Fire Safety for Property Managers Ensuring that compliant fire safety procedures and services are in place is an essential part of property management. Your legal responsibilities as a property manager will require you to cover various aspects of compliance such as the service and maintenance of all the fire protection measures in a premises. We [...]

Common Issues with Zone Plans Fire alarm zone plans are an essential tool for emergency response. A zone plan is a diagram showing how a building is divided into fire detection zones, and is typically located next to the Control and Indicating Equipment. Common issues with zone plans: X Plans not matching the actual layout [...]

RES Record Summer 2025 edition is now out In this edition: Fire Industry News - Newly Published BS 5839-1:2025 RES Company News - Fire Safety Event 2025 P50 Extinguishers - All you need to know Customer Testimonial - Reading School Fire stopping Guidance - Quelfire Knowledge Hub Subscribe Now MAILCHIMP Newsletter Form footerEnter your details [...]

What is the P50 fire extinguisher? A P50 fire extinguisher manufactured by Britannia Fire is a 10 year service free unit, which can be extended to 20 years after a manufacturers service. It can be routinely inspected in house until 10 years old with no parts requiring replacement during this period.  Are P50 Fire Extinguishers [...]

RES Record Spring 2025 edition is now out In this edition: Maintenance Spotlight Fire Industry News RES Company News RES YouTube Channel Events Training Update Sponsorship Update Meet the Team Subscribe Now MAILCHIMP Newsletter Form footerEnter your details to receive our regular Fire Industry newsletter RES Record.*I understand that by providing my email address and [...]

Vacancy: Fire systems installation technicians Due to continuing growth, RES Systems Ltd T/A RES Fire are seeking fire systems installation technicians. We are seeking technicians with installation and remedial works experience in the areas of fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems and emergency lighting. Come and join a successful and well-established fire protection [...]

RES Office Closures for Christmas and New Year The RES office will be closing Tuesday 24th December 2024 @ midday and re-open Thursday 2nd January 2025 @ 8am. 24 Hour Call Outs are Not Affected. Wishing all our Customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

RES Record Winter 2024 edition is now out In this edition: Maintenance Spotlight Fire Industry News RES Company News Project Spotight Meet the Team MAILCHIMP Newsletter Form footerEnter your details to receive our regular Fire Industry newsletter RES Record.*I understand that by providing my email address and clicking the box below, I agree to receive [...]

BSI to publish revised BS 9991:2024 for residential buildings A comprehensive update to BS 9991, the UK’s essential fire safety standard for residential buildings is due to be published by the end of November. BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings - Code of practice covers a wide range [...]

RES Record Autumn 2024 edition is now out In this edition: Maintenance Spotlight RES Company News Project Spotight MAILCHIMP Newsletter Form footerEnter your details to receive our regular Fire Industry newsletter RES Record.*I understand that by providing my email address and clicking the box below, I agree to receive emails from RES Fire. I understand [...]

RES Trainee Engineer Program 24 September 2024 The Program Each year we aim to recruit several trainee engineers who undertake a range of training courses such as the FIA Foundation Course and other accredited fire safety courses and qualifications. Our structured training program has seen a number of trainees become qualified engineers having successfully learnt [...]

Fire Door Safety Week 23-27 September 2024 RES Fire Supports: Fire Door Safety Week 2024. 23-27 SEPTEMBER 2024 Organised by The British Woodworking Federation, Fire Door Safety Week informs and educates on the importance of ensuring Fire Doors are properly installed and maintained. A series of free webinars are available via https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/events/ hashtag#firedoors hashtag#firedoorsafety hashtag#passivefire [...]

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Job Description: We are seeking an experienced fire detection and alarm systems service and maintenance engineer looking for a new opportunity in the south of the UK. Come and join a successful and well-established Fire Protection Company – RES Systems Ltd. Hours of work: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Location: London and primarily the [...]

RES Office Closure for Christmas and New Year The RES Offices will close from mid-day pm 22nd December 2023 and re- open on 2nd January 2024. 24 Hour Call Outs are Not Affected. Wishing all our Customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

DON'T TURN A BLIND EYE TO FIREDOOR REGULATIONS.25-29 September 2023 This week sees the 10th Annual Fire Door Safety Week, run by the British Woodworking Federation "The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the [...]

