Fires, no matter how small they start out, have the potential to cause great damage. They can break out anywhere from a commercial or residential flat to a house bungalow. The most common causes being electrical malfunctions or faults or cooking related accidents. Many types of materials can cause a fire and there are different…
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How can your restaurant benefit from Fire Remediation Surveys?
The hospitality business is a very competitive, cut throat business. It is also one that is subject to the RRO (Regulatory reform order of fire safety). A restaurant may go bankrupt if it makes the mistake of not keeping up with fire safety standards. There are lots of places where a fire may occur in…
The Most Common Causes of Fires in the Workplace
You can install the best fire protection system in your building on your own, but that will not yield its full benefit unless you ensure that you conduct regular fire drills and ensure that all the people working in your building are well versed in fire evacuation procedures. The most common cause of fires is…
All you need to know about compartmentation
Introduction Compartmentation is a crucial aspect of any passive fire protection system. Essentially compartmentation refers to the method by which a building is divided into cells, with the usage of construction materials that prevent the spread of fire from one demarcated cell to the other. Retarding the flow of fire allows for people to escape…
All you need to know about fire rated glass
Fire rated glass is an essential component of any passive fire protection system. It is used for providing protection to the opening of a fire barrier, such as fire doors or windows. The purpose of a passive fire protection system is to contain the spread of fire and slow it down so that people who…