Don’t Let Compliance Nightmares Haunt Your Business
This Halloween, the scariest things lurking in your building might not be ghosts or ghouls. They could be hidden grease deposits, neglected fire dampers, badly contaminated water systems or ventilation ductwork that hasn’t been inspected in years.
For facilities managers and building owners, these hidden hazards can quickly turn into real-life compliance nightmares, potentially putting people, property and business operations at risk.
Fortunately, with the right inspections, maintenance and industry guidance, these risks can be kept under control.
Compliance Check
Don’t Let Hidden Hazards Give Your Business a Fright
Don’t wait for a frightening discovery to reveal a compliance problem. Make sure the only scares you experience this Halloween are the ones you’ve planned!
Speak to SwiftcleanThe Frightening Reality of Fire Damper Failures
Fire and smoke dampers play an essential role in maintaining fire compartmentation, helping to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ventilation systems.
But what happens if they fail when needed most?
BS 9999 recommends that fire dampers are function tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Regular testing, appropriate remedial works and accurate records are essential to effective fire safety management.
With UK Government statistics showing a 12% increase in breaches of fire safety mainte