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Kidderminster Business Owner Sentenced Following Serious Fire Safety Offences
A Kidderminster business owner has been sentenced at Worcester Crown Court following a successful prosecution by Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority for serious breaches of fire safety legislation. On 8 October 2026, Ansar Javaid, sole trader of Milan Pizza, 15 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, DY10 1QG, appeared before Worcester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two…
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Farm Safety in Hot Weather
Hot, dry weather significantly increases the risk of farm fires. Simple measures such as maintaining machinery, storing bales safely, monitoring… Read more
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PSTN Switch-Off: Is Your Business Ready?
The UK’s Telephone Network is Changing. The UK’s traditional telephone network, known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), is… Read more
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Fire Safety in Buildings Under Construction or Renovation
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Definition of Risk – Protection Risk Methodology
This methodology outlines the Service’s approach to defining a ‘High Risk Premises’ for the purposes of fulfilling the statutory function… Read more
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Holiday Lets, AirBnBs and Other Paying Guest Accommodation
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Farm Fire Safety
As the owner, landlord or occupier of a farm, you are responsible for ensuring fire risks are reduced where they… Read more
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Empty and Derelict Buildings
Derelict or empty buildings can be a cause of concern, being targets for vandalism, anti-social behaviour and arson. Although the… Read more
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Business Continuity and Fire Safety
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Nightclubs and Performance Fire Safety
The use of pyrotechnics indoors presents a significant fire risk and has been the cause of many tragedies within nightclubs… Read more
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Residentials, Sleepovers and Emergency Accommodation
If you are an organisation, such as a School, Church, Girl Guiding or Scout Group who are planning to hold… Read more
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Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPS)
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will be coming into effect on 6th April 2026 with the… Read more
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E-Cycle and E-Scooter Batteries: Managing Fire Risk for Premises
As a Business Owner what are your legal responsibilities towards storing, charging or using mobility devices within your premises such… Read more
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Reporting a Fire Safety Concern
Always call 999 to report an actual fire or incident To report a fire safety concern: – please contact our Prevention… Read more
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Advice for Landlords
If you rent out a property or are responsible for managing rented properties on a landlord’s behalf, you have a… Read more
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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has received increased attention recently, in part due to increased media stories. In particular the… Read more
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar Farms
Guidance for applicants, designers and planners HWFRS recognise that BESS and Solar Energies are a fundamental part of the UK’s… Read more
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General Business Fire Safety
If you are a business owner, employer or owner of a business premises, you need to be aware of your… Read more
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Multi Agency Targeted Enforcement (MATE)
Since 2017 HWFRS has been an integral enforcing partner involved in various Multi Agency Targeted Enforcement (MATE) operations, ensuring compliance… Read more
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Public Register for Fire Safety Enforcement Notices
Public Enforcement Register All notices served under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 by Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more
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Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor
As the owner, landlord or occupier of a business or non-domestic premises you are responsible for ensuring it is safe… Read more
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Primary Authority
What is Primary Authority and its benefit to your Business? The main fire safety law for England and Wales is… Read more
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Dangerous Substances (NAMOS)
In compliance with the Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations 1990 (NAMOS), any person in control of any… Read more
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Regulations for Businesses
The following government legislation forms the basis for Fire Safety Law for businesses in England. Hereford & Worcester Fire and… Read more
