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Posted on 6 September 2023

What are the Regulations and Rules for Fire Safety Signage?

Knowing what fire safety signs to install in your building isn't quite as straightforward as you think. So how do you get it right? There are various fire safety signage regulations, which vary from building to building, and it depends on the layout, means of escape and the type of fire precautions and policies you have in your building. The easiest way to identify fire safety signage requirements in your...

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Posted on 21 June 2023

Pyro Fire Services secure upgraded Professional Indemnity Insurance policy

Pyro Fire Services is thrilled to announce that we have successfully obtained new Professional Indemnity Insurance, a crucial milestone that enables us to continue providing comprehensive fire consultancy services to even more clients. This achievement marks a significant step forward for our company, especially in light of the challenges faced by most fire safety companies since the tragic Grenfell Tower disaster. With our enhanced indemnity cover, we are now better...

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Posted on 19 June 2023

A Fire Safety Guide for Landlords

As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your tenants and the protection of your premises. A fire in your property can cause devastating damage within minutes and result in costly and time-consuming repairs. Furthermore, it can also pose significant, and potentially fatal risks to your tenants. According to Firemark, the fire risk for people who are living in a rental or shared accommodation is seven...

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Posted on 17 May 2023

What is included in a Fire Door Inspection?

Fire resisting doors are an essential passive fire protection measure in any building. These doors are critical fire safety devices, that serve as protective barriers against smoke and the spread of fire which in turn can help protect a property and its occupants from the devastating impacts of fire. Fire doors help to: Avoid unnecessary damage Prevent extensive losses Protect high-value or high-risk areas Reduce the risk of injury Protect...

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Posted on 24 April 2023

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that people were able to carry out their own fire risk assessments, however, since then the...

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Posted on 5 April 2023

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and visitors. The assessment identifies and examines potential fire hazards and their associated risks. This enables...

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Posted on 17 March 2023

FREE DOWNLOAD: ‘Fire Door Information for Residents’ Notice to display in your building

The new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 put a new requirement on all landlords for residential premises to provide 'Fire Door Information' to residents. Pyro Fire has created a new notice, designed to help landlords and property managers comply with the new Regulations and provide critical fire safety information to residents in their buildings, by displaying the notice and it can also be distributed to residents by other means. The...

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Posted on 16 March 2023

Spaces Available – 28th June – Fire Door Awareness Courses

There is still time to book on to our 1-day Fire Door Awareness Courses, running every month - next course. The course is designed as an 'introduction to Fire Doors' and the importance of the correct installation, maintenance, testing and checks of fire-resisting doors, and doorsets, in the workplace and residential settings. Details Here: Fire Door Training Information The course is fully accredited by The Institute of Fire Safety Managers...

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Posted on 3 March 2023

Government launches new ‘Making Buildings Safer Campaign’

It is a landmark moment for Building Safety as the Government launches its new 'Making Buildings Safer Campaign' and high-rise building registration The safety of buildings has always been a matter of critical importance. Over the years, numerous incidents have highlighted the need for improved building safety standards. The Grenfell Tower tragedy, which claimed 72 lives in 2017, was a stark reminder of the risks that exist in buildings that...

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Posted on 26 January 2023

New: Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – Are you affected?

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23rd January 2023 for all multi-occupied residential buildings (with two or more sets of domestic premises). The regulations are intended to improve fire safety in these buildings and to reduce the risk of fire and injury to occupants. Are you affected? The new regulations affect most residential buildings in England, introducing new legal requirements which can be enforced if not complied with....

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Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot

Excellent service - prompt professional and useful advice given to the client to enable future planning of detailed remedial works to ensure our 13 schools fire doors are compliant. All detailed surveys were carried out within a 4 week period.

Cath R - Multi-Academy Trust

Pyro undertook a detailed fire door and fire stopping survey of a large portfolio of school buildings across a 6-week programme. They were proactive and delivered on the dates they advised they would. Quality reports provided, proactive and engaging work ethic.

Andrew S - Large School Portfolio

Great support as always advice and fire risk assessments are top notch. Looking forward to working with Pyro again very soon.

Mark Y - County Council

Fire strategy reports, fire risk assessments and fire-stopping surveys always to a high standard. Pyro Fire are responsive and clearly experts in their field. We continue to use Pyro Fire and recommend them to clients.

Dan M - Henry Riley LLP

Thorough and comprehensive assessment of our premises. This is the third time we have used Pyro Fire Services and I recommend this very professional organisation!

David C - HMO

Very quick to attend site and to turnaround the report. The online system worked well as we could photo and evidence our upgrades without the assessor returning to site. Already instructed Pyro on our next scheme. Would highly recommend.

Oliver B - Property Developer

Pyro Fire Services have recently carried out some works for our company, and as always providing an exceptional service. We have worked with Pyro Fire for the past 5 years now and would recommend them to any business.

Dave H - Supported Living

Pyro supported us with our fire risk assessment. The process was quick, efficient, fairly priced and they went above and beyond to support us, aswell as being incredibly flexible and understanding of our needs. I'd highly recommend Pyro for all fire safety needs.

Sam M - Retail Premises

FRA on a block of flats was carried out, this was required due to out of date FRA, Service was amazing, Report delivered almost instantly. Would use again, would highly recommend!

Michelle M - Block of Flats

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