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.
Tyre blaze in Bradford closes schools and brings travel chaos
A large fire involving thousands of scrap tyres in Bradford has caused school closures and travel disruption.
Banbury business owner narrowly avoids jail for fire safety regulation breaches
A restaurant owner in Banbury has been prosecuted for failing to provide suitable fire safety arrangements for members of the public.
Zurich study reveals extent of fires in primary & secondary schools in UK
A new study compiled by Zurich Municipal’s data science team reveals a staggering average of 40 fire incidents every month in UK schools.