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In recent times there have been a growing number of residential fires that have been caused by Lithium-ion batteries from either E-scooters, E-bikes or even mobility scooters. In this blog we have partnered with our trusted supplier metroSTOR, to explore what the recommended measures are for safely storing lithium battery personal mobility devices.Unfortunately, even small Lithium-ion batteries have the potential to violently explode and burn intensely if they suffer physical damage or become...

When considering fire safety, certain aspects tend to dominate our attention - smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, compartmentation and fire-resistant materials. Yet, there's an...

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In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017, the urgent need for enhancing building safety measures became undeniable. The aftermath revealed a shocking number of buildings with safety...

As a fire safety specialist company, Ventro Group recognises the paramount importance of fire safety in social housing. In our commitment to safeguarding lives and property, we advocate for the...

In the world of fire safety, the importance of effectively managing the flow of smoke during a crisis cannot be overstated. Traditional methods of studying smoke behaviour and optimising safety...

When it comes to fire safety, there are numerous factors to consider, and one crucial aspect is compartmentation. In simple terms, compartmentation refers to the division of a building into separate...

When it comes to fire safety in buildings, the role of dampers is crucial. Fire dampers and smoke control dampers are two types of dampers commonly employed to mitigate the spread of fire and smoke....

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The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is the government body responsible for overseeing the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England. When applying to register a high-rise residential...

Fire safety is a critical aspect of maintaining the well-being and security of residents in social housing. Social housing providers play a vital role in ensuring that their properties are equipped...

Dampers are essential devices that help prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building. In this blog, we will discuss what dampers are, which buildings they are often found in, Legislation...

The Building Safety Act received royal assent one year ago, what has changed and been enforced?

Wayfinding Signage has been an increasingly prevalent topic in 2023 as legislation changes have been introduced as well as additional best practice recommendations. In this blog we shall explore the...

Volume 2 of Approved Document B defines a fire compartment as “A building or part of a building comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread of fire to or from...

One of the most talked about topics in Fire safety is the new legislation surrounding wayfinding signage. In this blog, we’ll explore what Wayfinding signage entails and why it is an essential part...

The Scottish government has recently allocated funds for a Waking Watch service at a private housing development in Glasgow as a result of the discovery of defective cladding. Following the recent...

In January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into effect with new requirements for Fire Doors in multi-occupied residential buildings. The purpose of this blog is to provide an...

In this blog, we'll provide a brief overview of the two new roles introduced by the Building Safety Act: Accountable Persons (APs) and the Principal Accountable Person (PAP). This information will...

Ventro is thrilled to announce that it has registered to participate in the United Nations' Race to Zero campaign. The campaign is a global effort to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions,...

At Ventro we are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the most innovative Contractor of the year award at the Housing Digital innovation Awards. As fire safety specialists, we are...

2022 has been a challenging year for many as rising bills and living costs have placed additional financial pressure on families and residents across the UK. With the holidays looming, Plymouth-based...

On an arctic December morning, Ventro Fire SafetyConsultant Matthew Harris braved the HanglooseSkyline zipline at the Eden Project in St Austell to raise funds for the NHS Plymouth Hospitals Charity....

In the event of a fire, smoke is usually the largest contributor to death and injuries. More than 60% of deaths occur due to being overcome by gas or smoke. Similarly, inhalation of smoke causes...

The Building Safety Act has named HSE as the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) in England. One of its key functions is to encourage the built environment industry and building control professionals...

In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, preventative measures were implemented to ensure safer and more proactive building safety in England.

Following the Grenfell Tower fire incident in 2017, an inquiry into the fire safety of occupied high-rise residential buildings in England was launched. This led to many changes in how fire and...

Building Safety Act Protects Leaseholders

Since the Grenfell Tower fire incident that took place in June 2017, plans have been underway to ensure significant changes are made to the legislation surrounding building safety.

Fire doors in communal hallways and corridors are typically the main escape route for residents’ safe evacuation. The latest Building Safety Act introduces new rules for the Accountable Person,...

fire safety in high rise residential buildings

The Building Safety Act is now English law, marking a new milestone in the journey towards guaranteed residential safety across the nation. But this law has been over five years in the making and was...

