Articles
Fire safety guidance explained
Short explainers on specific points of fire safety legislation and practice — written to send straight to a client, not to sell anything.
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Fire doors
Fire door hinges: the detail that's easy to miss
Hinges are fire-rated, load-bearing components, not just fixings. Here's why the wrong ones fail long before the door leaf does.
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Regulation 6
Is a Fire Action Notice enough? What Regulation 6 actually requires
A laminated notice in the lobby feels like it covers you. On its own, it doesn't. Here's what the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 actually require.
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Height thresholds
Why building height changes everything: the 11m and 18m thresholds explained
One measurement — building height — triggers a cascade of separate legal duties. Here's how it works and why it matters for your compliance obligations.
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Pricing
Fire risk assessment pricing: what affects the cost
Size, risk level, location, and complexity all factor in. Here's what drives the price and typical ranges to work from.
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Fire alarms
What good fire alarm documentation looks like
The equipment is only half the picture. Here's what BS 5839-1 expects to see: certificates, the logbook, a zone plan, and servicing evidence.
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Our name
Why Dalmatian Fire Safety? How the name came about
A family idea, a classic fire dog, and why a Dalmatian running ahead of the engine is a fair picture of a fire risk assessor's job.
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Timeline
Fire safety law in England: a timeline from 1666 to today
From the Great Fire of London to the Fire Safety Order, Grenfell and the rules in force now, with the dates that matter.