It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Jonathan O’Neill OBE. Jon O’Neill, as he was known throughout the whole fire sector, has died after several years of illness. An inspirational leader in his determination to improve fire safety Jon joined the Fire Protection Association in 1999, was a founder of Federation in …
The European Fire Sprinkler Network is very supportive of the FSF position paper. Acting on behalf of all its members in this way is the purpose of the Fire Sector Federation. The paper makes powerful points, identifying failings in our current national approach to fire safety and making some excellent suggestions to improve matters. It …
Last December HSE held the inaugural meeting of the Building Advisory Committee (BAC) established under the Building Safety Act, to advise and inform the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) chaired by the HSE’s Chief Inspector of Buildings, Peter Baker. The BAC along with the Residents’ Panel and the Industry Competence Committee, which are now being established, …
Issued by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Friday 27 January 2023 on behalf of Barry Martin’s family. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is deeply saddened today to confirm the passing of Firefighter Barry Martin. Interim Chief Officer Ross Haggart said: “It is with profound sadness that I confirm, on behalf of his family, that …
The Government has announced it intends to introduce legislation to continue recognition of the CE marking and reversed epsilon marking to provide more flexibility and reduce burdens using its regulatory autonomy to help businesses during the current global economic and supply chain challenges. In a package of measures: Marking will continue until 31 December 2024, …
Working with industry leaders, the Fire Sector Federation has launched an initiative calling for wider discussion to create a national fire safety strategy, which goes beyond current legislative proposals, to comprehensively address measures to mitigate fire risk in the UK. The Federation has published a white paper, Developing a National Strategy for Fire Safety, setting out …
The Fire Sector Federation is pleased to announce John Spencer is its new Chair, taking over from Michael Harper. John, who has been Vice Chair since joining the Board in May this year, assumes responsibility as part of a planned succession process with Michael Harper, who will remain on the Board until the Federation’s next …
It was with profound saddness that Federation members received the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. Members had the greatest respect for Her Majesty’s loyal and dedicated service to the public and send their deepest condolences and sympathy to The King and the Royal Family
Fire Risk Assessors, together with the building owners and safety managers who employ them, face additional challenges in satisfying new legal requirements to meet fire safety competency standards that have come into force with the commencement of the Fire Safety Act 2021, and which will increase further now the Building Safety Act 2022 has achieved …
The Building Safety Bill has received Royal Assent becoming the Building Safety Act 2022. The Act brings into life the Building Safety Regulator, with powers of enforcement in terms of the new building regime system, a Construction Products Regulator, with new powers over construction products, and a Home’s Ombudsman, to assist residents. Although debate and …