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‘Smart’ Fire Prevention
When it comes to fire, prevention is better than cure. The government’s commitment to new legislation which requires electrical installations in the private rented sector to be inspected and tested at least every five years is a move towards guaranteeing safety to all tenants. Sean Miller, Electrician Programme Manager at Schneider Electric explains why this is a good thing for us all.
It’s important to be thinking one step ahead. Simply having a fire response plan is not enough. A fire prevention strategy, that utilises the latest technology, is the key to ensuring fast detection and a rapid response. > TRAILBLAZING TECHNOLOGY The danger of landlords only performing the bare minimum to protect their buildings is that, should a fire start from a source they haven’t accounted for, the loss and disruption could be devastating.
For maximum protection, individuals need reliable, innovative products to prevent a fire from starting in the first place. The pending legislation will add to this safety from the start. It will require landlords to use qualified electricians when installing, repairing and maintaining systems, benefitting both landlords and tenants by reducing electrical issues.
The announcement also represents an opportunity for electricians to get more work and grow their skills. Moving forward, we expect to see more electricians securing long running contracts with landlords, across multiple properties to meet the ongoing demand. This will go hand-inhand with ensuring tenants feel safe where they live.
> FOLLOW THE RIGHT STEPS Fire is never an inevitability. When you follow the right approach to electrical fire prevention with the best tools, a fire can be put out before it even has a chance to begin. The government announcement is a great first step in improving safety standards across the entire sector and ensuring all properties receive the qualified attention they require. Scan the QR code for information. SCAN HERE
