Learn more about the Fire and Safety regulations introduced in the UK October 2023 which aim to give clearer guidelines to businesses and people.
which provide power for many of the building safety systems in high-rise buildings, but any further clear guidance from the regulator in the application of the details would be welcomed by the supply chain." The Building Safety Regulator will oversee the safety and performance of all buildings,...
There is detailed HM government Guidance available through HMSO suppliers. I am trying not to confuse you but this can be a detailed subject 0Topics: fire doors, Fire safety guide, passive fire protection Welcome to IFSEC Insider Downloads About IFSEC Insider Advertise With Us Useful Security &...
There are arguably four fundamental objectives of fire safety: protection of life, property, business (mission), and the environment. In addition, the domain of fire safety is broad—from small flames or overheating materials to massive wildland fires. The FSCT is applicable to all objectives and...
Are those assessing the suitability of building fire safety competent to do so? Is there any guidance on expertise required to govern fire safety? Through a series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests this paper draws attention to the nature of the consultation relationship between local fire...
we must continue to drive forward the number of responsible persons conducting organized fire door checks and maintenance periods as part of their risk assessment duties." "The introduction of updated guidance on 1st October 2023 aims to do this further, by improving the cooperation and coordination...
Forest fires represent a severe threat to Mediterranean ecosystems and are considered one of the major environmental and socioeconomic problems of the region. The project Plantando cara al fuego (PCF, Spain) is designed to transfer knowledge and to improve the training of new generations in forest...
EBOOK: Lessons from FIREX 2023 – Emerging challenges in fire safety Read our FREE eBook, which provides a summary of the key debates and presentations that took place at FIREX 2023 in May, alongside additional exclusive content for readers. Chapters cover new fire safety construction guidance, ho...
Following the wake-up call of Grenfell Tower, new fire safety regulations came into force in 2017 across Ireland. These include: Enhanced provision for alarm and detection systems, and revised guidance on safety in community-dwelling houses. Strengthened guidance on timber frame construction, ...
Under guidance from the Architects Registration Board, architectural students are set for a change in curriculum. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK explores this decision and why industry collaboration is central to improving fire safety education and paving the way to a safer future. In evolving constructio...