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
September 1, 2022
Islington Council works with Comelit-PAC for a cloud based door entry solution managing access control to communal residential developments. Read More
September 1, 2022
Occupants at a former care home under a temporary guardianship scheme were evicted after the premises was found to have fire safety failings. Read More
August 26, 2022
An explanation of the main provisions of the NFCC's new edition of simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats. Read More
July 11, 2022
A leading panel of experts took to the stage at FIREX in May to examine the challenges in improving fire safety in the social housing sector. Read More
May 26, 2022
Following a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans consultation, the Government has opted against mandating PEEPs. Read More
May 5, 2022
FIREX is delighted to welcome the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group (NSHFSG) and its members to this year’s show at London's ExCeL. Read More
April 27, 2022
Scott Castle has highlighted how digital fire logbooks have helped improve efficiencies at the company across its portfolio of sites. Read More
April 11, 2022
Two high-rise blocks under Watford Community Housing’s have upgraded their fire safety systems using a Grade D LD1 fire detection system. Read More
March 24, 2022
According to London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, ministers have “failed to complete a single recommendation” from the first phase of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More
March 8, 2022
A major fire has broken out on the 17th floor of a block of flats in the Whitechapel/Aldgate area of London. Read More
March 8, 2022
Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings. Read More
February 7, 2022
Four people in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, received warrants to enforce access to their homes in order to carry out fire safety work. Read More
January 25, 2022
A new government service to hold building owners to account for remediation works has been launched. Read More
January 9, 2022
At 11AM on 9th January, a fire took hold in a New York apartment building, leaving 19 people dead and over 30 being sent to hospital. Read More
January 4, 2022
A study has revealed the impacts on the mental health of leaseholders who are stuck in their flats and face huge costs for remediation of fire safety issues. Read More