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