About Fire Prevention Systems

1. About Fire Prevention Systems Fires can break out anywhere at any time. That is why businesses in the UK - and elsewhere – have to meet certain standards in terms of which they do everything required to ensure they are not confronted with unpleasant situations, claims for loss of goods, and even life when a fire does break out. And, of course, one has to make sure that insurers honour all rightful claims one may have in the event of a fire, which they will only do if all fire safety regulations have been met as stipulated in any such contract. In England and Wales, for example, businesses and owners of buildings have to meet all the stipulations under the Regulatory Reform Order 2005, which is a specific legal responsibility in terms of which fire safety regulations have to be met. Without honouring these regulations, owners of buildings set themselves up for huge claims should a fire break out on their premises, and the insurers may also refuse to pay for whatever damages may have been recorded in the event of a fire breaking out. Every business must have a Responsible Person that has to make sure all regulations are met to help ensure the prevention of fires. In addition to the Responsible Person, businesses must also have a Fire Risk Assessment done to establish what the minimum requirements are to meet the demands of the Fire Safety Order of 2005, which may be adjusted from time to time. This assessment has to be carried out by an accredited service that has permission to do so and make sure their clients meet all requirements. All businesses, and owners of buildings, whether these are used for commercial or industrial purposes, or whether you are the owner of an HMO (i.e. houses in multiple occupations), must have this Fire Risk Assessment done. It is a legal requirement as laid down by the country’s laws. Fire authority inspectors do carry out checks and inspections from time to time, and one of the first things they will ask for is the business’s Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Log Book. These assessments must be done to avoid heavy fines and even prison time. Some great service providers can assist clients in this regard, and some of the leading fire prevention and risk assessment services work in this field every day; they can inform every client of their specific responsibilities and everything they need to do to remain compliant. They can install and maintain fire alarm systems, and they can also provide good fire extinguishers, which are often one’s first line of defense when a fire does break out. Some leading service providers offer their clients a choice, also about the most recent fire extinguishers which are mentioned for being effective, with reduced weight and sustainable qualities – at a reasonable cost. It is important to have good fire extinguishers on your premises, as Fire Safety regulations force all buildings (and therefore managers and owners) to have good fire- fighting equipment, i.e. effective fire extinguishers. At the entry-level, this means one or more portable extinguishers, but in a high-risk business, you may be required to provide hose reels/sprinklers as well. A good service provider will advise and show you the most appropriate steps – and advise about the best fire extinguishers for your

2. business and circumstances. It is important that these fire extinguishers are regularly tested, and maintained and that they undergo an annual test to ensure they are still effective for use. To make sure you meet all regulations, make sure you approach a service provider that has all the important accreditations, for example, BAFE SP205 in the UK, and that they help you be compliant at all times – by keeping communication lines open. About Us: Your Choice Fire And Security is a well-experienced West Yorkshire provider of fire protection, security, and related services company with representation throughout the UK. We offer all the latest, most advanced systems to ensure clients enjoy the highest levels of protection and support in terms of which we bring them the best services as far as CCTV, access control, and all relevant risk assessments are concerned. We enjoy accreditation about the requirements of leading fire safety and security services bodies and we offer the knowledge and experience associated with a leading service that both the public and private sectors have come to rely on for peace of mind and ongoing support. We cover all important aspects to ensure that our clients are offered a service and products that are highly regarded by the wider industry. For more about us, please visit https://www.yourchoicefireandsecurity.co.uk/.