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📍 Our Services Include:
✅ Fire risk assessments & compliance guidance
✅ System installation & retrofitting for all machine types
✅ Annual servicing & certification to maintain insurance validity
✅ Fast engineer dispatch & CO₂/Argon cylinder refills
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Binley Industrial Estate
Coventry, West Midlands
CV3 2RL
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sales@kraftandbauer.co.uk
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What You Need to Know
Fire Safety & Compliance – FAQs
Stay compliant, protect your business, and avoid costly penalties.
Do I need to equip my machines with fire extinguishing systems?
Yes. UK fire safety regulations require machine tool users to conduct a detailed fire risk assessment and follow its recommendations. Machines that use oil, produce sparks, or machine combustible materials such as magnesium or titanium must be equipped with automatic fire suppression systems. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties.
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations?
The responsibility lies with the employer or person in control of the workplace. In most engineering companies, this typically includes:
- Business owners/directors
- Factory managers
- Health & Safety officers
- Maintenance managers
These individuals must appoint a competent person to conduct fire risk assessments and implement necessary fire safety measures.
What happens if my company does not comply with fire safety laws?
Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including:
- Legal penalties: Fines of up to £5,000 in magistrates' court or unlimited fines and up to 2 years in prison if prosecuted in the high court.
- Insurance invalidation: If a fire occurs and your machines lack a certified fire suppression system, your insurance claim is likely to be denied.
- Serious liability risks: If an employee is injured due to non-compliance, legal consequences can escalate quickly.
Is a machine tool considered a fire risk?
Yes. Hundreds of fires occur on machine tools in the UK each year. Machines that use flammable liquids, produce sparks, or machine combustible materials are particularly high-risk. Fire suppression systems are the only reliable way to prevent fires.
Who enforces fire safety compliance?
Fire safety regulations are enforced by local fire authorities, who conduct inspections to ensure businesses meet legal requirements. These inspectors can enter premises, check documentation, and issue penalties for non-compliance.
What happens if there is a fire-related incident in my workplace?
If you have followed fire safety regulations, legal risks are minimal. However, insurance companies will investigate the incident, checking:
- Whether the affected machine had a fire suppression system.
- If the system was properly serviced and certified.
Without valid fire protection or up-to-date service certificates, your insurance policy may be void, leaving you financially and legally exposed.