July 6, 2021
Planning Gateway One will ensure that fire safety issues needing to be incorporated into schemes before planning permission is granted. Read More
June 18, 2021
The FIA and National Fire Chiefs' Council have released a new Code of Practice for Premises Information Boxes (PIBs) in residential buildings. Read More
April 12, 2021
Disagreement has broken out over the role of personal emergency evacuation plans for people with disabilities in high rise blocks. Read More
March 22, 2021
FireAngel has launched its New Generation Cellular Gateway to offer improved levels of fire safety for social housing properties. Read More
March 3, 2021
A luxury apartment block in Bolton has specified C-TEC’s new Hush ActiV domestic fire alarm system to improve protection for residents. Read More
February 10, 2021
Salvy Vittozzi discusses the latest guidance in high-rise residential, the need for clear legislation and what lies ahead for fire safety. Read More
December 9, 2020
Guidance has been published for the house building industry ahead of new regulations on fire suppression systems coming into effect next year from the Scottish Government. Read More
December 4, 2020
An aspirating smoke detection system (ASD) from Patol has helped an award-winning architect to achieve the clean lines he wanted for a dramatic new house project. Read More
December 3, 2020
How can advancements in IoT and connected technologies help the fire safety sector maintain and manage housing portfolios? Read More
December 3, 2020
This month will see part two of Aico’s Smarter Homes, Safer Communities virtual conference take place, covering the current challenges the housing sector is facing. Read More
October 1, 2020
As the UK population grows anxious due to the impact of COVID-19, one CCTV installer believes this is leading to a rise in demand for security devices for residential properties. Read More
April 15, 2020
Statistics show that home security should be a top priority, as 58% of burglaries happen when someone is in the home according to a report from the ONS. Read More
August 22, 2019
Life-safety systems manufacturer C-TEC has announced a series of free, CPD-certified training events about ‘Fire Alarm Systems for Domestic Dwellings’. Read More
March 27, 2019
Organised by Frankham RMS in partnership with Engie and Gerda, ‘Fire Safety in Housing – preparing for a changing landscape’ examined the findings of the Hackitt Report and potential outcomes for housing providers, tenants and those who service and supply the housing sector. Read More
January 23, 2019
A free seminar will explore possible outcomes from the Hackitt Review recommendations in terms of their impact on the rights of tenants and the legal obligations of housing providers and those who service and supply the housing sector. Read More
June 7, 2018
Prescribing an ‘as built’ fire strategy to plug knowledge gaps, Ben Freeman of Independent fire Inspections Ltd (a FIREX exhibitor) and Simon Ince of Ascent Fire Safety expand on the collaboration work they’ve done with a local authority housing provider. Read More