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New Draft Of BS 4422 Released For Public Comment: Your chance To Shape Fire Safety Standards
The draft for public comment on BS 4422, addressing fire safety in the built environment, has been released by the British Standards Institute (BSI). Emphasising fire safety engineering and testing, the draft is open for feedback until March 5th.
The Five Key Steps Of Fire Risk Assessment
Fire safety in your business premises - Under the current Fire Safety Legislation, as the Responsible Person within your business, it is imperative to conduct a thorough and appropriate Fire Risk Assessment. This assessment aims to evaluate the risk of fire to your employees and others associated with your business and its operations.
Are You Compliance Ready For The Building Safety Act?
In light of the recently enacted Building Safety Act, emphasis on compliance becomes paramount as clients navigate the procedural requirements for building project completion. Here's a breakdown of key aspects to ensure a comprehensive understanding.
Concerns Over Government Plans To Ease Furniture Safety Regulations
Fire safety experts are expressing dismay at the government's proposal to eliminate essential safety regulations, putting lives at risk. The potential rollback comes in the aftermath of historical tragedies, notably the Woolworths fire in 1979, which led to the establishment of legislation in 1988.
Fire Safety For Equestrian Business In Focus
In a recent legal development, a proprietor of a Bicester equestrian yard, has been fined £5,000 for significant violations of fire safety regulations that endangered lives. The case unfolded at Oxford Magistrates court on January 2, 2024, revealing a series of breaches that resulted in legal consequences for the business owner.
Season’s Greetings From SS Systems
Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are taking orders throughout December and will be operational offering support, products and services as normal. Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 22nd December 2023, reopening on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
The Digital Revolution For Access Control Systems
The transition to digital solutions signifies a crucial shift in overcoming the constraints of outdated legacy systems. By leveraging advanced digital technologies, organisations can establish a seamless digital ecosystem that integrates keys, locks and access management efficiently.
Primary Causes of Fires in Healthcare Facilities
Fires in healthcare facilities pose a significant threat, resulting in loss of life and extensive property damage amounting to millions of pounds. Beyond the immediate impact, these incidents disrupt essential services, affecting thousands of individuals. Categorically, the causes of these fires fall into two main types: confined and unconfined.
Companies Fined For Safety Failures At Apartments Fire
A judge has credited pure luck and the swift response of firefighters for preventing a potentially fatal disaster at a block of flats plagued by fire safety deficiencies. In February 2021, a fire at Tower Chambers in Hartlepool necessitated the rescue of seventeen individuals.
Registered Duty Holders & Fire Risk Assessments
Over 13,000 dutyholders have initiated or completed their registration applications for the new regulatory framework established by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), which became effective on October 1st. Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) were granted until the end of September to register all high-rise residential buildings that are at least 18 meters or seven stories tall, as mandated by the Building Safety Act of 2022.
Electric Vehicle Fleet Fire Risks In The Spotlight
Residents have been voicing opposition to the construction of an underground electric bus garage beneath the planned building of numerous new residential apartments. Their concerns revolve around the potential for battery fires to create a destructive "volcano" and threaten the neighbourhood.
BS 5839-8:2023 Voice Alarm Systems Is Now Published
BS 5839-8:2023 Voice Alarm Systems Is Now Published. This new revision of the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of voice alarm systems includes some editorial changes, most notably it has been restructured to the new BSI format. The new BS standard is a code of practice for fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings and is now available as a British Standards Institution 2023 document. There have also been many technical changes, including: A new recommendation regarding voice alarm loudspeakers and disabled refuges Simplification of the equation for calculating I2 for standby batteries A new clause on cybersecurity This part of BS 5839 supersedes BS 5839 8:2013, which is withdrawn. BS 5839 is published in the following parts: Part 1: Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non domestic premises; Part 3: Specification for automatic release mechanisms for certain fire protection equipment; Part 6: Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic premises; Part 8: Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of [...]
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