Every business takes precautions to prevent a fire. It’s not only common sense, it’s a legal requirement. You can read the government guidance here,
Why cleaning air ducts is essential
If the only thing that passes through air ducts is air, why do they need cleaning? It’s a fair enough question, especially as air introduced from
Fire Damper testing – the next multi-million pound industry
There are as many as 100 million fire and smoke dampers installed in UK buildings and each one should be tested at least annually, but BESA believes
Raising the alarm about fire and smoke damper testing
Our Managing Director, Richard Norman, joined other industry professionals on this webinar to discuss Fire and Smoke Damper inspection and
Fire-Rated Foam in Walls and More
When it comes to ensuring fire-safety in buildings, fire compartmentation is key. Being able to confine a fire and the resulting toxic smoke and gases
Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Compartmentation Assessment Difference?
When you are responsible for a building – and the health and safety of the people who use it – you have many obligations to fulfil. Here, we want to
What’s hiding in your ductwork?
I’m surprised by how often a simple inspection of a client’s site will identify large quantities of smoke and fire dampers that the building manager
Hackitt Review – Important Considerations for Student Accommodation Providers
It’s hard to believe that almost four years have passed since the tragedy at Grenfell Tower which prompted the Hackitt Review. The review aims to
Failure to test from day one
Suppose you’re the proud owner of a new building or have just managed a building refurbishment. In that case, you should be able to sit back and enjoy