What are the fire risks as an hotelier?

Working in the Hotel and Bed and Breakfast industry has an exhaustive amount of fire risks attached to it. Making sure that your establishment is safe for your guests and staff is paramount from a legal and moral perspective. A suitable and sufficient fire risk...

Badly Wired Buildings and Planes can Cause Fires

The recent news that the cause of the 2013 Ethiopian Airways 787 Heathrow fire was as a result of a short circuit, highlights the importance of carrying out regular electrical checks on all wiring. Never Take Short Cuts with Electricity It’s well known that a badly...

Deaths from Fires in the UK are on the Decline

Fire deaths are falling in the UK. Figures published this August by the government show that death as a result of fire is 6% down on last year’s statistics. Improved safety measures and greater awareness about the dangers of fire are the main reasons behind this good...

Owner of Belper B&B ordered to pay out £24,000

The owner of a Belper bed and breakfast has been ordered to pay out more than £24,000 after breaching fire safety rules according to Belper News. Neil Wayne, owner of Cedars Guest House on Field Lane, pleaded guilty at Derby magistrates’ court to four breaches. A...

uPVC door versus a fire door – no contest!

Do you have occupants who have changed their front door? The front door to a flat in a block of flats with access off an enclosed communal  area is a vital component of fire safety within the design of the building. The importance of maintaining the fire resistance of...