The joint owners of a Brighton kebab shop have been reprimanded for dangerous fire safety hazards. Mr Mustafa Duran pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a prohibition notice at the Golden Grill establishment, receiving a conditional discharge for … [Read more...]
Care Home Operators Slapped with 400k Fine Over Fire Safety Breaches
The operators of the Donwell House Care Home in Wearside have been handed a massive £400,000 fine at Newcastle Crown Court after admitting five breaches of fire safety rules. The failings were uncovered by Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service in … [Read more...]
Numerous fire safety breaches found
An inspection at the Avens Court Nursing Home in Surrey revealed dangerous fire safety practices at the premises, resulting in immediate safety work being carried out. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found blocked fire escapes … [Read more...]
Pub manager and leaseholder in the dock
The former leaseholder and manager of a London pub has been sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to 8 fire safety offences. The Wood Green pub was inspected in November 2011, upon which it was discovered that the premises had … [Read more...]
Fire doors not up to the job
Analysis by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) has revealed some disturbingly common and large-scale problems regarding the effectiveness of fire doors in buildings across the UK. Inspectors visited 31 sites and uncovered 2506 faults in 677 … [Read more...]
Are you fire safety educated?
Fire safety legislation is often complicated and many people are unaware of their legal duties. In England and Wales, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic (or commercial) premises such as … [Read more...]
