range of access control systems to select from.

November 29, 2023

We recommend that the Access Control Systems are inspected on an annual basis.

November 29, 2023

Fixfire® offers a choice of fire paging systems to suit premises from small to Large Hospitals, College Campuses, and supermarkets.

November 29, 2023

The main aim of the fire warden training is to provide appointed Fire Marshall/Fire Wardens with the knowledge to enable them to carry out their duties in a confident and competent manner

November 29, 2023

BS 5839-1:2017 is a fire safety standard on best practices for fire alarm systems for buildings.

November 29, 2023

For the purpose of specifying fire detection and alarm systems and the associated engineering design parameters, there are six grades.

November 20, 2023

Fire Safety training should be continuous, commencing with induction training on the first day of appointment of new staff and continuing in the form of regular refresher training.

November 13, 2023

The Government has released a guidance for people who have responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which has been amended by Section 156 of the Building Safety Act.

November 13, 2023

Fixfire® provides a range of products and services to contribute to safe “means of escape” from buildings such as intumescent products, evacuation products, fire & safety signs, emergency lighting, fire door hold back devices and hardware.

October 24, 2023

When faults and failures of your Fire Alarm System appear to be age-related, especially if they are happening more frequently, it could be time to upgrade your fire alarm system.

October 16, 2023

A Brief Overview of BS5839-1:2017 Recommendations for an Annual Fire Alarm Inspection and Test

October 9, 2023

The recommended period between successive inspection and servicing visits should not exceed six months.

September 18, 2023

Smoke Vent testing, serving and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and current British Standards including BS9999 and BS7346 part 8.

September 11, 2023

The Government has updated fire safety guidance on responsible persons' (RPs') obligations regarding fire safety in advance of Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 taking effect in October 2023.

July 31, 2023

Effective fire detection has many difficulties in warehousing and only an advanced smoke detection method can handle the particular needs of the environment. It can be hampered by many circumstances including high ceilings, endless rows of storage racks and crowded loading bays. The most common Fire Alarm Systems installed in warehouses are Point Detection, High Sensitivity Smoke Detection, Beam Detection & OSID Smoke Detection.

June 26, 2023

Disabled Refuge Alarm testing, serving and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and current British Standard 5839 Part 9.

June 5, 2023

The exceptions that previously allowed the use of C8-based foam extinguishing agents have been deemed ineffective. Due to the typical service life of extinguishing agents being 5 years, older C8-containing foams should have been replaced long ago in accordance with the maintenance instructions

May 22, 2023

Gas Detection testing, servicing and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions, normally every 6 months but this may vary by application and equipment type, with some systems requiring more frequent testing & calibration

May 5, 2023

At least every six months, (or more frequently if required by an appropriate authority), the mechanical parts of the system should be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by competent personnel

April 27, 2023

Starting from 1st October 2023, all buildings that fall under the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) will have to comply with new fire safety guidelines.

April 11, 2023

Whether you're in need of cutting-edge access control and reliable locking options, automated door systems, or advanced biometric technologies, Fixfire® has got you covered.

April 3, 2023

Fire safety is a critical aspect of any building, and it's important to have measures in place to detect and respond to fires quickly. Connecting the Fire Alarm system to an ARC (Alarm Receiving Centre) involves the installation of a communication device which, on receiving a signal from the fire alarm system, dials the ARC utilising the telephone network.

March 20, 2023

Emergency lighting is normally required to operate fully automatically and give illumination of a sufficiently high level to enable all occupants to evacuate the premises safely. As this equipment is installed primarily for life safety, it is important that preventative maintenance is carried out regularly.

March 13, 2023

The Government continues to implement new legislation following the Hackett review and Grenfell Tower Inquiry. As a result, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order) has been modified. The Fire Safety Act 2021 (FSA 2021) is now fully operational in both Wales and England.

February 27, 2023

Daily we encounter many situations where we need to be alerted to potential dangers or risks. For instance, smoke detectors alert us to the possibility of a fire and security systems notify us of potential intruders.

