Federation launches national blueprint for fire safety
John Spencer appointed Chair of the Fire Sector Federation
New legislation will create a perfect storm for fire risk assessment
Fire Sector Federation publishes checklist for emergency evacuation
FIRE Conference returns for its third year
PI insurance crisis risks building safety
Federation to develop strategy to tackle tomorrow’s risks today
New regulator to ensure building safety: Fire Sector Federation welcomes plan to tackle ‘dishonest practice’
Leaseholders deserve better
The Federation acknowledges the Governments’ step change into action on building fire safety
The Fire Sector Federation has today acknowledged and welcomed the announcement made by the government in advance of a debate in Parliament on the Grenfell Tower fire. The delay in positive action has been a deep cause of concern to…
Fire Sector Federation appoints new Chair
The Fire Sector Federation has appointed Michael Harper as its Chair following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 19 September. The appointment is part of a wider restructuring of the Federation which involves senior-level changes to help the organisation…
FSF calls for clarity in implementation of Hackitt recommendations
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) welcomes the completion of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and its recommendations for a much needed change in the culture and regulatory environment relating to construction. However, the FSF is concerned…
FSF statement following announcement of Grenfell Public Inquiry
In light of the terms of reference for the official Grenfell public inquiry and expert panel appointed to advise Government on immediate fire safety action, the Fire Sector Federation has made an offer to Government to assist. It is calling…
FSF renews calls for ADB review with new campaign brochure
The Fire Sector Federation is continuing its long-running campaign for a review of Approved Document B (ADB) to the Building Regulations, following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire The Federation has produced a brochure, “Why does Approved Document B need to…
Grenfell Tower Fire: Statement from the Fire Sector Federation
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) wishes to send its condolences to all those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. We also wish to praise the fire service for its prompt and professional response. Although a fire on such a scale…
FSF urges Government to reconsider school fire safety design proposals
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) is calling on the Department for Education to re-introduce the concept of property protection into its proposed revisions to Building Bulletin (BB) 100: Design for fire safety in schools, in light of the devastating fire…
FSF releases guidance in relation to the repeal of Local Acts
The Fire Sector Federation has released a guidance note which provides advice to those who may be considering the removal of fire safety measures that were incorporated into existing buildings under the auspices of the now repealed Local Acts. The…