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Fire door surveys are not carried out in a vacuum. Professional inspections are guided by recognised standards that define what good practice looks like in design, installation and ongoing maintenance. One of the most important of these is BS 8214, which provides authoritative guidance on timber-based fire door assemblies. While BS 8214 is not legislation, it plays a central role in how competent fire door surveys are conducted, interpreted and...
Read moreFire door survey checklists are the foundation of every professional inspection. They provide a structured framework that ensures inspections are thorough, repeatable and aligned with recognised standards. Without a checklist, surveys risk inconsistency and missed defects, undermining both safety and compliance. This article explains how checklists are used in fire door surveys and why they are essential to effective fire safety management. Why Checklists Are Critical in Fire Door Surveys...
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In this post we talk about what a fire door inspection is, what’s included, who can do them and how often they need to be done. But first, let’s look at some stats. ‘Fire Door Inspections…where shall we start? Well... Let’s just say it how it is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 says that the Responsible Person for non-domestic buildings must check that fire doors and frames are correctly installed...
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‘Fire Risk Assessments are at the very heart of what we do here at Pyro Fire. They’re required under the Fire Safety Order. They save property. And most importantly, they save lives. In this post, we share some straightforward but expert insights into FRA’s. We ask what they are, why you need them, how they improve your company culture, and how to find out more.’ Richard Franks, Technical Manager, Pyro...
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An update from the Managing Director Welcome to this edition of the Pyro Fire Newsletter! It’s quite hard to believe we’re already heading into June, where does the time go? An update from Erik Hudson, our Managing Director: In the last few months we’ve been busy at events, particularly the Procurement Act Expo at the NEC in March, where we met up with housing associations, local authorities and councils, and...
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Download fire logbooks, signs, and notices for occupants and residents of your buildings on our website today using our new Resources page. We're proud to continue supporting our clients and colleagues by providing a new way for you to download the templates you need to meet your fire safety requirements. Now, just browse our site and get the templates you've been looking for simply at the click of a button....
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Do you know who is responsible for completing the fire risk assessment for your building, and can you do your own? In short - If you are the owner, occupier, or have significant control of a building, or part of a building, you are responsible for fire safety. The legislation for fire safety in the UK is called The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (known as the RRO), this came...
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Bolstering the support we offer clients. Welcome to the 2nd Edition of the Pyro Fire Newsletter! An update from Erik Hudson, our Managing Director: We have big plans for 2024, continuing to grow our team to support the increasing demand on our services. We remain 100% committed to helping you, our clients, adapt to the ever-changing fire safety landscape. To assist with this, I am delighted to welcome on board...
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There is still time to book on to our 1-day Fire Door Awareness Courses in 2024 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 (IFSM). The course offers...
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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...
Read moreWe recognise the importance of maintaining high levels of accreditation as a company, and as individuals. Our certifications include The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), and The Fire Industry Association (FIA). We’re third-party accredited by BAFE for Fire Risk Assessments, and our assessors are registered on the IFSM Fire Risk Assessors Register.
