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Keeping your business safe from fire isn’t just about good practice — it’s a legal duty. Every business in the UK, from small independent shops to national organisations, must comply with fire safety legislation. Yet for many owners and managers, understanding exactly what that involves can be confusing. This is where a fire risk assessment [...]

A fire can devastate a business in minutes. Beyond the immediate danger to life, the financial, legal, and reputational damage can be impossible to recover from. Yet, many fires in workplaces across the UK are entirely preventable. Regular fire risk assessments play a critical role in safeguarding your business — not just meeting regulations but [...]

Fire safety is one of the most critical aspects of running a responsible business. Whether you manage a small shop, a busy office, or a large industrial site, ensuring that your premises are safe from the threat of fire is not just good practice — it’s the law. A fire risk assessment is the foundation [...]

Every building — whether an existing property undergoing renovation or a new construction project — requires a comprehensive fire protection strategy. While active systems such as alarms and sprinklers play an important role, it’s passive fire protection (PFP) that forms the backbone of long-term safety and compliance. At Artius Fire Protection, we specialise in providing [...]

Fire safety is one of the most important responsibilities for any building owner, landlord, or facilities manager. While many focus on active fire systems such as alarms and sprinklers, passive fire protection is just as vital. Among the most crucial elements of this is fire stopping — and ensuring it’s installed and maintained properly requires [...]

Fire stopping is a critical part of any building’s passive fire protection strategy. It’s designed to seal gaps and service penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent fire and smoke from spreading. However, even a small installation fault or material failure can significantly reduce the system’s effectiveness. In this article, we’ll explore how to [...]

When it comes to protecting lives and property, fire stopping plays one of the most essential yet often overlooked roles in building safety. Whether in residential, commercial, or industrial premises, effective fire stopping ensures that flames, smoke, and toxic gases cannot spread unchecked through hidden gaps and voids. At Artius Fire Protection, we specialise in [...]

Many organisations hold valuable assets — whether stock, equipment, data, or heritage property — that cannot easily be replaced. For these environments, traditional fire suppression methods, such as standard sprinkler systems, may not always be the most suitable solution. That’s where water mist systems come into play. Using advanced technology to fight fires with microscopic [...]

Fire is one of the greatest risks any business can face. In a matter of minutes, it can cause catastrophic damage to buildings, destroy valuable assets, and put lives in immediate danger. While alarms and evacuation procedures are essential for alerting people to a fire, they do nothing to stop it spreading. That’s why fire [...]

Every business, regardless of size or sector, has a legal and moral duty to protect its employees, customers, and assets from fire. While fire alarms and suppression systems are vital, the foundation of all fire safety planning lies in a comprehensive fire risk assessment. For businesses, this process is not optional — it is a [...]

When it comes to fire safety in the workplace, businesses often focus on alarms, sprinklers, and evacuation procedures. Yet, one of the most overlooked but critical components of a fire protection strategy is the fire door. These specially designed doors play a vital role in containing fire and smoke, protecting escape routes, and ultimately saving [...]

In industrial settings, where machinery, electrical systems, hazardous materials and operational complexity often coexist, conventional fire suppression methods may not always offer the precision or effectiveness required. This is where water mist systems come into their own — providing fast, efficient, and adaptable fire protection in environments where traditional sprinklers might not be suitable. At [...]

For business owners, property managers and facilities directors, safeguarding your premises against fire is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. While fire alarms and risk assessments are essential, active fire suppression systems — like fire sprinklers — offer an extra layer of protection that can make the difference between minor damage and total loss. [...]

Fire safety is a critical concern for every business, regardless of size or industry. Whether you operate a retail unit, office block, warehouse, industrial facility or hospitality venue, understanding your fire risks and acting upon them is essential. A professional fire risk assessment is the first step in safeguarding people, property and operations. At Artius [...]

From office complexes and warehouses to factories and retail units, proper fire stopping is not only a legal requirement — it’s a practical necessity. In this blog, we’ll explore what fire stopping is, why it matters for business continuity and safety, and how working with an experienced fire protection partner like Artius Fire Protection ensures [...]

In any commercial kitchen, the combination of open flames, hot oils, and high-powered cooking appliances creates a high-risk environment for fire. Despite the skill and experience of staff, accidents can and do happen — often with devastating consequences. That’s why an effective kitchen fire suppression system isn’t just a sensible precaution — for many businesses, [...]

When considering fire protection solutions for a commercial or residential building, traditional fire sprinkler systems are often the first choice. However, in many situations, an alternative technology may offer more suitable, efficient, or less damaging protection — the water mist system. At Artius Fire Protection, we specialise in the design, installation, and maintenance of cutting-edge [...]

When it comes to fire protection, few systems are as effective at preventing the spread of fire and saving lives as automatic fire sprinklers. Despite their long-standing reputation for reliability, there are still many misconceptions about how they work — and whether they are required by law. In this blog, we’ll break down the key [...]

In the realm of fire protection, few safety features are as crucial — and yet often overlooked — as fire doors. These purpose-built barriers play a critical role in slowing the spread of fire and smoke, helping to protect lives and reduce damage to property. But simply having fire doors installed isn’t enough. To ensure [...]

Fire safety remains a paramount concern for property owners across the United Kingdom. Among the most effective protective measures available today, automatic fire sprinkler systems stand out as a reliable solution for safeguarding lives and assets. These sophisticated systems offer comprehensive protection by detecting temperature changes and deploying pressurised water to suppress flames before they [...]

