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Government responds in full to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel’s final report
IN ITS full response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel’s Phase 2 final report, the Government has accepted the findings within and sets out detailed plans to act on all 58 recommendations made by Inquiry Panel chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick and his colleagues Thouria Istephan and Ali Akbor OBE.
“Co-ordinated action urgently needed to remediate unsafe buildings” urges NFCC
THE NATIONAL Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has stated that a centrally co-ordinated programme is “urgently needed” in order to address barriers to remediating unsafe buildings.
“Appalling impact” persists as Government remediation plans “fail to measure up”
THE CLADDING crisis continues to exact “an unacceptable toll” on people in affected buildings. In its latest report, the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament warns that, eight years on from Grenfell, the Government still doesn’t know how many buildings harbour dangerous cladding, how much it will cost to address this issue or how long it will take.
Promat develops fire-resistant glazing solution for sun tunnels
FIRE-RESISTANT glazing specialist Promat has developed a solution to enable sun tunnels to perform their core function of illuminating interior spaces with natural light, while also maintaining a high level of fire safety within the building.
Building Safety Regulator webinars “empower hundreds of stakeholders”
THE LANDSCAPE of building safety has undergone a significant shift, demanding heightened accountability, transparency and expertise. In response to this, the Building Safety Regulator recently hosted a series of free webinars designed to equip more than 1,300 stakeholders from almost 800 organisations with the necessary knowledge and tools to navigate the new regulatory framework.
FIA issues updated guidance on BS 7273-4:2015+A2:2023
THE FIRE Industry Association (FIA) has published an updated version of its application guidance on BS 7273-4, now incorporating Amendment 2 released in 2023. This guidance actively supports professionals responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of fire safety systems that interface with door release mechanisms.
Fire and Rescue Service investment “must be key part of Government’s plans”
WITH THE Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves having delivered the Government’s Spring Statement, the National Fire Chiefs Council’s chair Mark Hardingham has delivered a detailed response on behalf of the Fire and Rescue Services.
FireQual’s Fire Risk Assessment Regulated Qualifications now available
Government has accepted the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and is committed to implementing its recommendations, including the establishment of a mandatory accreditation system to certify the competence of Fire Risk Assessors.
FireQual is already at the forefront of this initiative, offering a suite of recognised Fire Risk Assessment regulated qualifications for high-risk, medium-risk, and low-risk premises. Our recognised qualifications equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to meet industry standards and support compliance with evolving fire safety requirements.
Our qualifications are regulated by both Ofqual and SQA, providing a robust framework for assessing an individual’s knowledge in Fire Risk Assessment.
FireQual Fire Risk Assessment Qualifications:
FireQual Level 2 Award in Fire Risk Assessment in Low-Risk Premises (Ofqual)
FireQual Level 3 Award in Fire Risk Assessment in Medium-Risk Premises (Ofqual)
FireQual Level 4 Award in Fire Risk Assessment in High-Risk Premises (Ofqual)