Guidance Channels

Discussion of BS EN 12101 series and BS 7346 — smoke and heat control systems.

Discussion of the Fire Safety Act 2021 — scope clarification for the RRO covering external walls and flat entrance doors.

Discussion of BS 7974 and PD 7974 series — application of fire safety engineering principles.

Discussion of BS 5839-1 — fire detection and alarm systems for non-domestic premises.

Discussion of BS 5266-1 — emergency lighting of premises. Also covers EN 50172.

Discussion of PAS 79-1 and PAS 79-2 — fire risk assessment methodology for buildings and housing.

Discussion of BS 9999 — fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.

Discussion of BS 5306 — portable fire extinguishers: maintenance, selection and positioning.

Discussion of sprinkler standards — BS EN 12845 (commercial) and BS 9251 (residential).

Discussion of the Building Safety Act 2022 — BSR, Golden Thread, gateway points, and safety cases for higher-risk buildings.

Discussion of BS 8214 — code of practice for fire door assemblies.

Discussion of Approved Document B (Fire Safety) — statutory guidance for Building Regulations Part B.

Discussion of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 — requirements for high-rise residential buildings.

Discussion of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — the cornerstone of fire safety law in England and Wales.

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Product updates, certifications, test results, and new product launches from verified manufacturers.

A shared lobby for all fire safety, compliance, and building safety professionals. Discuss cross-discipline topics, share industry news, and connect with peers across every service category.

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A place for flat and tower block residents to discuss fire safety – from exit procedures and stay-put policies to resident information packs and building safety updates.

Discuss evacuation planning, EVC/refuge systems and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for vulnerable residents in multi-occupancy buildings.

News and Q&A on the Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act 2022 and Grenfell Inquiry findings and recommendations.