Knowledge Centre - Fire Safety, Security and Electrical Guides
Fire safety legislation changes. Electrical safety requirements evolve. Insurance conditions tighten. Staying on top of your compliance obligations as a business owner, landlord or facilities manager takes time and effort - and the consequences of falling behind can be serious.
Our Knowledge Centre brings together practical guides, regulatory summaries and technical articles written by our engineers and compliance specialists. The content here is designed to give you the information you need to understand your obligations, ask the right questions and make informed decisions - not to generate sales enquiries, though we are always happy to talk if you have a specific question.
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What is a Fuse Board?
A fuse board (consumer unit) is an electrical unit that controls the supply of electricity into your…
How often should the fire alarm at your business be tested?
Office security is a worry for business owners all year round, but as the summer approaches, seasonally specific security concerns increase the risk to your premises and assets.
What is PAT Testing?
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the visual and electrical checking of electrical equipment and appliances to ensure…
Keeping Your Office Secure Over Summer
Office security is a worry for business owners all year round, but as the summer approaches, seasonally specific security concerns increase the risk to your premises and assets.
A Guide to Protecting Your Property for Commercial Landlords
At FireCare, we specialise in providing comprehensive fire safety and security services to commercial landlords to protect their commercial properties. Whether you need CCTV to keep an eye on your premises at night, or a fire risk assessment, we can help.
5 Years On – What Has Grenfell Taught Us?
This week marked the five-year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy where 72 people died as a result of a fire which spread rapidly throughout the 20-storey building. Highly combustible cladding attached to the building caused the fire to engulf the structure on 14th June 2017, with the billowing smoke and flames blocking appointed emergency exits for residents. Five years on, and governing bodies are still actively rewriting fire safety legislation to ensure the safety of residents of high-rise buildings across the country.
Office Fire Safety Checklist
In the event of a fire, are you confident that your employees would know how to react? It is important to take clear steps to mitigate the risk of fire to protect your staff and your assets, and to comply with fire safety laws. Our experienced team of engineers and trainers at FireCare have put together the below Fire Safety Checklist for your office to help you review your fire safety awareness.
How To Manage Fire Safety in Large Buildings
Mitigating the risk of fire in larger buildings can seem like a daunting task. Check out this how-to guide to help manage your fire safety today.
How To Protect Your Business Premises from Intruders
CCTV systems, security alarms and access control systems are some of the best ways to deter intruders and keep an eye on your premises when you’re not there, which is why at FireCare Security & Electrical Ltd, we provide comprehensive security systems to meet your needs and budget.
How Our One-Stop-Shop for Fire and Security Helps You Achieve Your Environmental Goals
Streamlining your maintenance and compliance services by using one company instead of several is a great way to lower your impact on the environment. By reducing the amount of CO2 created to transport your security systems, fire safety equipment, tools for maintenance and more, you can be confident that you are taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint.
Government Protects Leaseholders from Further Post-Grenfell Costs
On 10th January, the government put forward a new plan to help protect leaseholders from the costs of cladding improvements, with a view to holding wealthy building developers responsible for the shortcomings and lack of safety measures in medium-rise buildings. Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove has insisted that these new measures will restore common sense to the building industry, with much greater use of risk-mitigating fire safety measures such as fire alarms and sprinklers.
The Importance of Fire Doors
At FireCare, we help businesses to comply with fire safety legislation by recommending the best fire doors for your businesses following our comprehensive fire risk assessment.
What are the Benefits of a Site Visit from a Trained Technician?
Booking a site visit from a trained technician like our group of professionals at FireCare is an excellent way to give you peace of mind that you have taken steps to protect your staff and property, safeguarding the future of your business.
Is Your Fire Risk Assessment Overdue?
With COVID restrictions easing and more people heading back to work, now is the right time for you to get a professional fire risk assessment completed. After such a long period of closure and staff working from home, it is likely that your latest fire risk assessment has expired, meaning that you could be subject to heavy fines, and are risking the safety of your colleagues.
If you have a specific question that is not covered in our articles, call us on 01903 716445 or complete our contact form. Our engineers are happy to talk through your requirements.