Lack of knowledge over faulty doors leading to under-reporting, according to new research
September 25, 2023
Over half of the UK public couldn't spot a fault with a fire door, therefore failing to report issues, research from the BWF has revealed. Read More
‘Something as simple as closing a fire door can save your life’ – In conversation with Helen Hewitt from the BWF
November 2, 2022
We sit down with Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF for Fire Door Safety Week to discuss the importance of awareness and education on fire doors. Read More
‘A third wouldn’t report fire door safety issues’, according to new research for Fire Door Safety Week
October 31, 2022
A third of the British public would not report a problem with a fire door due to a 'perceived lack of personal repercussions' as the main reason. Read More
Almost a third of those responsible for fire doors do not understand fire door responsibility under Building Safety Act
July 6, 2022
The survey of 1,000 people identified a lack of understanding of fire safety door related responsibilities under the new legislation Read More
One in 10 renters fear raising fire safety concerns will affect their tenancy
September 21, 2021
One in 10 renters fear raising fire safety concerns will affect their tenancy, according to research conducted by Fire Door Safety Week. Read More
Spring Statement: Funding boost for housing should have included fire safety fund, says BWF CEO
March 14, 2018
The Chancellor should have ring-fenced a portion of the funding pledged for affordable housing in his spring statement for vital fire safety works, the CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has said. Read More
Hackitt interim report widely backed by fire industry – with caveats around financial hurdles
January 2, 2018
Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim report prescribed a root-and-branch overhaul of construction regulations. We’ve rounded up reactions from several associations and bodies involved in fire safety and the construction industry. Read More
Majority of renters ‘left in dark’ on basic fire safety measures
October 2, 2017
New research has shown that the majority of tenants still feel left in the dark when it comes to fire safety. Read More