Fire Safety - Pyro Fire

Posted on 12 March 2026

What is a Fire Risk Assessment? Legal requirements & what’s involved

A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement for almost every workplace and non-domestic building in the UK. Yet many organisations still misunderstand what a proper assessment involves. Some assume it is simply a checklist exercise or a form that needs to be completed for compliance. In reality, a professional Fire Risk Assessment is a structured and comprehensive evaluation of a building’s fire risks, safety systems, and evacuation arrangements. Understanding...

Posted on 20 January 2026

What is compartmentation and why is it crucial for fire safety?

Why compartmentation matters in fire safety When people think about fire safety, they often think of alarms, detectors, and extinguishers. All of these are important, but effective fire safety is really about containing risk, not just spotting a fire once it starts. Compartmentation is one of the most critical - and most overlooked - fire protection measures in buildings. When it works properly, it protects lives, limits damage, and helps...

Posted on 20 January 2026

Fire Evacuation Plans designed for clarity and confidence

Fire safety compliance can feel complex, particularly for those responsible for managing buildings, people, and risk. Yet when an emergency occurs, there is no room for confusion. Clear, accurate Fire Evacuation Plans are essential - not only to meet legal obligations, but to ensure everyone knows exactly what to do when it matters most. At Pyro Fire Services, we specialise in producing Fire Evacuation Plans that are designed for clarity,...

Posted on 21 November 2025

The importance of Fire Door Surveys: Protecting people and property

Ensuring fire safety is more than just compliance - it’s about protecting lives. One key element often overlooked in buildings is the condition and maintenance of fire doors. Fire Door Surveys and fire door inspections play a crucial role in safeguarding occupants and meeting regulatory obligations. Did you know? 75% of UK fire doors fail inspection UK fire services attended over 150,000 fires in 2024 In this article we talk...

Posted on 29 May 2025

How we help schools achieve fire safety compliance

How we help schools achieve fire safety compliance - Steel City Schools Partnership case study The challenge Steel City Schools Partnership Trust (SCSP) is based in Sheffield and has grown to a 10-academy portfolio, having recently inherited new schools into the portfolio. This expansion called for a fire safety review, to ensure all of their buildings are compliant and continue to keep pupils, staff and visitors safe. SCSP required a...

Posted on 13 May 2024

FREE DOWNLOADS – Check out our free resources available for download

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....

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...

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...

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....

Posted on 12 October 2022

New British Standard – BS 8644-1: Digital management of fire safety information

BSI launch BS 8644-1:2022 - Digital management of fire safety information – Design, construction, handover, asset management and emergency response BS 8644-1:2022 will help to ensure that all fire safety data is captured and stored accurately, consistently and in a timely manner. Digital technologies are increasingly being used to capture, store and share information about fire safety in buildings. In many cases, this is to improve the quality, accuracy and consistency of...

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What is a Fire Risk Assessment? Legal requirements & what’s involved

What is compartmentation and why is it crucial for fire safety?

Fire Evacuation Plans designed for clarity and confidence

The importance of Fire Door Surveys: Protecting people and property

How we help schools achieve fire safety compliance

FREE DOWNLOADS – Check out our free resources available for download

What are the Regulations and Rules for Fire Safety Signage?

A Fire Safety Guide for Landlords

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

New British Standard – BS 8644-1: Digital management of fire safety information

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