A Fire Suppression System (Sprinklers) saved a London based Office from being destroyed after a Fire broke out in the night time.

London Fire Brigade reported on their ‘incident’ page that a security guard at an office block in London called the Brigade after the sprinkler system activated and a smoke alarm sounded.

The Fire Suppression System (Sprinklers) helped control the Fire spread until the Fire Brigade arrived. Firefighters were then able to confine the Fire to the Kitchen area where the blaze originated. To read more click here.

Historically there has been discussions on whether the benefits of a Fire Suppression System outweigh the cost – the above is a typical example of how the system limited the damage to the 7th Floor of the 9-storey building.

As well as limiting Fire damage and potentially life-saving it also helps with business continuity by minimising disruption and allowing businesses to get on with their day job as soon as possible.

There is a useful article for Managers on the London Fire Brigade website explaining the benefits of a Fire Suppression System to find out more.

London Fire Risk Assessments Advice to Clients:

What does your Fire Safety Risk Assessment say?

If you have a ‘suitable and sufficient’ Fire Safety Risk Assessment it will identify if the premise would benefit from a Fire Suppression System. If you feel that your Fire Risk Assessment has not considered this discuss it with the Fire Risk Assessor and get an understanding as to why not. If you are not satisfied, you as the ‘Responsible Persons’ should perhaps consider a second opinion.

To find a competent Fire Safety Risk Assessor go to the Institution of Fire Engineers they are an independent body that ensure that Fire Risk Assessors have the competency to carry out the Fire Safety Risk Assessment. On their website they have an Approved Fire Risk Assessors Register just enter your postcode and a list of qualified Assessors will come up in your area.

Alternatively contact London Fire Risk Assessments all their Fire Risk Assessors have qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers and are all retired London Fire Brigade Fire Safety Officers, so they are fully experienced in both fighting Fires and preventing them!

London Fire Risk Assessments provide ‘suitable and sufficient’ Fire Risk Assessments which include the following;

Fire Safety Inspection/Audit

Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Safety Management Plan – Significant Findings

Fire Safety Policy

Fire Safety Emergency Plan

All the ‘parts’ that are required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

If your Fire Risk Assessment Company does not provide all the above or demands ‘extra’ money for any ‘part’ then perhaps consider going to another supplier.

The ‘Responsible Person’ has a huge responsibility to keep the premise and staff safe from Fire so don’t ignore Fire Safety get a grip on it! If you need assistance call London Fire Risk Assessments on 01689 890879 alternatively click here and their friendly team will contact you.