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Compliance October 14, 2026

Is Your Fire Risk Assessment Really Suitable and Sufficient?

Most Responsible Persons know they need a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). But having an FRA on file does not automatically mean it remains suitable and sufficient. Buildings rarely stay exactly as they were when an assessment was completed. Tenants change, layouts are altered, refurbishment works take place, occupancy levels increase and fire safety systems are modified. Even changes that appear relatively minor can affect how people would respond and evacuate in the event of a fire.

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Compliance October 6, 2026

Fire Safety Across RIBA Stages: Where Construction Projects Still Fall Short

Fire safety problems rarely appear without warning. Across construction projects, many issues discovered during installation, inspection and handover can be traced back to decisions made much earlier. A fire strategy falls behind the design. An escape route changes during coordination. A compartmentation detail remains unresolved. A specified product is substituted without the fire safety implications being properly reviewed.

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Case Study September 22, 2026

Managing Fire Risk Assessments Across 100+ High Street Locations

Managing fire safety across a large property portfolio brings a very different set of challenges to managing a single site. Assessments need to be scheduled, standards maintained across every location, records kept under control and actions coordinated without placing unnecessary pressure on internal teams.

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Compliance July 15, 2026

The Responsible Person Starter Pack: Everything You Need to Know

If you've recently become the Responsible Person for a building, or you're unsure exactly what your legal duties involve, you're not alone. Many people inherit the role without receiving formal guidance, yet the legal responsibilities are significant. The Responsible Person plays a central role in protecting occupants from fire and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation. This starter pack highlights the key responsibilities every Responsible Person should understand.

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UK Fire Alarm
Fire Safety June 23, 2026

8 Fire Safety Myths Responsible Persons Still Believe

Many Responsible Persons still rely on outdated assumptions about fire safety compliance. With increasing scrutiny under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022, believing the wrong advice can leave organisations exposed to enforcement action, prosecution and unnecessary risk. Here are eight common myths that continue to cause compliance issues across the UK.

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