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Explore expert insights, practical safety tips, and the latest updates in fire risk management and compliance. Our blog is designed to keep property owners, managers, and responsible persons informed on UK fire safety regulations, best practices, and industry developments. From fire door inspections and risk assessments to guidance on meeting legal obligations, 20a Limited helps you stay compliant, reduce risks, and protect lives and property
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Understanding Fire Safety Compliance Requirements
When it comes to protecting your property and the people within it, understanding fire safety compliance is essential. Fire safety...
Richard Kirby
Aug 313 min read
Fire Door Inspections: What To Expect And Who Can Carry Them Out
20a Limited explains what to expect during fire door inspections and who is qualified to carry them out Fire doors save lives. When they...
Richard Kirby
Aug 315 min read
How Often Should Fire Doors And Fire Risk Assessments Be Checked?
20a Limited outlines how often fire doors and fire risk assessments need to be checked for compliance. If you manage a building in the...
Richard Kirby
Aug 315 min read
Fire Door Compliance: Your Essential Guide to Safety
Fire doors are vital for your building’s safety. They slow the spread of smoke and fire, giving people time to escape and firefighters a...
Richard Kirby
Aug 44 min read
Understanding Fire Risk Assessment Costs: A Guide for Businesses and Property Managers
Understanding the costs around fire risk assessments can feel overwhelming. With so many providers promising everything from instant...
Richard Kirby
Aug 44 min read
Real Consequences: Recent UK Fire Safety Prosecutions Every Property Owner Should Know.
Aftermath of a fire which lead to significant legal consequences Failing to meet fire safety obligations isn’t just a compliance issue—it...
Richard Kirby
Jul 202 min read
Don’t Be Caught Out by Cheap Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Door Surveys – What You Need to Know
In today’s digital marketplace, fire risk assessments and fire door surveys are being offered online at increasingly low prices....
Richard Kirby
Jun 262 min read
Wildfire warning issued for London as temperatures soar across UK
Wildfire causes evacuations Firefighters have issued a warning over wildfires in London after two blazes broke out on green spaces in...
Richard Kirby
Jun 203 min read
Man dies and girl, eight, hurt in Perth flat fire
The roof and upper floors were completely destroyed by the blaze A man has died and several people including an eight-year-old girl have...
Richard Kirby
Jun 192 min read
FIRE SAFETY: RESPONSIBLE PERSON DUTIES
Your Legal Fire Safety Duties Include: · ✅ Carry out and review fire risk assessments. · ✅ Maintain fire detection and alarm systems. · ✅...
Richard Kirby
Jun 191 min read
E-bikes and e-scooters fire warning after record number of blazes and eight deaths
E-Bike fire 20/5/2025 Safety experts have warned of the “ incredible danger ” posed by some e-bikes and e-scooters after the number of...
Richard Kirby
Jun 184 min read
🏛️ Supreme Court Ruling: Developers Can Now Pursue Historic Building Defects
Above: The UK Supreme Court, where the landmark decision was delivered. A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on 21 May 2025 has...
Richard Kirby
Jun 122 min read
Arson in the UK: What Every Business Needs to Know
Above: Aftermath of an arson attack on a vacant industrial property. Arson is one of the most devastating and preventable causes of fire...
Richard Kirby
Jun 122 min read
What the New Fire Safety Laws Mean for the Responsible Person — Post-Grenfell Regulations Explained
Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety legislation in the UK has undergone major reform. These changes aim to address the...
Richard Kirby
Jun 112 min read
Do I Need A Fire Risk Assessment? What Every Business Should Know
If you own or manage a business property in Wales or South West England, fire safety might seem like a daunting list of rules and...
Richard Kirby
Apr 134 min read
Lessons from Grenfell: How New Fire Safety Regulations Aim to Prevent Future Tragedies
The Grenfell Tower Fire: A National Wake-Up Call On 14 June 2017 , a devastating fire broke out at Grenfell Tower in West London. The...
Richard Kirby
Apr 133 min read
Police name firefighters and business owner killed in blaze at former RAF base in Bicester.
Two firefighters who died at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler. David Chester, who ran a...
Richard Kirby
Apr 133 min read
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