Fire safety compliance is a legal duty for almost every business building in Lincolnshire. This category brings together our practical guides on staying compliant. You will find advice on fire alarm maintenance, fire risk assessments, fire door checks and emergency lighting testing.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must keep fire safety measures in good working order. In practice, that means regular checks, servicing and clear records. It also means acting on the findings of your fire risk assessment.
Each guide explains what the law requires and how often checks are needed. We also cover which British Standards apply and what you can do yourself. Finally, each guide explains when you need a competent engineer.
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Emergency lighting testing makes sure people can find their way out when the power fails. A fire, a storm or an electrical fault can all cut the lights. Emergency lighting only comes on when something goes wrong, so faults can go unnoticed for months. That is why...
A regular fire door inspection is one of the simplest ways to keep a building safe. A well fitted fire door holds back fire and smoke for a set time. That protects escape routes and gives people time to get out. However, a damaged or wedged open fire door does almost...
If you run or manage a business building, you need a fire risk assessment. In Lincolnshire, that applies to offices, shops, factories, schools, holiday parks and the shared areas of flats. You also need to keep it up to date. This guide explains what a fire risk...
Installing a fire alarm is only half the job. Under UK law, you must keep the system maintained for as long as people use the building. If you get the timing or the paperwork wrong, you could end up uninsured or non compliant. This guide explains what fire alarm...
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