Fire doors save lives; Fact. It is also a known fact that many people tend to prop fire doors open as they find their weight and automatic shutting mechanism to be a pain on a day-to-day basis; and some even block external fire doors with furniture. But the truth of the matter is, having a […]

Due to the pandemic, the health and safety of employees has never been in the spotlight more than it is today. Whilst your staff return to work you may be contemplating all the changes that you need to make to minimise the risk of infection in your premises. Internal doors, such as fire doors, are […]

In 2006 the ‘Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force. The order applies to virtually all commercial premises in England and Wales and all building operators have a legal duty to appoint a ‘responsible person’ which may be the operator themselves, the employer, the occupier, or the building owner. The responsible person must […]

Whether you’re involved in any kind of developing, or renovating project, be it commercial, residential or otherwise, then an important aspect of it will be the selection and installation of fire doors. The safety aspect of any building project needs to be right, so you should seriously consider consulting with, and using, a specialist, bespoke […]

In the years 2010 – 2011 there were 585 fires in hotels in Britain, and although this was a decrease when compared to previous years, it demonstrates how important it is for hotels to pay serious attention to fire safety and regulations. Since 2006, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 has been in place, […]