Feb 2, 2022 | Fire, HHSRS, Legislation & Regulations
02 Feb 2022 It’s not just the Private Rental Sector that will be affected by the new Levelling Up White Paper launched today by Michael Gove The government says home ownership will be boosted via a new £1.5 billion Levelling Up Home Building Fund being...
Feb 2, 2022 | Fire, HHSRS, Legislation & Regulations
02 Feb 2022 “For the first time ever, all homes in the Private Rented Sector will have to meet a minimum standard – the Decent Homes Standard” states the Government’s Minister for Levelling Up etc Micheal Gove as he launches his new White...
Jan 31, 2022 | Fire, Legislation & Regulations
31 Jan 2022 Trade body UKALA has cautioned letting agents to act now following the government announcement that it intends to extend the need for carbon monoxide alarms. It is thought that the government will legislate so that carbon monoxide alarms are fitted in all...
Sep 29, 2021 | Fire, Other News
29 Sep 2021 The G15 has urged the government to remove VAT on fire remediation works as it estimates that its members’ overall spend on building safety will hit £3.6bn by 2036. In the group’s Treasury submission ahead of next month’s Budget and Spending Review, it...
Sep 21, 2021 | Fire, Guest Post
21 Sep 2021 Guest post by the Fire Prevention Association The prime purpose for fire doors is to save lives and stop the progress of fire in support of both escaping occupants and fire-fighting activities. They are an important part of a building’s passive fire...