Premises Fire Safety Signage for OccupantsCommon Questions Common questions often asked are ‘what fire signs does my premises require? and ‘why do we require so many signs?’ Fire safety signs are designed to warn building occupants of any fire hazards, provide information on fire safety equipment and procedures, and give concise instructions about the actions [...]

In addition to the new Regulations that came into force on 23rd January 2023 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/fact-sheet-overview further new fire safety guidance comes into force on 1st October 2023. The new Regulations will improve cooperation and coordination between Responsible Persons (RPs), increase requirements in relation to the recording and sharing of fire safety information, make it easier [...]

RES Proudly Sponsors Reading YMCA Football Club RES is now the Principal Sponsor of Reading YMCA Football Club. Founded in 1896, the club has a rich history of wins and trophies including success in the Thames Valley Premier League. RES has been a sponsor of local grassroots football for a number of years. We look [...]

RES Record Spring / Summer 2023 Our latest newsletter brings you some highlights from the past few months at RES and the Fire Safety Industry. > View the RES Record Spring / Summer 2023

RES is rebranding You may have noticed that RES are currently implementing a rebrand to bring you a bolder, more colourful identity incorporating a new URL to complement the overall strategy. Over the coming months we will be introducing our branding update to our stationery, online presence and vehicle livery. Our new logo Our new [...]

RES offices will be closed from 2pm Friday 23rd December 2022, re-opening Tuesday 3rd January 2023. 24 Hour Call Outs are not affected.

RES RECORD AUTUMN / WINTER 2022 Our latest newsletter brings you some highlights from the past few months at RES and the Fire Safety Industry. > View the RES RECORD AUTUMN / WINTER

RES will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 in order for our staff to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen. All scheduled jobs have been re-scheduled. Our 24 hr customer call-out is not affected

Fire Door Safety Week, 31 October - 4 November 2022 Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the unfortunate event of a fire. Make Time to Save Lives. The issues around fire door safety don’t just exist in [...]

AXA UK issues fire risk warning over lithium batteries in e-bikes INSURER AXA UK has warned of the growing fire risks associated with the lithium-ion batteries used in electric bikes and scooters. Lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk when damaged, over-charged or otherwise exposed to extreme temperatures. Across the past two months, AXA UK [...]

The Advance of Wireless Fire Detection - Part 3Hochiki Ekho - A New Generation of Hybrid Wireless Fire Detection. Ekho is a wireless based family of products which can be fully integrated into Hochiki’s renowned ESP intelligent hardwired system. At the core of the system is the wireless Translator module. It is hard-wired to the [...]

FPA DEVELOPS NEW FIRE COMPARTMENTATION AND DOOR SURVEY TECHNOLOGY The FPA’s expert surveyors have been conducting comprehensive, non-destructive fire compartmentation surveys and delivering detailed reports for several years. We are delighted to announce that we have recently developed new technology to significantly improve the outputs for our customers. New technology benefits Using a tablet device, [...]

RES RECORD SPRING / SUMMER 2022 Our latest newsletter brings you some highlights from the past few months at RES and the Fire Safety Industry. > View the RES RECORD SPRING / SUMMER

The Advance of Wireless Fire Detection - Part 2The EMS FireCell Solution EMS FireCell is a “comprehensive analogue addressable fire detection solution with a set of features that make it one of the most advanced fire detection systems available – all without the need for cable.” EMS has a number wireless / hybrid solutions available [...]

The Advance of Wireless Fire Detection RES provide comprehensive Fire Detection and Alarm System installation and maintenance services to our customers, and as part of this service we continually strive to offer the latest technology and products to our customers. Our engineers undertake regular training, either in house or via our suppliers/manufacturers on the technological [...]

RES Christmas 2021 Office Hours Friday 24th December 2021, from 12 noon - Office Closed Tuesday 4th January 2022, 0800 nomal office hours resume During the festive period our offices are open by appointment only Customer 24/7 Emergency Call Outs are not affected

Types of Emergency Lighting RES can provide a wide range of Emergency Lights for your business premises. Emergency escape lighting is defined as "that part of emergency lighting that is provided to enable safe exit in the event of failure of the normal supply". As well as highlighting fire exits, emergency lighting provides essential illumination [...]

