An Electrical Intake Room Caught Fire in a Ten Story Block of Flats in London

London Fire Brigade fire crews tackled a fire in an electrical intake room in a communal area on the fourth floor. The fire spread upwards and destroyed the electrical intake cupboards on every floor between the fourth and ninth floors. The fire also caused heavy smoke to spread across the affected floors. The Brigade’s fire investigators believe the cause was accidental, involving an electrical fault.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to customers – it is essential that electrical facilities and appliances are inspected, tested and maintained inline with BS7671. The Fire Safety Risk Assessment for the building should have a section for ignition sources which obviously include electric facilities and appliances. A Fire Safety Risk Assessor will want to witness the electric test certificate as part of the Fire Safety inspection process and any deficiencies will be identified and any actions required will be included in the Fire Safety Management Action Plan.

Having a current Fire Risk Assessment for a Block of Flats or a Converted House into Flats in London, is required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – it is the law!

London Fire Risk Assessments are an independent Fire Safety Consultancy, and all their Fire Risk Assessor are members of the Institution of Fire Engineers and the Fire Protection Association. They are all retired London Fire Brigade Fire Safety Officers, so they have been on both sides – putting Fires out and preventing them.

If you require a Fire Safety Risk Assessment take a look at their Standard package it includes the Fire Safety Inspection/Audit, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Policy, Fire Safety Emergency Plan and the Fire Safety Management Action Plan – Significant Findings all the ‘parts’ you need to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

 

Call London Fire Risk Assessments support team now on 0781 8888626 to get a free quote. 

Before Reopening Businesses After Lockdown, They Should Carry a Fire Risk Assessment for Safety

 

Businesses across Manchester are reopening after months of lockdown – but now there is a new ‘normal’ and we all must adhere to the Covid-19 Secure guidelines. Whilst this is of course a priority so is reviewing the Fire Safety Emergency Plan.

Keeping Staff and the members of the Public safe in time of emergency is imperative and the existing Fire Emergency Plan included in the Fire Safety Risk Assessment may not reflect the premise as it is today. The following are just a few points for the identified ‘Responsible Person’ to consider:

• If you are operating a ‘one-way system’ in your Manchester premise, how does that affect your evacuation plan.
• Assembly Point – does your existing Assembly Point allow enough room for people to social distance.
• Are hand sanitiser stations or washing facilities on the means of escape and will they hinder the evacuation or re-entry into the building.
• Have you changed the location of any storage in order to accommodate a one-way system, if so check that you have maintained a clear route through the means of escape.

 

If you need help reviewing your Fire Emergency Plan for your Manchester premise or your Fire Safety Risk Assessment is out of date you should act now!

London Fire Risk Assessments are an independent Fire Risk Assessment Company established 14 years ago to help Clients meet the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. As they are not affiliated to any Fire Alarm Supplier or Installer Clients can be assured that the advice given is totally unbiased.  

With Clients having premises in both London and Manchester LFRA found themselves increasingly travelling to and from both cities. So, in a bold, progressive move London Fire Risk Assessments have opened a new division dedicated to serve businesses in Manchester. All their Fire Risk Assessors have qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers and are members of the Fire Protection Association. So, if you are looking for a Fire Risk Assessment Company in Manchester or you just need advice on reviewing your Fire Safety Emergency Plan call now on 07824 185293 or click here their customer service team will be happy to help!

Business owners in Manchester should review their Fire emergency plans to maintain safety

 

Manchester Businesses should review their Fire Emergency Plans before they reopen after lockdown to ensure Staff and members of the Public are kept safe.

Businesses across Manchester are reopening after months of lockdown – but now there is a new ‘normal’ and we all must adhere to the Covid-19 Secure guidelines. Whilst this is of course a priority so is reviewing the Fire Safety Emergency Plan.

Keeping Staff and the members of the Public safe in time of emergency is imperative and the existing Fire Emergency Plan included in the Fire Safety Risk Assessment may not reflect the premise as it is today. The following are just a few points for the identified ‘Responsible Person’ to consider:

• If you are operating a ‘one-way system’ in your Manchester premise, how does that affect your evacuation plan.
• Assembly Point – does your existing Assembly Point allow enough room for people to social distance.
• Are hand sanitiser stations or washing facilities on the means of escape and will they hinder the evacuation or re-entry into the building.
• Have you changed the location of any storage in order to accommodate a one-way system, if so check that you have maintained a clear route through the means of escape.

