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newsNFCC ‘frustrated’ at number of unsafe buildings
TO MARK the third anniversary of the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has expressed concerns over the amount of unsafe premises that still remind in the UK.
newsCalls to extend restriction on combustible materials
THE ROYAL Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the UK Government’s review of the restriction on combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings.
newsLatest stats show drop in fire deaths
THE LATEST figures released by the Home Office show that the number of fire-related fatalities in England have reduced by 10%.
newsASFP advises members on construction site safety
THE CONSTRUCTION Leadership Council (CLC) has released a new version of its Site Operating Procedures to reflect the Government’s revised guidance on social distancing rules in relation to construction sites during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
newsRemote workers exposed to fire risks
AS HUGE numbers of people working from home adapt to a new working routine, many may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices, a charity is warning.
newsFire safety warning for homeworkers
FIREFIGHTERS ARE issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people complete their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.
newsTriple sentence for inadequate fire precautions
THREE COMPANIES have been sentenced for failing to take adequate precautions against fire risk when building a timber frame extension to a sheltered accommodation residential home.
newsGlobal fire toxicity conference
AS PART of the review of Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and in response to emerging evidence on long-term firefighter health issues, the government is investigating whether the effects of fire toxicity should be a legal requirement when choosing materials for high risk buildings.
newsFines for failed fire safety at student flats
THREE COMPANIES have been ordered to pay fines totalling £670,000 after admitting fire safety failings at a building used for student accommodation in Leeds.
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