As your office is on a busy street your insurers have mentioned that it might be worthwhile fitting a fire-resistant letterbox. What are they, how do they work and should you install one?
Published 22.09.2010
With another prosecution of a fire risk assessor reaching its conclusion, those who offer these services, and their clients, need to step up to meet current expectations. What’s been happening?
Published 20.09.2021
An insurance company has recently refused to pay out on a policy because the sprinkler system identified on the fire risk assessment was disabled. Does this mean that your insurance is invalid if you
don’t have working sprinklers?
Published 19.06.2009
In a recent court case retailer Jack Wills Limited pleaded guilty to six fire offences. But the overriding lesson from the case was how easily the situation could have been avoided. What happened?
Published 29.01.2013
One of the biggest ever fines to be levied for fire offences has been handed out to a care home. What were the consequences of the fire and where did the business go wrong?
Published 16.05.2016
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has reversed an earlier decision that made fire extinguisher supplier Chubb liable for damage to a church caused by a dry powder extinguisher. What can be
learned from the case?
Published 16.12.2010
On July 3 2009, a fire in high-rise flats in Camberwell, London, killed six occupants. What lessons came out of the inquest and how should you apply them in your business?
Published 10.05.2013
A recent fire at a Cornish hotel raised significant safety issues which all businesses should be aware of. What happened and what lessons can you learn from this incident?
Published 08.10.2007
You’ve heard that sprinklers are required on a widespread basis for new buildings and conversions in both the domestic and commercial sectors. What’s the story?
Published 25.05.2012
Despite previous warnings from the London Fire Brigade, a care home resident died when a fire began in his room. What steps should have been taken to prevent this tragedy?
Published 29.10.2019