5 Benefits Of Upgrading Your Fire Protection Equipment

Whether you own a commercial building or are the manager of a business, having adequate fire protection equipment is part of your legal obligation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 

Under Article 13 – ‘Fire-fighting and detection’ – the Regulatory Reform Order states that, as the responsible person, you must:

 “ensure that the premises are, to the extent that it is appropriate, equipped with appropriate fire-fighting equipment”

This means that you have to get the right equipment to meet any risks within your building, as well as adapting to any changes to make sure the required apparatus is ready for action at a moment’s notice. That might mean upgrading your current fire protection equipment, but there are actually multiple benefits to doing this when your existing equipment has become outdated, degraded or potentially redundant for your premises.

Here are our top five reasons to upgrade your fire safety equipment:

1. You lower your maintenance costs

If you’ve got old and outdated fire safety equipment, you’re probably going to need to have it checked and repaired more and more often as time goes on. While it can be frustrating if you’ve never needed to call upon it, you will save yourself time and money in the long run by replacing it if it has seen better days. Whether that’s fresh, new fire extinguishers or emergency lighting that fully illuminates, it’s better to upgrade than to constantly book appointments and pay for call-out fees on repairs.

2. You reduce the risk for people in your building

Above all else, fire safety equipment is there to help keep the people in your building safe, and in order to meet that purpose, they need the best possible equipment. Having the latest, fully functional fire protection items means that building occupants can tackle any small fires effectively or evacuate efficiently without panic, minimising the risks they face.

3. You improve staff morale

As a result of the previous point, you’ll also benefit from improved staff morale. Investing in the safety of your staff should be mandatory, and actions speak louder than words. Upgrading and maintaining the fire safety equipment in your building is the clearest sign to your staff that you care about their well-being, making them feel safer when they come to work each day. In return, you get happier staff, which can often lead to an increase in productivity and lower turnover.

4. You maintain your legal compliance

As we stated at the opening of this article, you’re legally obligated to ensure appropriate fire safety equipment is in place if you’re the responsible person. This includes keeping on top of upgrading and updating that equipment to make sure you’re upholding your legal requirements. Once you start ignoring the condition and age of your equipment, you’ll automatically fall behind with this important regulation. This can lead to being penalised if, after a fire, the local authorities investigate and find you haven’t met your responsibilities.

5. You protect your major assets

In addition to keeping people safe, your infrastructure and assets are also worthy of protection. Whether it’s the building itself or equipment in your building like computers, machinery, servers, tools, stock or manufacturing materials, having working and reliable fire safety equipment could be the difference between a small fire handled easily and a blaze that ruins your business. Don’t take the risk of losing your assets or suffering downtime for your business — upgrade your vital fire safety equipment to stay ahead of any risks.

At Fire Safety Equipment, we stock a wide range of essential protection equipment. You can upgrade and get everything you need in one handy order from us, whether that’s fire safety accessories or fire extinguishers for your specific application. 

Get free delivery on your order in the UK to keep your staff and your assets safe in the event of a fire, and maintain legal compliance with high-quality fire protection equipment — order today.