by Admin | Oct 6, 2015 | News
Residents in an Irish apartment complex are facing a 4m euro (£2.95m) bill or possible evacuation over fire safety failings in their building. About 900 people live in 300 apartments in the Longboat Quay complex in Dublin’s docklands. It was built by developer...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
New fire safety measures will help save the lives of tenants and ensure all rented property is equipped with a smoke alarm, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said today. From today (1 October), landlords will be required by law to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
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...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2015 | News, Source Fire News
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...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2015 | News
A good landlord should always make sure that the tenant’s safety is paramount. A recent case highlighted by the Fire Industry Association (FIA) revealed that a Leamington landlord was fined £10,744 by Nuneaton magistrates for disregarding fire safety rules and...
