Fire safety is a legal requirement for businesses and landlords. It’s essential to make sure a building is properly protected so that, if a fire should occur, it can be contained as well as possible and the people inside will have a good escape route. It will also help fire officers to tackle the fire as effectively as possible.

Fire safety equipment can come in many different forms. Here are some of the basics you will need to think about:

• Fire extinguishers – different types for different fire causes
• Fire doors to stop the spread of a fire
• Fire alarm systems that are tested regularly
• Automatic opening vents that will help to release smoke

All of these features, and many more, can be combined to create a comprehensive fire safety system for building residents and workers. There will be certain requirements to meet depending on the type of building so check what your legal obligations are.