Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Fire Safety in Housing Making our communities safer! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Latest News](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/blognews/) - [Launching a NEW Fire Risk Management Training Course](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/launching-a-new-fire-safety-management-training-course/) - As the government continues to review the Approved Documents under the new Building Safety Regulations, it’s essential that housing providers, developers, and safety professionals are equipped to respond. With recent events highlighting some poor practices and negative behaviours, it’s time to reflect and revisit that guidance to see what is important and how we can learn - [Fire Sector Leaders and Government Unite in Anthology on the Future of Fire Safety](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-sector-leaders-and-government-unite-in-anthology-on-the-future-of-fire-safety/) - The FIA launches its 2025 edition of the Fire Future Today anthology of ideas, with contributions from the Fire Minister, fire chiefs, campaigners, and academics tackling Grenfell, AI, housing safety, and firefighter wellbeing. The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has today published the 2025 edition of its Fire Future Today anthology of ideas, featuring essays from - [Fire Safety in Housing at Anticipate London 2024](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-safety-in-housing-at-anticipate-london-2024/) - We are really pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Anticipate London between the 2-4 December 2024 at the Excel, London, joining 350+ exhibitors and thousands of visitors engage annually. We will be in the Firex exhibition on Stand FI1266, please come and visit us and say hello. Whether your a member, a - [Fire Future Today - An anthology of ideas..](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-future-today-an-anthology-of-ideas/) - The Fire Industry Association (FIA) has proudly released their first 'Fire Future Today' anthology, a compelling collection of essays that marks a significant milestone in the discourse on fire safety evolution. This anthology, accessible free of charge, features contributions from twelve distinguished fire sector leaders, each presenting their vision for advancing fire safety and preparedness. - [Reducing fire safety deaths must be a priority!](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/reducing-fire-safety-deaths-must-be-a-priority/) - Our next event is coming up on Monday 9th October to focus on reducing fire deaths. This is a free in person event in London and will look at a range of fire safety issues and explore practical solutions to help prevent fire deaths in the future. The full programme and information is here: https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-safety-event-sept23/ - [South West Conference announced - 12th September 2023](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/south-west-conference-announced-12th-september-2023/) - Join us for this FREE Fire Safety Conference event hosted by HAMMAR Southwest, in conjunction with our very own South West Division of the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group & Homes for South West Fire Safety Action Group, kindly sponsored by TCW. Date:12 September Venue:Sandy Park Conference Centre, Sandy Park Way. Exeter EX2 7NN The programme will include - [Fire Safety - Managing risks](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-safety-managing-risks/) - Our latest article has been published as a blog on the Chartered Institute of Housing's website which provides advice to registered housing providers on the things to consider when looking at competence requirements and to reduce fire deaths. For further information please read the blog below: https://www.cih.org/blogs-and-articles/managing-fire-safety-risks-how-to-make-sure-you-ve-got-the-right-competencies-and-resident-engagement-strategies - [Building Safety Digital Conference - Complying with new regulations](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/building-safety-digital-conference-complying-with-new-regulations/) - Westminster Insight’s annual Building Safety Conference will dive into the latest developments, including current best practice forfulfilling your duties under the Building Safety Act (BSA) and preparing for secondary legislation. What do the new building safety regulations mean for your organisation? With building registrations for existing occupied High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRB) starting in April 2023, attend to - [New fire regulations come into effect!](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/new-fire-regulations-come-into-effect/) - The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 were placed on the statute book on 18 May 2022, and came into force on 23 January 2023. The regulations implement the majority of those recommendations made to government in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report which require a change in the law. Responsible Persons, including both building - [Amendments made to the Building Safety Bill](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/amendments-made-to-the-building-safety-bill/) - Today on March 23rd, on budget day, government have decided to make a number of important changes to the Building Safety Bill: Protecting Leaseholders Exempting Leaseholders from