FIRE SAFETY - 02.11.2023
E-cigarette battery fire risk
What’s happened? A builder was rushed to hospital after the loose rechargeable vape battery in his pocket “shorted” on his keys on 25 September 2023. The workman claimed he heard a fizzing sound while carrying a paving stone at a customer’s house moments before the vape exploded, setting his shorts on fire. ...
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FIRE SAFETY - 19.10.2023
Check your sprinkler requirements
The incident. A fire at a Luton Airport car park on 10 October 2023 caused structural collapse and damage to an estimated 1,200 vehicles and travel disruption as all flights to and from the airport were suspended. Causes. A full investigation into the blaze is underway, but initial reports suggest that the rapid spread and intensity of the fire was due to a lack of sprinklers, even though the structure is less than five years old. ...
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FIRE SAFETY - 04.07.2023
Guidance for fire safety in small premises
Free guidance. The government has published three new fire safety guides for those responsible for small premises (see The next step ). They are intended to support the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 . ...
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FIRE SAFETY - 04.07.2023
LPG forklift truck fire risk
In June 2023 the HSE issued an urgent safety notice regarding LPG forklift trucks. What’s the newly identified risk and do you need to act?
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FIRE SAFETY - 13.06.2023
Fire risk charging e-bikes?
Charging the battery of an e-bike or e-scooter could be putting your premises at risk. What are the dangers and what can you do to protect yourself and others?
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BUILDING SAFETY - 09.05.2023
Registration for high-rise buildings now open
Register now. The registration process for high-rise residential buildings in England has now been opened. It is a legal requirement under the Building Safety Act 2022 for all residential buildings 18m tall or higher, or at least seven storeys, with two or more residential units, to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator by 1 October 2023. ...
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