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Compliance & Legislation

Fire safety guidance for block management: what managing agents need to know

Fire safety in residential blocks sits at the intersection of the RRO 2005 and, for higher-risk buildings, the Building Safety Act 2022. Here's what that means for managing agents in practice.

Published 24 July 2026 · Reviewed 24 July 2026

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Compliance & Legislation

Commercial fire safety compliance: a practical overview for business owners

What fire safety compliance actually involves for a commercial premises — from the initial assessment through to keeping day-to-day precautions in good order.

Published 21 July 2026 · Reviewed 21 July 2026

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Compliance & Legislation

Fire safety responsibilities: understanding the Responsible Person duty

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places specific legal duties on a 'Responsible Person'. Here's what that role actually means in practice.

Published 17 July 2026 · Reviewed 17 July 2026

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Fire Safety

Fire door inspections: what's checked and why it matters

Fire doors only work if every component is correct and properly maintained. Here's what a fire door inspection actually looks at, and why it's more than checking the door closes.

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Published 13 July 2026 · Reviewed 13 July 2026

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Fire Risk Assessments

PAS 79 methodology: how a structured fire risk assessment is carried out

PAS 79 is the published methodology behind a properly structured fire risk assessment. Here's what it actually sets out, and why following it matters.

Published 9 July 2026 · Reviewed 9 July 2026

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Fire Risk Assessments

Fire risk assessments explained: what they are and what to expect

What a fire risk assessment actually covers, who is legally required to have one, and what a competent assessment should deliver beyond a list of findings.

Published 6 July 2026 · Reviewed 6 July 2026

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Fire Safety

Fire safety during construction: contributing to the BSI PAS 9970 consultation

Construction sites are among the hardest environments in which to manage fire risk. We shared practical, site-based feedback on two new BSI standards — PAS 9970-1 and PAS 9970-2 — shaping how fire safety is managed during the construction phase.

Construction Fire Safety

Published 7 June 2026 · Reviewed 7 June 2026

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Fire safety guidance for block management: what managing agents need to know

Commercial fire safety compliance: a practical overview for business owners

Fire safety responsibilities: understanding the Responsible Person duty

Fire door inspections: what's checked and why it matters

PAS 79 methodology: how a structured fire risk assessment is carried out

Fire risk assessments explained: what they are and what to expect

Fire safety during construction: contributing to the BSI PAS 9970 consultation