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Fire Protection Solutions for Historical Buildings and Heritage Sites<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Traditional building methods, materials and electrical installations can pose a host of fire risks. When working with a historical or heritage property, there is a fine line to be walked between offering optimal fire protection and preserving the historical integrity of a structure. These considerations can make selecting the correct fire safety measures challenging when dealing with historical properties. In this blog from, we offer a guide to fire protection solutions for historical buildings and heritage sites \u2013 noting common causes of fire, methods for fire detection and Fire protection. We will also discuss some important things to consider when creating a fire safety plan for any historical or heritage site.<\/p>\n

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Fire Risk Assessments for Heritage Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fire Risk Assessments are a vital part of any fire prevention strategy. However, their importance is even greater when dealing with a historical building or heritage site. It is a legal requirement for all property managers overseeing a historical or heritage site to organise regular fire assessments for their premises \u2013 ensuring that up-to-date records are on hand at all times.<\/p>\n

While the principles of fire assessment can be maintained across building types, historical and heritage buildings do pose additional challenges. Features such as old doors and hidden voids can make conducting a thorough assessment difficult. For this reason, employing the help of a competent assessor is advised. Effective fire assessments play an important role when building a fire strategy, including a salvage plan. The unique contents of heritage buildings often call for a more bespoke fire management plan \u2013 as it is common for items within a premises to be of notable value.<\/p>\n

Fire Assessments and fire plans must be simple and easy to follow by property managers in the event of an emergency. It is also essential for a property to be re-assessed whenever there is building work or changes in legislation.<\/p>\n

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Common Causes of Fire & Fire Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n