September 2024: Amends to Approved Document B
Following our April update to Approved Document B (ADB), we have summarised the latest key changes that will come into effect over the next five years.
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September 9, 2024
Following our April update to Approved Document B (ADB), we have summarised the latest key changes that will come into effect over the next five years.
In response to the Building Safety Act’s new requirements, updates are being made to the guidance provided in Approved Document B to enhance fire safety measures in buildings.
In a recent statement by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), they doubled down on their commitment to improving safety standards and performance within the built environment. Last year the BSR,
BS 9991, crafted by the British Standards Institute (BSI), made its debut in 2011 as a guideline for fire safety in residential buildings. It was developed to complement BS9999, a
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Granville Harris as the new Director of Consultancy. With an impressive background having completed 30 years’ service with the London Fire Brigade,
The Building Safety Act 2022 became legislation in April 2022, ultimately making ground-breaking reforms to give homeowners and residents greater levels of protection.
The Building Safety Act 2022 became legislation in April 2022, ultimately making ground-breaking reforms to give homeowners and residents greater levels of protection.
As a result of changes made to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 through the Building Safety Act 2022 the Responsible Persons obligations have changed.
Stephen Pickup FDS Consult UK as a Fire Engineer, after serving in the London Fire Brigade for 9 years as a Firefighter and Crew Manager.
Leighton joins us as a Senior Fire Engineer lending on experience providing fire risk assessments and evacuation planning for hospitals such as the Royal Marsden.
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