Derby landlord receives £50,000 fine for fire safety breaches in converted house
August 9, 2021
Following a fire in 2019, the landlord has been sentenced to suspended prison time and a fine of £50,000 for fire safety breaches. Read More
New residential high-rise development plans required to incorporate fire safety considerations as Planning Gateway One comes into force
August 3, 2021
Planning Gateway One will ensure that fire safety issues needing to be incorporated into schemes before planning permission is granted. Read More
FIA and NFCC release new Premises Information Box (PIB) Code of Practice for residential buildings
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
Disagreements exposed over personal emergency evacuation plans for disabled people and stay put policies in high-rises
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
FireAngel launches AI gateway to ‘connect alarms, enhance data and improve fire safety in social housing’
March 22, 2021
FireAngel has launched its New Generation Cellular Gateway to offer improved levels of fire safety for social housing properties. Read More
C-TEC’s Hush ActiV fire alarm system specified for apartment block to improve resident safety
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
Futureproofing fire alarm systems – Apollo’s Salvy Vittozzi on Waking Watch replacements and the future of fire safety
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
New regulations on sprinklers in Scotland for multi-occupancy residential buildings
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
House project highlights aesthetic benefits of aspirating smoke detection
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
Is it time to take a remote approach to fire safety?
December 3, 2020
How can advancements in IoT and connected technologies help the fire safety sector maintain and manage housing portfolios? Read More
Aico launches Smarter Homes, Safer Communities virtual conference
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
Residential CCTV installation sees “huge rise in demand” as security concerns grow
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
“Over half of UK burglaries happen when someone is home”
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
C-TEC reveals schedule of CPD-training events on residential fire alarm systems
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
WATCH: Fire safety in housing – highlights from Westminster
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
Housing fire safety: it’s time to ACT
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
