{"id":143578,"date":"2026-07-03T12:32:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/?p=143578"},"modified":"2026-10-08T09:34:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:34:56","slug":"understanding-the-risks-that-come-with-retail-refurbishment-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/nl\/understanding-the-risks-that-come-with-retail-refurbishment-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Het begrijpen van de risico's die gepaard gaan met retail renovatieprojecten"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-199620-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/donauzentrum-fire-03.webp);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-jevc-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.4;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row exa-top-padding exa-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"50\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-left align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-spec style-dark animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\"  data-speed=\"600\"><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-spec style-dark\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h6 class=\"h6 text-accent-color text-uppercase\" ><span>NIEUWS<\/span><\/h6><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h1 class=\"fontsize-150430 font-weight-700\" ><span>Understanding the Risks<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-double desktop-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-167381 font-weight-500\" ><span>What comes with retail refurbishment projects.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-199620-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-spec style-dark\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"fontsize-778167 font-weight-400\" ><span><a href=\"\/nl\/\">Home<\/a> <span style=\"color: #e74011;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"\/nl\/news-updates\/\">Nieuws en updates<\/a><\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row inverted-device-order row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter triple-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"full\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-9 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1701168877925 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-858154 fontheight-191058 font-weight-500\" ><span>Retail refurbishment projects present a unique set of fire safety challenges that must be carefully managed throughout every stage of the works. From the earliest design decisions and material selection through to construction methods and site management, fire risk should remain a central consideration. This is particularly important in retail environments, where refurbishment often takes place in complex buildings that may remain partially occupied or operational during construction.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1701168888924 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-top: 50px ;padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-858154 font-weight-600 text-accent-color\" ><span>How do you protect a building when the systems designed to detect and respond to fire are not yet operational?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>In France, retail premises are classified as <a href=\"https:\/\/fj-fire.fr\/blog\/securite-incendie-erp-type-m-magasin-commerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ERP (\u00c9tablissements Recevant du Public) Type M buildings<\/a>. As such, they are subject to the requirements of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/loda\/id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arr\u00eat\u00e9 du 25 juin 1980<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/codes\/texte_lc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code de la Construction et de l\u2019Habitation<\/a>, which establish the fire safety standards applicable to public buildings. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory throughout the refurbishment process to ensure the safety of workers, occupants, and the public.<\/p>\n<p>While the final refurbished building must fully comply with all applicable fire safety regulations before reopening, construction works are typically managed using a risk-based approach. This means that temporary arrangements may be implemented during the refurbishment period, provided they maintain an acceptable level of safety. In practice, some permanent fire protection systems may be unavailable, partially decommissioned, or undergoing modification while works are in progress. Consequently, alternative measures are often required to mitigate fire risks until the permanent systems are fully operational.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1780663708195 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-top: 50px ;padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding    parallax-el\" data-rellax-percentage=\"0.5\" data-rellax-speed=\"2\"><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  img-round img-round-xl tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper img-round img-round-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-143069\" src=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ramtech_wes_generic_31.webp\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ramtech_wes_generic_31.webp 1800w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ramtech_wes_generic_31-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ramtech_wes_generic_31-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ramtech_wes_generic_31-350x233.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-858154 font-weight-600 text-accent-color\" ><span>The Importance of Temporary Detectors<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Although French regulations do not explicitly mandate the use of temporary fire alarm systems during refurbishment projects, they do require that adequate safety measures are maintained at all times. Temporary fire detection and alarm solutions can therefore play a critical role in ensuring continuous protection throughout the construction phase. Systems such as Ramtech\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ramtechglobal.com\/wes\/\">WES3<\/a> wireless fire alarm system provide installation, flexible coverage, and reliable fire detection, making them particularly suitable for refurbishment projects where traditional fire alarm infrastructure may be unavailable or disrupted.<\/p>\n<p>Retail refurbishment sites are especially vulnerable to fire incidents due to the combination of combustible materials, temporary structures, electrical installations, hot works, and heavy machinery. Activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, and roofing works can significantly increase the likelihood of ignition. At the same time, construction materials, packaging, timber, insulation products, and waste accumulation can provide ample fuel for a fire to spread.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-lxmt-bg row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding    parallax-el\" data-rellax-percentage=\"0.5\" data-rellax-speed=\"1\"><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-910587 font-weight-700\" ><span>Fires and explosions have long been the primary cause of insurance claims in construction.