The UK is transitioning from BS 476-22 fire door testing to the European-standard BS EN 13501-2 system by 2029. While the change introduces new classifications and updated assessment methods, existing BS-tested doors remain compliant if properly installed and maintained. For building owners and duty holders, the focus stays on correct certification, routine inspections and maintaining accurate documentation. Commercial Fire Protection provides fire door audits, maintenance, future-proof specifications and training to help organisations navigate the shift confidently and without unnecessary costs.
Mixed-use buildings, combining retail, office, and residential spaces, create some of the most complex fire safety challenges. Each occupancy type carries unique risks, legal obligations, and evacuation needs. This article explores how robust fire strategy planning, including effective compartmentation, coordinated alarm systems, and clearly defined evacuation responsibilities, protects people and property. It also explains why regular strategy reviews are vital as buildings evolve, and how Commercial Fire Protection partners with clients to ensure long-term compliance and safety by design.
Involving fire safety specialists at the design stage of a building project is essential. When fire safety is overlooked until the end, the result is costly rework, invalid evacuation plans, and increased risk. This article explains how early fire consultancy helps businesses build safety into their designs from the start—ensuring compliance, reducing costs, and protecting lives.
Fire safety isn’t just alarms and extinguishers—it’s about the hidden protections that keep buildings and people safe. This article explains why a robust fire strategy, regular inspections, and proactive maintenance are vital for compliance, and how Commercial Fire Protection helps turn safety into peace of mind.
Fire in a commercial building doesn’t just threaten property — it puts lives, operations, and compliance at serious risk. From flammable substances to faulty electrics, understanding how fires start is the first step to preventing them. In this guide, we break down the most common causes of fire in commercial premises and why proactive fire protection is essential. You’ll also learn how fire strategies, compartmentation, and regular risk assessments work together to stop fire in its tracks. At Commercial Fire Protection, our certified experts deliver tailored, compliant fire safety solutions that help keep your building – and everyone in it – protected.
Fire in a commercial building doesn’t just threaten property — it puts lives, operations, and compliance at serious risk. From flammable substances to faulty electrics, understanding how fires start is the first step to preventing them. In this guide, we break down the most common causes of fire in commercial premises and why proactive fire protection is essential. You’ll also learn how fire strategies, compartmentation, and regular risk assessments work together to stop fire in its tracks. At Commercial Fire Protection, our certified experts deliver tailored, compliant fire safety solutions that help keep your building – and everyone in it – protected.
Discover how Commercial Fire Protection played a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks. Tasked with surveying and certifying over 100 fire door sets across two luxury penthouses, the team successfully delivered the project within a tight deadline and on-budget, ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations.
Your Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP) isn’t just a legal checkbox — it’s a critical tool that could mean the difference between life and death in a fire emergency. In this guide, learn why every commercial building needs a tailored, up-to-date FEEP, what it should include and the common mistakes that could put your people and your compliance at risk. From escape routes and firefighting equipment to roles and responsibilities, a well-crafted FEEP forms a cornerstone of your wider Fire Strategy. At Commercial Fire Protection, our certified experts ensure your evacuation procedures are not only fully compliant, but clearly communicated, regularly reviewed, and built to protect.
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