Compliance advice
Plain-English answers to the questions we’re asked most, checked against the official guidance. If something isn’t required for your premises, we’ll say so.
Fire stopping: why service penetrations matter
Every cable, pipe or duct that passes through a fire-resisting wall or floor leaves a gap fire can use. Why it matters, what goes wrong, and what good fire stopping looks like.
What happens at a fire extinguisher service?
What an engineer checks on each extinguisher, what an extended service involves, and what you get afterwards, so you know what you’re paying for.
PAT testing for landlords and HMOs
Do landlords have to PAT test? What the law expects for appliances you supply, when councils require it for HMOs, and how to keep it simple.
Fire extinguisher types explained
Water, foam, CO2, powder or wet chemical? What each type of extinguisher is for, what the coloured labels mean, and the ones never to use on certain fires.
How many fire extinguishers does my business need?
It depends on the size of your building, the fire risks in it and how far people would have to go to reach one. Here’s how the number is worked out.
Who is responsible for fire extinguishers at work?
Fire safety law puts the duty on the “responsible person”. Here’s who that is, what they have to do about extinguishers, and how it works in shared buildings.
How often does PAT testing really need doing?
There’s no law that says every item must be tested every year. Here’s what the law actually requires, and how to decide on the right interval for your equipment.
Have a question about your premises?
Tell us about it and we’ll tell you what applies, and what doesn’t.