<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Blanca Berruguete, Global Industry Solutions Director for Construction | AGCS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1780663708195 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-top: 50px ;padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-858154 font-weight-600 text-accent-color\" ><span>The Hidden Risk in Refurbishment Projects<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>However, one of the most significant risks associated with refurbishment projects is often the lack of continuous supervision, particularly outside normal working hours. Construction sites are frequently unattended during evenings, nights, and weekends, allowing a fire to develop unnoticed and grow to a dangerous scale before emergency services are alerted.<\/p>\n<p>The risks associated with refurbishment projects are reflected in wider construction insurance data. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/commercial.allianz.com\/content\/dam\/onemarketing\/commercial\/commercial\/reports\/AGCS-Engineering-Construction-Risk-Trends-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allianz Global Corporate &amp; Specialty (AGCS) Construction Claims Analysis<\/a>, fire and explosion account for approximately 27% of the value of construction and engineering insurance claims globally, making it the single largest cause of loss in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>AGCS analysis of more than \u20ac11bn worth of construction and engineering claims identified fire and explosion as the most expensive cause of loss across projects worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding    parallax-el\" data-rellax-percentage=\"0.5\" data-rellax-speed=\"2\"><div class=\"uncont\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"width:500px;height:500px;margin:32px;position:relative;font:13px Arial,sans-serif;color:#fff\"><div style=\"position:absolute;top:25px;left:25px;width:450px;height:450px;border-radius:50%;background:conic-gradient(#E74011 0 27%,#C5350F 0 44%,#A72D0C 0 59%,#8A2409 0 69%,#6E1C07 0 73%,#521505 0)\"><\/div><div style=\"position:absolute;top:164px;left:349px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)\">Fire\/Explosion<br>27.0%<\/div><div style=\"position:absolute;top:330px;left:354px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)\">Defective<br>Producten<br>17.0%<\/div><div style=\"position:absolute;top:382px;left:238px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)\">Faulty<br>Workmanship<br>15.0%<\/div><div style=\"position:absolute;top:334px;left:149px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)\">Storm<br>10.0%<\/div><div 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tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg has-no-control no-control-lazy-poster\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper img-round img-round-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-143581\" src=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire.webp\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire.webp 1800w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire-350x233.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-top  absolute-center\" ><div class=\"icon-box-icon fa-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\" ><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YihRDDTrjOU?autoplay=0\" data-lbox=\"ilightbox_single-203609\" data-external-thumb-image=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/vienna-shopping-centre-fire.webp\"data-icon=\"video\" data-lg-size=\"840-473\" data-active=\"1\" class=\"fa fa-stack fa-2x btn-default fa-rounded icon-animated custom-link\"><span class=\"icon-automatic-video icon-automatic-fa-2x icon-animated btn-shadow btn-default\"><span class=\"icon-automatic-video-inner-bg\"><\/span><span class=\"icon-automatic-video-outer-bg\"><\/span><\/span><i class=\"fa fa-play\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"fontsize-858154 font-weight-600 text-accent-color\" ><span>The Fire in Vienna Highlights the Risks<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>The importance of early detection is highlighted by incidents such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viennatimes.com\/austria-news\/large-scale-operation-fire-at-the-donauzentrum-in-vienna-donaustadt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donauzentrum fire<\/a>, which broke out before 7 a.m. and may have spread extensively before effective intervention could take place. Although the incident, which occurred on March 9th 2026, caused no fatalities, several retail units and a veterinary practice were affected, while emergency operations required the intervention of around 100 firefighters.<\/p>\n<p>The Donauzentrum fire serves as a stark reminder that refurbishment works can significantly increase fire risk in retail environments, particularly when buildings are partially occupied, unsupervised outside working hours, or undergoing complex construction activities. While regulations provide a framework for safety, effective fire protection during refurbishment ultimately depends on proactive risk management and response capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1780659343971 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-top: 50px ;padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Temporary fire alarm systems help address this challenge by providing continuous monitoring and notification capabilities. Modern wireless systems can automatically alert project managers, site supervisors, and designated responsible persons the moment a fire alarm is activated, even when they are off-site. This enables a faster response, facilitates earlier engagement with emergency services, and can significantly reduce the consequences of a fire incident.<\/p>\n<p>As retail refurbishment projects become increasingly complex, maintaining robust fire safety measures throughout the construction phase is essential. By combining regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and temporary fire protection solutions, project teams can help safeguard workers, assets, and project timelines while ensuring that an acceptable level of fire safety is maintained from the first day of refurbishment through to final completion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-3 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light sticky-element sticky-sidebar\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1701173622940 row-internal row-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px ;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-spec style-dark\" ><div 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href=\"https:\/\/news.ramtechglobal.com\/nl\/tag\/wireless-technology\/\" class=\"tag-cloud-link tag-link-282 tag-link-position-45\" style=\"font-size: 21.324137931034pt;\" aria-label=\"Wireless technology (72 items)\">Wireless technologie<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" 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This article explains why retail sites are so vulnerable, covering hot works, combustible materials, impaired permanent systems and the lack of supervision outside working hours. It examines French ERP Type M regulations, the Donauzentrum fire in Vienna, and how temporary wireless fire detection maintains continuous protection.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":143605,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[101],"tags":[491,490,492,488,285,213,281,487,493,489,154,141],"class_list":["post-143578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-construction-fire-risk","tag-donauzentrum-fire","tag-erp-type-m","tag-fire-detection","tag-fire-safety","tag-hot-works","tag-ramtech","tag-retail-refurbishment","tag-site-safety","tag-temporary-fire-alarm","tag-wes3","tag-wireless-fire-alarm"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.8 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Retail Refurbishment Fire Safety: Key Risks to Manage<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Retail refurbishment projects carry serious fire safety risks. 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