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The FPA has released a revised Technical Bulletin (TB) as part of its LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 2015, offering updated guidance on the correct storage of idle pallets within industry.

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has called on the government for “greater inclusion” of automatic water suppression systems (AWSS) in the built environment, including schools, student accommodation, and care homes, irrespective of building height.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres in height.

With his background as a chartered building engineer, newly appointed FPA Managing Director Dr Gavin Dunn has highlighted the challenges being posed to the built environment sector by the need to address climate change.

The Home Office has published a new document outlining its research-backed guidelines for fire and rescue services during high-rise evacuations.

With the objective of providing a range of learning solutions to suit all learners, the FPA is pleased to announce the launch of its e-learning provision as an addition to its current offering of fire safety CPD courses and qualifications.

A specialist UK provider in the design and maintenance of active fire suppression systems has launched a campaign to help businesses recycle and repurpose water used for necessary fire testing.

On 14 December 2023, members of the House of Lords debated the current state of England’s fire safety regulations, putting forward the case for a new integrated review and update of fire safety guidance.

Fire safety professionals are suffering from an ever-increasing skills gap as changes to Building Regulations come into force, experts have warned.