The Fire Protection Association

Cladding legal case hears from government representatives. The government has intervened in a legal battle over cladding removal costs at London’s former Olympic Park development. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFvxdyP9 #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Survey highlights slow remediation progress in social housing. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has revealed that remediation work on life-critical fire safety (LCFS) defects has been completed in just 6.4% of the 1,920 buildings requiring it. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gT7DBsKh #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Government announces Building Safety Levy to be delayed by a year. Amidst growing concerns from UK developers, the government has decided to delay its implementation of the Building Safety Levy until autumn 2026. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eBkKVZAz #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Register for our upcoming webinar - Wind turbines and power distribution: understanding the key hazards and risk control measures. In this webinar, Adrian Butler, an independent Consultant Risk Engineer, will give an insight into upcoming RISCAuthority guidance on wind turbines, switchgear and transformers. Adrian will provide a general overview of the main types of onshore wind turbines, the hazards presented by wind turbine installations, and the risk control measures that can be applied to avoid and mitigate these hazards. Register here: https://lnkd.in/evj69ZqU #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Fire safety breaches at office-to-residential conversion lead to court action. A company director has been prosecuted after pleading guilty to five breaches of fire safety regulations at a converted high-rise residential building in Worthing. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqRc_T8c #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Dr Justin Maltby-Smith, Group Managing Director at BAFE, examines the journey towards demonstrating competence so far, notably for those undertaking fire risk assessment work. #FireSafety #FireProtection #FRMJournal

Parliamentary committee hears from regulators and community on Grenfell response. Examining the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report, industry regulators and representatives from the Grenfell community voiced their concerns about ongoing recruitment challenges within the building control profession, the need for a national oversight mechanism, and the “lack of urgency” in implementing the recommendations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eur5Uj_r #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

How often should a fire extinguisher be serviced? This advice and guidance article will highlight the servicing requirements for fire extinguishers, touching on how often they should be serviced, and who is responsible for organising the servicing. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ejFNKqhf #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

Investigation underway into Macedonian nightclub fire that killed 59. Multiple arrests have been made following a devastating fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia in which at least 59 people died. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eWU6Ewxd #FireSafety #FireProtection #FPA

The Fire Protection Association is once again delighted to be exhibiting at the popular Fire Safety Event taking place this spring in Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand (H103), where we will be showcasing some of the FPA’s latest developments including our recently expanded fire resistance testing capabilities, our dedicated research testing facility, our 2025 training prospectus, new member benefits, and our latest guidance publications. Register here: https://lnkd.in/erZkpa3i #FSE2025 #FireProtection #FPA