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Pyro Fire Services secure upgraded Professional Indemnity Insurance policy
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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It’s Fire Door Safety Week on 20th-26th September 2021
Posted on 20 September 2021

It’s Fire Door Safety Week on 20th-26th September 2021

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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Building Safety Bill has been introduced to Parliament
Posted on 6 July 2021

Building Safety Bill has been introduced to Parliament

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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Scunthorpe takeaway owner ‘knowingly puts lives at risk’
Posted on 9 June 2021

Scunthorpe takeaway owner ‘knowingly puts lives at risk’

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...

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UPDATED: PAS 79:2020 edition
Posted on 10 December 2020

UPDATED: PAS 79:2020 edition

Following public comment, the most widely-adopted code of practice for fire risk assessment has finally had its biggest update since 2012. Now split into two separate documents, PAS 79-1 covers ‘Premises Other Than Housing’ and PAS 79-2 deals with ‘Housing Premises’. The new documents give further guidance on the consideration to be given to external wall construction and cladding, which takes into account knowledge, current at the time of publication,...

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Fire Risk Assessor Awarded NAFRAR Accreditation
Posted on 5 February 2020

Fire Risk Assessor Awarded NAFRAR Accreditation

Erik Hudson, Director for Pyro, has been accredited and approved to be entered onto the Tier 3 National Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR). NAFRAR forms part of the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) TFRAR is a register that recognises the different levels of individual competencies at which a fire risk assessor should operate at.  TFRAR is a system set up by the Institute to recognise those levels from a...

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HMO landlord faces groundbreaking fines totalling over £180k
Posted on 23 April 2018

HMO landlord faces groundbreaking fines totalling over £180k

Leila Amjadi, aged 33, of Sutton Coldfield, was yesterday found guilty at Birmingham Magistrates Court of 35 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) offences. She was ordered to pay fines totalling £182,314.90, this is the largest ever fine handed to a landlord in Birmingham. The offences were in relation to the four properties Ms Amjadi owns across Birmingham; 118 Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, 42 Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, 838 Pershore Road,...

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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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