Why use Lith-Ex Fire Extinguishers? Lith-Ex extinguishers have been specifically designed to tackle Lithium-Ion battery fires. These batteries can be found in electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops, but also vaping machines, power tools, toys, electric scooters, e bikes and also cars. Lithium-Ion battery fires can occur when there is thermal runaway […]

It is vitally important to regularly inspect and maintain your buildings fire safety equipment. As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety of your building, employees and visitors. This includes the provision of adequate fire safety equipment and systems throughout the building. With more and more businesses returning to the office, it is [...]

What is a Fire Alarm Zone Plan?  A fire alarm zone plan is an illustrated layout of your building, listing all its fire alarm zones. It should show the building exits, stairs, corridors, lifts etc. The fire alarm zone plan should be located next to the fire alarm panel, which can immediately identify where any potential fire situation may have occurred. Do I need a zone plan?  Under […]

Fire Door Safety Week  – 20-26 September 2021 Each year, the British Woodworking Federation run a campaign to raise awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property. To support this, RES aim to share a number information on the subject via Twitter, Linked-in and Facebook during the week […]

RES Record Summer 2021 We’ve been very busy, please check out our latest Newsletter – the RES Record! Please check it out here

Fire Alarm systems for Domestic Premises Domestic fire detection and alarm system standards are outlined in the BS 5839-6:2019, as amended 2020 Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems for domestic properties. In this edition there have been some changes to the “Grades” of systems […]

Components of a Fire Detection and Alarm System There are a variety of components that form a fire alarm system – the requirements of fire alarm system are subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the design and installation of fire alarm systems is subject to British Standard BS 5839-1:2017. Control Panels […]

Fire Detection and Alarm System Categories Explained (non-domestic premises) There are eight categories of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems as defined in the British Standard 5839 Part 1 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises. Each category falls under three [...]

Types of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems There are generally four main types of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems commonly found in commercial properties Conventional Addressable Wireless Aspirating Fire detection and alarm systems are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order for non-domestic premises such as Offices, Shops, Hotels, Public Venues. Conventional […]

Quelfire Product Training at RES Systems Ltd. RES were recently given expert product training in the Quelfire range of fire stopping products by Fire Containment Specialist Malcolm Williams from Quelfire. The aim of the training is to give installation experts the guidance and know-how on typical applications for fire stopping products. Quelfire Quelfire is one […]

New Evacuation Alert Systems. New evacuation alert systems are coming onto the market that facilitate the safe and orderly evacuation of buildings containing flats. In the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy the fire industry responded with the introduction of a new standard BS 8629:2019. The code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance […]

Types of Asbestos Surveys and When They Are Needed – Guest Article by Artisan Environmental   When considering both efficient and compliant management of Asbestos within properties and sites that you occupy, manage, develop, or are looking to acquire, it is important that you carry out the correct type of survey, at the right time […]

Fire Door Safety Week – 21- 27 September 2020 RES are once again supporting Fire Door Safety Week by helping to spread the word on the importance of correctly fitted and maintained Fire Doors. Everyone can play their part in ensuring a fire door performs as it should, from the manufacturer through to the building […]

Natural and mechanical ventilation systems RES Fire Protection Engineers offer help to repair and service/maintain smoke ventilation systems installed within a building. We cover businesses and residential premises across the south of England. Smoke control/ventilation systems can be divided into natural/passive or mechanical systems. A natural ventilation system relies on the natural movement of smoke […]

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SOCIAL DISTANCING SIGNS RES can now provide the following signage: Social Distancing Signs (With 1 metre update) PPE Signs Hand-washing Hygiene Signs Floor Markings One-way system Signs Bio-hazard Signs “Government guidance recommends” “Introducing more one-way flow through buildings. Providing floor markings and signage should remind both workers and customers to follow social distancing […]

Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 We conirm we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19. FIVE STEPS TO SAFER WORKING TOGETHER    

BUSINESS CONTINUITY: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – 14 May 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is a concern to us all and we want to keep our customers and supply partners updated about what we are doing in accordance the Government guidelines. In line with the guidance from the Home Office that ‘personnel responding to failures of […]

BUSINESS CONTINUITY: Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency update The Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency situation is a concern to us all and we want to keep our customers and supply partners updated about what we are doing in accordance the Government guidance. In line with the guidance from the Home Office that ‘personnel responding to failures of fire protection […]

