Fire inspections may be carried out by the relevant enforcing authority to check whether a building is meeting its fire safety obligations. Visits can sometimes happen without much notice, so being inspection ready is important.

Fire extinguishers are one of the first lines of defence against small fires in UK workplaces, helping to protect people, property and business continuity. However, simply having extinguishers on site is not enough.

Emergency lighting is a legal safety requirement. It is therefore important for businesses and building managers to think about who is responsible for their emergency lighting. This can often become a confusing subject when multiple parties are involved in a building.