Building Safety Act – Key concepts: What defines a higher-risk building or relevant building?
March 15, 2023
A guide to what buildings are in scope under the Building Safety Act 2022 as higher-risk buildings and relevant buildings. Read More
Responsible persons urged to ‘be ready’ to register high-rise buildings with new Building Safety Regulator from April
March 1, 2023
The HSE is calling on building owners and managers to ensure they are ready to register their buildings with the new Building Safety Regulator. Read More
London mayor presses ahead to mandate second staircases for new buildings over 30 metres
February 23, 2023
New measures for planning applications in the Greater London Authority area will require new buildings over 30m to have second staircases. Read More
Tall Buildings Fire Safety Conference to focus on high rise construction, sustainability and crisis management at FIREX 2023
February 21, 2023
The Tall Building Fire Safety Network will be running off-the-show floor conference sessions on 16, 17 and 18 May alongside FIREX 2023. Read More
Bristol City Council to spend £96 million on fire safety measures including sprinklers in all its tower blocks
February 15, 2023
In the wake of assessments under PAS 9980, the council is investing in substantial fire safety improvements for its tower blocks. Read More
What information is required from responsible persons of occupied high-rise residential buildings? HSE releases initial guidance
January 17, 2023
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
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
Awareness of fire risks from lithium-ion batteries grows amid calls for bans on charging infrastructure and e-bikes and scooters
October 13, 2022
Several news stories in recent weeks have highlighted the growing concerns property managers and the wider fire industry have around […] Read More
Government takes first legal action against freeholder for failure to remediate fire safety defects on Stevenage tower block
October 10, 2022
The Department for Levelling Up has begun legal action against a freeholder for failing to act on fire safety defects on a Stevenage tower block. Read More
FIA releases guidance on cladding and external wall systems in fire risk assessments addressing challenges involved
September 29, 2022
The FIA addresses the issues to fire risk assessors for cladding and external wall construction for multi-occupied residential premises. Read More
Government releases guide on the application process for the Building Safety Fund
September 23, 2022
The government has released a short guide on the Building Safety Fund (BSF) which provides funding to address life safety fire risks in England. Read More
New Fire Safety Regulations in England to implement ‘most’ Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations
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
New simultaneous evacuation guidance for purpose-built blocks of flats
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
Concerns raised from BRAC and Government on single staircase provisions in tall residential buildings
August 24, 2022
A letter has been sent by DLUHC highlighting concerns over tall residential buildings with single staircases. Read More
Lack of government commitment to PEEPs in high rise residential blocks is a ‘kick in the teeth’ for disabled people
July 5, 2022
Speaking during the Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX 2022 in May, Elpseth Grant underlined her view on the importance of PEEPs. Read More
Smoke control in high-rise residential buildings – What have we learned?
July 1, 2022
At FIREX 2022, Ian Doncaster outlined what we have learned about the principles of smoke control in high-rise blocks of flats. Read More
