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As fresher’s week soon approaches many students are on the hunt for accommodation to rent for the year. This can be a stressful time for landlords as they have to make sure their properties are complying with all regulations before renting out to tenants. An area that is sometimes neglected is fire protection. Fires within student accommodation Read more...

It is important when installing lighting or any form of electrics in a bathroom that a certified electrician carries out the work. The work that they carry out must conform to Part P of the building regulations along with the 17th edition of 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (Wiring Regulations). There is also a rule that must be Read more...

Electrical safety first have announced that a third of properties were failing to meet basic standards and an excess of one million electrical problems were reported last year.  As a result of raising these problems many people were evicted from their homes. Electrical safety first said there is no legal requirement for landlords to ensure Read more...

Carbon monoxide is a harmful gas in the air that can cause headaches, fainting and even death without any visible warning signs. After a carbon monoxide leak in a New York restaurant residents and business owners are being warned against the threat of the harmful gas and as law stands at the minute it is not mandatory that carbon monoxide Read more...

We use electricity every day and hardly ever think about how it can be dangerous as most of us get up in the morning to make a cup of tea or coffee and don’t realise how much power the kettle uses and how dangerous it could be. There are lots of different ways you can protect yourself and your family against electrical dangers. Many homes today Read more...

In recent years, hand dryers have undergone significant improvements, becoming faster, more energy-efficient, and better suited for various environments. The fear many businesses once had of replacing paper towels with slow hand dryers is long gone, as today’s high-speed hand dryers dry hands quickly, reducing wait times and energy use. With Read more...

Every day when you turn on the news not a day goes by without the report of a burglary or break in at either a home or business. According to reports there has been a 4% increase in domestic burglaries which is worrying as you expect your home to be safe and secure at all times. There are many different things you can do to keep your mind at ease Read more...

When installing lighting and power outdoors its best to keep in mind that waterproofing any of the electric work is essential as they will be under attack from all sorts of harsh weather. When you are running cables from the home they must be protected from damage, rain or sun. In order to do this the cable should be buried or run in a Read more...

The majority of homes across the world have a battery or mains smoke alarm fitted in their home, in fact over 70% do. However the same cannot be said for carbon monoxide alarms as more than 70% do not have carbon monoxide alarms installed. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that cannot be seen, smelt or tasted; this is the reason why it is Read more...

Your belongings mean a lot to you such as your phone, camera, laptop, etc. but a burglar, just sees your belongings as a quick way to make money. Burglaries happen at any time of the day but they are more common at night as the darkness helps conceal their identity if they are spotted. The best way to prevent burglaries is through security Read more...