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About FireSafe24

Practical fire safety guidance for UK businesses, landlords, and property managers — aligned to current legislation and British Standards.

What is FireSafe24?

FireSafe24 is an online resource providing clear, practical guidance on all aspects of fire safety for UK businesses, landlords, housing providers, and property managers.

We don't sell fire safety services or products. Our sole purpose is to help you understand what UK fire safety law requires, what the relevant British Standards recommend, and what good fire safety practice looks like — so you can make informed decisions and work confidently with your fire safety professionals.

All guidance on FireSafe24 is kept fully aligned with current legislation and standards, including:

  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021)
  • The Building Safety Act 2022
  • The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  • The latest British Standards, including BS 5839-1:2025, BS 5266-1:2025, BS 9792:2025, and BS 9999:2025

In addition to expert guidance, FireSafe24 also provides a comprehensive suite of digital tools designed to support day-to-day fire safety management, including:

  • A full set of compliance certificate and inspection forms — commissioning, annual inspection, weekly and monthly testing, variation, sounder readings, and fire door inspection — ready to complete and print
  • Fire risk assessment templates to PAS 79-1:2020 and BS 9792:2025, plus site audit checklists for HMOs, holiday lets, and commercial premises
  • A fire safety logbook builder for premises details, equipment, and maintenance records
  • An engineer's tool calculator to assist with technical assessments and on-site decisions
  • And a growing range of additional tools to streamline compliance, improve record-keeping, and support best practice

FireSafe24 brings together knowledge, standards, and practical tools in one place — helping you stay compliant, organised, and confident in your fire safety responsibilities.

What We Cover

Fire Alarm Systems

BS 5839-1:2025 system categories, types, manufacturers, wireless vs wired

Fire Risk Assessments

PAS 79-1:2020 (commercial), BS 9792:2025 (residential), HMOs, competency

Emergency Lighting

BS 5266-1:2025, BS EN 1838, placement, maintained vs non-maintained, testing schedules

Fire Extinguishers

BS 5306, types, selection, placement, maintenance requirements

Fire Door Guidance

BS 8214, inspection requirements, Building Safety Act 2022 duties

Fire Stopping

Passive fire protection, penetration seals, intumescent materials

Landlord Responsibilities

RRO 2005, Housing Act, HMO regulations, responsible person duties

UK Legislation

Regulatory Reform Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022

Important Disclaimer

All guidance provided on FireSafe24 is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute professional fire safety advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for a site-specific assessment by a qualified, competent fire safety professional.

Fire safety requirements vary significantly depending on the type, size, use, and construction of your premises, as well as the number and nature of the people who use it. General guidance cannot account for the specific conditions at your premises.

Always engage a competent fire safety professional — such as a qualified fire risk assessor, fire alarm engineer, or fire door inspector — to advise on and implement fire safety measures at your specific premises.

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