Fire Protection Blogs
Understanding Fire Compartmentation
Fire safety, especially fire compartmentation, is a critical consideration in any building. Fire compartmentation plays a vital role in containing and preventing the spread of fire. Whether you are a landlord, resident/tenant, employee or business owner, the concepts of fire compartmentation and fire safety are crucial to understand. At Element PFP, we are committed to…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible for Fire Risk Assessments?
Firstly, What Is a Fire Risk Assessment? Before we discover who is responsible for fire risk assessments, it is important to first understand what exactly a fire risk assessment is. In today’s world, ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants in any building is of paramount importance. Whether you own a business, manage a property,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Fire Door Regulations
Around 15,815 fires in non-residential buildings were reported in the UK between 2016 and 2017. In 9,000 of these fires, the damage was limited to a maximum of two floors. In just over 2,500 of these cases, entire buildings were damaged. The use of fire doors is one of the main reasons for the reduction…
Read MoreRegulation Update: Fire Safety in Construction
Recent Updates on Guidance from Health and Safety Executive The Third Edition of the Fire Safety in Construction guidance document (HSG168) has been published by HSE (Health and Safety Executive. Created for designers, purchasers and developers within the construction industry, the 102-page document is essential in order to be aware of current legalities relating to…
Read MoreElement PFP Awarded Constructionline Gold Accreditation
Achieving higher standards for your safety Element Passive Fire Protection has recently been awarded Constructionline Gold accreditation, as part of our continued mission to offer the highest standard of fire safety assessment and prevention services. The upgrade from Silver to Gold status means that not only do we meet PAS 91 requirements, but we also…
Read MorePreventing Fire – Six Signs Your Property is at Risk
Looking out for potential causes of fire Here at Element PFP, preventing fire is our speciality. However, there are clear things to look out for when making fire safety checks at your premises. Here are six clear signs your property is at risk of fire, and how to fix them. Faulty power sockets and switches…
Read MoreWhat is Fire Compartmentation?
You may have heard the term before, but what is fire compartmentation? What does it relate to and how does it affect your business? According to the FPA (Fire Protection Association), fire compartmentation is: “A building or part of a building comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread of…
Read MoreIntumescent Materials: A Physics Lesson in Firestopping
Cavity barriers, intumescent paint, intumescent strips, downlighter hoods. If you’ve had fire-stopping materials fitted into your building, then your installers may have mentioned some of these words to you. But what are intumescent materials that are being added into your building, and how do they work? February’s blog is all about the science behind the…
Read MoreThe Fire Safety Bill Explained
2021 Fire Safety Bill Explained In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Fire Safety Bill was granted Royal Assent earlier in April this year. The fire legislation had not been changed since the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order from 2005. The overdue legal changes to fire safety regulations were implemented following Dame Judith…
Read MoreFire Door Safety Week – Are You Protected?
It’s Fire Door Safety Week from the 20th-26th September, and as national fire protection specialists, Element PFP wants to reassert our stance of raising awareness of the essential role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting commercial, public, and residential properties. Every year, Fire Door Safety Week endeavours to encourage organisations to have…
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