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Emergency Lighting Regulations

Emergency lighting is a type of lighting used in emergencies when normal electrical illumination fails due to mains power supply failure either due to a power cut or a fire. An abrupt loss of power in buildings makes them unsafe for occupants and might even lead to panic. In the event of a power cut, Read more »

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Wet chemical fire extinguishers are the only choice recommended for a cooking oil fire, making them essential for safety in a professional kitchen. Contents1 Where Can Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers Be Used?2 Where Can Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers Not Be Used?3 How Do You Identify a Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher?4 What Are Wet Chemical Fire Read more »

Water Fire Extinguishers

Water Fire Extinguishers are the original fire extinguisher and the choice that continues to be one of the most popular. Contents1 Where Can Water Fire Extinguishers Be Used?2 Where Can Water Fire Extinguishers Not Be Used?3 How Do You Identify a Water Fire Extinguisher?4 What Are Water Fire Extinguishers Also Known As?5 How Do Water Read more »

Foam Fire Extinguishers

Foam fire extinguishers are among the most common extinguisher types and tend to be used for fires that involve flammable solids as well as flammable liquids. Contents1 Where Can Foam Fire Extinguishers Be Used?2 Where Can Foam Fire Extinguishers Not Be Used?3 How Do You Identify a Foam Fire Extinguisher?4 What Are Foam Fire Extinguishers Read more »

CO2 Fire Extinguishers

A CO2 Fire Extinguisher is the extinguisher of choice for electrical fires. It also works on flammable liquid (Class B) fires and is often paired with a foam extinguisher. Contents1 Where Can a CO2 Fire Extinguisher Be Used?2 Where Can a CO2 Fire Extinguisher Not Be Used?3 How Do You Identify a CO2 Fire Extinguisher?4 Read more »

Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers

A dry powder fire extinguisher is an extremely versatile extinguisher choice since it can be used on almost all fire types. That being said, it is not recommended to use a dry powder fire extinguisher in an enclosed space. These fire extinguishers fall into one of the following types: Standard dry powder fire extinguishers Specialist Read more »

ASET vs RSET

Passive fire safety measures such as building methods and materials that work to counter the spread of fire and creating separate compartments meant to contain fires are prioritised in these guidelines. In general, passive fire safety measures aim to enable people in the structure to get to safety before the situation escalates and safe evacuation Read more »

RIBA Stage Fire Safety Engineers

Whether you are undertaking a new-build project or a refurbishment project, it is crucial to ensure that all fire safety provisions are adhered to through all stages of design, planning and construction. We are committed to providing quality fire engineering support and consultancy services to architects and building designers, and managers in all RIBA stages Read more »

HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction Consultants

Fire safety is critical during all phases of construction projects and needs to be managed from the earliest design stages. It helps prevent injuries to people and protect buildings from fires and the correct way of handling them if they do occur. CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTE Contents1 What Is the HSG 168 Fire Read more »

What Is the Fire Safety Bill?

The proposed Fire Safety Bill is intended to make sure that residents of high rise buildings feel safer in their homes by significantly reducing fire risks. The Bill was specifically crafted as a response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy to keep such an event from ever happening again. The main aim of the Bill is Read more »