Fire Suppression Advice & Updates
12/11/2026
RRFSO compliance for HMOs and student accommodation: what’s required and who’s responsible If you’re a landlord, managing agent or accommodation provider, you’ll know that fire safety in shared housing comes with legal responsibilities. What is less clear is exactly which…
11/11/2026
PAS 9980 and water mist: what leaseholders and flat owners need to know If you own or manage a flat in a multi-storey building, you may have heard the terms PAS 9980 or FRAEW in letters from your managing agent,…
24/09/2026
iMist Achieves BS EN 14972-17 Certification: A First for Full System Water Mist Testing iMist is the first company to achieve BS EN 14972-17:2025 certification for a complete water mist system, tested at the Fire Protection Association’s UKAS-accredited facility. This…
04/08/2026
Fire Safety Data 2024/25 New government-backed fire data for 2024/25 delivers a clear verdict: high-pressure water mist systems significantly outperform traditional sprinkler systems in activation reliability, fire control, and extinguishment. For anyone responsible for protecting lives and property, the data…
27/01/2026
Updated 25/09/2026 iMist has now completed testing and achieved certification to BS EN 14972-17:2025 at the Fire Protection Association (FPA), a UKAS-accredited test facility. iMist was the first water mist fire suppression company to achieve certification for a full system…
25/03/2025
There has been some confusion regarding the omission of water mist systems from BS 9991: 2024, leading some to believe that this standard excludes their use. However, this is not the case. The absence of a specific reference to water…
21/01/2025
Approved Document B: 2 March 2025 Changes In response to growing concerns about fire safety in high-risk settings, the UK government has introduced several updates to Approved Document B (AD: B), specifically targeting fire suppression requirements in care homes. Care…
24/07/2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of UK politics, housing remains one of the most pressing issues facing the country. With a growing population and an ongoing housing crisis, the need for comprehensive reform is clear. Enter Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s…
21/09/2023
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…