New Fire Safety Guidance Comes Into Force on 1 October 2023

Since the Grenfell Tower disaster and subsequent investigations, the fire safety community has experienced continuous change. The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly Section 156, marks the third phase of the Home Office's efforts to enhance fire safety...

iMist – The ONLY Fire Suppression Company Worldwide to Guarantee the Lowest dB Increase After Installation

With any penetration in the ceiling, noise separation should be an aspect that is considered. Unfortunately, for many in the fire safety industry, it often gets overlooked. On the 30th of August 2023, iMist undertook comprehensive acoustic sound testing of the...

Fire Safety Regulations in care homes

Who decides the Fire Safety Regulations in care homes?

In the UK, fire safety regulations for care homes are primarily governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, more commonly known as the Fire Safety Order. This legislation applies...

Fire Safety Act: Guidance for those with legal duties

What is the Fire Safety Law?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the main piece of legislation governing fire safety in buildings in Scotland and Wales, which applies to all workplaces and common parts of buildings containing two...

Building Regulations Are Changing

The current law stipulates that residential properties over 30m high must have a fire suppression system installed. On May 2020, it was announced that from November 2020, this will be changing.