The Inquiry Phase 2 Report was released at 11:00 on 4 September 2024. The Panel members introduced the Report in a live broadcast that can be seen on Youtube
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report
We welcome the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report, which is another significant milestone on the journey to create the best possible standards of fire safety in our society. We all continue to bear a heavy responsibility to the victims and their families that the lessons of the tragedy on June 14th2017 …
Draft Competence Standard for Fire Risk Assessors Released
The Next Stage in demonstrating Competency The release of the draft British Standard 8674 for public comment is a timely reminder to everyone involved with fire risk assessment of the continued progress being made towards meeting professional standards and ultimately providing higher public assurance in this crucial fire safety task. The Fire Sector Federation has long championed …
FIRE Conference returns with a focus on driving collaboration and cohesion
The annual FIRE Conference returns later this year on 24 October with a packed programme addressing key issues from across the sector. Developed and hosted by the Fire Protection Association, Institution of Fire Engineers, National Fire Chiefs Council and the Fire Sector Federation, the one-day conference will provide key updates and foster discussion and debate through …
Recent Government Advice on Building Regulations and High Rise
Guidance offering advice on Design and Build requirements and Accountable Persons in Residential High Rise Buildings has recently been published.
Revision of PAS 9980 – Fire Risk Appraisal of External Wall
BSI have advised that the PAS 9980:2022 (fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats) Code of Practice is being revised with a public consultation due early 2025 between January and March. Further Details
Building Managers and Safety Case Reports
Housing Minister Lee Rowley and Director of Building Safety Philip White have recently advised Registered Building Managers about challenges around the creation of Safety Case Reports. Concerns are expressed about the costs associated and the need for service charges to be reasonable and proportional with the focus on issues related to the spread of fire …
BSR Advice on Building Inspector Registration
The BSR has very recently offered further information for those wishes to register before the April deadline in a letter
Health and Safety Executive invitation to Building Safety Regulator Conference – NEC Birmingham 21 May 2024
The Building Safety Regulator will be holding a conference on 21 May 2024 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. It is intended to give those on the front line, delivering the changes brought by the Building Safety Act, a chance to hear directly from the regulator and the industry. The conference is a …
Fire Conference 24 Confirmed
This year’s Fire Conference 24 will take place again at the IET: savoy Place in London on 24th October. Early bird tickets are on sale here with the usual £50 discount for Federation members. Details on speakers will be released in due course.