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Today, the Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill has completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses and now becomes an Act of Parliament. An important milestone, paving the way to build a more rigorous and robust regulatory regime for high-rise buildings in England, the Building Safety Bill is now in effect - although many of the new Act’s provisions are not expected to come into force for...
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Fire Doors are a vital component of any building’s passive fire protection system. As with any similar life-saving product, it is essential fire doors can perform as intended in the event of a fire. Any slight alteration to fire doors or its surroundings can affect the performance making regular inspections crucial for the safety of everyone in the building. Fire Doors are put in place to act as a barrier...
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We are delighted to announce our new training arm of the business - Pyro Fire Training Our new training arm offers a refreshing take on specialist training courses, delivered by experts. As experienced fire safety consultants, our aim is to deliver quality training in specialist areas. To begin with, we have developed a new training course focussed on Fire Door Inspection. We have identified there is a clear gap in...
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the Responsible Person should complete or facilitate a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) for their premises. Generally, there are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment can be identified as having the following characteristics: A thorough assessment, or series of assessments, covering the entire premises Fire hazards have been...
Read moreWhat is a Fire Risk Assessment, Why is it Needed and the Importance of Fire Safety A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment should be at the forefront of the fire safety operations within your building. Unfortunately, this crucial aspect is often overlooked and underestimated, despite it being a driver for the implementation of potentially life-critical improvements and management systems. What is a Fire Risk Assessment? A Fire Risk Assessment...
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A commonly asked question by landlords, building owners and those responsible for managing fire safety is – can I do my own fire risk assessment? In this article, we’re going to explain why it is possible – but may not necessarily be the correct decision to make. The short answer is ‘Yes – you can perform your own fire risk assessment’, there is nothing stopping you from Googling an online...
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The Fire Safety Act 2021 comes into force in Wales today (Friday 1st October 2021) The new legislation sees changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with responsibility for compliance falling on the ‘responsible person’ as outlined in the order. This could be an employer, freeholder, management company or managing agent depending on local arrangements. The Fire Safety Order was originally designed to apply to workplaces, as a...
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Pyro Fire is proud to pledge their support for this year’s Fire Door Safety Week 2021, as it runs again from 20th-26th September 2021. All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it is vital to ensure fire safety measures are taken seriously. Fire doors hold a vital role...
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Big News for Fire Safety! The Building Safety Bill sets a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. Strengthening the building safety system and delivering on recommendations made in Dame Judith’s Independent Review, the bill sets out clear duties and responsibilities on those who commission, design, construct and refurbish high-risk buildings as well as those responsible for ensuring buildings are safely managed and...
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A flagrant breach of a Prohibition Notice has cost the owner of Star’s Pizza on Old Brumby Street in Scunthorpe a £3,000 fine and around £12,500 in costs. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) brought the prosecution after Mustafa Gunes knowingly put the safety of his employees and those using the living space above the shop in jeopardy. The breaches also put the lives of customers at risk. The Prohibition...
Read moreWe’re on a mission to mitigate risk by pioneering new standards in competence and technology to protect more buildings and people. Maintaining our key accreditations are just one of the ways we do this.
