Fire Safety
How Many Fire Extinguishers Should a Business Have?
When it comes to fire safety in the workplace, having the correct number and type of fire extinguishers is crucial. Not only is it a legal requirement, but it’s also a vital step in protecting your employees, customers, and premises from the devastating effects of a fire. But how many fire extinguishers does your business…
Read MoreWhat is The Most Common Fire System?
What Fire System is the Most Common in the UK? When it comes to protecting your property, whether it’s your home or business, a fire alarm system is an essential safeguard against the dangers of fire. According to UK government statistics, there were 38,886 building fires reported in 2024, with fire safety being a top priority for…
Read MoreGuide to Fire Safety in Care Homes
Guide to Fire Safety in Care Homes: Ensuring Compliance and Safety with Lee Fire & Security Fire safety is a critical concern for care homes, where vulnerable residents rely on effective fire protection systems and procedures. This guide outlines essential fire safety requirements for care homes, including the types of systems, products, testing frequency, and…
Read MoreCare Home Owners Served with £120,000 Fine for Fire Safety Negligence
Care Home Owners Served with £120,000 Fine for Fire Safety Negligence On 8th August, The Caring Times reported that two care home owners in Bexhill-on-Sea were fined over £120,000 for serious breaches of fire safety regulations. Thuraisamy Ravichandran and Radha Ravichandran, directors of Care Pro, pleaded guilty to 12 offences at Brighton Magistrates Court, including…
Read MoreThe Fire Safety Regulations 2022
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 From 23 January 2023, the Fire Safety Regulations 2022 will be coming into force. These new regulations have been implemented following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and require responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings as well as those above 11 metres in height, to provide additional safety measures and information on…
Read MoreWhat fire extinguishers should your business have?
Fire extinguishers are an essential piece of fire safety equipment at any business. Designed to control the spread, and intensity of fire, extinguishers are there to protect your employees, assets, and premise from the devastating impacts of fire. Due to their integral role in fire protection, Fire extinguishers are also a legal requirement for businesses…
Read MoreCheshire Hotelier Fined £5000 and Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison after Fire Safety Breaches
The owner of the Main Top Hotel on Mersey Road in West Bank, Widnes, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 28 April after pleading guilty to nine breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. William Scott Anthony Hanson, of Cooper Street, Widnes, was brought charges after being served a Prohibition Notice following…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Fire Risk Assessment
By law, all organisations must complete an annual fire risk assessment to identify areas of risk within their operation and premises. However, fire risk assessments are more than simply a box-ticking exercise; their findings are of vital importance to the safety of your employees and premises. At Lee Security, we’ve been helping businesses throughout North…
Read More5 fire hazards to avoid in your workplace
The workplace is where we spend roughly half of our waking lives. It’s also typically a hub that sees dozens, hundreds or even thousands of people passing through at all times of the day and night. In such an environment, there are always going to be safety risks to consider and chief among them is…
Read More5 ways to prevent fire in a warehouse or factory
Fire can be utterly devastating to a business and put its employees at serious risk. And while fire is certainly a potential problem for all working environments it poses more of a threat in a factory or warehouse. Here, fire poses not only a risk to business assets but also to workers’ lives. There are…
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