FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUIDE 2026Types of Fire Extinguishers Along with ensuring you have the right types of fire extinguisher, you will also need to make sure that you select the right sizes and weights. The various types of fire extinguisher put out fires started with different types of fuel – these are called ‘classes’ of fire. [...]
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS GUIDE 2026 This introductory smoke control systems guide covers the main types of systems, the standards and legislation that govern them, and the responsibilities of duty holders for installation, maintenance and compliance. What is a smoke control system? A smoke control system is a critical life-safety provision when installed in a UK [...]
Class L – A new classification of fire Class L is a new international fire classification introduced in January 2026 (BS ISO 3941:2026) specifically for fires involving lithium-ion battery cells and systems. This classification addresses the unique risk of thermal runaway, which causes intense, self-fuelling fires that are difficult to extinguish, prone to re-ignition, and release toxic [...]
Smoke control and ventilation system routine servicing and repair Routine service of smoke control and ventilation system A customer site in Berkshire consists of eight apartment blocks, with each block’s communal area having either automatic opening vent (AOV) doors opening into a central smoke shaft with an AOV window / dome at the head of [...]
Metal doorset installationsFire exit We have installed a number of metal doorsets around the Thames Valley and South of UK, including schools, village halls and business premises. This metal fire exit doorset was installed by RES and features an internal push bar mechanism compliant to the buildings means of escape. The original wooden door was [...]
Fire door installations for SEND SchoolCustomer Requirement Following our customers fire risk assessment, a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities school in Reading, they approached RES Fire for a quotation to install 16 double and 49 single FD 60s and FD 30s fire doors. RES Fire was selected due to our certification to the BM TRADA [...]
RES have consistently provided a competitive, professional and expert service to the Reading School including the recent installation of a Category L1 fire alarm system which has been delivered on time in staged phases. Additionally, RES have implemented a lockdown alert system for us and continue to service our emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
Warren Symonds, Reading School
Stephanie - Local School"Anyone we deal with from RES is fabulous in all fairness. Jon Toomey is also incredible and sorts so many things for us. Must be a very nice company to work for."
RES provided a very quick response when asked for a quotation and their price was extremely competitive.
Energy consultancy
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Plant and Tool Hire Business
"A prompt, efficient and effective service"
Local School in Berkshire
"At Sennen Property Management the safety of all our sites and the residents is paramount which is why we use RES as it gives us the peace of mind that all our fire safety systems are maintained to the highest standards. High quality contractors are key to our business, and with RES we know we use the best in the industry to keep our sites compliant and safe for all our customers"
Sennen Property Management
"RES have provided a cost effective Smoke Control and Ventilation solution, not only regarding the installation but also with the on-going maintenance"
SANDROVE BRAHAMS AND ASSOCIATES LTD
"RES helped us to stay safe whilst the development was underway and then continued to provide excellent service in our new home."
Cary Stubbs, Senior Caretaker, The Wren School
"Thank you and your team for the amazing effort you have all put in to support and guide us in our efforts to stay compliant."
Alan Rumney – Head of Estates – Leighton Park School
"RES have delivered excellent customer service, all engineers visited when planned to, and after sales service is exemplary."
CTS Logistics
"We were extremely happy with the service provided by RES Fire. James Hill was our point of contact and was friendly, professional and efficient. Our options were explained clearly and we are very pleased with the results for our client. We will continue to use RES in future."
A local solicitors firm
"I look forward to contacting you and the rest of the team at RES again soon as it’s great to have as professional a team as yourselves for us to rely on."
Axis Facilities Management
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