Do you fully understand your Fire Safety Responsibilities?
Under the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Responsible Person has overall responsibility for the safety of the building’s occupants and visitors.
Perhaps you are a landlord, employer or business owner responsible for your premises or assets (these could be high or low-risk buildings). In this case, you are likely to be the Responsible Person. This involves many legal obligations, duties and tasks that may seem overwhelming.
However, we are here to help simplify Fire Safety Compliance and assist with every aspect of the Responsible Person role and your journey to Fire Safety Compliance.
Contact us to arrange our FREE 1-Hour Fire Safety Audit to assess what level of help you may require.
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FREE 1-hour Fire Safety Audit
Contact our team to discuss your Fire Safety and Compliance requirements or arrange a FREE 1-Hour Fire Safety Audit to assess what level of help you may require.
Our free 1-Hour audit is your first step to a compliant and fire-safe estate.
During our free consultation, we will talk to you to understand your requirements and discuss what you need to meet Fire Regulations and maintain life safety.
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The danger of e-bike and e-scooter batteries when charging
Instances of devastating residential fires caused by charging damaged and non-standard e-bike and e-scooter batteries have been making the news recently. These fires caused significant damage and in recent tragic cases, death.
Last year (2022), the London Fire Brigade responded to 87 fires involving e-bikes and 29 fires involving e-scooters. Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in most e-scooters and e-bikes, are known to be flammable. If they are damaged or overheat, they can catch fire and even explode.
It is important to be aware of the fire hazard these batteries pose and take steps to reduce the risk. By following these safety tips, you can help to keep yourself and others safe.
There are a number of factors that can contribute to a battery fire. These include:
- Overcharging: Charging a lithium-ion battery beyond its capacity can cause it to overheat and catch fire.
- Damage: Dropping or crashing an e-scooter or e-bike can damage the battery, making it more likely to catch fire.
- Faulty batteries: Some non-standard e-batteries are made with faulty components that can increase the risk of fire.
- Improper charging: Using the wrong or broken charger or charging the battery in a humid or hot environment can also increase fire risk.
If you own an e-scooter or e-bike, there are several things you can do to reduce the risk of a battery fire:
- Only use the charger that came with your device.
- Never leave your e-scooter or e-bike charging unattended.
- Avoid charging the battery in a hot or humid environment.
- Inspect your e-scooter or e-bike regularly for signs of damage to the battery and charging equipment.
- If you suspect that your battery is damaged, do not use it and contact the manufacturer.
Additional Safety Tips
- Store your battery in a cool, dry place.
- Do not expose your battery to extreme temperatures.
- Do not puncture or damage your battery.
- Do not dispose of your battery in a fire.
- If you see an e-scooter or e-bike battery fire, it is important to stay away from the flames and call the 999 immediately.
If you need simple, plain talking advice on how to ensure you are meeting all of your fire safety responsibility, contact our team to arrange a FREE 1-Hour Fire Safety Audit to assess what level of help you may require.
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Welcome to No Fire Ltd
Thank you for showing an interest in our new website. Our mission is simple – for every property to be safe and protected from fire risk.
However, if there is a fire, we want all occupants to escape safely, the building protected from fire spread, and any damage limited to the point of origin.
We offer a range of services to help our clients achieve this in the buildings they are responsible for.
From simplifying the latest legislation to helping you to understand and mitigate the risks in your building, we will give you the knowledge and confidence to meet your responsibility for keeping people safe from fire.
So after browsing this website, please take advantage of our free 1-hour audit, where we can meet at your property and discuss your requirements.
We promise there will be no hard-selling or long-term contracts, just practical no-nonsense advice to keep your buildings, and the people that use them, safe from the risk of fire.
If you need simple, plain talking advice on how to ensure you are meeting all of your fire safety responsibility, contact our team to arrange a FREE 1-Hour Fire Safety Audit to assess what level of help you may require.
T: 0161 831 9722
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