Fire Safety Advisory Team

Fire Safety Advisory Team The Fire Safety Advisory Team are based at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters

🔥 Fire Safety Alert for Business Owners & Landlords 🔥Did you know? In the year ending March 2024, there were 38,886 buil...
28/03/2025

🔥 Fire Safety Alert for Business Owners & Landlords 🔥

Did you know? In the year ending March 2024, there were 38,886 building fires in England, accounting for 6.5% of all incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services (ref: gov.uk)

Sleeping premises, such as residential flats above commercial establishments, have significantly higher rates of fire per 1,000 known premises than non-sleeping premises (ref: gov.uk)

Fires in mixed-use buildings, like takeaways with flats above, pose significant risks to both commercial and residential occupants.​

Key Fire Safety Considerations:

🔥 Compartmentation: Ensure robust fire separation between commercial and residential areas to prevent fire spread.​

🔥 Escape Routes: Maintain clear, unobstructed escape routes for all occupants.​

🔥 Fire Detection Systems: Install and regularly test interconnected fire alarm systems that alert both premises.​

As part of our 2025/2026 Risk-Based Inspection Programme, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is prioritising inspections of mixed-use premises including takeaways and shops with sleeping above.

Need Guidance?

Our Fire Protection Team is here to assist you in meeting your legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order.​

📞 Contact us today or visit 🔗 https://leics-fire.gov.uk/business-safety🔥

27/03/2025

🚨 Attention Business Owners & Landlords! 🚨
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is focusing on mixed-use commercial premises – such as takeaways with flats above – in our 2025/2026 Risk-Based Inspection Programme.

These types of properties can pose significant fire risks if fire safety measures are not properly managed between the business and the residential areas.

👨‍🚒 Are your escape routes protected?
🔥 Is your fire separation adequate?
🚪 Are smoke alarms and fire doors properly maintained?

We’re here to help you meet your legal duties under the Fire Safety Order and keep your business, staff, and residents safe.

📞 Need advice or unsure of your responsibilities?
Visit 🔗 https://leics-fire.gov.uk/business-safety
Or contact our Fire Protection Team today.

🚨 Have you been contacted to arrange a Fire Safety Audit? 🚨Don’t panic – we’re here to help.Our Fire Protection Team is ...
26/03/2025

🚨 Have you been contacted to arrange a Fire Safety Audit? 🚨

Don’t panic – we’re here to help.
Our Fire Protection Team is carrying out routine audits as part of our Risk-Based Inspection Programme. If we’ve been in touch, it’s an opportunity to work together to ensure your premises meets fire safety legislation and keeps everyone safe.

✅ Free advice and support available
✅ Guidance tailored to your business or premises type
✅ Friendly, professional inspectors

We want to help you stay safe and compliant – not catch you out.

📞 Need advice or have a question before your audit?
Visit 🔗 https://leics-fire.gov.uk/business-safety
Or contact our Fire Protection Team today.

Fire safety in mixed-use buildings is everyone’s responsibility! Are you a:🏢 Business Owner? You must complete a fire ri...
26/03/2025

Fire safety in mixed-use buildings is everyone’s responsibility! Are you a:
🏢 Business Owner? You must complete a fire risk assessment for the premises.
🏠 Landlord? Ensure tenants have a safe escape route and working alarms.
🛏️ Tenant? Keep escape routes clear and report safety concerns.
Know your role. Stay safe!

Did you know? Many fires in commercial split buildings start from:🔥 Cooking appliances in commercial kitchens⚡ Electrica...
25/03/2025

Did you know? Many fires in commercial split buildings start from:
🔥 Cooking appliances in commercial kitchens
⚡ Electrical faults from overloaded circuits
Stay safe—check your risks today!

If you live above a shop or own a commercial split property, are you fire safe? 🚨 Fires in these buildings can spread qu...
24/03/2025

If you live above a shop or own a commercial split property, are you fire safe? 🚨 Fires in these buildings can spread quickly, putting lives at risk. Let’s talk about what you need to do to stay safe.

27/09/2024

Recognise it, Report it!

Research conducted in 2023 by the British Woodworking Federation as part of their Fire Door Safety Week campaign ‘Recognise it, Report it’, found that over half (57%) of the UK public couldn’t spot a problem with a fire door, leading to a failure to report issues.

The survey of 2,000 UK adults found that while awareness over factors that might prevent a fire door performing properly in the event of a fire is high, the majority of people couldn’t identify a faulty fire door.

Would you know how to spot a faulty fire door and who to report it to?

This week is Fire Door Safety WeekThe British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness...
27/09/2024

This week is Fire Door Safety Week

The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the unfortunate event of a fire.

Everyone plays their part in ensuring a fire door performs as it should in the tragic event of a fire, from the manufacturer through to the building users, and knowing what to look out for and what to do if you spot a problem might just save a life.

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