Taking the heat – a practical look at the impact of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Falling foul of fire safety legislation can result in hefty fines, often in cases where there has been no serious injury or loss if life, as Susan Dearden explains. It’s the risk to life and limb, rather than actual death or injury, which … Continue reading
National retailer convicted of fire safety offences
07 June 2012 B&M Retail Ltd has had to pay almost £33,000 after pleading guilty to six offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.Fire protection officers from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service visited the B&M Bargains store in … Continue reading
Fast food restaurant fined for ‘complete disregard’ of fire safety law
A Salford takeaway has paid £13,000 after pleading guilty to nine offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.Delicious Foods Ltd of Liverpool Road, Eccles pleaded guilty to the offences at Manchester city magistrates court on Friday 6 January. … Continue reading
‘Efficient’ fire alarm ensures no casualties in wedding reception blaze
Guests at a Cheshire castle which was due to hold a wedding reception earlier this year were saved by the ‘efficiency’ of a fire alarm, it has been claimed.Bridegroom Max Kay of Liverpool started the blaze at Peckforton Castle Hotel … Continue reading
Trade body criticises extinguisher removal
5th December 2011 Residents in Richmond have been told that portable fire extinguishers have been removed from the common parts of their housing blocks for their own safety, following the findings of a fire risk assessment.The Independent Fire Engineering & … Continue reading
Concerns over living accommodation after takeaway owner fined
Concerns over living accommodation after takeaway owner fined 01 November 2011 A fire service has raised its concerns about the safety of living accommodation over pubs, clubs and restaurants after a takeaway owner was convicted of fire safety offences.Kenan Olmez, … Continue reading
Former resturant owner fined £12,000 after ignoring fire risks
A former restaurant owner has been ordered to pay more than £15,000 after allowing his staff to live in dangerous conditions. Ibrahim Sultan Miyah of St Albans, Hertfordshire, appeared before Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on 7 October 2011 and pleaded guilty … Continue reading
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