Legislation category
Fire deaths rise by 21% as chiefs issue cuts warning
The latest figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government show that 294 people died in fires in England during 2015, an increase of 21% compared with the 242 deaths recorded in 2014. This has resulted in the largest increase of fire related fatalities for 15 years. The chief fire officers from the six […]
New fire safety legislation for landlords
From October 2015 new regulations will come into force, requiring landlords to ensure the fire safety of their tenants as well as offer protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. Under the new laws smoke alarms must be fitted on every floor of the property as well as carbon monoxide alarms in properties which burn solid fuels. Landlords […]
Disasters are a fact of life…
Fire is the biggest risk to your paper documents, thieves are not interested. 30% of all businesses that have a major fire go out of business within a year. 70% fail within five years. If you run a business, even a small one from home, UK law requires you must keep critical documents, including invoices […]
FIA pledges full support to Corporate Manslaughter Guidelines
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has welcomed the publications of new guidelines relating to the sentencing of organisations under a charge of Corporate Manslaughter.
The Employees’ Capabilities Regulations now in force
The Fire Safety (Employees’ Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010, came into force on 6th April 2010. Essentially this will require employers to provide evidence of ‘competent’ training for fire related tasks. Griffin Fire Training now incorporates guidance on this employer responsibility.
