*On average, in 2023, the London Fire Brigade is called to an e-bike or scooter fire every two days and in 2022, they attended a total of 116 fires related to e-charging and lithium batteries. Whilst e-scooters and bikes are good for the environment and very convenient for city use, they do also pose a greater risk to tenant safety in high-rise residential buildings where they are often stored. Battery fires develop and spread so much faster than many other types of fire that having a clear and easy to access escape route is essential – a functioning smoke control system is key to providing this.
Building owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure that the properties they managed are safe and compliant. If your smoke control systems have not been regularly serviced or you are unsure of whether your building is compliant, talk to us today.
#ChargeSafe, Be Safe.
The London Fire Brigade has launched a #ChargeSafe campaign to make e-bike and scooter owners aware of the dangers of charging damaged or old lithium batteries in an attempt to raise awareness about and stop this concerning rise in fires. However, in instances when prevention is not possible, your building must be ready to deal with the rapid spread of smoke which could hinder a quick escape.
Your legal obligations.
Under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), the “Accountable Person” must ensure their smoke control systems are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair at all times.
We know that staying on top of all the different tasks and regulatory updates associated with building maintenance can be tricky. That’s why we’ve created a simple smoke control maintenance checklist guide to make things simple.
Download your Maintenance Checklist.
Our Certifications and Accreditations.
It is imperative that your smoke control systems are serviced by a fully accredited and third-party certified company. Colt was the UK’s first company to be certified to both the IFC SDI 19 and SDI 05 standards that recognise competency in the design, installation and servicing of smoke control systems.
Learn more about our competency.
There are 10 good reasons to choose a Colt Service contract.
All around the UK, our highly trained maintenance engineers are looking after the health and efficiency of more smoke control systems than anyone else. However, nationwide coverage and fast response times are only some of the benefits of a Colt service contract. Have a look at the 10 reasons why we’re the UK’s most trusted.
See the 10 benefits of a Colt service contract.
Be safe, not sorry. Smoke is our specialist subject…
Contact Colt now for all your smoke control servicing requirements. As the industry’s leading smoke control experts for over seven decades, we service all systems, not just our own.
To find out more, visit us at: www.coltinfo.co.uk/service-maintenance
Alternatively, call us on 02392 491735 or email: service(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)uk.coltgroup.com