Fire patrols due to dangerous cladding at Bromley flats is costing residents £500,000
Three years after the Grenfell fire, many buildings with dangerous cladding still have 24-hour fire safety patrols – introduced originally as a temporary measure.
ARTICLE – FRA December Bulletin Update for Medication Applications
When considering fire alarm coverage and FRA issues for care homes and sites with supported living it must be understood how medications may react in the event of a fire.
Considerations and appreciations for residential multi-occupancy sites – what have we learnt
The number of low and medium rise residential buildings with serious fire and life safety deficiencies is high but as they are not high rise they have slipped off the radar in most cases.
BS 8629 – BAFE SP207 press release
As part of the program of works to obtain certification under the BAFE SP207 scheme I have successfully taken and passed the FIA internal exam on BS 8629 and will now be pushing on towards certification under SP207 for sites with simultaneous evacuation requirements in January 2021.
Have you considered your FRA requirements for seasonal extended operating hours
You’ll need to ensure you have reviewed your fire risk assessment & life safety arrangements to ensure that staff & customers are adequately protected.
Industry advisors analysed more than 4,782 large loss claims to gauge what can be learned about major fires
The “Know Your Building” campaign, is helping building owners and managers achieve stronger business resilience when it comes to the threat of fire.
Fire Door Inspections – What You Need to Know
Though often overlooked, fire doors play an essential role in fire safety of every building and should be a significant part of any fire risk assessment especially in sites with a sleep-in provision. While fire doors resist fire and toxic fumes to prevent their passage from room to room, they do a dual job of…
Landlord fined £50,000 for lack of emergency lighting certificate
A Sheffield landlord has been fined £50,000 for a catalogue of breaches of fire safety standards, including the absence of a certificate for the emergency lighting.
A reminder for landlords of the importance of maintaining good fire safety standards
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is reminding landlords of the importance of maintaining good fire safety standards, following a prosecution for fire safety breaches.
Fire Risk Assessment Bulletin December 2020
When considering fire alarm coverage and Fire Risk Assessment issues for care homes and sites with supported living where residents medications include the use of creams and pastes for varying skin conditions it must be understood how these may react in the event that there is a fire within the property (not just the bedroom)…