Fire Alarm Systems – HMOs
An HMO, or House in Multiple Occupancy, is a building or part of a building (such as a flat) that is occupied by more than two persons living as more than one household. There are strict regulations for landlords operating HMOs to protect tenants from poor conditions. This includes ensuring the quality of the accommodation, that the landlord is suitable to manage an HMO, that there are not too many people living in an HMO and that high-risk HMOs are monitored. These regulations also include the provision of adequate fire precautions, including suitable and reliable fire detection.
Wireless Linear Heat Detection for Outbuildings
Outbuildings are usually small constructions that accompany a main building. Outbuildings can be anything from a shed, barn or stable to a garage, storage area or temporary building.
Hybrid Fire Detection for Thatched Roofs
Thatched roofs are made from dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, rushes, heather or palm branches. The densely packed vegetation provides shelter from the elements and good insulation. Thatching is an old roofing method that was used in all sorts of climates. These days thatching is usually seen on the properties belonging to people who desire a rustic look for their home, would like a more ecologically friendly roof or who have purchased an original thatched cottage or house.
Hybrid Fire Detection for Bin Stores
A bin store can range from a simple wooden structure to a brick outbuilding and is used to store waste and recycling before it is collected and taken away. Bin stores usually contain a number of storage vessels and, in many cases, cleaning tools and equipment. Bin stores typically accompany industrial or commercial premises and can be attached to or detached from the main building.
Landlord Given £170k Fine for Fire Safety Failings
Last month, a landlord in Reading was handed a huge fine for serious breaches of fire safety regulations. Crescourt Properties were fined £177,000 after pleading guilty to four charges under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
