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
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
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
August 24, 2022
A letter has been sent by DLUHC highlighting concerns over tall residential buildings with single staircases. Read More
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
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
June 13, 2022
The pros and cons of having just one staircase in high rise residential buildings was the subject of an impassioned debate in May. We report. Read More
June 10, 2022
A wireless fire detection solution has been installed to replace a Waking Watch Scheme in six blocks of high rise apartments in North London. Read More
June 8, 2022
An eight-storey block in Southwark, London, has installed C-Tec’s EVAC-ALERT evacuation alert system to comply with BS 8629 Read More
June 1, 2022
Various views on the stay put policy were debated in a panel discussion session at the 2022 Tall Buildings Conference at FIREX in May. Read More
May 26, 2022
Following a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans consultation, the Government has opted against mandating PEEPs. Read More
May 24, 2022
What is the Decade of Action for Fire Safety initiative preparing to do in the global fire safety industry? We report from FIREX 2022. Read More
April 27, 2022
Legislation to ban the use of combustible cladding in Scotland on high-risk buildings above 11m has been laid before Scottish Parliament. Read More
April 22, 2022
IFSEC Global provides the latest updates on what the International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference has to offer at FIREX 2022. Read More
April 21, 2022
IFSEC Global gets the lowdown on EVACSTAC, a solution designed to provide an alternative evacuation route for residents in tall buildings. Read More
March 22, 2022
The FIA is working with training provider Tall Building Fire Safety Network to offer an in-depth training course on fire safety management. Read More