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…

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…

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…

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…

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…