Businesses told to comply with fire regulations

Business owners have been told to comply with fire safety legislation or risk facing prosecution.

It follows two recent breaches – the owners of a Douglas bar were fined £6,500 and the owners of a restaurant in Onchan received a bill for £8,000.

Both cases involved a range of breaches including failing to record weekly fire alarm or emergency lighting checks, not keeping a fire alarm in working order and blocking a fire escape.

MHK Chris Thomas has responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service – he says it simply isn’t acceptable: