Fire safety in residential buildings relies on strong compartmentation and effective fire engineering.
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The best strategy building managers can use now is to understand every requirement of all current legislation and the costs associated with these.
Managing a property involves a myriad of responsibilities, and when it comes to communal areas, the complexities only multiply.
In the event of a fire, fire doors help protect escape routes and support fire compartmentation slowing the spread of fire.
The Supreme Court recently confirmed the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premises Act 1972.
For those managing blocks of flats, understanding and fulfilling these responsibilities is not just about compliance, it is about protecting lives.
In the heat of summer, when ventilation systems are in constant use, the risks of contaminated ventilation systems. escalate dramatically.
Fire compartmentation involves the use of fire-resistant construction to divide a building into separate areas.
Remedial actions identified during Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services can lead to delays.
The team at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch look at both legislative progress and notable case law in the sphere of building safety.