London tower block blaze leaves two men in hospital
More than 120 firefighters spent about three hours tackling the blaze at the New Providence Wharf estate tower blocks.
Two Banbury businesses convicted of fire safety breaches
A hotel operator appeared in court last Friday March 12, where he was sentenced to nine months in custody, suspended for 12 months, for multiple breaches of fire safety legislation.
Microbrewery in Bristol fined £132k for breaching fire safety rules
Avon Fire and Rescue Service prosecuted the Brewhouse and Kitchen after it was found the pub did not have suitable and sufficient measures in place to reduce risk and spread of fire at its premises in Cotham Hill.
BAFE article reminds all that fire safety obligations continue as normal
Fire safety legislation justifiably remains unchanged because of the pandemic and should be followed as normal in the interest of life safety.
Owner of the Cameron House Hotel was fined £500,000 in wake of fire safety failings at Loch Lomond premises
Cameron House Resort (Loch Lomond) Ltd, owner of the five-star Cameron House Hotel located near Balloch, has been fined £500,000 for fire safety failings.
Landlord prosecuted over “illegal and dangerous” fire risk flat by Croydon Council
A Landlord who let out a former bank vault as an illegal and dangerous flat, has been ordered to pay over £9,400 and will be added to a London list of rogue landlords after being convicted of housing offences.
Fire fatalities in Scotland and recommendations to help reduce them – Final Phase
The final phase of collaborative research study investigating fire fatalities in domestic dwellings in Scotland, involved a comprehensive qualitative & quantitative review of Fire Investigation reports.
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.
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.
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.