LFS are about to complete a major move into a new premises in Kent, which will enable them to increase their fire door manufacturing capacity. And, with a brand new fleet, including several electric vehicles for the surveyors, LFS’s expansion plans continue across the UK.

Workplace fires can cause massive damage to a property, injure occupants, and even result in fatalities. Fire safety in commercial property is essential. Protecting your property and its tenants begins with understanding the risks. 

Today fire safety is supported by a robust system of regulation and advanced technology. But fire prevention had humble beginnings dating all the way back to ancient China.

In this guide, we look at the history of fire prevention measures and look at how they have evolved to reach the comprehensive fire stopping and passive fire protection solutions we use today.

Fire safety in buildings is paramount, and fire doors play a critical role in safeguarding occupants and limiting the spread of fire and smoke. This means fire door surveys are of the highest importance, too, as they are key to ensuring fire doors function optimally.

This survey involves thoroughly inspecting fire doors and their components, aiming to identify potential issues and the appropriate corrective actions. In this blog post, we will delve into what is involved in a fire door survey and why it is essential for maintaining fire safety.

Fire safety is a paramount concern for building owners and occupants alike. When it comes to passive fire protection, compartmentation is a crucial strategy that relies on using fire-resistant barriers to contain fires, limit their spread, and protect lives and property.

For many of us, compartmentation may conjure up the picture of fire doors. Fire doors are, of course, a crucial element of compartmentation. However, there are many more elements to preventing the spread of fire. This guide focuses on essential aspects of fire compartmentation beyond fire doors: fire-stopping in ceilings and walls.

In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, ensuring comprehensive fire safety measures in high-rise buildings should have become a top priority for architects, builders, and property owners.

Despite the event happening in 2017, it wasn't until 2022 that The Building Safety Act was passed which gave residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protections - making homes across the country safer to live in. Whilst changes have been slow and there is still work to be done.

Fire safety is a matter of paramount importance in any environment, be it a workplace, a public facility, or even your own home. Understanding and managing fire risks is not just a prudent practice; it's a legal responsibility that should never be overlooked. This is why we have put together a comprehensive guide at LFS, to help you determine which type of fire risk assessment you need.

Fire doors not only play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and properties in the event of a fire, but they are also a legal requirement in all commercial buildings in the UK.

Whether you are a commercial property owner or a business manager or have a genuine interest in fire safety, our comprehensive blog will detail everything you need to know to demystify the regulations of commercial fire doors.

Fire doors are vital in slowing the progression of a fire; they form a crucial part of the passive fire protection system in a building. In the UK, strict policies govern the inclusion of fire doors in a block of flats. We at LFS appreciate that navigating fire door regulations can be overwhelming, so our comprehensive guide will provide all the knowledge to ensure your flat contains the necessary doors for fire protection.

Fire doors are critical when it comes to ensuring occupant and property safety during a fire. Fire doors act as a crucial line of defence, keeping fire at bay, buying time for the emergency services to arrive, or to help keep a clear pathway to safety.

In commercial and domestic properties, FD30 and FD60 fire doors are the most common – though occasionally, FD90 or higher-rated doors are used. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or simply curious about fire safety regulations, this blog aims to give you an understanding of fire doors, particularly FD30 fire door specifications, and their essential role in fire protection.