Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: Key Requirements Explained
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023, implementing key recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. These regulations apply to responsible persons for residential buildings containing two or more sets of domestic premises and build on the duties established by the Fire Safety Act 2021. For all […]
Fire Compartmentation Surveys: What They Are and When You Need One
Fire compartmentation is the division of a building into fire-resistant compartments designed to contain fire and smoke for a specified period — typically 30 or 60 minutes. Compartment walls, floors, and barriers prevent fire from spreading between areas, protecting means of escape and giving occupants time to evacuate safely. A fire compartmentation survey is a […]
Fire Door Regulations: Compliance Requirements for Property Managers
Fire door regulations in England are governed by a combination of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Together, these create a comprehensive framework of duties for the responsible person in residential and commercial buildings. Fire doors are critical components of a building’s […]
Fire Safety in Higher-Risk Residential Buildings Post-Grenfell
The Grenfell Tower fire fundamentally changed the fire safety landscape. The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that fire risk assessments must cover the structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings. For buildings over 11 metres: quarterly communal fire door checks, annual flat entrance door checks, information sharing with fire services, and […]
Fire Door Inspections: What the Fire Safety Act 2021 Means for You
The Fire Safety Act 2021 introduced specific requirements for fire door inspections in residential buildings over 11 metres in height. These requirements place clear duties on the responsible person to conduct regular checks of fire doors in communal areas and flat entrance doors. For communal fire doors (those in corridors, stairwells, and other shared areas), […]
The Complete Guide to Fire Risk Assessments in Residential Buildings
Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all residential buildings with communal areas under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The “responsible person” — typically the building owner, managing agent, or freeholder — must ensure a suitable and sufficient assessment is carried out and regularly reviewed. A fire risk assessment must identify fire […]