Challenges of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Guide for UK Fire Safety Professionals
With the rise of lithium-ion batteries, UK fire safety professionals must adapt to manage these complex fire scenarios effectively.
INFIRISK TeamINFIRISK TeamUpdated NFPA 1850 Standards Enhance Firefighter PPE Cleaning Protocols
The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 introduces new guidelines for cleaning firefighter PPE, crucial for UK fire services to ensure safety and equipment longevity.
INFIRISK TeamThe Fire Service May Not Attend: AFA Attendance Policy in 2026
Three fire and rescue services have now decided that an alarm signal alone is not enough to justify a response to a commercial building. If your fire strategy assumes an alarm brings an appliance, in several parts of the country that assumption is now wrong.
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Residential PEEPs: A New Duty, and No Required Means of Escape
Since 6 April 2026 responsible persons must assess how residents who cannot evacuate unaided will get out. There is still no requirement to provide an evacuation lift at any height, and the government's own costed basket of measures tops out at a ramp.
INFIRISK TeamCommercial Kitchen Fire Risk in 2026: Where the Evidence Says to Spend
Fires in food and drink premises have stopped falling while the compliance environment around them has tightened. And 86 per cent of cooking appliance fires trace to human factors, not equipment failure, which should change how operators spend money.
INFIRISK TeamFire extinguisher servicing: how often, what it costs, and who can do it
Extinguishers must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order, and BS 5306-3 sets the schedule: monthly visual checks, an annual basic service and an extended service at five or ten years. Here is what each service involves, what it typically costs and how to check a provider is competent.
INFIRISK TeamEnhancing Fire Safety in UK Schools: Lessons from Marlborough Science Academy
Marlborough Science Academy's fire safety improvements offer key insights for UK schools aiming to bolster their fire safety measures.
INFIRISK TeamUnderstanding NFPA 241: Enhancing UK Construction Site Fire Safety
NFPA 241 provides guidelines for fire safety on construction sites, offering valuable insights for UK professionals.
INFIRISK TeamUCL Launches New Fire Safety and Building Risk Management Standard
UCL has approved a new Fire Safety and Building Risk Management Standard. Here is what it covers, the law behind it, and what building owners of any size can learn from it.
INFIRISK TeamHSE Initiatives on Asbestos Management and Injury Reporting
HSE launches initiatives to enhance asbestos management and injury reporting, crucial for UK workplace safety compliance.
INFIRISK TeamFire Safety for Commercial Offices: The Responsible Person's Checklist
Complete fire safety checklist for UK commercial offices. Covers responsible person duties, fire risk assessments, alarms, extinguishers, drills, and compliance.
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INFIRISK TeamWaking Watch vs. Fire Alarm: Which Does Your Building Need?
Compare waking watch costs vs fire alarm upgrades. Learn when waking watch is required, how to replace it, and how to access the Waking Watch Replacement Fund.
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