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Summer is now in full swing and that can only mean one thing - it’s barbeque season. Barbeques are a fantastic way of getting everyone together, out in the summer air and around one table. But they also pose a real fire and safety risk.

The Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) in England attended 161,770 fires from April 2016 to March 2017. Worryingly, it was found that smoke alarms had not been fitted in 27% of dwelling fires. The statistics also revealed that in 42% of all residential fire-related fatalities, a smoke alarm was fitted but it failed to operate or did not alert the occupants to the fire.

Bijan Fard has been appointed as Group Marketing Manager and will oversee all marketing activity for Be Safe Direct.

Bijan brings with him a wealth of experience from previous marketing and communications strategy roles within the construction industry, including developing effective communication and audience engagement with M&E contractors, architects and developers.

Approved Document B (ADB) states that unprotected parts of a building’s escape route should be limited to ensure that those inside do not have to travel excessive distances when exposed to the immediate danger of fire and smoke. Here, we look at the options that Be Safe Direct can provide to ensure compliance with ADB.

We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2017, taking place 18^th – 24^th September.

We wish to echo the words of our colleagues across the construction industry in sending our condolences to all those who have been affected by the tragic event at Grenfell Tower

In any residential or commercial development, car parking areas are an important element to consider, commanding a premium in urban apartment buildings and providing access for potential customers in retail units.

What are travel distances? Find out how they are defined and why they are important when considering your smoke ventilation system.

Following its appointment by Midas Electrical, Be Safe Direct has provided its smoke ventilation systems and expertise to a new residential project in Romford, East London.

Be Safe Direct (BSD) has provided its expertise, experience and highly trusted smoke ventilation systems to a new commercial-to-residential conversion project in Maidstone, Kent, following its appointment by the project’s electrical contractor.