The new regulations affect most residential buildings in England, introducing new legal requirements which can be enforced if not complied with. This includes blocks of flats and HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupation).
All residential buildings with 2 or more domestic premises must:
Residential buildings above 11m in height must:
In addition to the above, residential buildings above 18m in height must also:
The UK Government have issued new fact sheets and guidance documents to help you prepare for these changes, to assist landlords, dutyholders and management companies to implement the appropriate measures. Find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022
At Pyro, we recognise the importance of achieving and maintaining the highest possible levels of accreditation – as a company and as individuals. Our technical accreditations include memberships with The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), The Fire Industry Association (FIA) and Fire Protection Association (FPA). We’re third-party accredited by BAFE for Fire Risk Assessments, and our assessors are Tier 2 & Tier 3 Registered on the IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register.