NFPA 241: An introduction to construction site fire safety in the United States
August 7, 2023
Ron Alalouff provides an overview of the NFPA 241 code relating to construction site fire safety in the US, based on a talk from FIREX 2023. Read More
Changes to building regulations and fire safety: An overview
July 26, 2023
An overview of the latest changes to building regulations and fire safety as a result of legislative updates, as heard at FIREX 2023. Read More
UK tenants ‘don’t feel safe’ in their homes due to fire safety concerns, study has found
March 20, 2023
The majority of UK tenants do not feel safe in their own homes for fears of fire risk, a study has revealed. Read More
Building a better future: Why new regulations will bring about a safer industry
March 7, 2023
Rob Norton of PlanRadar provides a viewpoint on the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations and how they might bring about industry change. Read More
Fire Safety Regulations 2022: What you should be aware of
January 23, 2023
A guide to what fire and building safety professionals need to know for the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Read More
New Fire Safety Regulations in England to implement ‘most’ Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations
September 5, 2022
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 introduce new duties implementing recommendations of the Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower inquiry. Read More
Government consults on new fire safety regulations for ships
August 17, 2022
Ron Alalouff examines proposed regulations to improve fire safety on ships, including fire detection and suppression on cabin balconies. Read More
New code of practice for external wall fire risk assessment published
January 26, 2022
A new code of practice for the fire risk appraisal of external walls and cladding of multi-occupancy residential buildings has been published by BSI. Read More
Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce launched
January 20, 2022
The unveiling of the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, which was joined by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, took place online on 13th January 2022. Read More
Landlord prosecuted after failing to meet fire safety requirements
December 22, 2021
The landlord of multiple flats above a takeaway in Islington has been found guilty of a series of fire safety failings. Read More
Ministers urged to reveal whether dangerous cladding tested in the early 2000s was used at Grenfell
December 2, 2021
Dr Jonathan Evans is demanding ministers disclose whether cladding that failed fire tests in 2002, was used at Grenfell Tower. Read More
Property management company fined over £80,000 for 10 separate fire safety failings
November 29, 2021
A property managing agent has been ordered to pay more than £80,000 for safety failings, after inspections from the LFB. Read More
North East waste site closes after defying fire safety rules
November 4, 2021
The Environment Agency has imposed a restriction order against Shee Recycling, after it failed to comply with fire regulations. Read More
LFB urges historic landmarks to complete fire emergency salvage plans
November 1, 2021
Thousands of historic artefacts in London are at risk of being lost forever if venues don't have the correct salvage plans, the London Fire Brigade has warned. Read More
Emphasis on closer collaboration with industry in new fire and rescue standard for non-residential buildings
September 29, 2021
The Fire Standards Board has launched a new initiative to improve the fire safety standards of non-residential buildings. Read More
The future of firestopping and fire safety
May 27, 2020
Simon Ince examines the future of fire safety and firestopping, as well as touching on the impact of the Hackitt Review and the new proposed building safety regulations. Read More
