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    17 April 2025
    Qualified Emergency Lighting Installation in Harlow

    BAFE-certified Emergency Lighting Installation in Harlow. 40+ years expertise, full compliance guaranteed. Expert solutions for all properties. Call us today!

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    2 April 2025
    Essential Fire Safety in Schools: Key Measures and Best Practices

    Fire safety in schools is essential for protecting students and staff. Schools must conduct regular fire risk assessments, maintain alarms and conduct fire drills. This article covers regulations, responsibilities, risk assessments, equipment and best practices for school fire safety. Key Takeaways Compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 s legally required.  Building Bulletin […]

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    28 March 2025
    Fire Safety For Businesses In A Nutshell - FIA Video

    Getting to grips with fire safety for your business often involves wading through pain-staking 100+ page government documents. The vague language is confusing and open to interpretation...
    Of course, you could ignore it all and hope for the best. But that's a bit risky...
    Thankfully, the Fire Industry Association (FIA)have put together a video that outlines what EVERY business owner and Responsible Person needs to know and adhere to...
    ...If you want to understand fire safety for business in a nutshell AND avoid the punishment if the worst happens, watch the video below:

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    7 January 2025
    Does Your Emergency Lighting System Design Need a BAFE-Accredited Provider or an Electrician?

    Emergency Lighting system design isn’t just about installing a few extra lights. It’s a life-saving system that ensures safe evacuation in a crisis. Many businesses assume that any qualified electrician can handle the installation. While your general electrician can fit the lights, designing a emergency lighting system that is compliant with BS 5266-1 is beyond […]

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    15 November 2024
    Maintaining Fire Extinguishers - The Consequences Of Neglect

    Provided it is regularly serviced and maintained, most Fire Extinguishers should last 10 years. However, components like seals deteriorate over time and need replacing as part of your maintenance, while the discharge test is required after 5 years.
    Unfortunately, the legal maintenance schedule isn't always followed. Read the following cautionary tale, so you don't fall foul of the Fire Safety Inspector!

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    18 October 2024
    Why Wireless Fire Safety Systems are the Smart Choice for Schools

    Blake's upgraded the fire safety system for Elmwood Primary School. Discover how quick installation, cost-effectiveness, and reliable protection make wireless the smart choice for educational institutions.

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    20 September 2024
    Why Fire Extinguisher Servicing Makes The World A Better Place

    In this post we're looking specifically at fire extinguisher servicing and how it's making the world a better place.
    A bold statement, we know. But it's true, and here's why...

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    9 August 2024
    Improve Your School Fire Safety With These 5 Simple Precautions!

    Fire safety systems ensure that your staff, visitors and students can safely evacuate the school in the event of a fire. But what precautions are you taking to prevent a fire in the first place?
    Here are 5 school fire safety tips you should revise to minimise risk!

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