Luton Airport vehicle fire causes ‘structural collapse’ of car park
October 11, 2023
A multi-storey car park at London Luton Airport has collapsed following a vehicle fire which spread rapidly and caused "structural" failure. Read More
BAFSA responds to new research highlighting “shockingly low-level of sprinklers” in high-rise residential buildings
June 30, 2023
BAFSA has responded to new research that revealed a low-level of retrofit sprinkler systems have been installed since Grenfell. Read More
Council launches £40 million lawsuit against contractors following retirement village fire in Crewe
April 27, 2023
Cheshire East Borough Council has launched a £40 million lawsuit against contractors over inadequate fire safety standards at a retirement village. 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
“If we can fit sprinklers and save lives, it’s the right thing to do” – Rob Barber, Chair of the National Fire Sprinkler Network
August 4, 2022
IFSEC Global interviews Rob Barber, after he was appointed as the new Chair of the National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) at FIREX 2022. Read More
Building a case for sustainable resilience with fire strategies in construction
May 30, 2022
Tom Roche, Secretary of the BSA examines how fire strategies, such as the use of sprinklers, can play a role in sustainability efforts. Read More
Fire Sprinkler International 2022 conference to focus on future of sprinkler systems and changing regulations
May 27, 2022
The annual Fire Sprinkler International (FSI) conference returns to London next week, with a focus on water-based fire suppression. Read More
Blaze in Harlow destroys ‘unsprinklered’ local food factory
May 12, 2022
The Business Sprinkler Alliance has highlighted the lack of sprinklers in the building which may have helped contain the fire. Read More
BSA pumped up for FIREX 2022
April 8, 2022
Business Sprinkler Alliance is welcoming the return of Europe’s leading safety event which takes place at London's ExCeL on 17-19 May 2022. Read More
Major disruption caused by fires on sites lacking sprinkler systems
February 25, 2022
Ash Green Primary school in Mixenden, and a Nottingham recycling plant, both lacking sprinkler systems, have been severely damaged by serious fires. Read More
Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce launched
January 20, 2022
The unveiling of the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, which was joined by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, took place online on 13th January 2022. Read More
Plumis’ Automist Smartscan Hydra – How the award-winning fire protection system is safeguarding vulnerable social housing residents
December 17, 2021
IFSEC Global speaks to Plumis to discuss the company’s recent Fire Project of the Year Award win at the SFE Awards. Read More
Fire sprinkler systems: what’s required after installation?
November 30, 2021
Prinicipal Consultant at the FPA, Dale Kinnersley shares the LPC's guidance on the maintenance and testing of fire sprinkler systems. Read More
Water mist systems: What to consider and why third party testing is essential
July 13, 2021
The benefits of water mist systems and why it is crucial that those being specified by fire safety professionals are third-party certified. Read More
“The loss of a school can be avoided with a sprinkler system” – Jonathan O’Neill responds to new proposals for schools
June 7, 2021
Jonathan O’Neill offers his thoughts on the recently published proposals regarding fire safety in schools. Read More
Self-storage fire in Manchester: BSA highlights vulnerabilities of unsprinklered buildings
April 15, 2021
A fire in a self-storage facility in Denton, Manchester has destroyed hundreds of rented units, with the cause currently unknown. Read More
