What are the responsibilities of a landlord when it comes to fire safety?
Landlords have very stringent codes that they need to legally adhere to when making a property safe for its occupants. Fire safety is obviously one of these, so what does a landlord have to do to tick all of these boxes? Having a proper fire risk assessment done by a...
Museums and libraries – How to protect artefacts against fire damage.
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...
Furniture and furnishings in rented properties – what are the fire risks?
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...
Fires in historic premises – the importance of fire risk assessments
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....
Fatal high rise fire should be ‘wake up call’ says Judge
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...
Leaseholder of ‘fire trap’ pub receives 16 month suspended sentence
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),...
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