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Industrial quality Fire Suppression hidden in a modern Kensington home

April 10, 2016 by FASS

When you think of Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems most people think of large scale commercial kitchens with all of the associated fire and safety equipment, ready to deal with a fat fire or similar emergency rapidly and automatically, keeping staff and buildings safe from the danger of fire.

Kitchen Fire Suppression System However, those risks are just as relevant in your home and many people are not aware that our automatic fire suppression systems can also be installed in domestic kitchens as well as commercial kitchens, keeping you safe from fire by extinguishing it immediately.

Recently, at Fire and Safety Solutions we received one such enquiry from a private individual who requested a very specific installation, a complete kitchen fire suppression system to be installed over the cooker hob at their flat in Kensington. In addition, as the kitchen is a very modern, clean and contemporary design, none of the suppression system should be visible.

Most systems supplied by other fire safety companies would struggle to meet this need, however the nature of our system combined with our installation experience means we knew that we would be able to design and install the perfect solution.

The images on this page show the system following the installation and we think you will agree, it is extremely discreet. The cylindrical cooker hood contains the extraction fan, filters and electrics as normal but in addition on the underside of the hood there are 2 nozzles where the suppression agent is emitted from (in this case, FM200 which is a clean suppression that leaves no sticky residue).

The sensor tubing that detects a fire and initiates our system is housed out of sight within the cooker hood too, directly over the hob where the source of the fire would be.

Domestic Kitchen Fire Suppression The cupboard immediately to the right in the photographs contains the central heating/water boiler for the flat. Occupying a very small space right at the top of the cupboard is our fire extinguisher containing FM200 plus the controls which are completely out of the way.

There is also a manual release which can be used by the client if desired which is housed in the cupboard. The client also requested an electrical output facility which they could connect to a fire alarm which is an optional extra.

We are extremely proud and happy with the installation but more than that the client is delighted which is always our aim. The system offers full fire protection without compromising the design of the kitchen or being instructive.

To find out more about our fire suppression systems and how FASS can help you’re your domestic or commercial suppression needs, please contact us or visit our dedicated website www.automaticfiresuppressionsystems.co.uk

Congratulations to James Henderson on achieving BAFE Qualification

April 3, 2016 by FASS

news-james-henderson-bafe At Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd we always aim to provide the very best service to our clients, not only by supplying industry leading fire safety products, but also by ensuring that our staff are fully trained and independently checked.

We are delighted to be congratulating FASS employee James Henderson on his recent BAFE Qualified Technician accreditation in recognition of his high standard of workmanship as a fire extinguisher, fire suppression system and fire alarm technician and also his understanding and knowledge of fire safety.

Speaking on James’s achievement, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “We are really proud of James and his commitment to Fire Safety and ensuring he always goes above and beyond to do a good and most importantly, safe job. It’s that approach to work that we really look for in our team so to also have this officially recognised by BAFE is fantastic – congratulations to James.”

To find out more about how our BAFE qualified technicians can help you with your Fire and Safety needs, please contact us.

The right and wrong attitude to Fire Safety

March 30, 2016 by FASS

At Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd we are often surprised by the diverse attitudes business owners have towards fire risk and the law. Many of our clients are very risk aware or appreciative that the law is in place to protect people from the risk of fire, therefor initiate contact with FASS to either purchase Fire Safety Equipment or request a Fire Risk Assessment. These people we genuinely congratulate on their positive attitude towards keeping people safe and we wish everyone was like minded.

news-fire-safety-sign Then there are the minority, those who feel that either the law does not apply to them or that it’s a cost they can not justify so they will ignore the regulations. It’s hard to believe that such attitudes exist but we recently read about one such case in the Fire Management Journal which we would like to share with you (you can view the full article here).

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were made aware of a complaint relating safety of Mirch Massala restaurant in Mansfield Woodhouse. Officers visited the premises in October 2013 and identified a number of serious safety issues including the only escape staircase from the upper floor unprotected from any fire in the kitchen, a lack of adequate fire doors, a lack of fire detectors and alarms and a lack of emergency lighting.

A Prohibition Notice was issued to the restaurant owner Gia Kamali, which prevented the use of the upper floor, which was being used as sleeping accommodation and also stopping use of the first floor except as a store room. A follow up visit took place in April 2014, which found that the Prohibition Notices had been breached as the first floor was being uses as accommodation.

Kamali appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on 4 February and admitted three breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. He was fined £15,000 and given a one month prison sentence for two breaches and a two month sentence for the final breach all to run concurrently. He was also ordered to pay £14,000 in costs.

Speaking on the article, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “It’s very frustrating and disappointing to read some peoples poor attitude towards fire safety although it’s good to read that Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were very vigilant and followed through from inspection to prosecution, preventing a potential tragedy. There is no excuse to not carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and act on the recommendations to make sure you comply with fire regulations. It’s as simple as picking up the phone or sending an email to a company like ours and we will do the rest for you, it could not be easier. I would urge anyone who has not recently carried out a Fire Risk Assessment to contact us and arrange for this to be done.

