Upcoming Revisions to PAS 79
Published: 3rd February 2020
Revisions to PAS 79 and the development of a new housing specific PAS are set to be published in December 2020.
LATEST FIRE TRAINING NEWS
Latest Fire Prosecutions - May 2019
Published: 29th May 2019
We bring you the latest fire prosecutions to highlight the importance of fire safety and to remind you of the risks and legal consequences that can occur when fire safety regulations are breached.
Latest Fire Prosecutions - April 2019
Published: 30th April 2019
We bring you the latest fire prosecutions from April, 2019, to highlight the importance of fire safety and the legal consequences that can occur when fire safety regulations are breached.
Research reveals that more than 70% of social housing towers have fire safety issues
Published: 1st August 2018
Last month, Inside Housing revealed the results from the largest ever survey of tower block risk assessments following analysis of 1,584 blocks in England, which equates to 40% of the UK’s social housing.
Latest Prosecutions July 2018
Published: 31st July 2018
The latest council prosecutions against landlords who have failed to implement the relevant fire safety plans have resulted in hefty fines and prison sentencing.
Latest Prosecutions - June 2018
Published: 2nd July 2018
The latest prosecutions highlight a £25,000 fine for a managing agent, who put tenants at risk, and a landlord in Peterborough who was fined £5,000 after ignoring requests to make improvements to a property. These fines continue to serve as an important reminder of fire safety.
Grenfell Tower Update - blaze a result of cumulative failures
Published: 2nd May 2018
Over the last month, reports have surfaced regarding the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower and the various causes of the fire itself.
Free Fire Safety Guidance Documents Available
Published: 1st August 2016
Keep up to date with all the latest fire safety guidance with free document downloads.
Changes to CDM Regulations 2015 Come into Force
Published: 8th April 2015
From Monday 6 April, the 2007 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) were replaced to help workers, contractors, designers and clients work together to improve health and safety.
