If you’re a property owner, landlord or designated fire safety personnel, especially overseeing safety for a large number of occupants, a robust evacuation plan is essential to help people escape in the event of a fire.

Both active and passive fire protection systems are crucial for the safety of buildings and people. Whether you’re a landlord, designated fire safety personnel, property manager or a commercial business owner, your property should provide passive and active fire protection measures.

A fire alarm system is a collection of interconnected devices that can detect and alert occupants to the presence of fire. An essential component of buildings when it comes to protecting public safety, which fire alarm system that is adopted depends on the structure of the property.

In the event of a fire at a property, a fire “all-out” policy is a fire evacuation strategy which requires all people within a building to evacuate immediately and simultaneously following the activation of a fire alarm.

Fire Safety (England) Regulation 2022 took effect as of the 23rd of January 2023, which altered the responsibilities of HMO (houses in multiple occupation) landlords and responsible personnel.

A fire stay put policy is an essential evacuation strategy used in purpose build tower flats and apartment blocks.