The updated Approved Document B of the Building Regulations is a move in the right direction which will bring clarity and improved fire safety to high-rise residential buildings. There is no doubt that the Grenfell Tower fire has changed the…
Fire safety in buildings awaiting cladding replacement: waking watch vs fire-alarm system
Effectively supporting a temporary change of evacuation strategy from ‘stay put’ to ‘simultaneous evacuation’ requires the introduction of interim fire-protection solutions, but which approach is best, waking watch patrol or a fire alarm? Interim solutions Keeping residents safe from fire…
Fire safety for tall buildings: meeting BS 8629 with confidence
In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, the fire industry had a duty to respond. Meaningful change was required and with the introduction of BS 8629:2019, as a matter of priority, the safe and effective egress of occupants within a…