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Fire safety – time for a review of ADB?
Fire safety is an obvious concern, but is the Approved Document B working? Celestine Cheong, Chair of the Built Environment Issues & Affairs Workstream at the Fire Sector Federation explains why it urgently needs reviewing.
Management of fire safety
The Chief Fire Officers Association give an overview of how fire safety management is integral to reducing fire hazards within public buildings…Â
Many of us...
Managing fire safety in hospitals
Adjacent Government highlights the problem of failing fire alarm systems in hospitals around the UK and how the Department of Health guidance document aims...
Ensuring fire safety
Association for Specialist Fire Protection CEO Wilf Butcher explains the vital role played by passive fire protection within buildings, and outlines issues that must...
A first for fire safety – the Welsh message
NHBC outline the new regulations on fire safety in Wales, making it the first country in the world to require the installation of an...
A first for fire safety – the Welsh message
NHBC outline the new regulations on fire safety in Wales, making it the first country in the world to require the installation of an...
Ensuring fire safety
Association for Specialist Fire Protection CEO Wilf Butcher explains the vital role played by passive fire protection within buildings, and outlines issues that must...
Fire safety regulations should be clarified
The fire sector and construction industry have called for changes to fire safety regulations to ensure greater clarity for the sector…
The language used in...
Engineered fire safety
Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation details how to reach compliance for fire safety concerning external wall constructions of...
A responsibility for fire safety
David Smith, Export Manager and FIRESA Council Secretary at the Fire Industry Association explains the Fire Safety Order and asks if you know who...
Engineered fire safety
Adrian Pargeter, Head of Technical and Product Development for Kingspan Insulation details how to reach compliance for fire safety concerning external wall constructions of...
A responsibility for fire safety
David Smith, Export Manager and FIRESA Council Secretary at the Fire Industry Association explains the Fire Safety Order and asks if you know who...
The fire safety competency challenge
The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...
The fire safety competency challenge
The fire sector has responded to questions raised by Brandon Lewis, former Fire Minister, at a recent conference. Here, Graham Ellicott, CEO of the...
Why fire sprinklers are an essential component of building safety
As the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) turns 50, its sprinkler ambassador, Nick Coleshill, reminds us of why fire sprinklers should form an essential component of any building’s safety strategy.
Inspecting fire doors: A comprehensive guide to ensuring safety
Fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of a building’s occupants during a fire emergency. However, their effectiveness relies heavily on regular inspections and maintenance. Here, we explore the importance of inspecting fire doors, delve into what inspection schemes recommend, discuss who you can trust for this critical task, and outline the key elements of an effective inspection service.
FSi Promat: a leading UK manufacturer in UK fire stopping products...
FSi Promat is a leading UK manufacturer of fire stopping products. At the core of our business is the profound understanding that we manufacture products that save lives.
Enhancing building safety through the reinforcement of fire-resistant structures
In this article,  Ian King, COO, Zeroignition explores how the industry can improve practices and prioritise building safety post-Grenfell Tower disaster.
How to ensure fire door safety and compliance in buildings
Unsure about how to ensure fire door safety and compliance in your building? Certitek's introductory guide has everything you needÂ
New fire testing facilities support safety requirements for manufacturers
Chris Miles, business director at UL Solutions, explores the role of the new fire testing facilities being opened in the UK to drive industry change.
Fire and life safety-compliant facades
Alex Manning, associate director for fire and life safety at international consultancy AESG, discusses an event hosted by the firm looking at new guidance in the updated Approved Document B on the safe design of high-rise building facades.
‘No change’ needed to safety advice following failure of Grenfell fire...
Independent experts have said that no change is needed to building fire safety advice following the test failure of a fire door from Grenfell Tower
A ‘Question of Safety’ for fire protection
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is giving visitors to Firex International, ExCel, London an opportunity to question a range of experts from...
Safer lone working and better inclusion – topics tackled at the...
Experts and companies from various industries discussed challenges, benefits, and innovative solutions in worker safety at the recent Health & Safety Event, held at the NEC in Birmingham from Tuesday 29th April to Thursday 1st May.
Ensuring passive fire protection compliance with building movement
Craig Abbott, technical director at passive fire protection specialist FSi Promat, highlights the importance of considering building movement when installing life-critical fire-stopping systems to ensure compliance over the building's lifespan.
Why the sector needs more clarity on the Building Safety Act
Peter Doyle, head of Health and Safety Services at Citation, spotlights some of the main challenges surrounding the Building Safety Act and explores where more clarity is needed to encourage industry-wide compliance throughout every stage of the building lifecycle.