paying any costs for remediation. In addition to exempting all leaseholders in buildings over 11 metres from cladding costs, qualifying leaseholders with properties valued at less than £175,000 - [ISSG 3rd Report published](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/issg-3rd-report-published/) - This report presents a summary of ISSG activities over the last year, identifies areas where ISSG has seen progress being made but also highlights areas of continued concern. There is a mixed picture – some organisations making excellent progress while others are holding back saying they cannot make changes “just yet” until they see more - [Consultation: PAS 8673 Competence framework for Building Safety Managers](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/consultation-pas-8673-competence-framework-for-building-safety-managers/) - BSI have published the 1st Draft of PAS 8673 for public consultation. The deadline for comments is September 15th 2021. The PAS specifies requirements for building safety competence relevant to the role, functions, activities and tasks of Building Safety Managers, based on the recommendations and core competence criteria set out in BSI Flex 8670.It covers - [New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/new-central-register-and-certification-scheme-for-building-safety-managers-launched/) - The Building Safety Alliance, an independent industry led ‘not for profit’ organisation, is launched with the purpose of implementing the certification of competent individuals wishing to deliver the role of building safety manager (BSM) and a publicly accessible register of those certified by the scheme. The Grenfell Tower tragedy brought to the fore how the - [MHCLG commission BRE to explore ADB research](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/mhclg-commission-bre-to-explore-adb-research/) - BRE Global has been commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to manage one of the workstreams to assess whether Approved Document B (ADB) provides up to date guidance for modern design and construction methods as well as building uses. This project is to provide MHCLG with information on how and - [Home Office publish fire safety consultation response](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/home-office-publish-fire-safety-consultation-response/) - The government have issued their response to the Home Office's fire safety consultation that ran from July to October 2020. It provides a summary of the responses received and sets out the next steps the government will take to strengthen fire safety for all regulated buildings which include: legislating through the Building Safety Bill to - [NSHFSG supports plans to develop competence assessment and register](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/nshfsg-supports-plans-to-develop-competence-assessment-and-register/) - Working Group 8 published the competence requirements for Dame Judith's concept of a 'Building Safety Manager' (BSM) in October 2020, in their report Safer People, Safer Homes. This work was recently released in a standalone document to help organisations to take action now to address and identify where competence gaps might exist. This work is - [NFCC warns of fire risk when using emollients](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/nfcc-warns-of-fire-risk-when-using-emollients/) - People who use emollients and smoke are at greater risk of setting themselves on fire, due to the flammable residue that may be left on clothes, bandages and bedding, warns the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). The warning comes after research from Anglia Ruskin University, De Montfort University and the NFCC’s Emollient Group confirmed that - [NSHFSG launch competence framework information](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/nshfsg-launch-competence-framework-information/) - Today we have launched a document that explains the competence framework as set out in the Safer People, Safer Homes Working Group 8 Report produced by industry. Collectively through Working Group 8 (WG 8) of the Competence Steering Group we have worked across sector with colleagues from the housing, fire safety, construction and FM sectors - [HSE announces new Chief Inspector of Buildings](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/hse-announces-new-chief-inspector-of-buildings/) - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a Chief Inspector of Buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current Director of Building Safety and Construction, will take up the post with immediate effect. The government asked HSE to establish a new building safety regulator - [Government announce £3.5 billion fund for unsafe cladding](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/government-announce-3-5-billion-fund-for-unsafe-cladding/) - The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announces the government will pay for the removal of unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in high-rise buildings, providing reassurance and protecting them from costs. In addition a new levy and tax on developers to ensure industry contributes and measures announced that will boost the housing market and free up homeowners - [Blueprint for delivering competence has been released..](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/blueprint-for-delivering-competence-has-been-released/) - A blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change has been