BUSINESS CONTINUITY DURING LOCKDOWN FROM 23-03-20: COVID-19 UPDATE In these uncertain times caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to keep our customers and supply partners informed about what we are doing during the three week lockdown announced by the Government on Monday night. We have been assured by the Home Office via […]

BUSINESS AS USUAL: COVID-19 UPDATE In these uncertain times caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to reach out to our customers and supply partners about what we are doing. RES continues to keep a keen eye on Government advice and our working situation is under continuous review to follow their guidelines. The […]

Important update for customers regarding COVID-19 RES are taking a series of precuations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of it’s staff and to minimise the risk to customers at this difficult time.We continue to trade as normal as our engineers carry out necessary servicing and scheduled works. Each of our staff has been issued […]

Are you looking for fire plan services? Do you require a fire plan for your business that meets the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005? Or a fire risk assessment?At RES Fire Protection Engineers, we can create a variety of fire evacuation and procedure plans that suit the needs of your business […]

RES RECORD We’ve pulled together the latest projects, case studies and other RES news into a regular Newsletter for our customers. https://resfire.co.uk/free-downloads/res-record-newsletter-winter-2020/

The law states that buildings and premises must be compartmentalised to prevent the spread of fire from one area to another. Such compartmentalisation is achieved through the use of fire-rated doors, which help to contain a fire while enabling occupants to safely evacuate a building. Effective fire-rated doors are essential to keep the occupants of […]

A fire extinguisher is an essential piece of fire-fighting equipment that needs to work straight away when it is required by a user. It has to be reliable at all times – which means that business owners must ensure that fire extinguishers are regularly checked and serviced. As they are highly pressurised, fire extinguishers always […]

The importance of a fire blanket In the case of a fire, a fire blanket helps to control flames and extinguish fires that are most commonly caused by cooking oils in kitchens. You can also use a fire blanket if clothing is on fire, or if an item such as a waste bin has caught […]

This Christmas we’re making a donation to Macmillian Cancer Support instead of gifts to customers and staff. About Macmillian Cancer Support In 2015, Macmillan Cancer Support reached 5.8 million people affected by cancer. Macmillan is the leading expert on the numbers, needs and experiences of people affected by cancer in the UK   If you […]

What is fire stopping? Fire stopping is an essential fire-prevention technique to stop a fire from spreading throughout a building. It involves the sealing of gaps or other openings through which fire, smoke and heat could pass through (either vertically or laterally). It is vital that the correct fire stopping methods are installed to prevent […]

What is a smoke ventilation system? Smoke control and ventilation systems can be either natural or mechanical systems that vent smoke out of a building to enable low level escape routes to be kept clear of smoke, aiding visibility in the case of an emergency. This makes it easier for occupants to escape from a […]

At RES Fire Protection Engineers, we offer powder and CO2 extinguishers for electrical-based fires. A powder extinguisher can be used on electrical hazards when combustibility is a danger (including applications on engines and machinery). A CO2 extinguisher is ideal for instances where vast amounts of electrical equipment is on fire, i.e. in an office or […]

What should you use a water fire extinguisher for? A water fire extinguisher should be used on textile fires, as well as fires caused by burning paper or wood materials. They are also suitable for any other ‘Class A’ graded fires. A water fire extinguisher is ideal for cooling down fires while extinguishing them. In […]

Having the correct lighting installed in a premise is very important to the health and safety of those using it particularly if it is a workplace. Correct LED emergency light installation makes it quicker and easier to identify hazards while making an environment easier and more comfortable for people to work in because of optimum light […]

Fire safety signs Fire safety signs are essential for keeping those in a non-domestic building safe, ensuring that staff and visitors know what to do and where to go in the case of a fire. At RES Fire Protection Engineers, we have a range of signs that suit current fire safety regulations and offer installation […]

Arson Attack Closes School Just as the new school year is about to commence, the all too familiar scene of arson attacks on schools looks set to keep some establishments either closed or in crisis. On Sunday 25th August 2019, a School in Dunfermerline for 1400 children was significantly damaged by fire and is facing […]

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers are appropriate when used to fight fire caused by burning substances such as wood. They are also suitable for fires involving the igniting of flammable liquids such as petrol. This is because of the nature of the foam extinguisher, as the foam inside can expand and engulf burning […]