Fire doors serve as critical safety barriers in buildings, designed to compartmentalise flames and smoke during emergencies. These specialised doors play a vital role in protecting occupants and property by containing fires and providing safe evacuation routes. However, their effectiveness depends entirely on proper maintenance and regular inspections. At Artius Fire Protection Ltd, we understand [...]

Commercial kitchens present significant fire hazards that can lead to devastating consequences if not properly managed. With hot oils, open flames, and electrical equipment operating in close proximity, the risk of fire breaking out is considerably higher than in other environments. Traditional fire-fighting methods have limitations that can be overcome with advanced kitchen fire suppression [...]

Fire safety remains a paramount concern for organisations across the United Kingdom. As business owners and property managers, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and assets from potential fire hazards is not merely a legal obligation but a moral responsibility. Fire risk assessments serve as the cornerstone of effective fire safety management, providing a systematic [...]

Welcome to our guide on fire compartmentation. As a business owner, it is crucial to understand the importance of fire safety in your commercial premises. One of the key measures to prevent the spread of fire is through fire compartmentation. This term refers to the division of a building into smaller sections, or compartments, to [...]

The workplace is a place of safety and security, and it is important to ensure that all safety protocols are in place. Emergency lighting and signage are key components of any workplace safety plan. Emergency lighting provides illumination in the event of a power outage, while emergency signage provides clear instructions on how to evacuate [...]

Having a well-installed and maintained commercial fire sprinkler system is essential for any commercial business premises in the UK. Not only does it provide a safe environment for employees and customers, but it also helps to protect the business’s assets from potential fire damage. A sprinkler system is designed to detect and suppress fires quickly, [...]

In the UK, integrating fire doors into any commercial establishment is a crucial safety measure. These doors, pivotal to fire safety strategies, are legally mandated across commercial infrastructures to safeguard individuals and assets from fire and smoke perils. Their professional installation is key to not only adhering to fire safety norms but also ensuring a [...]

Should a fire break out in your premises, your priority should be the safety and the swift evacuation of those in the building. Therefore, having a clear and well documented fire evacuation strategy is crucial for your business. There are several types of fire evacuation strategies. The strategy used depends on your building, the size [...]

What are the effects of smoke inhalation? If you are unfortunate enough to be caught in a fire emergency, it can be a scary experience to say the least. Aside from the possibility of fatalities, there are also many other risks in the situation, such as smoke inhalation. These could include damage to the property [...]

Fire safety should be high on your list of priorities when managing a building. It is essential that all equipment is kept in safe, working order. This will help save lives in the event of fire. If the manager of the building fails to stop any risks, every occupant of the premises would suffer. In [...]

Should a fire break out, having a quick response is the most important thing to keep everyone safe. Dry risers were developed to enable this. They are installed to help firefighters have designated access points for pressurised water. Here we discuss more about their importance.   What is a dry riser?  Dry risers enable firefighters [...]

What is the fire triangle? Often a tool used to help teach children about fire, the fire triangle can still be useful in everyday life. It simply highlights how fire is ignited and how it can spread. The fire triangle highlights fire’s 3 main elements in a simple and clear way to help raise awareness [...]

If a fire breaks out your first reaction should always be the safety of yourself and those around you, but as a secondary thought, you may wonder about the devastating cost of fire on your business. Whether your business has an office, a warehouse or anything in between, fire would cause havoc physically and financially.  [...]

Easy tips to prevent office fires It is common practice for offices to perform routine fire drills or regular fire alarm system tests… but this is where most businesses stop when it comes to fire safety hazard awareness and training.  However, there are several common hazards in the office which are simple to become aware [...]

When thinking about the safety of your premises, it is crucial to follow fire safety laws that have been put in place to protect you and your business.  It is your responsibility as  a business owner to ensure these fire safety laws are met. There are slightly different fire safety regulations for whether you are [...]

What are the active and passive methods of fire prevention and exactly how important are they? Firstly, let's discuss the main causes of fire to better help prevent them in the future.   Why do fires start? In more recent years business owners and premise owners alike have become a lot more cautious over fire [...]

  The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 will make it a legal requirement from 23 January 2023 for responsible persons for all multi-occupied residential buildings in England with storeys over 11 metres in height to: Undertake quarterly checks of all fire doors (including self-closing devices) in the common parts; and, Undertake – on a best [...]

  Artius Fire Protection Limited Are Very Pleased To Announce... That we have now been fully certificated to BAFE SP 207, the Fire Evacuation Alert Systems! The BAFE SP 207 scheme, developed in association with the fire safety industry and the Fire and Rescue Service, sets a vital industry standard for the design, installation, commissioning, [...]

A common misconception in fire safety is that a smoke alarm is one size fits all.  However, this is not the case. While in most circumstances it is better to have regular smoke alarms as opposed to none at all, your premises will be much more protected if each area has a room specific device. [...]

New legislation in the fire protection industry has been introduced to uphold high standards of safety in any building at any one time. Such new laws place emphasis on a specific ‘accountable person’ to consistently ensure fire protection standards are being met.     What is an accountable person in fire safety?  While this person [...]

  Electrical fire has become more of a risk since electricity is now an established part of our lives. It is rare to find a building or establishment without electricity. It helps makes so many tasks easier in our modern society. Since we take electricity as such a given in our day to day lives, [...]

Depending on the type of premises you own, you will need to store different types of fire extinguisher, each classified by the types of fire they put out. The five types of extinguisher include wet chemical, CO2, dry powder, foam and water. It is crucial that your business or property has the necessary extinguishers available [...]