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Hot off the press from MHCLG, not good news I am afraid troops, not good at all................ The testing programme on composite door sets has been suspended, as to date none of the doors tested have met performance standards, as such the team have drawn the conclusion that there is a “systemic pr...

As part of Government’s approach to fire safety, there is a plan to launch a “Fire England” website. Deadline for feedback is Monday 27th August. You can submit individual feedback on the pages on the beta website here: www.fireengland.uk


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..... and there we have it ladies and gentleman. This is the wonderful workd of fire safety. Three replies and two different views!! 2 x perhaps and 1 x 8 don't think so. I am being unfair as all 3 of us are saying it's possible, but only to cover very low risks. I did a hairdressing salon which ha...

Hi all, Yes we have the alarms serviced twice a year and all are certified. I have gone back to the company asking for more information regarding this as we have 230 venues each with a completed FRA and this is the first time I have came across a comment like this. Their reply was don't worry about...

Got to agree with Messy. But run it directly past the LA Building Control, not one of these 'Consultant' type companies that can do BC work, because you can guarantee that if the LA don't agree, the private company will wriggle until it's not their fault they got it wrong. Of course, an alternative...

Got a quick one folks Got a high rise 60s block with the old type natural ventilation smoke shaft in the flats lobby that serves all floors, obviously now it is known smoke drops when cold, there is risk of smoke spread. However as this is an original structure feature for fire, should it fall under...

Hammer Are you able to summarise what views you have in relation to the ADB consultation? I don't deal with residential premises in my role and I am aware that this is an area where you are heavily committed. Although you have to be sceptical of any Govt statement (this one says the Gifts response ...

As you know mate, primary legislation will take 2-4 years to get through Parliament. However doesn't stop us moving now. However we have key stages before that, mainly; Conclusion on the recent consultations re cladding/desktop study etc Conclusion of the ADB consultation Conclusion of the recommend...

Honourable Members will have been moved by the strength, courage and dignity demonstrated by those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire during the commemoration that took place last month marking one year on. I wanted to update the House before the summer recess on the critical work the Government is...

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fire-safety-clarification-of-statutory-guidance-approved-document-b Draft versions, they moved flats into the residential version, interesting to see a difference in text to the external fire spread sections?? Still says 30m and above for sprinklers, not 1...

No doubt all are aware, but just in case please see link below, been manic since Thursday....


https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... nal-report

I understand the review final report will be published end of next week to the public

It has already been circulated to certain sector bodies