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Home > Blog > Fire safety

Fire safety

Fire safety is a critical part of managing any commercial building – and we provide a full range of products, devices, training and checks to give you the best chances of prevention, as well as planning for evacuation and extinguishing if the worst does happen. In the articles and guides below, you find a wealth of information to help you protect your people and premises.

Fire risk assessment

Why you should choose a professional fire risk assessment

Discover the drawbacks of using inexperienced people for fire risk assessments, and why it’s important to find right expertise.

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11 October 2023
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AOV

‘What’s an AOV?’ and other common questions

We often receive questions from our customers about automatic opening vents (AOV’s), including costs, regulations and testing.

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15 September 2023
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Fire risk assessment

The 5 steps of a commercial fire risk assessment

Find out why a fire risk assessment helps to find potential fire hazards, understand the vulnerabilities of your building, and take protective measures to improve everyone’s safety.

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29 August 2023
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Fire risk assessment

How often do I need a commercial fire risk assessment?

Commercial fire risk assessments are vital in making sure risks are identified and quickly addressed, but how often should they take place?

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7 August 2023
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Using AOVs for fire safety in apartment blocks

Why AOV systems are a powerful tool to protect residents, visitors, and contractors during an emergency, and what you need to do to install and look after them.

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20 July 2023
Fire safety planning, alarms and AOV

Why it’s crucial that you service and test your smoke ventilation systems

Understand why AOVs must be inspected, texted, serviced and maintained regularly.

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23 February 2023
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Why are AOV systems important?

Discover why automatic opening vent systems (AOVs) are a critical part of fire safety in commercial buildings.

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20 February 2023
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What are the different types of AOVs?

There are many different types of Smoke Vents (AOVs) suitable for various applications.

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9 February 2023
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What equipment you need when setting up a pub

From commercial kitchen equipment to bar essentials and fire safety equipment, find out what commercial equipment you will require.

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10 October 2022
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MASQ London Case Study

Find out why director, John Jegede, chose JLA to provide catering equipment for the entire kitchen, as well as air conditioning solutions, water coolers, and fire safety equipment throughout the premises.

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1 August 2022

Business Fire Escape Routes Guide

Discover more about business fire escape routes with JLA. Click to learn about the role of a ‘responsible person’ and the fire escape route equipment you need.

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14 June 2022
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Why fire doors are important for your business (and why you should regularly check them)

In this guide, JLA outline why fire doors are important. They also detail the latest fire door regulations and fire door grading information.

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25 May 2022
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