Advanced offers fire-safety guidance at London Build ahead of Building Regulations deadline
Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build 2022 (16–17 November at Olympia London). Here the company will be offering visitors guidance on how Advanced’s systems fit…
BSA’s fire buyer live presentation now available
The Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) presentation at Fire Buyer Live 2022, Building Regulations – A Primer is now available online and offers direction to Building Regulations and the role of enforcement, technical guidance and the limitations. Attracting a high calibre…
All social homes required to have smoke alarms fitted
People living in social housing will be safer in their homes under new rules that will mean smoke alarms must be fitted in all rented accommodation, Housing Minister Eddie Hughes MP announced today. Today’s announcement will mean housing provider will…
Firefighters criticise government after news that builders are ‘gaming system’ on fire safety rules
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised the government for its lack of action on the building safety crisis, after the London Fire Brigade said that builders were able to ‘game the system’ and avoid fire rules. The union said that…
New regulations for high-rise buildings will improve fire safety
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes new planning regulations for high-rise buildings that will come into force on Sunday, 1 August). The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 will make sure…
Leaseholders deserve better
The Fire Sector Federation calls upon the UK government to help release leaseholders from living in danger. The Official Opposition debate on 1 February 2021 highlighted the plight of the sleepless nights of the many leaseholders caught in a dreadful…
A strong foundation or building on sand?
You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation – a strong foundation is required for a strong structure. In the context of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, it is clear that the foundation of the UK’s built environment is…
UK Member of Parliament James Brokenshire moves to review building regulations fire safety guidance
The UK government has clarified building regulations fire safety guidance, following recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt, and is seeking views on the revisions in a consultation launched on Thursday 19 July. The Secretary of State for Communities, Rt Hon James Brokenshire…