The Building Safety Act granted Royal Assent on 28th April 2022. The new Act brings sweeping changes to how firms plan, design and construct buildings. For leaseholders, The Building Safety Act means...

The Grenfell Tower fire tragedy undoubtedly highlighted the need for enhanced residential safety across the nation, along with ensuring correct data records for buildings are kept and maintained.

Managers of buildings with seven storeys or more must now submit a Safety Case Report to the Building Safety Regulator. A Principal Accountable Person will be responsible for ensuring the Safety Case...

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Introduced in English legislation in April 2022, the Building Safety Act aims to increase residential safety through more stringent building safety regulations for in-scope high-rise buildings.

The recent Building Safety Act, which became English law on 28th April 2022, brings new regulations designed to raise the bar of residential building safety across the nation.

Resident safety As a sector, we must operate in a way that accommodates the needs of residents while still working efficiently to project timelines. Whilst projects are in operation on residential...

After almost a year of being in session in parliament, the Building Safety Act has now received the Royal Assent. As champions of building safety and compliance, this is a milestone that Ventro is...

Fire sprinklers have an essential role in a high-rise building’s active fire protection system. However, for many years, Statutory Guidance stated only buildings taller than 30 metres and...

A fire alarm system has a crucial role to play in a building’s active fire protection. They’re designed to detect a fire early so occupants can evacuate in good time and you can take the...

As stated in the code of practice BS: 5839, it’s a law for all residential buildings in England and Wales to be fitted with a fire alarm system. However, there are grades and categories of...

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire extinguishers must be installed and maintained properly by a competent person who has all the correct qualifications to be...

The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 has undeniably been a much-anticipated event with the potential to drastically change the outlook of residential safety. The landmark act is partly...

Since the UK Fire Safety Act came into effect in April 2021, it’s essential for theAccountable Person of a high rise building in either England or Wales to ensure the premises are fitted...

The Fire Safety Act was introduced in March 2020 and officially became law in England and Wales in April 2021. It’s aimed to close any loopholes in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...

Fire doors are an integral part of a building’s passive fire system. They’re designed to compartmentalise a building to prevent smoke and fire to stop it from spreading at speed.

Fire extinguishers are life-saving devices. They’re primarily used to assist people when they’re escaping from a building that’s on fire. They can also tackle initial small fires to prevent...

A fire door is an internal door built to slow down the spread of fire or smoke throughout a building, allowing more time for evacuation should a fire incident occur on a premises.

Fire doors are an essential aspect of fire safety for any property. They’re designed to stop the spread of fire and smoke in a building for long periods. This ensures escape routes are...

Fire stopping is a critical element of fire protection for any building type. Its purpose is to prevent or slow down the spread of fire and smoke by keeping it within zones and compartments,...

The ‘Accountable Person’ in any business must ensure a fire risk assessment of the premises is regularly carried out and reviewed. This will help identify what’s needed to prevent a fire and...

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force over 15 years ago. As part of the reform, all non-domestic premises in the UK have a legal obligation to place their fire safety...

Today, our oceans are in crisis because of human activity. Throughout the year multiple beach cleans are held to do our best and make our oceans and shores safe for nature and humans. This...

Ventro Supporting Business Safety Week This week is Business Safety Week and Ventro is proud to be supporting it. Follow us this week as we help raise awareness of safety within...

We believe that a Prosperous Plymouth with great career opportunities relies on a thriving public sector and private sector working in tandem. Here today we have a breadth of experience from many...

Find Ventro at CIH 2021 Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference and Europe’s largest housing festival Be sure to come and find Ventro at this years CIH event. We...

Chimney Fire Safety Week is back another year and this year Ventro is proud to be supporting it. Follow us this week as we help raise awareness of chimney fires and encourage consumers to...

“A building or part of a building comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread of fire to or from another part of the same building or an adjoining...

Closing The Door On Danger “Fire doors are more than just a door; they are an engineered life saving device” Fire doors are often overlooked in their role in passive fire...

Invasive Surveys, Design, and Installation of A1 Fire Rated Cladding Systems ensure that fire cannot spread to the external elevations of the building. Fire Rated Cladding...

Ventro's 3 Step Approach The 3-Step Approach includes our detailed 5-yearly Healthchecks, Remedial and Installation Planned Programmes of Works, and ongoing Regulatory Routine...

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