These figures show a gap between the scale of BBQ-related emergencies and enforcement action. It suggests either a lack of necessary powers or not enough resources for enforcement.
The Court of Appeal ruling states that building owners and developers cannot recoup costs from leaseholders for fire safety remediation work. This significant decision has ramifications for who bears the financial burden of building safety-related costs moving forward. In light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, safety issues were identified in older buildings. The ruling specifies that building owners cannot charge leaseholders for fire safety defects discovered prior to 2022, with the retrospective application of the Building Safety Act 2022 favoring leaseholders and residents.
BGF's investment comes at a pivotal time for the fire suppression industry, which is experiencing rapid growth driven by tighter regulations, increased construction activity and rising global urbanisation.
Kelly Ramsey, the first woman in nearly a decade to join the Rowdy River Hotshots, shares insights from her memoir detailing her two years as a wildland firefighter.
Third-party certified fire doors are rigorously tested for fire performance, offering proven reliability, ongoing audits, and traceability of components. They are essential for legal compliance.
Because water and electricity don't mix, and salt water is an even better conductor than fresh water. When salt water covers a lithium battery, it can cause a short circuit that causes the battery cells to overheat in a sequence of rapid reactions, a process called thermal runaway that can cause the entire battery to burn.