 

If you need help reviewing your Fire Emergency Plan for your Manchester premise or your Fire Safety Risk Assessment is out of date you should act now!

London Fire Risk Assessments are an independent Fire Risk Assessment Company established 14 years ago to help Clients meet the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. As they are not affiliated to any Fire Alarm Supplier or Installer Clients can be assured that the advice given is totally unbiased.  

With Clients having premises in both London and Manchester LFRA found themselves increasingly travelling to and from both cities. So, in a bold, progressive move London Fire Risk Assessments have opened a new division dedicated to serve businesses in Manchester. All their Fire Risk Assessors have qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers and are members of the Fire Protection Association. So, if you are looking for a Fire Risk Assessment Company in Manchester or you just need advice on reviewing your Fire Safety Emergency Plan call now on 07824 185293 or click here their customer service team will be happy to help!

A Holborn Office Caught Fire, Which Became Complex Due to the Layout of the Building

A Holborn Office Fire appears to have started within a ceiling void on the third floor and subsequently spread throughout the voids. 150 Firefighters were call to the scene as this was a complex Fire due to the age and layout of the building.

London Fire Brigade reported on their incident page that the roof of the six-storey building and a staircase from the third to the fifth floor were destroyed by the Fire. Half of the third and fourth floor were also damaged. Around twenty-eight people left the building before the London Fire Brigade arrived and 11 people were evacuated from nearby flats as a precaution. There were no reports of any injuries.

"Firefighters worked throughout the night in very challenging and arduous conditions to prevent the Fire from spreading to key areas of the historic building, while also trying to prevent water damage.

"Crews remained on scene throughout Sunday damping down and cutting away. They also carried out salvage work to minimise damage to the building.”

Fire investigators have now completed their examination at the scene and believe the cause of the Fire to be accidental, although the exact cause has currently been recorded as undetermined.

The Fire appears to have started within a ceiling void on the third floor and subsequently spread throughout the voids, increasing the challenge for our Firefighters with both Firefighting and protecting the contents of the building. To read more click here

London Fire Risk Assessments comments:

The compartmentation of a building is crucial, if it is not intact a Fire can spread rapidly through a Building. A good Fire Risk Assessment for a Building will identify any deficiencies within the compartmentation and these will be recorded in the Fire Safety Management Plan – Significant Findings. It is vital that the identified ‘Responsible Persons’ acts on these findings to ensure the safety of the occupants and the Building itself.

If you need help, then contact London Fire Risk Assessments – they are a Fire Safety Consultancy based in London and are completely independent. They are not affiliated to any Fire Protection Services Company, so their advice is totally unbiased. All their Fire Safety Assessors are retired London Fire Brigade Fire Safety Officers and they are all qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers. Call now on 0781 8888626 and chat to one of their friendly team alternatively click here.

A Cinema in London Was Evacuated After Smoke Came Out From the Cinema Roof

800 People were evacuated from a Cinema in Wood Green, London after smoke was seen coming from a sign on the Cinema roof. 

London Fire Brigade reported, on their incident page that Six Fire engines and around 40 Fire fighters were called to a Cinema on High Road in Wood Green. Part of the roof was damaged by the blaze which was thought to be caused by an electrical fault in a lighting unit on the roof. 

It is unusual for the London Fire Brigade to report an incident at a Cinema, the most common Fires are mainly in Residential Flats. This does however prove that a Fire can occur anywhere!

With so many members of the public in a premise such as this Fire Safety is paramount equally so is the Fire Safety Training of the Staff! 

All Cinema’s and any premise offering Entertainment for members of the public must have a ‘suitable and sufficient’ Fire Risk Assessment. The Assessor carrying out the Fire Safety Inspection/Audit must witness the premise service records which should included a 5 Year Electrical and Lighting Periodical Test Certificate. The Staff Fire Safety Training must be up to date and records of this must be given to the Assessor to include in the Fire Safety Risk Assessment.

If you are the identified ‘Responsible Person’ for an Entertainment venue, then check that your Fire Safety Risk Assessment is up to date and that your Staff are fully trained in Fire Safety.

If you need help, then contact London Fire Risk Assessments – they are a Fire Safety Consultancy based in London and are completely independent. They are not affiliated to any Fire Safety Services Company, so their advice is totally unbiased. All their Fire Safety Assessors are retired London Fire Brigade Fire Safety Officers and they are all qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers. Call now on 0781 8888626 and chat to one of their friendly team alternatively click here.