residential housing


Registration of buildings with new safety regulator underway

Around 750 applications have been opened with the Building Safety Regulator since its building safety registration process opened in April. Read More

‘Inadequate compartmentation’ revealed as reason behind Leeds student accommodation fire safety prohibition notices

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several news stories in recent weeks have highlighted the growing concerns property managers and the wider fire industry have around […] Read More

National Home Security Month 2022 takes place to raise awareness of home security

National Home Security Month 2022 is looking to raise awareness of home security and the importance of taking precautions. Read More



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