PFAS (or fluorine) in foam, water additive and wet chemical fire extinguishers is to be banned in the EU in the near future. Whilst the official date is yet to be confirmed, it is likely to be as soon as December 2030, with the UK expected to adopt the same timeline. Kings Fire is dedicated to staying ahead of...
Fires cost the UK economy £12 billion annually, with businesses facing devastating financial and operational impacts. From crippling losses in retail and manufacturing to hidden costs like supply chain disruption and environmental damage, the ripple effects are far-reaching. Discover how proactive fire safety measures can protect your business from...
There are numerous adverts throughout the UK advertising fire safety sticks. The sellers of this Italian made product claim that this product can be used to replace traditional fire extinguishers used in business premises. The claims are not strictly true as these products do not conform to any British Standard Code of Practice, do not have a fire...
Its quite common for people to think that purchasing fire extinguishers online will save them money and time rather than using a professional fire protection business. We have assessed using online fire extinguisher companies and the results are quite alarming not to mention being more expensive in most cases but potentially putting end users in...
Fire safety within the TV & Film sector can be very challenging as the environment in which the fire protection equipment is situated can require change according to the risks associated with the filming project and schedules. Choosing the right fire safety contractor can also be tough.
Fire safety within the camping & leisure industry is often overlooked. Whether you own a caravan, Motorhome or manage a campsite it's essential that you have the correct equipment in place should a fire break out.
The UK has some of the tightest laws regarding fire safety signage in Europe. We pride ourselves of ensuring everyone can understand signage regardless of language barriers or reading disabilities.
Fire safety within a motor racing team can be very challenging as the environment for the fire protection equipment is not only kept at an office & workshop but equipment is also moved around according to the track and schedules. Choosing the right fire safety contractor can also be tough.
CO2 fire extinguishers contain pure carbon dioxide and are used mainly on fires involving live electrical equipment or those involving flammable liquids. In this handy guide, we explain all about how this type of extinguisher works, when it should and shouldn't be used and which premises would benefit from one.
When fire breaks out in a school, it can have a devastating impact not only staff, students and parents but the whole community. Whether vandalism or accidental, the cost of school fires in monetary terms as well as the emotional toll and educational disruption can be catastrophic. Small fires can mostly be extinguished successfully. However, for...
You may have spent many years building your business, You maybe starting your business but the common thing between them both is usually premises. When people think about their new premises they start to think about the wonderful ways to make it showcase their business, The style, Layout and expectations of their staff and visitors. One thing that...
This guidance explains what responsible persons need to do as a result of changes made to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ('the Fire Safety Order') through the Building Safety Act 2022.
Fire hydrant testing is one of the most forgotten aspects of fire safety. The reason why is that most people assume that the testing of fire hydrants is down to their local fire brigade. This is true to some extent as the fire brigade test fire hydrants on the public highway. They do not however test fire hydrants on private land. ...
Ensuring your fire extinguishers are in perfect working order can mean the difference between extinguishing a small fire or risking a fire becoming out of control. It's vital then that every measure is taken to ensure your fire extinguishers are kept in good working order and will perform exactly as expected when required.
When choosing a new service provider to manage the annual servicing of your fire extinguishers things can become very confusing. Therefore, it is vital that you understand the wide range of service plans on offer from each provider. You should challenge every fire protection business you talk to and ask them to explain in full what each service...
Water fire extinguishers contain either plain water or water with an additive and are used mainly on fires involving material such as wood, paper, cardboard and fabrics. In this handy guide, we explain how this type of extinguisher works, when it should and shouldn't be used and which premises would benefit from one.
You and your business has or is just about to move into its own premises. This bring all sorts of additional costs and concerns, One of which is your fire protection. The purpose of our blog is to try and help you choose the best provider using our extensive experience.
Shrove Tuesday marks the start of Lent - and for many, it signifies an evening of pancakes topped with a choice of sweet treats. However, with all that frying and flipping comes the added risk of accidental fire and even more need to take every precaution when it comes to fire safety. Here, we discuss ways in which you can...
