{"id":2453,"date":"2021-10-25T16:43:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T15:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bacsecurity.com\/?p=2453"},"modified":"2021-10-26T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:58:11","slug":"fire-safety-for-homes-and-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bacsecurity.com\/fire-safety-for-homes-and-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Safety For Homes And Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the United Kingdom, there are around 300 fatalities <\/a>as a result of fires at home and in the workplace every year. Many of these deaths could be avoided by using the correct fire safety routines and equipment. While there are always going to be tragic accidents, it is our job as home and business owners to ensure that these are kept to an absolute minimum.<\/p>

It can be intimidating to confront the possibility of a fire but facing this difficult situation will ensure that, in the event a blaze does break out, you and others in your property will be as safe as possible.<\/p>

In this guide, we will be looking at the importance of fire safety in the home and within a business setting. We\u2019ll also be giving you some simple yet incredibly effective tips for maximising your safety and improving your ability to escape unharmed should a fire break out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shocking UK Fire Statistics<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Houe fires can devastate lives<\/figcaption><\/figure>

It\u2019s easy to assume that, in the UK, we have responsive and reliable emergency services and this is very much true. But the number of fires that break out every year often overwhelm our emergency responders. In 2020, according to government sources,<\/a> there were an astonishing 153,278 fires<\/strong> attended by emergency services. More than 66,000<\/strong> of these were what are known as primary fires which include fires that begin in a building or those that involve a death or serious injury.<\/p>

But it doesn\u2019t stop there. According to the same government report from 2020, as many as three-quarters of these primary fires occurred in residential properties such as flats, bungalows and houses. Many of us take the \u2018it won\u2019t happen to me\u2019 attitude, but this is a dangerous way of thinking.<\/p>

In 2019\/2020, there were 243 fire fatalities<\/a>,<\/strong> and while this is a decrease from previous years, it is still a very high figure. What\u2019s even more worrying is that there are a small handful of firefighter deaths among those who are on duty in the UK each year. Again, this is a minimal number and thankfully, in 2020<\/a>, there were no fatalities among fire service staff, however, this is again, a number that we would like to see remaining at zero!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why Is It Important To Protect Your Assets Against The Risk Of Fire?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It doesn\u2019t take us to tell you that your home or business is among the most important assets you own. Not only are they of great financial importance, but there are also a lot of emotional and sentimental attachments to these properties which can make it incredibly difficult when fire damage occurs.<\/p>

But the most important reason to protect your property from fire is the safety of yourself, your loved ones, employees, visitors and anyone else who may enter your home or business. As we have learned, there are hundreds of fire-related deaths each year in the UK, and yet many property owners still refuse to see the importance of fire protection.<\/p>

There are some financial aspects related to protecting your business or home from fire, including the upfront installation costs of equipment as well as its maintenance. But these costs are minimal and are, without doubt, worth the small investment.<\/p>

What\u2019s more, if you are running a business, or perhaps if you are renting your residential property to a tenant, there are regulations and laws that you must abide by. If you do not, then you may face a penalty, which could be anything from a fine to a custodial sentence! As the owner, you have a legal responsibility to ensure fire safety which may include, but is not limited to, planning escape routes, installing appropriate equipment, performing risk assessment and ensuring relevant staff training.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whether you are in the process of planning fire protection for your home or working in a commercial setting, there are many general fire safety practices that can be quickly and easily put into place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Don\u2019t block Escape Routes<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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