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Between 2013 and 2014, there were 22,200 fires reported in non-dwelling businesses, with commercial buildings deemed most at risk. Licensed premises and those serving food accounted 2,200 fires, and it was noted that in 3,700 cases, the alarms failed to sound.<\/p>\n

Overall, 17 people were killed in situations where better preventative measures could have been in place.<\/p>\n

Being aware of the risks is one of the best places to start, and amb insurance have highlighted the four most common cause of fire in the workplace.<\/p>\n

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4 most common causes of fire<\/h3>\n
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    1. Electrical faults \u2013 Overloaded circuits, lack of maintenance and bad workmanship caused 25% of fires in non-dwelling buildings. Regular inspections can help avoid this accident waiting to happen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Misuse of equipment \u2013 This factor was responsible for 2,000 fires in between 2013-2014, and can be avoided through thorough training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Smoking \u2013 In environments which house potentially flammable materials, it\u2019s essential that any designated smoking areas are positioned well away from the main building.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Arson \u2013 Security measures can help keep your business premises from becoming a victim of arson. Nearly 5000 fires were started deliberately in the 2013-2014 period.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                Who\u2019s at risk?<\/h3>\n

                The retail and distribution industry, industrial sector and hospitality premises are most at risk from fire, but it could happen to any business at any time. Make sure you have measures in place to avoid a loss of stock, equipment, profits, and worse, life.<\/p>\n

                amb insurance\u00a0can explain what\u2019s covered on your commercial insurance policy in the event of a fire. Should you wish to make amendments to your policy, feel free to give us a call 01782 740044<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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