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AXA UK advises London businesses to review fire risk assessments

AXA COMMERCIAL – itself a division of AXA Insurance UK plc – is advising London businesses to review their fire risk assessments and staff training in the wake of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) announcing that it would no longer respond to daytime activations of automatic fire alarms in most non-residential buildings from October.

Duo of fires embolden message behind ‘Take Charge and Be Safe’ campaign

THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is once again highlighting the fire risk involved with electric vehicle batteries after firefighters in Cambridge and Peterborough were called to separate incidents in a matter of days.

Grenfell Tower Anniversary: Have We Witnessed Positive Change Since 2017?

THE SEVENTH anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire occurred on 14 June. In the time since that tragedy, we’ve focused on themes including the importance of responsibility and cultural change within the construction industry. While challenges remain within the built environment, many positive changes are taking place. Here, Craig Wells highlights the improvements being made.

Business Sprinkler Alliance highlights sector knowledge gaps at UKREII Forum

REPRESENTATIVES OF the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) attended the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, which took place at the Royal Armouries Leeds and Leeds Dock on 20-22 May. While the event provided an opportunity to engage with a diverse group of attendees, it also revealed continued gaps in knowledge among real estate professionals when it comes to fire sprinkler systems.

Slough property manager fined for breaching Fire Safety Order

WAHEED AFZAL, a property manager in Slough, has been ordered to pay £22,646.82 in relation to fire safety breaches following a successful prosecution brought by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Appearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court on 19 June, Afzal pleaded guilty to six charges under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Labour Party plans new structure for setting national standards in Fire and Rescue Service

THE FIRE Brigades Union has welcomed a commitment from the Labour Party to transform the Fire and Rescue Service by giving firefighters and their dedicated Trade Union a voice in how it’s run.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service prosecutes Blackpool landlord

LANCASHIRE FIRE and Rescue Service has successfully prosecuted a landlord for his failure to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which put the lives and safety of tenants at risk. At Preston Crown Court, Mohammed Asif Khan pleaded guilty to two breaches of the Fire Safety Order in relation to the premises at 25 Bond Street, Blackpool FY4 1BQ.