Competency and co-operation in fire safety
September 18, 2024
Hannah Eales and Kathryn Sheridan at Kingsley Napley discuss the Building Safety Act, and its domino-effect on competency within fire safety. Read More
Manufacturers’ “systematic dishonesty” and certification bodies’ commercial interests prioritised over technical rigour
September 17, 2024
The highly flammable cladding used on Grenfell Tower was a result of dishonesty on the part of the manufacturers involved, combined with a lax approach to testing and certification, writes Ron Alalouff. Read More
Block of flats evacuated after fire safety fears
September 13, 2024
A tower block in Stockton was evacuated on 5 September after fire safety concerns. Read More
Years of government failure in run up to devastating fire
September 12, 2024
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry reveals how a refusal to learn lessons and an obsession with deregulation on the part of central government contributed to a high-risk environment, as Ron Alalouff reports. Read More
Air quality concern after Wimbledon fire
September 12, 2024
A fire broke out at a waste collection site in Weir Road, Wimbledon on 7 September, exposing local residents to smoke. Read More
The Crucial Role of Accessibility and Inclusivity in Life Safety Systems
September 12, 2024
Designing life safety systems with inclusion at the heart is paramount. By prioritising accessibility, we can create a truly inclusive environment that protects everyone in an emergency. Read More
Local authority shortcomings contribute to vulnerability of residents in fire
September 10, 2024
Poor safety management and insensitivity to residents’ concerns characterised landlord’s failings at Grenfell Tower, according to the Phase 2 report. Here Ron Alalouff continues his analysis of the inquiry. Read More
Safeguarding the digital backbone: Emerging fire safety technologies for UK data centres
September 10, 2024
Data centres house a dense concentration of sensitive equipment, creating a unique fire risk profile. Here, we explore emerging fire safety technologies that are helping UK data centres mitigate risk and ensure business continuity. Read More
The aftermath of Grenfell: A comprehensive overview of UK’s building safety reforms
September 9, 2024
The team at Addleshaw Goddard provide an overview of the key legal developments since the Grenfell fire in June 2017, focusing on building and fire safety. Read More
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report: Incompetence and dishonesty at heart of failures leading up to fire
September 5, 2024
A poor and sometimes cavalier attitude to fire safety and tenants’ concerns on the part of many of the organisations involved in the years leading up to the Grenfell Tower fire has been highlighted by the Phase 2 report from the Grenfell Tower inquiry, published today. Read More
