Registration of buildings with new safety regulator underway
May 24, 2023
Around 750 applications have been opened with the Building Safety Regulator since its building safety registration process opened in April. Read More
Majority of large developers have now signed government’s remediation contract – three remaining yet to commit
May 22, 2023
39 of the country’s largest housebuilders have committed to and signed the developer remediation contract. Read More
‘Inadequate compartmentation’ revealed as reason behind Leeds student accommodation fire safety prohibition notices
April 19, 2023
Inadequate compartmentation was the reason behind prohibition notices served on five blocks of student accommodation in Leeds. Read More
Residents at historic St Paul’s Square receive updated door entry and access solution
April 17, 2023
Residents in London's St Paul's Square have had the latest security systems installed including video door entry and access control. Read More
The Building Safety Act 2022: ‘Accountable Persons’ and ‘Principle Accountable Persons’ – What do these terms mean?
April 11, 2023
A guide to the roles and responsibilities of Accountable Persons and Principal Accountable Persons that came from the Building Safety Act. Read More
Fire safety guide: Fire hazards and safety procedures for flats
March 28, 2023
A guide to important fire safety procedures and requirements for flats and multi-occupied residential buildings. Read More
Building Safety Act – Key concepts: What defines a higher-risk building or relevant building?
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
Munich housing development adds security key system for access control
March 9, 2023
A master key system from ASSA ABLOY has been installed at a Munich housing development for heightened security for residents. Read More
London mayor presses ahead to mandate second staircases for new buildings over 30 metres
February 23, 2023
New measures for planning applications in the Greater London Authority area will require new buildings over 30m to have second staircases. Read More
Developers given six-week deadline to sign remediation contract to fix unsafe buildings
February 2, 2023
Michael Gove has given developers a hard deadline of six weeks to sign a legal agreement committing them to fixing unsafe buildings. Read More
What information is required from responsible persons of occupied high-rise residential buildings? HSE releases initial guidance
January 17, 2023
An explanation of what the HSE's initial guidance requires of responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings in occupation. Read More
Government opens consultation proposing second staircases in buildings and mandatory sprinklers in care homes
January 3, 2023
Several new updates to Approved Document B have been proposed, including sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks. Read More
Euralarm Task Group grows database for residential fire safety
November 28, 2022
We hear more from Euralarm about why this initiative was brought back for issue of fire safety in the domestic environment. Read More
GFE’s fire detection system chosen for residential development in Istanbul
November 22, 2022
A fire detection and alarm system has been installed for a residential development located in Turkey by Global Fire Equipment (GFE). Read More
5 steps to ensure your home is secure and protected
October 18, 2022
Simple steps that everyone can take to keep their home safe – tips that security professionals can share with their own customers. Read More
Awareness of fire risks from lithium-ion batteries grows amid calls for bans on charging infrastructure and e-bikes and scooters
October 13, 2022
Several news stories in recent weeks have highlighted the growing concerns property managers and the wider fire industry have around […] Read More
