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 help individuals and organisations better understand their responsibilities and prepare for the upcoming changes.The Building Safety Act 2022 Introduces two key roles for building safety in high-rise residential buildings. All buildings in scope of the Act will need to be registered with the Building...
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The Latest Fire Door Legislation 2024
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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 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...
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...