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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...
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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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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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A fire door inspection checks whether a fire door is correctly installed, maintained and capable of resisting the spread of fire and smoke in the event of a fire. A professional inspection will normally assess the fire door leaf, frame, hinges, gaps, seals, glazing, closers, signage and overall compliance with current fire safety legislation and guidance. Fire doors are a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection system. They...
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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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The five main components of a fire risk assessment are identifying fire hazards, identifying people at risk, evaluating and reducing risk, recording findings and implementing actions, and regularly reviewing the assessment. Together, these stages help responsible persons identify fire safety risks, protect building occupants and maintain compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A fire risk assessment is one of the most important fire safety measures within any...
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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...
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’s National Fire Risk Assessors Register.
