Tag Archives: Fire Safety Act

PAS 9980: Key Takeaways & Implications

The government recently approved the PAS (publicly available specification) 9980: Fire risk appraisal and assessment...

20
Jan
Everything You Need To Know About PAS 9980

In September 2021, the British Standards Institute (BSI) resolved public comments and submitted the standard...

11
Jan
External Wall Reforms Timeline 2017-2021

On 14 June 2017, the tragic Grenfell Tower fire took the lives of 74 people....

06
Jan
Lunch & Learn with Us: The Fire Safety Act 2021

On 29th April 2021, the Fire Safety Bill received Royal Assent and is now known as...

13
Oct
Golden Thread and Building Safety

The Fire Safety Act 2021 was passed on April 29, 2021 introducing a wide range...

12
Sep
Housing Updates June 2021

The housing industry has undergone major regulation changes and new developments in the first half...

03
Jun
New Fire Safety Gateways Explained

Documents published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have revealed that...

02
Jun
Government Announces Unlimited Fines for Those who Breach Fire Safety Regulations

On 17th March 2021, the Home Office announced new fire safety measures in response to...

14
Apr
Fire Safety Bill: Key Takeaways for Specifiers of External Walls

Since the Grenfell Tower fire, the government has been working on reforms to the fire...

14
Apr
Fire Rated Balcony Decking – Guide to Class A1 and A2

The regulations regarding fire safety of external walls have been revised to ensure the safety...

06
Nov
BS 8579 2020: Balcony & Terrace Design Checklist

BS 8579:2020 lays down the various design requirements for balconies and terraces to ensure that...

19
Oct