February 20, 2023

Fire alarms play a critical role in keeping your premises safe. They are the first line of defence against fire, giving you early warning and precious time to evacuate. However, just like any other piece of equipment, fire alarms need maintenance to ensure that they work when we need them the most.

February 13, 2023

Apart from very few specialised sites and specific risks, the majority of non-domestic premises and sites throughout England & Wales must conform to the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

February 6, 2023

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees have the necessary fire safety training to perform their duties safely

January 30, 2023

You have a legal duty of care to dispose of waste legitimately and safely via a licensed waste carrier. Failure to do so can result in prosecution, even if you have outsourced the disposal to a third party.

January 23, 2023

The Home Office has published new Guidance for anyone with responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. If you are a responsible person or a person who has some responsibility under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, you will also have some responsibilities under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

January 23, 2023

The new Fire Regulations in England, which come into effect on January 23rd 2023, implement most of the recommendations made to government in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report.

December 12, 2022

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will make it a legal requirement from 23 January 2023 for responsible persons for all multi-occupied residential buildings in England with storeys over 11 metres in height to undertake a range of checks and to provide residents with specific information.

December 5, 2022

Fire doors are an important element of a fire safety strategy. Used correctly, they stop fires from spreading through a building, giving people time to escape and the Fire Brigade time to attend and potentially save your premises. Fire doors are also an important part of building’s passive fire protection system.

November 23, 2022

Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO/FSO) makes it a legal requirement to ensure that fire-resisting doors and escape doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained for them to be fit for purpose.

November 21, 2022

The British Standard BS 5306 Part 8 recommends that small extinguishers with a total weight up to and including 4kgs should be mounted with the handle about 1.5m from the floor but for larger, heavier fire extinguishers, the handle should be about 1m from the floor

November 14, 2022

Portable Fire Extinguisher testing, servicing and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current British Standard, BS 5306-3:2017.

November 1, 2022

All staff should be familiar with the location and basic operating procedures of the portable fire extinguishers provided; in case they need to use them.

October 24, 2022

The care home environment presents unique challenges as residents might not have the ability to evacuate safely on their own. By law, all care homes in England are responsible to meet national standards of quality and safety.

October 14, 2022

Fire safety legislation in the United Kingdom applies generally to all commercial premises and workplaces, including those managed by voluntary organisations and the self-employed and all premises to which the public have access, including, the common parts, including the external walls, of multi-occupied residential buildings such as flats and houses in multiple occupation.

October 5, 2022

Fire safety has been a big concern since the Grenfell tragedy in 2017 and it has underlined the necessity for changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

October 3, 2022

The ability to identify the exact location of triggered devices makes Addressable Fire Alarm Systems an ideal and intelligent solution for large commercial premises that require many devices spread across an extensive space such as hotels, warehouses and office buildings.

September 20, 2022

Within a mental health facility designing or upgrading Fire Safety Systems is challenging due to the complexity of the environment.

August 31, 2022

BAFE is UK independent registration body for Third Party Certificated fire safety service providers. It develops schemes based on defined quality standards and industry best practices for fire safety. All BAFE Registered Companies have been independently assessed to determine their competency to deliver fire safety services.

August 2, 2022

The latest edition explains the need to eliminate, and or mitigate fire risks during the design phase and how to prevent site fires from starting and ensuring people's safety if they do.

July 26, 2022

Evacuation Chairs are specially designed seats into which mobility-impaired people are secured and transported from a building, usually via stairways during an emergency.

July 20, 2022

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that employers and organisations have to ensure that everyone, including those at additional risks, such as the disabled, vulnerable and the mobility impaired, can evacuate safely in the event of a fire or emergency evacuation.

June 15, 2022

Next Generation in Fire Detection – Explore a unique range of flush fire detectors

May 20, 2022

There is a lot to think about when it comes to compliance with the British Standard, Code of Practice BS5839-1:2017. This pocket guide “Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings” provides simple guidance for the provision of a fire detection and alarm system in accordance with the recommendations detailed within BS 5839-1:2017.

