The Complete Guide to Fire Door Safety: Protecting Lives & Staying Compliant in 2025
Fire doors save lives but only when they’re properly maintained. Read how you can stay compliant and download our Free Fire Door Inspection Checklist to help spot common issues and stay compliant between professional inspections. ✅ Quick visual checks✅ Helps meet UK fire safety regulations✅ Ideal for business owners and facility managers Why Fire […]
A Guide to Buying Fire Extinguishers (Without Getting Burned!)
Fire extinguishers look straightforward. Red cylinder, wall bracket, job done. But the difference between a properly commissioned extinguisher and one bought off a website and bolted to the wall by whoever was free that afternoon is the difference between compliance and a potential prosecution. BS 5
Is it Really Cheaper Buying a Fire Extinguisher on the Internet?
A 6-litre foam extinguisher on Amazon costs about 28 pounds. The same unit supplied, delivered, installed, and commissioned by a fire protection company costs more. Obviously. But what most people do not realise is that buying the cheap one online and then getting it to a compliant state ends up cos
Beacon Fire Protection Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
We are proud to announce that Beacon Fire Protection has passed its annual ISO 9001 audit with flying colours. This is not just a certificate on the wall. It is proof that the way we work stands up to serious scrutiny.
Exciting news — Joe one of Beacon Fire Protection Ltd’s Fire Risk Assessors has been accepted onto the Tier 2 Competent Fire Risk Assessors Register with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)!
This achievement signifies our dedication to top-notch fire safety standards. Let’s explore what it takes to become a fire safety expert and how Joe and Beacon Fire Protection Ltd can be your trusted partner in safeguarding your premises. Becoming a Tier 2 Competent Fire Risk Assessor wasn’t a walk in the park. It involved thorough evaluations […]
Beacon Fire Protection: Proudly Supporting Our Local School’s Football Team
A brand-new football kit might seem like a small thing. But ask any child who has ever pulled on a matching shirt with their teammates for the first time, and they will tell you it feels like a very big deal indeed.
Introducing The Green Range: Checkfire’s New Sustainable Initiative
We believe in the power of sustainability throughout the supply chain. And with national interest, evolving regulations, and customer demands, we also understand that businesses want to contribute to a greener future – without compromising on fire safety quality and performance. That’s why we’ve launched The Green Range. What is The Green Range? […]
Introducing the LFX Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguisher Range from CheckFire
After extensive research and development, we are proud to introduce the CommanderEDGE LFX Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguisher range exclusively at The Fire Safety Event 2024! The range will be available to pre-order from Tuesday 7th May 2024. EXPLORE LFX NTA 8133 Certified* While there currently isn’t a recognised BS EN3 certificate for portable fire extinguishers […]
Guidance in the Selection of Fire Extinguishers
It is vitally important to select extinguishers that are appropriate to the fire risks and to install enough and in the right places to comply with fire regulations. The purpose of this guide is to give basic advice on selecting extinguishers for you to assess that the cover you already have in place or have […]
March 2024: Amendments to Approved Document B
Approved Document B is the technical guidance that underpins fire safety in building design across England and Wales. The March 2024 amendments introduce meaningful changes to means of escape, fire detection standards, and compartmentation. If you are building, converting, or significantly refurbish