Since 2005, fire precaution and prevention legislation in the UK is mostly all covered by The Regulatory Reform Fire and Safety Order. Local lawmakers managed to compact all legislative responsibilities and guidelines into one order. Although convenient in certain ways it seems as if common knowledge regarding the order seems to be somewhat limited. Many merely sum it up by stating the order entails that anyone in charge of managing a property must take the necessary steps to ensure fire safety at all times. Yet, there are more to this order.

S K Fire Protection is a leader in the fire precaution industry for the past 60 years. Their trusted and experienced team is not only involved in numerous installations of fire precaution systems but also take care of maintenance, training and much more. “The general perception of the order isn’t wrong,” Paul Mayfair, manager at S K Fire Protection states. “It is merely a fact that there are more to it,” he continues.

Mayfair further states that there are several key features to this order which is of vital importance for property owners. The order doesn’t merely indicate that those in charge of any premises is responsible for providing sufficient protection against fire hazards but more importantly, it also states how they should do it.

Some of the key points are that premises management must ensure that all necessary prevention principles are in place, that they ensure the elimination of all risk inducing substances and elements and that there are comprehensive plans in place for fire detection and fire-fighting. Last mentioned includes the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems and wet risers when referring to high-rises. It also includes the presence of sufficient fire-extinguishers, the correct kind of fire extinguishers for the specific premises and the regular maintenance and upkeep of this equipment.

“We recommend that you have all your fire extinguishers tested and checked annually by professionals in the industry. It is best to rely on service providers with the necessary approval of various regulatory bodies to give you confidence in the quality of work delivered,” Mayfair furthermore states. S K Fire Protection is a supplier of fire extinguishers which are both Kite marked and CE marked according to the local standards. They also carry the BAFE seal of approval. As a service provider, they have the approval of several authorities in the industry, including the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers and the British Fire Services Association. Their website is a highly informative and useful source to learn more about how to care for your fire extinguishers.

About Us: For 60 years, our team is devoted to bringing you only the best preventative solutions and practices as part of your comprehensive fire precaution plan. These actions, steps and quality equipment are not only a government requirement but also vital contributors to ensuring that there are no injuries and limited damages when such an event does occur. During these situations, it is easy to become panicked and then pandemonium breaks out, therefore when you have the correct systems in place, evacuations can occur much more smoothly and successfully. Visit our website at https://www.skfireprotection.co.uk/ and see how we can assist you in setting up systems which can save lives.