May 12, 2022

BS5306 recommends that Fire Extinguishers are tested by discharge every 5 years and refilled or replaced (water, foam, and powder) and CO2 should be replaced every 10 years.

May 6, 2022

Inaccessible areas are often oddly shaped, confined spaces with little or no access possible. This means that access for maintenance may be severely restricted making regular upkeep difficult.

April 20, 2022

The legal framework for Fire & Safety regulations in care premises is based on two laws, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 & The Care Home Regulations Act (2001).

April 12, 2022

A fire on a construction site can lead to severe or even fatalities injuries destruction of machinery and untimely delay in project completion.

April 6, 2022

Fire Extinguishers should always be used by people who have been trained. Having the right type of Fire Extinguishers is critical to protecting lives and assets.

March 30, 2022

The number of Fire Extinguishers you require depends on many factors which can be identified in your Fire Safety Risk Assessment.

March 25, 2022

Health & Safety guidance for clients, designers and anyone who is managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks.

March 22, 2022

Under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 the Responsible person has a general duty to take general fire precautions.

March 18, 2022

Construction sites are so different in structure from domestic or other commercial environments since the risks are also more severe in certain areas.

March 14, 2022

False alarms cause significant inconvenience and disruption to students, staff, and visitors however there are some solutions that you should consider.

March 14, 2022

Fire Alarm System categories specify the level of protection that a system provides according to the recommendations of the BS5839:1-2017 British Standards.

March 14, 2022

Fixfire® is now able to offer leasing options (subject to status) which give you the opportunity to spread the cost of your fire alarm installation.

March 7, 2022

BS 5839-1:2017 states that all fire alarm systems in commercial premises need to be tested weekly to ensure that there has not been any major failure.

March 7, 2022

Building Regulations state that all dwellings should be provided with an alarm system to at least Grade D1/D2, Category LD3 –the installation of mains powered alarms...

March 7, 2022

There are three main Fire Alarm System types that could be differentiated by their set-up and wiring: a Conventional, an Addressable and a Wireless Radio Fire Alarm.

February 23, 2022

BS 5839 and the UK government recommend that a fire alarm system should be inspected by a ‘competent person’ at least every 6 months.

February 23, 2022

It is a legal requirement that “the responsible person” must ensure that the premises are equipped with appropriate fire detectors and alarms.

February 23, 2022

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the premises must be equipped with appropriate fire-fighting equipment.

February 15, 2022

Current UK fire alarm regulations state that all business premises must have an “appropriate fire detection system” in place. This means that if there is an event of a fire, the system should detect a fire outbreak and alert everyone in the building of the imminent danger.

February 15, 2022

Current UK fire alarm regulations state that all business premises must have an “appropriate fire detection system” in place.

February 15, 2022

Fire warning systems must ensure that people on the construction site are alerted to make their escape before a fire spreads.

December 24, 2021

Student accommodation providers are responsible for complying with fire safety legislation and giving advice to their tenants on fire safety arrangements and procedures.

December 24, 2021

The Fire Safety Risk Assessment must be reviewed regularly. We recommend you should review your Fire Safety Risk Assessment at least every 12 months.

December 24, 2021

Fire Safety Training should be repeated as often as necessary (recommended to be annually) and should take place during working hours.

December 24, 2021

In order to fulfil your obligations under current Fire Safety Law, it is essential that you have a documented regime of Fire Safety tests and checks.

October 29, 2021

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) requires that a Fire Safety Risk Assessment be carried out by the “Responsible Person”.

October 29, 2021

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) requires that a Fire Risk Assessment is conducted initially and reviewed on an on-going basis.

June 25, 2021

These British Standards cover the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to lifts and recommend that lifts which are not required to operate...

July 1, 2025

Following the recommendations of BS5839 Part 1 2025 (Fire Alarm British Standard), it is a mandatory requirement to have an up to date, clear and accurate ...