January 24, 2024
'Enhancing Building Safety Through Standardising Processes in Firestopping' was the title of a panel discussion held at the London Build Expo in November 2023, aimed at debating best practice in fire safety. Quelfire, sponsors of the event, provide an overview of the session. Read More
January 23, 2024
In a new collaboration with regular articles from legal firm, Kingsley Napley, IFSEC Insider hears from Partners, Hannah Eales and Claire Lamkin, who provide answers to common defective cladding questions. Read More
January 17, 2024
Tavcom Training has launched a new course said to equip professionals in the fire security industry with skills for the design and implementation of state-of-the-art fire detection and alarm systems. Read More
January 12, 2024
TfL are investigating the cause of an electric double decker bus catching fire in Wimbledon yesterday (11 January), after a 'huge bang' was heard. Read More
January 11, 2024
An equestrian yard owner in Bicester has been fined £5000 for fire safety breaches in their staff accommodation. Read More
January 10, 2024
The Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo takes place at Action Stations, located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, on Wednesday 6 March. Read More
January 4, 2024
On Tuesday 2 January, a Japan Airlines plane collided with a smaller coastguard plane during its landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in Japan. Read More
December 28, 2023
Aisha Farooq, Deputy Editor of Fire & Risk Management (F&RM), the journal of the Fire Protection Association, looks at the latest measures to phase out ‘forever chemicals’. Read More
December 18, 2023
The government has released details from its whitepaper consultation to introduce "system-wide reform" in England for fire safety led by the Home Office. Read More
December 15, 2023
A fire broke out earlier this week (Sunday 10 December) at Bristol Airport's carpark, damaging 11 vehicles, said to be caused by an "accidental ignition". Read More
November 23, 2023
The blaze broke out in Reading city centre on Thursday (23 November) morning, with the site having to be evacuated. Read More
November 23, 2023
Barton House, a residential tower block had to be evacuated unannounced last week after a survey revealed the building had severe fire risks. Read More
October 31, 2023
A health and safety inspector discovered cladding that posed a serious fire risk lying on residents’ balconies at a Liverpool apartment block, resulting in a fine of £240,000 for the construction company found to be at fault. Read More
October 17, 2023
Phase 3 of the Home Office's plan to improve fire safety in higher risk buildings allows for improved cooperation and collaboration in the industry, say DHF. Read More
September 28, 2023
IFSEC Insider hears from Catherine Henney and Charlotte Wood from Eversheds Sutherland who explore the fire safety legal framework and guidance. Read More
September 20, 2023
Questions around correct cabling in critical applications is an ongoing issue for supply chains and decision makers, say AEI Cables. Read More