by Admin | Feb 9, 2016 | News
Our museums and libraries house an abundant amount of cultural heritage that is irreplaceable. Safeguarding these valuables is a top priority for any curator or owner. The damage that fire and smoke can cause to historic artefacts can be detrimental and with the use...
by Admin | Feb 9, 2016 | News
Fire regulations for furniture and furnishings in rented properties are strict. Landlords have what is known as a ‘common law’ duty to ensure that their property is kept hazard free for the health, safety and wellbeing of their tenants. Smoke alarms, fire detection...
by Admin | Feb 3, 2016 | News
The government have recently commissioned reports that enquire into how major fires in historic buildings start. The key to a successful solution is in a comprehensive fire risk assessment that identifies the danger to both the life of its occupants and the property....
by Admin | Feb 2, 2016 | News, Prosecutions
Housing manager Lewisham Homes has been fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £23,407 prosecution costs for breaking fire safety laws following a fatal fire in a Deptford tower block in which two women died according to London Fire Brigade. Lewisham Homes were sentenced at...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2016 | News
The former leaseholder of a Walworth public house has received a 16 month suspended prison sentence for breaking fire safety laws following a successful prosecution by London Fire Brigade. At a sentencing hearing at Inner London Crown Court on Monday (25 January),...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2016 | News, Source Fire News
A stark warning has been issued after a businessman was convicted of ‘serious’ fire safety crimes according to Chad.co.uk. Following a trial, John Cashin was found guilty of five offences relating to premises on Church Drive in Shirebrook and fined £1,000. Cashin, 46,...