set out by a cross-industry group representing more than 150 organisations in the fire and built environment industries. Setting the Bar is the second and final report of the Competence Steering Group [CSG] and is an update of - [Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/independent-review-of-building-regulations-and-fire-safety/) - The Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety has now been completed by Dame Judith Hackitt. Its purpose is to make recommendations that will ensure a sufficiently robust regulatory system for the future and to provide further assurance to residents that the complete system is working to ensure the buildings they live in are - [Mobility scooter guidance now published](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/mobility-scooter-guidance-now-published/) - New national mobility scooter fire safety guidance has now been published, following a sector led exercise to involve a range of stakeholders. It is recognised that the use of mobility scooters can enhance the quality of life for many older or less mobile residents, who otherwise may be limited in their ability to access common - [New simultaneous evacuation guidance released](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/new-simultaneous-evacuation-guidance-released/) - New guidance on evacuating high-rise buildings has been launched on the 1st May 2018 by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), providing essential advice for building owners, their professional advisers and Fire & Rescue Services. It focuses on introducing a ‘simultaneous evacuation’ strategy in purpose-built blocks of flats which is where all parts of a - [Fire Door Safety Week is Back!](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-door-safety-week-is-back/) - [eventbox]Fire Door Safety Week is back! [/eventbox] It's National Fire Door Safety Week starting Monday 14th September through to Sunday 20th and the industry is gearing up again this year to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. For the latest events - [Fire Door Safety Week 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-door-safety-week-2014/) - [eventbox]Fire Door Safety Week is back! [/eventbox] It's National Fire Door Safety Week starting Monday 15th September through to Sunday 21st and the industry are gearing again this year to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. Various Events are happening during - [Fire Door Safety Week](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-door-safety-week/) - [eventbox]Fire Door Safety Week is back! [/eventbox] It's National Fire Door Safety Week starting Monday 15th September through to Sunday 21st and the industry are gearing again this year to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. Various Events are happening during - [Fire Door Roadshows](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-door-roadshows/) - The Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) are running a number of fire door roadshows this year, which will focus on building owners legal responsibilities with regard to the Fire Safety Order and how fire door inspections can easily help not only with compliance but also to prolong the service life of fire doors and escape - [Fire Risk Management Seminars - A recipe for Success](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-risk-management-seminars-a-recipe-for-success/) - Exova Warrington Certification Ltd have teamed up with some high profile expert speakers will be providing a number of seminars which will act as a template for an holistic and proactive approach to fire risk management. Management of fire risk is as important as built in fire precautions; best practice is not beyond any organisation. - [NSHFSG Firex Seminar](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/nshfsg-firex-seminar/) - We are pleased to announce that we will hosting our first fire safety in housing seminar this year in conjunction with the Fire Protection Association (FPA), UBM and others. It will take place on June 18th between 10am and 2pm as part of the Firex Exhibition that is being held at the Excel, London and - [Hoarding Awareness Week - May 19th - 25th](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/hoarding-awareness-week-may-19th-25th/) - In May 2014, the first ever UK Hoarding Awareness Week will be undertaken by Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) across the UK. UK Hoarding Awareness Week 2014 has three key objectives: To spread more widely an awareness of hoarding facts To promote greater understanding and acceptance across those who can influence change To encourage a - [Website Launch](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/press-release-website-launch/) - < Start of Press Release > The National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group is an independent and sector led body who represents the social housing sector and its main aim is to establish and impact on national policy in relation to fire safety in our communities. Whilst the group is independent it works very closely with - [New Qualifications for the Housing Sector](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/new-qualifications-for-the-housing-sector/) - The National Social Housing Fire Group is an independent and sector led body who represents the social housing sector and its main aim is to establish and impact on national policy in relation to fire safety in our communities. < Start of Press