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.
Revisions to PAS 79 and the development of a new housing specific PAS are set to be published in December 2020.
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.
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.
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.
The latest council prosecutions against landlords who have failed to implement the relevant fire safety plans have resulted in hefty fines and prison sentencing.
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.
Over the last month, reports have surfaced regarding the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower and the various causes of the fire itself.
Keep up to date with all the latest fire safety guidance with free document downloads.
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.