Commercial Fire Prevention: Everything You Need To Know

When it comes to fire prevention in a commercial building or a business property, you want to ensure that your employees and your building are protected from the potential threat of a fire. Fires can be extremely dangerous in the case that they break out, so taking preventative measures can stop them from occurring. Keep reading to find our guide to commercial fire prevention.

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are a vital part of fire safety. They are not a legal requirement for UK businesses, however, they are a way to make your employees feel safer.

In the event of a fire, your smoke alarms will go off, alerting everyone in the building to evacuate safely. Having a fire detection system in place is a safe way to alert everyone of the fire and minimise the risk.

Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are another way to help minimise the damage of a fire. It is also important to have the correct fire extinguisher for your property. For smaller fires that do not require the fire brigade, a fire extinguisher can be used to eliminate the fire and keep everyone safe. 

Extinguishers should definitely be installed in the building and appropriate safety training should be delivered to all employees so that anyone can operate the fire extinguisher should they need to.

Fire Exits

Having clear and labelled fire exits will help our employees evacuate the building safely and efficiently. If a fire breaks out, it can be quite scary and the last thing you want is for your employees to panic. Usher your employees to the fire escapes and make sure that everyone exits the building safely.

Fire Doors

Fire doors are an excellent way to prevent a fire from spreading and keep everyone safe. They are designed to hold back the fire, and stop it from escalating or spreading through the building. This means that employees can make their way to fire escapes easily and safely.

They are a legal requirement in commercial properties, so finding a reliable supplier is definitely a good idea.



Thoroughbred Industrial Doors

Here at Thoroughbred, we want you to stay safe, and we can help you find the perfect fire door to keep your business as safe as possible. Our experienced team is dedicated to making sure your installation is carried out efficiently and professionally.

If you are interested in our fire doors, or any of our other products, such as roller shutter doors or garage doors, feel free to contact us today to find out more.