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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,…
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…
This guidance explains the steps involved in approving the fire safety aspects of building work, and the interaction between the Building Regulations and other statutory fire safety requirements in England and Wales.
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
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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Part of a set of official documents that support the technical parts of the building regulations. This is the 2006 Edition of Approved Document B (Fire Safety) for Wales, incorporating the 2010 and 2016 amendments. This document is effective from the 1st January 2016.
Presentations from LABC's Manchester Fire Safety conference 2018. This PDF document is password protected. If you attended the conference, please email learning@labc.co.uk for the password.
An easy to read guide issued by the Fire Risk Assessment Competency Council.
Doug Evans - High rise facade fires a worldwide concern
This document is password protected. If you attended the conference and haven't received an email notification of the password please email tom.mcfarland@labc.co.uk
Martin Taylor - Accredited Fire Risk Assessments
This document is password protected. If you attended the conference and haven't received email notification of the password please email tom.mcfarland@labc.co.uk.