£166k Fire Safety Fine: Lessons for Landlords | LFS
£166k Fire Safety Fine: Lessons for Landlords | LFS 14 Oct 2026 · A property management company has been ordered to pay more than £166,000 after failing to act on known fire safety problems at Ahlux House, a residential block in Leeds. The case is a sharp reminder that knowing about a risk and fixing […]
Electric Fireplace Legionella Outbreak: 21 Cases Explained
Electric Fireplace Legionella Outbreak: 21 Cases Explained The fireplace that caused a Legionnaires’ outbreak: why decorative mist devices belong in your risk assessment 13 Oct 2026 As a company that works across both fire safety and water hygiene, this one caught our eye. A study published this year by public health officials in Tokyo traced […]
Fire safety failings can lead to enforcement before a fire happens
Fire safety failings can lead to enforcement before a fire happens Fire safety failings do not have to result in a fire before enforcement action follows. That is the clear message from a recent prosecution brought by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service following serious fire safety failings at two occupied residential buildings. The case […]
Beyond the Fire Door Survey: From Identifying Defects to Completing Corrective Works
Beyond the Fire Door Survey: From Identifying Defects to Completing Corrective Works Fire door surveys and corrective works are essential parts of an effective fire door management programme. Fire door inspections play an important role in protecting buildings and the people who use them. However, identifying a defect is only the beginning. Effective fire door […]
Passive Fire Protection: Why Correct Installation and Evidence Matter More Than Ever
Passive fire protection is one of the most important safety measures within a building, yet much of it remains hidden from view. Cavity barriers, fire stopping systems, compartment walls, fire doors and other passive fire protection measures are designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes and help a building perform […]
Care Home Legionella Death Highlights Water Safety Risks
Care Home Legionella Death Highlights Why Water Safety Compliance Cannot Be Left to Chance The death of a 91 year old care home resident from Legionnaires’ disease has once again highlighted the importance of effective Legionella management in care settings. As reported by the BBC, Rhoda Freedman contracted Legionnaires’ disease while living in a care […]
Effective Strategies for Managing a Legionella Positive
Effective Strategies for Managing a Legionella Positive Managing a Legionella positive quickly and correctly is essential to protect health and stay compliant. Water systems in commercial environments must be tested regularly to ensure they are free from harmful bacteria like Legionella. When a positive test result is received, immediate and effective action is crucial to […]
Legionella Risk: What Is Happening Inside Your Building’s Water System?
Most people rarely think about the water sitting inside a building’s pipework. But when water becomes warm, stagnant or poorly managed, the conditions can become ideal for Legionella bacteria to multiply. Legionella is found naturally in water, but the risk to people increases when it grows within purpose-built water systems, such as hot and cold […]
£33,700 Penalty Highlights the Importance of Fire Door Checks and Maintenance
£33,700 Penalty Highlights the Importance of Fire Door Checks and Maintenance A recent prosecution involving a guest house near Shepton Mallet has provided another serious reminder that fire safety measures cannot simply be installed a nd forgotten. Prestleigh Inn B&B Limited was fined £26,000 and ordered to pay a £2,000 victim surcharge and £5,700 in […]
Raising Awareness of Fire Compartmentation Among Non Technical Staff
When people think about fire safety, they picture alarms, extinguishers and evacuation drills. What often gets overlooked is the quiet system working in the background: fire compartmentation. Fire compartmentation is how a building is divided into fire resisting sections using walls, floors, ceilings and fire doors. Its purpose is simple but critical. It slows the […]