Will “Bonfire Bill” burn bright or burn out?
March 21, 2023
As the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill is debated in the House of Lords, Ian Clements at Quadriga offers clarity around potential outcomes and suggests some laws might have actually had their time. Read More
London mayor presses ahead to mandate second staircases for new buildings over 30 metres
March 9, 2023
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has implemented new measures for planning applications in the Greater London Authority (GLA) area, where new buildings over 30 metres must have second staircases before they will be approved. Read More
New Building Safety Regulator a ‘landmark moment for building safety’
March 2, 2023
Those responsible for the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England are urged to 'be ready' to register with the new Building Safety Regulator from April 2023. Read More
Disabled workers’ lives at risk due to poor emergency evacuation procedures, finds report
March 1, 2023
Disabled workers’ lives are at risk due to ill informed emergency evacuation procedures, a report has found. Read More
Fire safety compliance – an enforcer’s view
February 21, 2023
This webinar explores how organisations can ensure their people are competent and how enforcement officers will assess compliance. Read More
New fire safety regulation ratified
January 23, 2023
The Fire Safety (England) Regulation comes into force today (23 January) with extra onus on the 'Responsible Person' of multi-occupied high-rise buildings. Read More
Government opens consultation proposing second staircases in buildings and mandatory sprinklers in care homes
January 6, 2023
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has proposed several new updates to Approved Document B, including recommendations to mandate sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks over 30m in height. Read More
The Building Safety Act – ‘Significant year ahead with far reaching impact’
December 20, 2022
As the Building Safety Act takes shape over the next twelve months, David Barnes, policy and public affairs manager at the Chartered Institute of Building says preparation is key to assure its smooth implementation. Read More
London Fire Brigade to take “immediate action” following damning independent review into “institutionally misogynist and racist” culture
November 28, 2022
Following a damning independent review into the culture of the London Fire Brigade (LFB), firefighters face suspension or dismissal if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, its Commissioner, Andy Roe has stated. Read More
SHP legal update – Grenfell, BSR and standing at football
November 15, 2022
Beth Thompson at Squire Patton Boggs gives a legal overview of the year so far including Grenfell, Building Safety Regulator Consultations, and the introduction of safe standing at football stadiums. Read More