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 are the only choice recommended for a cooking oil fire, making them essential for safety in a professional kitchen. Where Can Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers Be Used? A wet chemical fire extinguisher can be used in the following scenarios: Class F fires; cooking fires that include the use of cooking oils, Read more »
Water Fire Extinguishers are the original fire extinguisher and the choice that continues to be one of the most popular. Where Can Water Fire Extinguishers Be Used? A water fire extinguisher will only work in situations where the fire involves flammable solids. These are often known as Class A fires and include solids such as Read more »
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. Where Can Foam Fire Extinguishers Be Used? Some of the specific uses for a foam fire extinguisher include: Class B fires; fires that involve flammable liquids such as petrol Read more »
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. Where Can a CO2 Fire Extinguisher Be Used? This fire extinguisher type can be used on fires in varying situations, these include: Electrical fires, in this Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 What Is the HSG 168 Fire Safety Read more »
EWS1 forms are now available through a dedicated EWS1 Portal. In this guide, we answer the questions, what is the EWS1 Portal? Why was it developed? And how does it work? Introduction In the past, it was not possible for those interested in properties in high rise buildings to know if the external cladding found Read more »
