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Fire Risk Assessments – what are they and why are they needed for fire safety?

| 14 August 2024

‘Fire Risk Assessments are at the very heart of what we do here at Pyro Fire. They’re required under the Fire Safety Order. They save property. And most importantly, they save lives. In this post, we share some straightforward but expert insights into FRA’s. We ask what they are, why you need them, how they […]

‘Fire Risk Assessments are at the very heart of what we do here at Pyro Fire. They’re required under the Fire Safety Order. They save property. And most importantly, they save lives. In this post, we share some straightforward but expert insights into FRA’s. We ask what they are, why you need them, how they […]

The Fire Safety Act 2021 comes into force in Wales

| 4 November 2021

The Fire Safety Act 2021 comes into force in Wales today (Friday 1st October 2021) The new legislation sees changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with responsibility for compliance falling on the ‘responsible person’ as outlined in the order. This could be an employer, freeholder, management company or managing agent depending on […]

The Fire Safety Act 2021 comes into force in Wales today (Friday 1st October 2021) The new legislation sees changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with responsibility for compliance falling on the ‘responsible person’ as outlined in the order. This could be an employer, freeholder, management company or managing agent depending on […]

It’s Fire Door Safety Week on 20th-26th September 2021

| 20 September 2021

Pyro Fire is proud to pledge their support for this year’s Fire Door Safety Week 2021, as it runs again from 20th-26th September 2021. All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it […]

Pyro Fire is proud to pledge their support for this year’s Fire Door Safety Week 2021, as it runs again from 20th-26th September 2021. All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it […]

Building Safety Bill has been introduced to Parliament

| 6 July 2021

Big News for Fire Safety! The Building Safety Bill sets a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. Strengthening the building safety system and delivering on recommendations made in Dame Judith’s Independent Review, the bill sets out clear duties and responsibilities on those who commission, design, construct and […]

Big News for Fire Safety! The Building Safety Bill sets a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained. Strengthening the building safety system and delivering on recommendations made in Dame Judith’s Independent Review, the bill sets out clear duties and responsibilities on those who commission, design, construct and […]

Scunthorpe takeaway owner ‘knowingly puts lives at risk’

| 9 June 2021

A flagrant breach of a Prohibition Notice has cost the owner of Star’s Pizza on Old Brumby Street in Scunthorpe a £3,000 fine and around £12,500 in costs. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) brought the prosecution after Mustafa Gunes knowingly put the safety of his employees and those using the living space above the […]

A flagrant breach of a Prohibition Notice has cost the owner of Star’s Pizza on Old Brumby Street in Scunthorpe a £3,000 fine and around £12,500 in costs. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) brought the prosecution after Mustafa Gunes knowingly put the safety of his employees and those using the living space above the […]

Fire safety infringement unlimitedly fined under government measures

| 18 March 2021

The Home Office has announced new regulations under the Fire Safety Order to strengthen and guarantee buildings and people’s safety. Every construction will be required to have a well-recorded fire risk assessment and anybody caught breaching the fire safety regulations will be subject to limitless fines. Roy Wilsher, National Fire Chiefs Council Chair, said: “Ultimately, […]

The Home Office has announced new regulations under the Fire Safety Order to strengthen and guarantee buildings and people’s safety. Every construction will be required to have a well-recorded fire risk assessment and anybody caught breaching the fire safety regulations will be subject to limitless fines. Roy Wilsher, National Fire Chiefs Council Chair, said: “Ultimately, […]

£30 million Waking Watch Relief Fund announced

| 2 February 2021

Funding targeted for residents living in high-rise structures can now access financial support to make their buildings safer. The Waking Watch Relief Fund is available across England with £22 million targeted at cities with most high-rise buildings that currently have unsafe cladding including Sheffield, Greater Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool, Greater London, Bristol and Newcastle. Aimed […]

Funding targeted for residents living in high-rise structures can now access financial support to make their buildings safer. The Waking Watch Relief Fund is available across England with £22 million targeted at cities with most high-rise buildings that currently have unsafe cladding including Sheffield, Greater Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool, Greater London, Bristol and Newcastle. Aimed […]

UPDATED: PAS 79:2020 edition

| 10 December 2020

Following public comment, the most widely-adopted code of practice for fire risk assessment has finally had its biggest update since 2012. Now split into two separate documents, PAS 79-1 covers ‘Premises Other Than Housing’ and PAS 79-2 deals with ‘Housing Premises’. The new documents give further guidance on the consideration to be given to external […]

Following public comment, the most widely-adopted code of practice for fire risk assessment has finally had its biggest update since 2012. Now split into two separate documents, PAS 79-1 covers ‘Premises Other Than Housing’ and PAS 79-2 deals with ‘Housing Premises’. The new documents give further guidance on the consideration to be given to external […]

Fire safety inspections imminent for buildings across South Yorkshire

| 2 December 2020

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have announced their new project to inspect all high-rise residential buildings across South Yorkshire, over 18 metres or with six or more storeys, by the end of next year. This comes as part of a Government-driven ‘Building Risk Review’. The program involves commissioning research to develop an evidence base on […]

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have announced their new project to inspect all high-rise residential buildings across South Yorkshire, over 18 metres or with six or more storeys, by the end of next year. This comes as part of a Government-driven ‘Building Risk Review’. The program involves commissioning research to develop an evidence base on […]

Are your Fire Doors fit for purpose?

| 22 September 2020

All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it is vital to ensure fire safety measures are taken seriously. Fire doors hold a vital role in the fire protection of a building. They are […]

All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it is vital to ensure fire safety measures are taken seriously. Fire doors hold a vital role in the fire protection of a building. They are […]