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PLUS: How important are self-closing doors?
 
FIRE BRIEFING 10.03.2022
FIREX 2022
 
On 7th March, LFB confirmed reports of a major fire at the Crawford Building, a block of flats and offices on Whitechapel High Street. We speak with a leaseholder in the building and one of the relevant housing association's to find out their perspectives on the incident.
 
“We want to create an environment where customers can feel assured that they’re coming into a place where competency and approvals are guaranteed”
Ahead of FIREX International 2022, IFSEC Global spoke to Event Director Gerry Dunphy, to discuss what is in store for the event in May. 

 
Door closers as a crucial mechanism in fire door safety
Much has been said about fire door safety – particularly in the wake of the Grenfell Tower Fire, but, how important are self-closing doors as a component in this field? 

 

In a year filled with arguably just as much uncertainty as the last, in 2021 the industry remained dedicated to meeting challenges head on.
Fire Safety in 2021 eBook – Is the industry ready to embrace systemic change in building safety and fire risk management?
Download IFSEC Global’s Annual Fire Safety Report 2021, as we keep you up to date with the biggest stories of the year, including new legislation, improving building safety culture post-Grenfell and the importance of third-party certification in fire door safety. All this and more is covered in the free, downloadable eBook, which includes the names of our Top Influencers in Fire Safety for 2021, and a round-up of the year’s biggest fire safety prosecutions and news stories.  Get your copy today! »
 
BAFE and NAPIT publish new data highlighting growing fire safety failure rates

BAFE and NAPIT have published new research considering domestic fire safety, highlighting failure rates and absence of domestic smoke alarms. 

New fire safety guides introduced in Scotland

Multiple new fire safety guides have been introduced in Scotland, including practical guidance for existing high-rise domestic buildings.