Release > Hot off the Press - New Qualifications for the Housing - [Qualification Update - Level 3 Award Launched!](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/qualification-update-level-3-award-launched/) - The first of these qualifications - Level 3 Award for Reporting Fire Risk in Residential Properties has now been launched, with the level 3 and 4 Certificate qualifications due to follow shortly. Reporting Fire Risk in Residential Properties is suitable for all housing staff who are involved with identifying fire hazards, and contributing to continuous risk assessment by regular review. It will also - [LABC Invitation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/labc-invitation/) - LABC have invited the group to attend their annual conference this year with updates on all the key disciplines in one day - fire, energy, building performance and building control and is offered at a reduced cost of £50 per place, there are limited places so please book if you are interested in attending. The event takes - [National Fire Sprinkler Week](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/national-fire-sprinkler-week/) - It's Fire Sprinkler Week from February 3rd to February 9th and its aim is to raise awareness and understanding about fire prevention and control. The campaign is being supported by the National Social Housing Fire Strategy and a number of communications will be shared with our members during the week. The aim is to raise awareness, - [Review on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/review-on-smoke-and-carbon-monoxide-alarms/) - A review starts next month on the condition of homes in the private rented sector will also consider whether or not new rules are needed on installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, ministers confirmed today (20 November 2013). Robust rules already in place require landlords to keep homes safe and habitable for their tenants across - [Passive Fire Protection Seminars Planned](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/passive-fire-protection-seminars-planned/) - The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced plans for a series of regional CPD seminars around the UK, starting in Manchester on 26 September 2013. Aimed at improving awareness of passive fire protection, Understanding Passive Fire Protection, will offer an essential overview into all aspects of passive fire protection, its specification, installation, inspection and maintenance. The - [CFOA Enforcement Review - Results are in](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/cfoa-enforcement-review-results-are-in/) - Recently the government conducted an enforcement review of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for small to medium sized businesses. The Review identified a need for more consistent application of regulation and better guidance for companies regarding how to comply with the law. Although the Review found some evidence of good enforcement practice, and - [Primary Authority Consultation underway](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/primary-authority-consultation-underway/) - The Government has confirmed it's commitment  to providing businesses with the confidence and certainty to grow. As part of its package to drive growth, Primary Authority is being extended in three ways: to enable more businesses to join, to strengthen inspection plans and to bring more regulations in scope. The Government is investing in the - [Education Key to Passive Fire Protection](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/education-key-to-passive-fire-protection/) - The vital role of passive fire protection in protecting both building occupants and firefighters was emphasised by speakers at the Association for Specialist Fire Protections AGM with Sarah Stevenson-Jones, Chair of the National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group calling for better education about passive fire protection for all involved in a buildings lifecycle and the - [Fire Sector Federation Response to Lakanal House](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-sector-federation-response-to-lakanal-house/) - Recently the coroner who held the super inquest into the tragic deaths at Lakanal House, wrote to various organisations under Rule 43 of the Coroners Act. Brian Robinson CBE who chairs the Fire Sector Federation has now responded to the letter received from the coroner. The response can be downloaded by clicking the below link: - [Lakanal Inquest Findings - Panel Session Planned](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/lakanal-inquest-findings-panel-session-planned/) - The inquest into the tragic deaths at Lakanal House in 2009 has now concluded and the coroner has issued narrative verdicts and under Rule 43, also wrote to various bodies including the Fire Sector Federation, Southwark Council and Department for Communities and Local Government. The documents can be viewed on Southwark's website at: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/CouncilDemocracy/LakanalHouseVerdicts.htm A - [Fire Sector Summit](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/fire-sector-summit/) - Next week’s Fire Sector Summit brings a line-up of top speakers, interactive workshops and an exhibition featuring some of the industry’s leading solutions providers. Workshops and a Question Time style panel discussion will be facilitated by Radio 4’s Today programme presenter John Humphrys. There will also be a ministerial address by fire minister Brandon Lewis. - [FSP Invitation!](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/next-exec-meeting-planned/) - We have been invited to act as a sub-committee for the Fire Sector Partnership. More details to follow. - [Next Exec Meeting Planned](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/next-exec-meeting-planned-2/) - The next Exec meeting is planned for June 11th and will also include a tour of the Rockwool Factory in South Wales, more details on the events calendar. ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/) - Representing 168 member organisations and over 3.2 million homes... MEMBERSHIP Are you a social housing provider? Want to share good practice or need help? Join us today.. ABOUT US Learn about our growing network and find out more about the group. CONTACT US Want to speak with a regional chair? 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[Consumer Standards and Fire Safety North West](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/consumer-standards-and-fire-safety-north-west/) - A report on some identification of failures reported by the RSK when assessing organisations against consumer standards - [London Councils Meeting - MAY 2025](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/london-councils-meeting-may-2025/) - [London Councils Directors Meeting - November 2024](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/london-councils-directors-meeting-november-2024/) - [A Higher Bar - 3rd Report on Competence](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/a-higher-bar-3rd-report-on-competence/) - [Kevin O Hara - PFD Nov 2023](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/kevin-o-hara-pfd-nov-2023/) - [Bobby Lee - PFD Report Jan 2024](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bobby-lee-pfd-report-jan-2024/) - [Jill Brice - Prevention of Future Death Report - Oct 2023](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/jill-brice-prevention-of-future-death-report-oct-2023/) - [NSHFSG Fire Safety Event Presentation Oct 23](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-fire-safety-event-presentation-oct-23/) - [Terms of Reference V7](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/terms-of-reference-v7/) - [BSR Conference 2023](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bsr-conference-2023/) - Presentations from the Building Safety Regulator 2023 - [East Anglia Minutes - November 2022](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-november-22/) - [East Anglia Minutes - July 2019](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-july-2019/) - [East Anglia Minutes - July 2022](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-july-2022/) - [East Anglia Minutes - Nov 2021](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-nov-2021/) - [East Anglia Minutes - March 2021](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-march-2021/) - [East Anglia Minutes - July 2021](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-ea-region-meeting-08-july-2021/) - [Fire Safety in Flats](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/fire-safety-in-flats/) - [Code of Practice for the Provision of Premises Information Boxes in Residential Buildings](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/code-of-practice-for-the-provision-of-premises-information-boxes-in-residential-buildings/) - [PAS 8673 - Management of safety in residential buildings](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/pas-8673/) - [PAS 8671 - Principal Designer](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/pas-8671-principal-designer/) - [PAS 8672 - Principal Contractor](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/pas-8672-principal-contractor/) - [Fire Risk Mitigation - EWS](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/fire-risk-mitigation-ews/) - Report from Ash Fire on external walls - [BS8629 Evac Alert Systems](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bs8629-evac-alert-systems/) - [Emergency Lighting Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/emergency-lighting-presentation/) - [Lithium Ion Battery Fires](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/lithium-ion-battery-fires/) - [3rd Party Certification Schemes](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/3rd-party-certification-schemes/) - [ASH Fire FCAPS System](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/ash-fire-fcaps-system/) - Click here to watch video - [Bucks FRS - Fire Sense Campaign](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bucks-frs-fire-sense-campaign/) - Go back to Documentation Homepage - [Golden Thread Definition](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/golden-thread-definition/) - Go back to Documentation Homepage - [Clutter Image Rating](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/clutter-image-rating/) - [HSE Presentation - June 2021](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/hse-presentation-june-2021/) - [Government response to Fire Safety Consultation March 2021](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/government-response-to-fire-safety-consultation-march-2021/) - [Template - Word Document](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/template-word-document/) - Word Template - [Template - Agenda](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/template-agenda/) - [Template - Powerpoint](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/template-powerpoint/) - Powerpoint