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Apparently simple home improvement work leads to dangerous situation

Apparently simple home improvement work, consisting of reroofing and a loft conversion, resulted in a 'near miss' with potentially dangerous conditions for neighbours.

Combustible cladding material ignited during remediation work

Damage to combustible insulation on the external walls of a high rise residential premises was noticed from apparent combustion within the EPS element.

Potential overcrowding in education premises

A reporter expresses concern about the potential for greater occupancy numbers than planned for in lecture theatres within education premises.

Inadequate fire stopping around cables and other penetrations

A reporter observed inadequate fire stopping due to both ineffective installation or damage caused by follow on trades.

Fire safety management during building works

A reporter shares multiple and various concerns about the maintenance of existing fire safety measures during a period of building work, as well as the approach taken to manage building evacuation for persons with reduced mobility (PRM).

Fire resisting doors fixed open in hot weather

When visiting a client during a period of unusually hot weather, it was noted that the vast majority of the building’s fire resisting door sets were wedged open in an attempt to increase ventilation and reduce internal temperatures.

Fire involving fluorescent light fitting

A fire involving a fluorescent light fitting occurred in a corridor in a sheltered housing complex.

Supporting constructions under fire doors and screens

A reporter raised the issue of interpreting test results for understanding the performance of system glazing fire doors and screens in raised access floors or lightweight construction methods.

Thatched roof fire during renovation

A reporter is worried about construction practices after a Grade 1 listed church was lost to fire following renovation works on the lead roof.

Fire safety concerns for partially occupied Higher Risk Residential Buildings

Fire authority checks found several safety failings in partially occupied Higher Risk Residential Buildings.

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Apparently simple home improvement work leads to dangerous situation

Combustible cladding material ignited during remediation work

Potential overcrowding in education premises

Inadequate fire stopping around cables and other penetrations

Fire safety management during building works

Fire resisting doors fixed open in hot weather

Fire involving fluorescent light fitting

Supporting constructions under fire doors and screens

Thatched roof fire during renovation

Fire safety concerns for partially occupied Higher Risk Residential Buildings

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