GOW Systems

02/11/2020

Expert witness says Exova gave wrong answers at a time when designers were asking valid questions

28/04/2020

TEST IT TUESDAY: Make today 'Test it Tuesday' - the day each week that you test your smoke alarms at home. If you're the 'responsible person' at work, then also use this day to run a fire alarm test in your building.

You should do this during working hours so your colleagues recognise the sound.

10/03/2020

DETECTING FIRE: The key to a reliable, robust fire system is having the right detector in the right place. If the system is too sensitive, it will generate unwanted alarms and won't be regarded as giving accurate information; not sensitive enough and it won't protect what it needs to.

To find out more, get in touch.

05/03/2020

HOTELS NOT UP TO STANDARD: According to this article, more hotel owners need to look out for hotel fire hazards and comply with fire regulations. If you need any advice on complying with fire regulations, then do get in touch.

https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/dene-mitchell-more-hotel-owners-need-to-look-out-for-hotel-fire-hazards-and-comply-with-fire-regulations

25/02/2020

DO I NEED TO WORRY? Did you know that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space. For example, it applies to:

- Offices and shops
- Premises that provide care, including care homes and hospitals
- Community halls, places of worship and other community premises
- The shared areas of properties several households live in
- Pubs, clubs and restaurants
- Schools and sports centres
- Tents and marquees
- Hotels and hostels
- Factories and warehouses

If you're still not sure if it applies to a building you're associated with in some way, then just give us a call: 07900 405000

20/02/2020

SHARED PREMISES: In shared premises it’s likely there’ll be more than one responsible person. You’ll need to co-ordinate your fire safety plans to make sure people on or around the premises are safe.

For common or shared areas, the responsible person is the landlord, freeholder or managing agent.

If you've got any questions, give us a call on: 07900 405000

14/02/2020

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY: Enjoy but be careful with those candlelit dinners! Candle fires result in over 350 casualties each year across the UK.

Here are some tips from the London Fire Brigade:

• Always use a heat resistant holder on a stable surface, which won't be knocked over
• Tea lights can melt through plastic surfaces like a TV or bath
• Keep candles away from materials that may catch fire such as curtains, furniture, clothes and hair
• Make sure you put out any candles, incense and oil burners when you leave the room and especially before bed
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

11/02/2020

ROTHERHAM FINED: Rotherham United FC has been fined £150,000 and ordered to contribute towards costs after pleading guilty to a breach of fire regulations.

The Sky Bet League One club recently announced on its website that it had pleaded guilty in Sheffield Crown Court to 'a single offence under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005' in January 2015.

Read more here:
https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/rotherham-fined-ps150000-after-pleading-guilty-fire-regulations-breach

Rotherham fined £150,000 after pleading guilty to fire regulations breach Published14 January 2020 Rotherham have been fined £150,000 and ordered to contribute towards costs after pleading guilty to a breach of fire regulations. The Sky Bet League One club announced on their official website that ...

04/02/2020

IS YOUR FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT UP-TO-DATE? You will need to re-examine your fire risk assessment if you suspect it is no longer valid, such as after a near miss and every time there is a significant change to the level of risk in your premises. This could include:
* If you store more materials which can catch fire easily.
* A new night shift starting.
* A change in the type or number of people using your premises.

Want to know more? Give us a call on tel: 07900 405000.

30/01/2020

HEALTH & SAFETY: Our MD Gareth was in Swanley first thing this morning to be tested on his health and safety and he passed with flying colours.

14/01/2020

FINE FOR SCHOOL: Wakefield Grammar School Foundation has been fined £10,000 after being convicted of fire safety offences, a court heard. Leeds Crown Court heard the school foundation, which was established in 1591, has never before been prosecuted.

The foundation's former fire risk assessor Doctor James Gibson was also fined £10,000.

If you work for a school or any public building and are worried that your fire safety is not up to regulations, then give us a call on tel: 07900 405000.

The centuries old Wakefield Grammar School Foundation has been fined £10,000 after being convicted of fire safety offences,  a court heard.