Template - [Template - Press Release](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/template-press-release/) - Press release Template - [NSHFSG Overview](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-overview/) - NSHFSG Presentation Overview - [Template - Minutes](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/template-minutes/) - Minutes Template - [Emollient Risks - NFCC Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/emollient-risks-nfcc-presentation/) - [East Anglia Minutes 12 Nov 2020](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-12-nov-2020/) - [NSHFSG Building Safety Competence Framework](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-building-safety-competence-framework/) - Single document that sets out the building safety competence framework. - [Ealing Fire Evacuation Alert System Retrofit](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/ealing-fire-evacuation-alert-system-retrofit/) - [Draft Building Safety Bill](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/draft-building-safety-bill/) - [Safer People, Safer Homes: Building Safety Management (Working Group 8)](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/safer-people-safer-homes-building-safety-management-working-group-8/) - [Reformed regulatory system - MHCLG](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/reformed-regulatory-system-mhclg/) - [Building a Safer Future Review - Final Report](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/building-a-safer-future-review-final-report/) - [Terms of Reference V3](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/terms-of-reference-v3/) - Version 3 Terms of Reference - [Terms of Reference V2](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/terms-of-reference-v2/) - Version 2 Terms of Reference - [Example Policy - Management of Common Areas](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/example-policy-management-of-common-areas/) - Example Policy - [East Anglia Minutes - Feb 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-feb-2013/) - Minutes from East Anglia Fire Strategy Group - [FSF Response to Lakanal House Rule 43 Letter](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/fsf-response-to-lakanal-house-rule-43-letter/) - Brian Robinson CBE chair of the Fire Sector Federation responds to the Rule 43 letter from the Lakanal House Coroner Justice Frances Kirkham CBE. - [Lakanal House Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/lakanal-house-presentation-total-fire-services/) - [East Anglia Minutes - July 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-july-2013/) - [Midlands - Regional Minutes Sept 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/midlands-regional-minutes-sept-2012/) - Regional minutes from the meeting in September 2012 - [Midlands - Regional Minutes June 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/midlands-regional-minutes-june-2012/) - [Midlands - Regional Minutes April 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/midlands-regional-minutes-april-2012/) - Minutes from Regional meeting - [Midlands - Regional Minutes Feb 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/midlands-regional-minutes-feb-2013/) - Midlands regional minutes from meeting held in Worcester - [East Anglia Minutes - November 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-november-2013/) - Minutes from the East Anglia Group on 29th November 2013. - [Wales Group Minutes - Dec 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-dec-2012/) - Minutes from Wales Group for Dec 2012 Meeting - [Oxygen Guidance Note](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/oxygen-guidance-note/) - Good practice guide on the use and storage of oxygen cylinders - [NSHFSG Exec Minutes - Oct 2013 Updates and Appendices](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-exec-minutes-oct-2013-updates-and-appendices/) - [NSHFSG Exec Minutes - Oct 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/nshfsg-exec-minutes-oct-2013/) - [Primary Authority Overview](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/primary-authority-overview/) - Overview of Primary Authority Scheme - [Wales Group Minutes - Mar 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-mar-2013/) - Minutes from Wales Group Meeting in March 2013 - [Example Procedure - PAS 7](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/example-procedure-pas-7/) - Example Procedure - [Midlands - Regional Minutes Dec 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/midlands-regional-minutes-dec-2013/) - Minutes from the West/East Midlands Group - [Wales Group Minutes - Sep 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-sep-2012/) - Minutes from Wales Group Meeting in September 2012 - [East Anglia Minutes - March 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-march-2014/) - Minutes from the East Anglia Meeting - [Smoke Alarms: How safe are our children?](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/smoke-alarms-how-safe-are-our-children/) - A presentation by Dave Coss, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service on how effective domestic smoke alarms are - [West Midlands Fire Service - High Rise Survival Guidance](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/west-midlands-fire-service-high-rise-survival-guidance/) - [Info - FRACS](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/info-fracs/) - Information on the FRACS Scheme - [BHP High Rise