Fire protection is an issue that is often only addressed when it is already too late. A small mistake or an inadequate safety measure can have major consequences. Meijs Ingenieurs’ motto is therefore: prevention is better than extinguishing. With a number of specific measures, companies and building owners can significantly reduce the risk of fire and the associated damage.
Fire protection in figures
Unfortunately, fire is an everyday risk: every year, an average of 220,000 fire reports are made in the Netherlands. That’s over 600 reports per day. Fortunately, not all of these fires are large or dangerous, but the consequences of even a small fire can be significant: damage to property, disruption to business continuity and sometimes even injuries or worse. Fire prevention is therefore not only a question of regulations, but also of responsibility towards employees and customers.
Causes and awareness
Many fires are caused by human behaviour or technical defects such as short circuits. However, companies often pay little attention to fire safety or fail to take preventive measures. This is a dangerous situation, because with the right knowledge and small adjustments, many risks can be easily minimised. These include, for example, using safe installations, avoiding overloaded sockets and checking the wiring in old buildings
The Meijs Ingenieurs approach
At Meijs Ingenieurs, we offer a comprehensive fire safety study that helps organisations to correctly identify risks and take effective measures. Our approach consists of:
- Zero-status survey and deficiency report: we make a scan of the building and identify all fire risks and deficiencies. This provides insight into where action is required to reduce the risk of fire spreading.
- Façade investigation: For buildings with high-risk façades, we carry out comprehensive investigations, as was required following incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire in London.
- Compartmentalisation and building modifications: We advise on the creation of fire and smoke compartments and the installation of fire-resistant doors and seals to prevent the spread of fire.
- Installation measures: Consider fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and sprinkler systems that can bring an incipient fire under control and keep people safe.
Our job is to help companies make their premises as fire-safe as possible so that they fulfil all legal requirements and are prepared for the most unexpected situations.
Digital recording for absolute safety
We record all fire safety changes in a digital logbook. This not only offers convenience and transparency, but also gives insurers and other parties the certainty that all fire safety standards have been met. As a property owner, you can therefore manage your premises with the certainty that all measures have been taken.
Would you like to know whether your premises fulfil the fire safety requirements? Contact us for a no-obligation consultation or download our knowledge document from our website. Together we will make your premises safer and ensure a worry-free future.
