Guidance published for fire risk assessors
March 27, 2023
The Fire Sector Federation has published a practical guidance for assessors who want to understand the application of fire risk assessment across a range of buildings. Read More
Fire Sector Federation appoints John Spencer as new Chair
October 11, 2022
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has announced John Spencer as its new Chair, taking over from Michael Harper. Read More
Grenfell Inquiry must yield “bedrock change” – and soon: FSF chairman at FIREX 2019
July 5, 2019
The construction industry had “become complacent if not, in some cases, positively indifferent about fire safety” before Grenfell, the chairman […] Read More
FSF welcomes government pledge to implement Hackitt recommendations in full
January 3, 2019
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has broadly endorsed the government’s plan for implementing recommendations resulting from the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Read More
Grenfell review: The fire-safety industry responds to Dame Hackitt’s recommendations
May 22, 2018
IFSEC Global has received detailed responses to Hackitt's findings from four of the most significant associations in the fire industry, which you can read below alongside comments from London Fire Brigade and FM Global. 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
FSF renews calls for revision of Approved Document B
June 20, 2017
The Fire Sector Federation is ratcheting up its long-running campaign for a review of Approved Document B to the building […] Read More
Government urged to rethink school fire safety guidance in wake of Selsey Academy fire
August 30, 2016
The FSF has urged the government to revisit school fire-safety design guidance in the wake of a fire that devastated a West Sussex school. Read More
Localism Agenda Could Undermine Consistency of National Fire Safety Standards and Enforcement – FSF
November 18, 2015
Policies like the Chancellor's vaunted ‘Northern Powerhouse’, the FSF has warned, could create inconsistencies in fire safety enforcement. Read More
Approved Document B is Long Overdue an Overhaul, Say 92% of FSF Members
November 11, 2015
The Building Regulations and its guidance in Approved Document B have not been subject to an in-depth review since 2006. Read More
Fire Sector Federation Publishes Summary Report Details Priorities and Listing Achievements
August 10, 2015
Called Fire Professionals Working in Partnership the report recalls how the Federation was founded in response to the government's Fire Futures review. Read More
FSF Urges Government to Clarify Fire-Safety Responsibilities in Wake of Westminster Debate
March 18, 2015
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has urged the government to rethink UK fire-safety legislation following a recent debate in the Houses of Parliament. Read More
FSF Guidance Note Preaches Caution Over Removing Fire-Safety Measures Recommended by Repealed Local Acts
December 5, 2014
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has released a guidance note aimed at anyone considering undoing fire safety measures that were incorporated into existing buildings under the now repealed Local Acts. Read More
