by 1CF | Nov 12, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Having a fire in your home can be scary and costly. A fire extinguisher could help to stop things before they get out of control. Fire extinguishers for residential buildings in Scotland should be professionally installed and regularly maintained. The best way to do...
by 1CF | Oct 22, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection Services, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Whatever their size, hotels face a higher risk of fire than other businesses. For example, their guests are free to come and go 24-hours a day. As a result, it makes it more difficult to control the environment. In addition, guests are more likely to bring electrical...
by 1CF | Oct 8, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Every owner and manager of a non-residential building in Scotland is responsible for keeping their staff and visitors safe under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations. As not all these buildings house businesses, however, there can be...
by 1CF | Sep 24, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Every Scottish business is required to meet the requirements of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. It applies whether that business is a shop, a care home, a restaurant or a school. It also applies to community halls and public buildings. The Act aims to ensure companies...
by 1CF | Sep 10, 2019 | Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Scotland
Fire extinguishers are a vital part of any company’s health and safety toolkit. They are something businesses need to have. Firstly, it is a legal requirement. Secondly, they ensure the safety of staff and visitors. As a result, they need to work correctly. This is...
by 1CF | Aug 13, 2019 | Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Did you know that in the UK, portable fire extinguishers need to be serviced and maintained? Workplace fire safety is governed by the Regulatory Reform Order 2005, The Fire Act 2005 and the associated Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006. As a consequence, there is a...