Case Study News Regulation & Guidance Standards New UK Fire Safety Statistics 2024/25: Water Mist Systems Outperform Sprinklers Across Every Measure 04/08/2026 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 is compelling. A proven track record: now stronger than ever This is not the first […] Read more »
Case Study News Regulation & Guidance Standards Update on Water Mist Standards: BS 8458 and BS EN 14972-17 27/01/2026 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie BS 8458 has now been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 14972-17. This change brings water mist systems under a single European “Family of Standards,” which the UK is required to follow as a member of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). What does this mean? The fire tests within BS EN 14972-17 are the […] Read more »
iMist Blog Regulation & Guidance Standards BS 9991: 2024 and Water Mist Systems – Understanding the Guidance 25/03/2025 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 mist does not mean it is unsuitable – rather, BS 9991: 2024 solely provides guidance […] Read more »
iMist Blog News Regulation & Guidance Standards Approved Document B: 2 March 2025 Changes 21/01/2025 / 05/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 homes are particularly vulnerable environments, where residents often have limited mobility and may rely on […] Read more »
iMist Blog News Regulation & Guidance Rachel Reeves’ Ambitious Planning Permission Changes: A New Era for UK Housing 24/07/2024 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 Shadow Chancellor, who has recently outlined a bold vision for overhauling planning permission laws to […] Read more »
News Regulation & Guidance New Fire Safety Guidance Comes Into Force on 1 October 2023 21/09/2023 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 in high-risk buildings. This Act will further amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, […] Read more »
News Regulation & Guidance Fire Safety Act: Guidance for those with legal duties 12/04/2023 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie 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 or more domestic premses. This legislation is applicable to the responsible person of the […] Read more »
Accreditations iMist Blog Regulation & Guidance iMist have obtained the ISO 14001 accreditation 08/11/2022 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie We are proud to have obtained the ISO 14001 accreditation for our Environmental Management System – certified by BSI – underlining our commitment to sustainable solutions and our ESG credentials, with the help of Rachel Pollard and Matt Squires. Why? With the world moving to a greener way of living to protect the environment around […] Read more »
Accreditations iMist Blog Regulation & Guidance Standards The First Company to Pass the FPA’s UKAS Accredited BS 8458 Watermist System Test 28/09/2022 / 04/08/2026 by Tauren Corsinie We are delighted to be the first company to pass the FPA’s UKAS-accredited BS 8458 Annex C residential and domestic watermist system test, which demonstrates the rigour of the test. Now that we have passed it, we are unique in the market as we can provide our customers with a UKAS-accredited stamp of approval when […] Read more »
