Contractors warned over Hinkley Point C fire risks

Mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractors allowed combustible material to build up on a staircase serving an emergency exit at Hinkley Point C, according to the regulator. Inspectors examining construction work at the nuclear site also found that no fire risk assessment was in place and… The post Contractors warned over Hinkley Point C fire risks appeared first on Construction News.

Essential Fire Risk Assessment Tips for Construction Sites

The post Essential Fire Risk Assessment Tips for Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction sites are full of activity, but they also come with many dangers-one of the biggest being fire. Fires can happen quickly and without warning, causing harm to people and damaging property. So, how can you keep your construction site safe? The answer is by doing a proper fire risk assessment. This process helps you […]

What Is Fire Risk Assessment and Why Is It Essential in 2023?

A new year has arrived, and along with it, new challenges in maintaining fire safety. With rapid technological advancements and evolving building designs, understanding fire risk assessments and their importance has never been more crucial. So, what is a fire risk assessment, and why is it essential in 2023? In Continue Reading

Complete Guide to London Fire Risk Assessment

Fire safety is of paramount importance in a city like London, where countless lives and properties are at stake. A comprehensive London fire risk assessment and fire safety training are essential steps to ensure the safety of both residential and commercial properties. To safeguard lives, property, and ensure compliance with Continue Reading

SFPE & SFPE Foundation Announce Free Virtual Handbook on Fire Risk Assessment and Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface; New Funding Awarded for Curriculum Development

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers and SFPE Foundation announce the publication of a free virtual handbook on fire-risk assessment and mitigation in the wildland urban interface (WUI). Additionally, the SFPE Foundation has awarded new funding to lead the development of a WUI risk assessment and mitigation curriculum targeting fire departments in the U.S. The […] The post <strong>SFPE & SFPE Foundation Announce Free Virtual Handbook on Fire Risk Assessment and Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface; New Funding Awarded for Curriculum Development</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

CABE - Changes and Updates to Fire Safety Standards, 02122020

This Webinar by John Davidson of the National Security Inspectorate (NSi) looks at recent changes and updates to Fire Safety Standards including PAS 79 – Fire Risk Assessment and the introduction of BS 8629 – Evacuation Alert Systems. It will also look at two recently introduced BAFE fire certification schemes – SP 206 for Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems and SP 207 for Evacuation Alert Systems