Fire Risk Assessment (UK)
Fire Risk Assessments in the UK are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, but what does that mean for productions?
Lithium Ion Batteries
When Li-ion batteries are damaged, overcharged or overheat, it can lead to thermal runaway and risk of serious fires that can burn uncontrollably.
Electric Vehicles
Since 2019, there have been on average 6,500 accidental car fires in the UK. Only 1% of all vehicle fires in the UK are EVs. EV fires are not a common occurrence.
Fire Safety in Studios
Purpose built studios and studios which remain in use for more than six weeks must be subject to a fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person.
Suspended Scenery
Suspended scenery can be used in a variety of productions in studios and also in theatre sets.
Fire Risk: Scenery Props and Materials
Fire and other risks associated with scenery, suspended scenery and props.
Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression
The risk of fire on sets amd events can be greater than in many other workplaces due to several unique factors: SFX, set construction and materials, electrical equipment, confined spaces and crowding.
Fire Safety
Fire is a significant risk in TV and film production: hot lighting fixtures, electrical equipment, pyros, practical flames, flammable set materials, and some SFX can all pose fire hazards.
