The business manager and site team at a school in the London Borough of Havering approached us. They were looking for a certified company to maintain their Fire Doors. Maintaining and ensuring the function and compliance of door sets is a crucial part of fire safety.
A Fire Risk Assessment identified a risk in an HMO in Southend, leading to a local letting agent consulting Blake’s for a solution. The FRA found gaps around the electrical service entries into the consumer unit... here's what we did!
Fire doors are an essential part of any building's fire safety strategy. They help to stop the spread of smoke and flames by compartmentalising a fire - keeping it in one room. This allows people more time to evacuate the building and gives firefighters time to reach them. They save lives...
This is why you are legally required to fit certified fire doors and keep them in full working order. And why using a specialist fire door company is the only way to keep your fire door inspectors happy!
Fire Doors for St George's Hospital in Tooting, London The Facilities Team at St. George’s Hospital, one of London’s busiest, approached us about their fire doors in the Atkinson Morley Wing. The existing fire doors were damaged and no longer compliant with British Standards. They had reached the end of their lifecycle and needed to […]
Most people don't give fire doors a second thought, until we need them. We walk past them and through them at work, in pubs and clubs, forgetting that they save lives. That is, if they are properly installed... In 2018, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) commissioned five powerful films to raise awareness about Fire Doors.
As a building owner, it's crucial you ensure that your fire doors are always in good working order. And that's where your regular fire door inspection comes into play. Obviously, your fire doors provide a critical line of defence against fires spreading and they're required by law. A faulty fire door can not only be […]
Sadly, with fire door installations, it's very easy to waste money trying to do the right thing. We keep coming across schools, hospitals and businesses with newly installed fire doors that will still fail your next fire risk assessment...
It's not the business owner's fault. Your fire risk assessment says dodgy fire door... you get a new fire door installed but..
Fire protection is vital for the safety and continuity of any business. This article will guide you through essential fire protection strategies, such as understanding active and passive systems, conducting fire risk assessments and ensuring compliance with fire safety laws. Key Takeaways Fire protection strategies for businesses encompass both active systems, like fire alarms and […]