Fire Industry News and Updates
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Course in Focus: Construction Fire Risk Assessment
The Construction Fire Risk Assessment Course has been developed to increase the competency (knowledge, experience, qualifications and behaviour) for delegates to undertake a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment (FRA).
Our 2024 Course Dates are Now Live!
2024 is set to be a busy year of courses, so we have released the full year to help you plan your training requirements; whether its scaffolding, fire, temporary works,
CHSG Attend Selo Academy’s Building.Better Seminar
We were delighted to be invited to take part in the Selo Academy’s Build.Better seminar in London on Friday 13th October.
Course in Focus: Fire Safety Co-ordinator
This course enables the Fire Safety Co-Ordinator to have a greater understanding of fire prevention and fire safety requirements within and about the buildings under construction.
Fire Safety Reform Changes Come Into Force 1st October 2023
Section 156 of the Building Safety 2022 (BSA) makes a number of amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) to improve fire safety in all buildings regulated by the FSO. The changes, which come into force on 1st October 2023. The following of which are new responsibilities for the Responsible Person.
DLUHC Issues Remediation Code of Practice
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have issued a new code of practice to make it clear what residents can expect during a external wall remediation project at the property they are residing in in terms of communication.
Government Announces Major Plans to Address Cladding Remediation
The Government have this week made public major new plans to address building cladding life safety fire risks in the private and social sector – their remediation and enforcement in residential buildings between 11 to 18 metres across England, and over 18 metres outside of London.
Our Newly Launched Safety Courses are on Fire!
We have been working hard over the summer to develop four of our CHSG Fire Safety Academy courses and get some dates in the diary.
Home Office Extend Survey for Fire Risk Assessors
The Home Office have extended a recently-released survey welcoming Fire Risk Assessors (FRAs) from 31st July to midnight 1st September 2023.
Government Issues Interim EV Design Advice for Covered Car Parks
The Government have issued interim guidelines for those retrofitting or designing covered car parks housing electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
Building Safety Act 2022 Section 156 Changes Made to Advise Responsible Person
The Government have made changes to section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) with respect to the fire safety responsibilities of the Responsible Person.
Building Safety Regulator Charging Scheme Proposed
Find out about the new Building Safety (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2023, empowering the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to charge fees and recover charges for performing relevant chargeable functions.
