Government Releases International Building Fire Safety Regulation Review
Government Releases International Building Fire Safety Regulation Review The government has published an international review on approaches to fire safety and property protection, comparing the building safety regulations of several countries Dated November 2022 and published on 26 February 2025, the research offers literature review findings and evidence on the international approaches used to reduce […]
Legionella and Fire Safe’ Business Manager Kym Morris Honoured with British Citizen Award for James Bulger Campaigning Efforts
Legionella and Fire Safe’ Business Manager Kym Morris Honoured with British Citizen Award for James Bulger Campaigning Efforts A Staffordshire businesswoman has been honoured with a medal for her campaigning work in memory of murdered toddler James Bulger. Kym Morris, who is business manager at Lichfield-based Legionella and Fire Safe Services, received the British Citizen Award […]
MHCLG Updates Approved Document B: Key Fire Safety Amendments for 2025, 2026 & 2029
MHCLG Updates Approved Document B: Key Fire Safety Amendments for 2025, 2026 & 2029 The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) has released an updated Approved Document B (Fire Safety), consolidating past and forthcoming amendments to the Building Regulations. Published on 14 January 2025, this revision integrates changes from 2019, 2020, 2022, […]
Legionella Risk Assessments: Everything You Need to Know Safety Insights
Everything You Need to Know About Legionella Risk Assessments At Legionella and Fire Safe, we understand the importance of maintaining safe water systems to protect against harmful bacteria like Legionella. Whether you’re a landlord, business owner, or homeowner, it’s vital to conduct regular Legionella risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance with the law. Let’s […]
Fire safety concerns force closure of thousands of prison cells in England and Wales
Fire Safety Concerns Lead to Closures of Thousands of Prison Cells Thousands of prison cells across England and Wales are expected to be taken out of use following serious fire safety concerns, according to reports by Sky News. The closures come after critical fire safety issues were identified at several prisons, including HMP Durham, Risley, […]
Fire Safety Reminder for Care Homes: Understanding the Updated BS 9991 Standard
Fire Safety Reminder for Care Homes: Understanding the Updated BS 9991 Standard Fire safety in residential care homes has always been a top priority, given the vulnerability of residents and the challenges associated with evacuation. With the recent updates to BS 9991:2021 – the British Standard for fire safety in residential buildings – it’s essential […]
£600,000 Fine for Prison Legionella Management Failures
£600,000 Fine for Prison Legionella Management Failures A company has been fined £600,000 for failing to manage the risk of legionella bacteria in the water systems at HMP Lincoln, which led to the death of an inmate. Amey Community, a facilities management service provider for the Lincolnshire prison, admitted guilt to a health and safety […]
Building Trust in High-Rise Social Housing: Key Insights on Soil & Vent Replacement and Fire Safety
Building Trust in High-Rise Social Housing Management: Key Insights on Soil & Vent Replacement and Fire Safety Efficient soil & vent pipe replacement and comprehensive fire safety measures are fundamental for effective high-rise management, ensuring both structural integrity and tenant safety. The challenge of aging drainage systems in social housing buildings has the potential to […]
Understanding the Surge: Why Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Are Rising in England and Wales
Understanding the Surge: Why Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Are Rising in England and Wales In recent years, England and Wales have witnessed a troubling surge in Legionnaires’ disease cases, prompting health officials to raise alarms across the public health sector. The latest data, published 21 November 2024 on the government website, highlights this concerning trend. […]
Care Home Closure Due To Serious Fire Safety Issues
Care Home Closure Due To Serious Fire Safety Issues The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has de-registered Bay House, a care home in Olney, Buckinghamshire, following a second consecutive “inadequate” rating. The home, run by Olney Care Homes, was found to have critical safety lapses that posed significant risks to residents, including failures in fire door safety and […]