WOBO recognises the need for members and fellow professionals to be aware of developements within the fire sector
February deadline set to decide future of Grenfell Tower site
DEPUTY PRIME Minister Angela Rayner, who also serves as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will be making a final decision on the future of the Grenfell Tower site next month. The derelict 24-storey residential building in London’s North Kensington has been wrapped in protective sheeting subsequent to the tragic fire that occurred on 14 June 2017.
Warringtonfire previews grand opening event for Birchwood Park Laboratory
FIRE TESTING, inspection and certification services provider Warringtonfire (which is part of the Element Materials Technology Group) is set to host a grand opening for its new state-of-the-art laboratory located at Birchwood Park in Warrington.
| Tall buildings in London “still exhibiting major safety risks” warns Fire Commissioner |
SPEAKING AT a London Assembly Fire Committee meeting held in the Chamber at City Hall, London’s Fire Commissioner Andy Roe KFSM (who has recently announced his intention to retire after five years in the role) stated that tall buildings exhibiting significant safety risks are still being constructed in the capital.
ASFP launches 6th Edition of Yellow Book focused on structural steel protection
THE ASSOCIATION for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced the launch of the 6th Edition of the Yellow Book: Fire Protection for Structural Steel in Buildings. This vital resource contains guidance on fire protection measures for structural steelwork that are necessary to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.
FIA pushes for review of Building Regulations Gateway system delays
THE FIRE Industry Association’s Engineering Council has issued a Briefing Note highlighting the ‘bottleneck’ that’s impacting the construction of high-risk buildings of 18 metres (or taller) above ground level, duly pointing the finger of blame at Gateways 2 and 3 and calling for the present situation to be reviewed
RIBA outlines further set of building safety reform recommendations
THE ROYAL Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a further response to the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel’s Phase 2 final report, duly highlighting what the Institute believes to be critical recommendations for improving building safety.
Progress update issued on review of furniture fire safety regulations
THE OFFICE for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has provided a progress update from Justin Madders (the Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets) on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.
Restructure announced for Industry Competence Steering Group
WHAT’S DESCRIBED as a “comprehensive restructure” has been announced by the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) in a determined bid to enhance competence and safety standards right across the built environment.