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The Hackitt Review Interim Report provides a comprehensive critique of the building regulations system and fire safety. LABC welcomes the Report and its seven key recommendations for improvements.
Paul Everall, LABC Chief Executive: “We welcome the interim findings of the Hackitt Review and…
On 21 Jan 2020 LABC responded to Housing Minister Robert Jenrick's building safety announcements, welcoming the key aspects and hoping for a quick implementation of the improvements.
Among his comments to Parliament Jenrick said, “there has not been enough focus amongst…
From 1 July 2017, reaction to fire cable with a Reaction to Fire requires a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking under the Construction Products Regulations (CPR). The Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) has developed an online video campaign to highlight CPR requirements and how they…
A recent CROSS report from structural safety organisation SCOSS draws attention to the safety of large outdoor screens and the risk of collapse, especially in strong winds.
SCOSS (Standing Committee on Structural Safety), having received a number of reports of collapsed screens,…
Speaking at Frankham Risk Management Fire Safety in Housing Seminar in Westminster on Wednesday 20 February LABC's Deputy Chief Executive, Lorna Stimpson called on professionals and specialists working in the housing sector not to wait on others to deal with competency issues.
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This document that sets out a consensus reaching process between the fire and rescue service and building control.
This technical guidance is aimed at ensuring designers and architects avoid the potential pitfalls and risks of fire engineered designs in their projects.
LABC Guide to the use of polyurethane foam in fire-resisting application.
Presentation from Fire Safety Seminar 14 October 2019 (PDF). Password-protected for those who attended the seminar.
This document offers guidance on the proper use of polyurethane foam in fire-resisting applications.