Fire Safety
The Importance of Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance
Fire alarms save lives, but they only work if they’re properly maintained. In the UK, regular fire alarm servicing isn’t just good practice, it’s a legal requirement. A faulty fire alarm system can mean delays in detecting a fire, which puts lives and property at...
Fire Curtains | A Complete Guide
Fire curtains are essential safety devices designed to contain and control fire in buildings. They provide protection and enable safe evacuation during a fire. Fire curtains are primarily used to divide areas. We divide areas to prevent the spread of fire, smoke and...
Using the Hierarchy of Controls in Fire Safety Management
Managing fire safety is vital to protecting people, their homes, and businesses. Managing fire safety can seem overwhelming, especially with so many fire risks to consider. To avoid unnecessary work when looking at fire safety management, a simple solution is to learn...
How Can the Fire Industry Build Sustainable Fire Safety?
The EU’s recent PFAS restrictions demonstrate that fire safety is evolving towards sustainability. Alongside this, businesses that act early to sustainability won’t only comply but lead. At OHEAP Fire & Security, we’re moving with that future: supporting clients...
Fire Hydrants UK | A Complete Guide
A fire hydrant is a vital part of the UK’s fire safety infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to water during an emergency. Across the country, fire hydrants UK are installed beneath roads and pavements and are maintained to ensure reliable...
The Consequences for Breaching the Fire Safety Order
Fire safety is a concern for any property owner or manager. This is especially true in places where the public has access to the property, such as commercial and residential buildings. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the primary legislation...
Alarmed Door & Window Contacts | A Complete Guide
Security devices that have a significant impact on safety and security are door and window contacts. This complete guide will explore how door and window contacts work, their benefits and why they are particularly valuable for carers. How Do Magnetic Door And Window...
Dry Riser System | A Complete Guide
A dry riser system ensures fire safety in large buildings. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into what dry risers are, how they function and the legal requirements surrounding them. We will also explore the potential consequences of neglecting dry riser...
Fire Safety | Entertainment Venues | A Complete Guide
Event fire safety is vital, especially within entertainment venues. This guide to event fire safety for entertainment venues will outline fire safety risks and provide information on how to keep entertainment venues safe.Event Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessments Fire...
Exploring the World of Automatic Fire Protection Systems
As the world of technology advances, so does our ability to detect and combat fires. Automatic fire suppression systems (AFSS) are at the forefront of this evolution. These systems are able to provide comprehensive protection in various environments. In this blog...
Exploring Commercial Access Control Security Systems
Access control security systems play a key role in safeguarding places of work, assets, personnel and sensitive information. These systems range from simple keypad entry solutions to sophisticated biometric access control systems. Understanding what these systems are...
Fire Risk Assessments | UK Landlords | A Complete Guide
As a landlord, you must ensure the safety of your tenants. Part of this responsibility includes conducting fire risk assessments. Fire safety is a critical aspect of property management and understanding the requirements and responsibilities can help protect your...