Helping businesses keep on top of ever tighter fire safety regulations is proving a winner for the specialist arm of a Keighley security group.

An increasing number of firms and organisations are turning to Fire Key to assess their fire risk and provide advice on ensuring they meet their legal responsibilities as safety legislation becomes complex.

Fire Key director David Lalor said: “There’s so much confusion, notably in relation to larger buildings and business premises.

“By law, they must produce a valid and current fire risk assessment and have a designated person responsible for fire safety in place.

“However, there remains widespread bewilderment about exactly what they’re supposed to be doing and who is actually responsible for doing it. People are now realising that they often need to bring in a specialist to help, advise and guide them through the minefield to ensure compliance.”

Fire Key has undertaken fire risk assessments for the Saltaire-based Czajka Care Group, which has nursing homes in Nab Wood, Shipley, Cross Hills and Steeton, and a training centre in Saltaire.

The firm’s health and safety manager David Riley said: “We care for over 300 residents and not only do we put their care first, but we also have an obligation for their safety, along with that of visiting relatives and friends, plus our own staff.

“Over the last six months, working in partnership with Fire Key, the Czajka Care Group has strengthened all its fire safety requirements. We are in safe hands, thanks to the company.”

Keighley-based Harrison & Clough, the UK’s leading supplier of fasteners, fixings, hand and power tools, is another Fire Key customer.

The firm’s operations director Stephen Hey said: “Since the changes to the fire safety legislation, Fire Key has undertaken thorough and comprehensive fire risks assessments at all our UK sites. They have also installed a new fire alarm system at our head office in Keighley and now service all our fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.

“We aim to work with local businesses whenever possible and Fire Key provides us with a one-stop-shop for meeting our obligations.”

Mr Lalor added: “Fire safety is a must – bright sparks that play with fire and shun their legal obligations are in dire danger of getting their fingers burned.”

Fire Key is a division of Keighley-based Keybury Fire & Security, which also has regional offices in Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate and York.