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INFIRISK Editorial
Expert insights and guidance from the INFIRISK editorial team, covering fire safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
UCL has approved a new Fire Safety and Building Risk Management Standard. Here is what it covers, the law behind it, and what building owners of any size can learn from it.
INFIRISK TeamThe Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest fire safety remediation report, revealing 1,920 social housing buildings carry life-critical external wall system defects, with only 24.6% of all identified buildings remediated since tracking began in 2017.
INFIRISK TeamFire door compliance is now a specific legal duty under the Building Safety Act and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Here is what UK duty-holders must check, and how to evidence it.
INFIRISK TeamThe Secretary of State is seeking nearly £50 million from Urban Splash and ten co-respondents under section 124 of the Building Safety Act 2022. The developer is challenging the regime under Article 1, Protocol 1 of the ECHR.
INFIRISK TeamHackney Council has awarded a £15.6 million pair of fire safety consultancy contracts to Frankham Risk Management and Airey Miller, fully funded by the Cladding Safety Scheme, to assess and design remediation across its high-rise and mid-rise housing stock by 2029.
INFIRISK TeamThe Environment Agency's incineration review and Defra's PFAS Plan put firefighting foams at the centre of the UK's forever-chemicals problem, with only two licensed incinerators and a disposal backlog that is set to grow.
INFIRISK TeamA major fire gutted the derelict Antrim Arms in Ballycastle on 19 April 2026. Police are treating the blaze as arson, putting fresh focus on fire risks at vacant listed buildings across the UK.
INFIRISK TeamGovernment research reveals rooftop solar panels can accelerate fire spread by up to 38 times under certain conditions. With PV-related fires increasing 60% in two years and the ADB consultation proposing new provisions, fire safety professionals need to understand the risks.
INFIRISK TeamThe government has opened a major consultation on Approved Document B, proposing significant changes to external wall guidance, evacuation lifts, specialised housing provisions, and car park fire resistance. The consultation closes on 1 July 2026, with changes targeted for implementation on 2 September 2029.
INFIRISK TeamThree linked consultations under the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 propose the biggest UK product safety overhaul in a generation, including replacing the 1988 furniture flammability regulations with a smoulder-test regime that aims to cut chemical flame retardant use while maintaining fire performance.
INFIRISK TeamOPSS has warned that around 85,000 heat pump tumble dryers across eight brands can ignite mid-cycle. The latest chapter in a decade-long white goods fire problem that has already killed two men in Llanrwst and destroyed a west London tower block.
INFIRISK TeamA major blaze at the disused Westholme building on Aberdeen's Woodend Hospital site drew around 60 firefighters overnight. Patient services are unaffected, but NHS fire data shows why the disused parts of the healthcare estate matter.
INFIRISK TeamA blaze that destroyed a building at King Edward VI Community College in Totnes is being treated as arson. We look at what Home Office figures, Zurich Municipal claims data and CheckFire research reveal about arson in UK educational establishments.
INFIRISK TeamRecent HSE fines underscore the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities in the UK.
INFIRISK TeamHSE launches initiatives to enhance asbestos management and injury reporting, crucial for UK workplace safety compliance.
INFIRISK TeamThe Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on 6 April 2026, requiring responsible persons in high-rise and higher-risk buildings to identify vulnerable residents and agree personalised evacuation plans.
INFIRISK TeamA major fire broke out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome on 9 April 2026, damaging the fabric roof and prompting a response from 80 firefighters. The incident — the third roof fire at the venue since 2017 — raises important questions about fire protection for fabric-roofed structures worldwide.
INFIRISK TeamKey lessons from recent UK fire incidents. Learn the common failures behind building fires and how to prevent them in your property.
INFIRISK TeamA 2026 update on UK cladding remediation progress, government funding, leaseholder protections, and the role of fire engineers in getting buildings fixed.
INFIRISK TeamFire safety enforcement is rising across the UK. Learn about improvement notices, prohibition notices, prosecutions, and how to avoid action.
INFIRISK TeamSummary of Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, what fire safety reforms have been implemented, and what building owners must prepare for next.
INFIRISK TeamComplete fire safety checklist for UK commercial offices. Covers responsible person duties, fire risk assessments, alarms, extinguishers, drills, and compliance.
INFIRISK TeamCompare waking watch costs vs fire alarm upgrades. Learn when waking watch is required, how to replace it, and how to access the Waking Watch Replacement Fund.
INFIRISK TeamComplete guide to emergency lighting testing and maintenance under BS 5266; monthly tests, annual duration tests, record-keeping, and compliance.
INFIRISK TeamA practical guide to choosing a qualified fire risk assessor in the UK; what accreditations to look for, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask.
INFIRISK TeamLearn why visual fire door inspections fail, what UK regulations require, and how to ensure your fire doors meet FD30/FD60 compliance standards.
INFIRISK TeamA practical guide to Building Safety Act 2022 duties; accountable persons, higher-risk buildings, the golden thread, and compliance deadlines.
INFIRISK TeamHMO fire safety requirements explained; fire doors, alarms, escape routes, and risk assessments. Avoid licence revocation and unlimited fines.
INFIRISK TeamDiscover the legal consequences of missing fire risk assessments; unlimited fines, prosecution, and imprisonment. Learn your duties as a responsible person.
INFIRISK TeamHow a multi-disciplinary team navigated heritage constraints to achieve fire safety compliance in a converted Grade II listed residential building.
INFIRISK TeamWhat fire risk assessors need to know about continuing professional development requirements for 2026, including key changes and resources.
INFIRISK TeamAn exploration of how Internet of Things technology is transforming fire detection systems, from predictive analytics to remote monitoring.
INFIRISK TeamINFIRISK has launched a searchable professional directory connecting building owners with verified fire safety businesses and assessors across the UK.
INFIRISK TeamPractical guidance for responsible persons on the most frequent errors found in fire risk assessments and actionable steps to correct them.
INFIRISK TeamA comprehensive overview of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the key responsibilities for building owners and responsible persons.
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