Nightclub Fire in Soho!

The London Fire Brigade reported that Eight fire engines and more than 50 firefighters tackled a fire in a basement nightclub on Ganton Street in Soho.

Crews confined the fire to the basement of the building, which has a restaurant and offices above it. The Station Manager who was at the scene said: "Crews did exceptionally well and worked incredibly hard in arduous conditions to stop this fire from spreading to other parts of the building and to contain it to what was quite a large basement area. Thankfully no-one was inside at the time and there were no injuries."

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Having a Building with different premise uses can be rather complicated, as a mix of guidance may have to be considered – London Fire Risk Assessments are experienced in providing compliant Fire Safety Assessments for many London premises of this nature. One of the major parts of the Fire Risk Assessment will be how you evacuate the Building in the time of Emergency. All London Fire Risk Assessments reports have an fire Emergency Plan London as part of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requirements. 

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: If your premise is part of a Building complex ensure that you share information as part of your ‘co-operation and co-ordination’ responsibility. You should witness any premise’s Fire Safety Assessment especially if the premise has an impact on your escape route. 

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Fire On Our Door Step!

London Fire Brigade reported that a fire broke out in a laboratory in a chemical factory on Cray Avenue in Orpington.

Firefighters worked hard to contain the fire to the room where the fire started and managed to prevent the fire from affecting any of the flammable and combustible chemicals within the building. A temporary safety cordon was set up as a precaution and 15 people evacuated before firefighters arrived on the scene.

The Brigade’s fire investigators attended the incident. They believe the fire was an accidental electrical fire.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice to clients: All Factories should have a Fire safety Risk Assessment for their premise by law! This all-important document is even more essential if the Factory has flammable and combustible chemicals or materials stored within. As in the case outlined above it may not be the flammables that ignite and cause a Fire it could be a faulty electrical appliance.

Always test your electrics – your premise should have a 5 year periodical certificate and your appliances should be PAT.

If you are not sure if your premise has an up to date Risk Assessment then ask the question to the Responsible Person don’t leave it until something goes wrong.

Contact London Fire Risk Assessments on 01689 890879 for friendly Fire Safety advice – its free!

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Ilford Flat Fire –Two Women Rescued!

The London Fire Brigade reported Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued two women from a fire at a house converted into flats on Ilford Lane. Three other adults and two children safely evacuated from another flat in the property before the arrival of the Brigade. Fortunately no-one was injured.

Crews from Ilford and Barking fire stations extinguished a small fire in the kitchen of the ground floor flat. To read more click here.

London Fire Risk Assessments advice: Houses converted into flats should have a Fire Risk Assessment for the common parts of the Building. The report will include any identified fire separation deficiencies and Fie Alarm requirements. 

Contact us now on 01689 890879 - we offer an extensive Fire Protection Safety Service and our friendly advisors will be happy to discuss your requirements and to find the right Fire Risk Assessment package for you!

Property Letting Agents and Landlords - Are You Ready for the Change in law

As announced recently by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis, from 10th October 2015 Landlords and Letting Agents will be required by law to ensure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed in rental properties in England.

Why do you need to install a CO detector?
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reports that there are approximately 50 deaths per year and over 1100 hospital admissions annually as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in the UK. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion. A common source of CO in a domestic property would be a faulty appliance such as a boiler.

According to statistics gathered since 1998 residents of rental properties are on average three times more likely to suffer a CO related incident.

Although landlords are already obliged to have a yearly check carried out on any gas appliances, this alone cannot guarantee protection from carbon monoxide.

Advice from the Health and Safety Executive already states that a CO detector should be installed in rental properties, but this has always been down to the discretion of each landlord or letting agent. From October 2015 it will become law that that any high risk room, i.e. those containing a heating appliance, must have a CO detector installed.

What happens if you don’t act on these changes?
Failing to comply with the legislation planned to come into force from the 10th of October 2015 will leave you open to a penalty of up to £5000.

Private landlord, a professional landlord, or a letting agent, you must consider the effect this legislation will have on your portfolio.

London Fire Risk Assessments offers a Fire Safety Service London if you need some friendly advice call 01689 890879