To find out more about our Fire Risk Assessments please visit our dedicated page with further information or alternatively please contact us to arrange your assessment.

Residential Building Owners “Wake-Up Call” – Fatal Fire Prosecution

February 28, 2016 by FASS

news-fire-risk-assessment — Image courtesy of London Fire Brigade

A Fire and Safety Solutions we never feel we can emphasise enough the importance of the prevention of fire and understanding risks. Often simple steps, combined with a cohesive action plan, is all it takes to prevent a tragedy.

Our attention was drawn to a recent article (you can view the full article here) in which South-East London housing association, Lewisham Homes, pleaded guilty to failing to properly maintain fire doors and keep their Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RSO) risk assessment under review. The prosecution followed the tragic death of two residents after a fire was deliberately started in the Deptford tower block in February 2011.

Speaking on the article, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “The tragic events of the fire at the Deptford tower block really brings in to focus and serves as a timely reminder that there is no room for complacency or ignoring regulations. Everyone who owns a residential building, whether it is a landlord, manager or building owner, has a legal and moral duty to ensure that people within their building are safe from the dangers of fire at all times. A fire safety assessment should be carried out and regularly reviewed, this is a service that we as a company offer and I feel passionately about the importance of using this service. I would urge anyone who has either not had a Fire Risk Assessment done or has not recently reviewed their risk assessment to contact us and discuss how we can help them with this.”

To find out more about our Fire Risk Assessments please visit our dedicated page with further information or alternatively please contact us to arrange your assessment.

Well done to the team at FASS on a successful BAFE Audit!

February 16, 2016 by FASS

Here at Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd we take our commitment to quality and the service we provide very seriously, not only in the services we deliver to our clients but also the way in which those services are delivered.

bafe-audit-news We are delighted to announce that we have recently passed our BAFE Audit and we are extremely proud that the high quality service our technicians provide is recognised by this. Speaking on passing the audit, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “We are all committed to providing a quality service and professional advice to our clients, but it is not until this is examined in detail as it is by the BAFE Audit and approved by BAFE do you really appreciate just what a great job the FASS team are doing. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank our technicians and all the team for the excellent work they do and for all their hard work with the audit”.

Find out more about the BAFE by watching the video above.

BAFE are an industry leading independent company who are committed to ensuring that fire safety companies meet high standards, are competent and are regularly audited to ensure they are meeting the required standard. FASS are proud to be a member of BAFE and you can view our approved listing on the BAFE website by following this link http://www.bafe.org.uk/registered-companies/profile/001F000001YwWDBIA3/

To find out how FASS can help you with your Fire and Safety needs, please contact us – we look forward to hearing from you.

Fire & Safety Solutions Ltd gain ISO 9001 Certification

November 25, 2015 by FASS

Fire & Safety Solutions Ltd (FASS) are delighted to announce that we have recently been awarded ISO 9001 Certification. The highly recognised and sought after accreditation is a guarantee of FASS’s commitment to quality, good working practices and continual improvement through a thorough independent and on-going audit process. This means that in addition to FASS’s established commitment to providing the best service possible, our clients can also be assured that this is officially recognised at the highest level through ISO 9001.

The ISO 9001 process has challenged Cambridgeshire based FASS to look at every aspect of the business, identifying not just the strengths but also the weaknesses, setting out clear steps in which these areas can be improved and putting those steps in place.

The Quality Management System not only looks at the company and our general internal procedures, but also the delivery of our fire and safety products and services, how these are implemented and the accountability process for each part of the delivery to the point of hand over to the client. This encourages and checks that the whole team approach every part of the business with a ‘right first time’ attitude which ultimately makes us more efficient and more importantly, provides a better experience for our clients.

Matthew Ernst, Office Manager for FASS who lead the team throughout the adoption of the ISO 9001 standards said; “At FASS we have always worked to a meticulously high standard, already utilising many of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems in our every day working. Taking this to the next step to formalise this and incorporate some additional systems to further improve the way we work, not only internally but also with our clients, means that everyone benefits. We now know we’re delivering Fire and Safety products and services to the highest level, our clients are reassured that this is formally recognised and backed by ISO 9001 and the whole process is overseen and checked by an independent audit to ensure we always deliver.”

Adding to this, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “I’m really proud of the whole team, especially Matthew, in their determination to ensure that we not only meet, but also adhere to all of the Quality Management Systems that ISO 9001 request you adopt into your working practices. It’s not simply a case of doing it once to tick a box, the whole team have seen the benefits of working to ISO 9001 standards at all times. These benefits are passed on to our clients, not only through guaranteeing the quality of work but also by making FASS more efficient as a whole which has direct savings for our clients.”

To find out more about how Fire & Safety Solutions can help you with your fire and safety needs, please explore our website or call us on 0800 298 0258.