Understanding BS 9792:2025 What You Need to Know About Fire Risk Assessments in Residential Properties Ensuring resident safety in housing premises isn't just good practice, it is a legal duty. The new BS 9792:2025, published by the British

Fire Safety in Hospitality and Leisure Venues: Specific Fire Plan Actions Hospitality and leisure venues such as restaurants, hotels, theatres, arts centres and event spaces present unique fire safety challenges. High public occupancy, unfamiliar visitors, varied activities

Fire Risk Assessment Requirements for Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) are residential blocks over 18 metres (or 6 storeys) that house multiple households. Due to their height, occupancy, and complexity, HRRBs carry additional fire

Passive Fire Protection for the New Year: Compartmentation Checks That Protect Your Building All Year Round As the new year begins, many organisations review budgets, maintenance plans, and compliance priorities. One area that should never be overlooked

The Quieter Season: The Perfect Time for Fire Safety The holiday season isn’t just a time for rest and celebration; it’s also one of the best times of the year to schedule fire safety works. With many buildings

The Importance of Fire Safety Training in Housing and the Workplace Fire safety is not just a legal requirement; it’s a moral obligation. Every employer, housing provider and responsible person must ensure that staff and residents understand

Fire Safety Training and Certification in the UK Fire safety training is a crucial component of preparedness in homes and workplaces. This blog explores the benefits of comprehensive fire safety training and certification programs in the UK and

Fire Safety in Hospitals: How NHS Trusts Can Stay Compliant and Protect Patients Hospitals and medical facilities are among the most complex environments to protect from fire. From wards housing vulnerable patients to the dense network of

Third-Party Certification Schemes: Why They Matter When it comes to fire safety, trust and competence is everything. Whether it’s a fire risk assessment, fire door inspection, or a fire compartmentation survey, building owners need absolute confidence that the work has

Housing Fire Safety Checklist: Are You Meeting Your Legal Duties? If you’re a landlord, property manager or housing provider in the UK, fire safety isn’t just a moral responsibility, it’s a legal requirement. To help you stay

The Lifecycle of a Fire Door: From Installation to Replacement Fire doors are one of the most critical components of a building's passive fire protection system. They are designed to contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes

Fire Safety in Care Homes: A Practical Guide for Care Home Managers When it comes to fire safety, care homes present unique challenges. Residents are often elderly, less mobile, or may have cognitive impairments, making quick evacuation

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose a Fire Risk And How To Protect Yourself Lithium-ion batteries power much of our modern life, from smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and e-scooters. But with convenience comes risk. Fire services across the

The Do's and Don'ts of Fire Door Maintenance When it comes to fire safety, fire doors are one of the most important passive protection measures in any building. They are specifically designed to slow the spread of

The School Leader's Guide to Practical Fire Safety Compliance Running a school is about more than just delivering lessons. As a leader, you also carry the legal responsibility for keeping pupils, staff, and visitors safe. One of

5 Hidden Fire Risks in Your Building And How a Fire Risk Assessment Can Catch Them As a building manager, landlord, or responsible person, it’s easy to assume that if your fire alarm works and the extinguishers

Understanding Compartmentation: How Buildings Fight Fire From Within When we think of fire safety, alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers often come to mind. But one of the most powerful defences lies within the structure itself—compartmentation. This hidden fire-fighting strategy

Passive vs. Active Fire Protection: What You Need to Know Ensuring built-in safety in your premises isn’t just about having alarms and sprinklers, it’s about combining passive and active fire protection systems. At Assured Fire Safety Consultancy,

How Often Should You Do a Fire Risk Assessment? A Simple Timeline Fire risk assessments (FRAs) are not just a legal requirement, they are the foundation of a safe and compliant building. At Assured Fire Safety Consultancy, we

Avoiding Fines: How Proper Fire Door Inspections Save You Money When it comes to building safety, fire doors are often an afterthought—until a disaster strikes. But overlooking fire door compliance doesn’t just endanger lives; it can seriously