Practical guides and expert advice on fire alarm servicing, emergency lighting, extinguisher maintenance and UK fire safety compliance — from the FireJet team.
UK law requires commercial fire alarms to be serviced at least twice a year. We explain what's required, what happens during a service, and what the consequences of non-compliance are.
BS 5839 is the British Standard for fire detection and alarm systems. This guide explains what it means for landlords, HMO owners and commercial property managers across the UK.
Care homes face some of the strictest fire safety requirements of any property type. We've compiled a practical checklist covering alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and evacuation planning.
Under BS 5266, emergency lighting must be tested monthly (briefly) and annually (full duration). We explain exactly what's required and how to stay compliant.
Water, CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical — choosing the wrong type could make a fire worse. This guide explains which extinguisher is right for each fire class and business type.
If you're responsible for a commercial building, you're legally required to have a fire risk assessment. We walk you through what happens, how long it takes, and what the report covers.
Emergency lighting is a legal requirement for most UK commercial premises. This guide explains the regulations, testing requirements and what happens if you're not compliant.
UK fire alarm regulations can be confusing. We break down the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 5839, and what it means for your business.
Grade A LD2 is one of the most common fire alarm specifications for HMOs and domestic premises. We explain what it means, what's required, and how it differs from other grades.
UK law requires businesses to provide and maintain suitable fire extinguishers. This guide covers the legal requirements, types needed, and how often they must be serviced.
An L1 fire alarm system provides the highest level of automatic fire detection coverage. We explain what L1 means, where it's required, and how it compares to L2, L3 and L4 systems.
An LD2 fire alarm system is one of the most common specifications for HMOs and domestic premises. We explain what LD2 means, how it differs from LD1 and LD3, and when it's required.
What makes a fire extinguisher 'approved' in the UK? We cover the standards, kitemark certification, approved types for each fire class, and what businesses must do to stay compliant.
What fire alarm system does your commercial premises legally need? We cover the requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 5839, and how to choose the right system.
How much does fire alarm servicing cost in the UK? We break down typical prices for commercial premises, what's included, and how to avoid overpaying.
The duration of a fire risk assessment depends on the size and complexity of your premises. We explain what to expect for different property types.
HMO landlords face strict fire safety obligations. This guide covers the alarm grades, emergency lighting, extinguisher requirements and what inspectors look for.
P1 and P2 are property protection categories under BS 5839-1. We explain the difference, where each is required, and how they relate to L-category life protection systems.
Grade D is the most common fire alarm grade for domestic and lower-risk HMO premises. We explain what Grade D means, when it's sufficient, and when you need to upgrade.