Fire safety training is not just a legal requirement for all businesses in the UK – it is also extremely important in saving lives and protecting a business from the damage of a fire. All staff within a business should be well informed on how to deal with and reduce fire risks, while exercising knowledge […]

Choosing a fire alarm system Fire alarm systems are essential to all businesses and corporate/commercial use buildings in case of a fire. Fire alarm systems save lives by alerting occupants within a building of the present danger so that they can evacuate a building quickly and safely in the event of a fire. The type […]

Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September 2019 RES have pledged it’s support for Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September 2019. This year the important annual campaign  aims to raise the awareness of the critical role fire doors play in protecting us when we’re asleep. We hope to bring our customers infographics, videos, guides […]

Internal fire doors are used to maintain the compartmentation of a building that is on fire, thereby reducing the risk of a fire spreading. They also give access to escape routes, whilst limiting the passage of smoke throughout the building. Many insurance policies for businesses and commercial buildings require the installation of internal fire doors […]

All internal fire doors need to adhere to the following regulations: ⁃ They must be heavier than normal internal doors. ⁃ Door closers must be fitted so that they close automatically. ⁃ Seals must be fitted around the edges of the doors so that they can expand to block gaps (and prevent smoke from spreading). […]

All internal fire doors must be certified. Check for a label on the top or side of one of the doors to ensure this. You should also check that the gaps around the sides and top of the doors are less than 4mm when closed. You should just be able to fit a £1 coin […]

A fire risk assessment takes into consideration the current precautions being made regarding potential fires, and whether or not they are adequate enough. In a fire risk assessment, a simple drawing of a premises is drawn up that highlights a building’s general structure, storage areas, accommodation areas and how they are used. It should identify […]

The term ‘fire hazard’ has two important components – the first is the possible instance of a fire occurring, and the second relates to the consequences and effects of a fire if it happens. It is always important to consider the environment and equipment stored in a place of work to ensure that there are […]

Fire exit signs are not required if the fire escape route is very obvious, for instance, if the main door is the sole entrance and exit out of a small shop. Fire exit signs are necessary and required by law for more complex and larger buildings. You need to consider how easily your staff and […]

Mandatory signs These are circular blue signs with a white pictogram that must be obeyed in accordance with the law. These safety signs give indications on actions that must be followed, such as wearing a hard hat in a workshop. These signs should be displayed near entry points to a site and near fire doors […]

Fire exit signs are a crucial part of general fire safety within any premises, helping to ensure that all staff and visitors are able to be quickly and effectively directed to safety in the event of an emergency. Regulations associated with fire exit signs state that it is an employer’s duty to make sure that […]

March 2019 – RES invest in state-of-the-art digital flow testing equipment As part of our Dry Riser and Hydrant testing services,  flow tests must be carried out on premises every six months (in accordance with BS 9990:2006). Our new TSI Digital Flowmaster 250 Hydrant Flow and Pressure test instrument will provide accurate measurements to ensure […]

Feb 2019 – RES team attend Fire Doors Explained Course Engineers from our passive fire protection team, Ben, Rory and Mark recently undertook the Fire Doors Explained training course with BM TRADA at the Warrington Fire Test Laboratory. The CPD (Continuing Professional Development ) certified course includes a live fire test demonstration and is designed to […]

RES are now members of the The Fire Protection Association (FPA) which is the UK’s national fire safety organisation. This further demonstrates our commitment  to working towards protecting people, property, business and the environment. Since the FPA’s formation in 1946 they have attained an unrivalled reputation for quality of work and expertise in all aspects […]

We’ve updated and improved our Fire Safety Training Courses Our FRA training courses are now even easier to book and come in three levels Course 1. Hands-On Practical Extinguisher Training Course 2. Fire Awareness Training (includes Course 1) Course 3. Fire Marshall Training (includes Courses 1 & 2)   We’ve created a handy Training Course […]

RES Sponsor Emmer Green FC RES have sponsored the new team kit for Emmer Green Football Club for the next 3 seasons. RES director Jon Toomey is looking forward to the coming season. Whilst JT has very little football knowledge himself he said “This is an exciting opportunity for RES. Some of the Emmer Green […]