Smoke Test](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bhp-high-rise-smoke-test/) - Results of a smoke test conducted in a high rise block owned by BHP. - [FRM Qualifications Handbook (NSHFSG)](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/frm-qualifications-handbook-nshfsg/) - [FIRAS Information](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/info-firas/) - Information on the FIRAS Scheme - [Wales Group Minutes - July 2012](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-july-2012/) - Minutes from Wales Group Meeting in July 2012 - [Welsh Fire Sprinkler Update - April 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/welsh-fire-sprinkler-update-april-2014/) - An update and presentation of the welsh fire sprinkler update from BAFSA - [Beyond Callow Mount - Sprinkler Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/beyond-callow-mount-sprinkler-presentation/) - Presentation from BAFSA - [Midlands SHFSG Minutes Dec 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/amended-minutes-dec-2013/) - Amended minutes from December 2013 Meeting - [Wales Group Minutes - Feb 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-feb-2014/) - Minutes from the Wales Group's meeting in February 2014 - [An Introduction to PAS7](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/an-introduction-to-pas7/) - Presentation by Tom Gilbert, BB7 - [Exova Warrington Third Party Assurance Note](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/exova-warrington-third-party-assurance-note/) - A leaflet outlining an overview of good fire risk management and third party assurance guidance. - [Tall Buildings - Arup Engineering](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/tall-buildings-arup-engineering/) - Presentation from Arup Engineering on Tall Buildings - [Tall Buildings - LFB](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/tall-buildings-lfb/) - LFB Presentation - [Wales SHFSG Minutes - July 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-shfsg-minutes-july-2014/) - Minutes from the Wales SHFSG - [Midlands SHFSG Minutes March 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/previous-minutes-march-2014/) - Previous minutes from March 2014 Meeting - [Assisted Living Strategy and Residential Fire Safety](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/assisted-living-strategy-and-residential-fire-safety/) - Presentation by Andy Nicholson, The Fire Surgery - [NE/Yorkshire/Humberside - January 2012 Minutes](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/neyorkshirehumberside-january-2012-minutes/) - Minutes from Regional Meeting - [NE/Yorkshire/Humberside - April 2012 Minutes](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/neyorkshirehumberside-april-2012-minutes/) - Minutes from Regional Meeting at St Leger, Doncaster. - [An Enforcers Perspective](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/an-enforcers-perspective/) - Presentation by Steve Turek, Assistant Commissioner LFB - [NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group Minutes - Jan 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/neyorkshirehumberside-group-minutes-jan-2014/) - Minutes from the NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group - [Passive Fire Protection - Understanding the Risks](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/passive-fire-protection-understanding-the-risks/) - Presentation by Wilf Butcher, CEO ASFP - [E-Cigarettes Incident Report - Derbyshire](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/e-cigarettes-incident-report-derbyshire/) - FRS report into fatality that identified e-cigarettes as the source of ignition and research to date. - [NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group Minutes - July 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/neyorkshirehumberside-group-minutes-july-2013/) - Minutes from the NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group - [Fire Seal Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/fire-seal-presentation/) - Presentation from Ritherdon - [NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group Minutes - Oct 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/neyorkshirehumberside-group-minutes-oct-2013/) - Minutes from the NE/Yorkshire/Humberside Group - [Fire Safety Law and Inquests](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/fire-safety-law-and-inquests/) - Presentation by DAC Beachcroft - [East Anglia Minutes - September 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/east-anglia-minutes-september-2014/) - Minutes from Regional Meeting - [NE, Yorkshire and Humberside Minutes - October 2014](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/ne-yorkshire-and-humberside-minutes-october-2014/) - [Survey Results - UWFS Member Survey](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/survey-results-uwfs-member-survey/) - Results from the false alarm survey. - [Primary Authority Presentation](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/primary-authority-presentation/) - [BAFSA 3rd Party Certification Sprinkler Information File](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bafsa-3rd-party-certification-sprinkler-information-file/) - [BRE Report - LFB and Hoarding (Sprinklers)](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/bre-report-lfb-and-hoarding-sprinklers/) - [Wales Group Minutes - Oct 2013](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/download/wales-group-minutes-oct-2013/) - Minutes from the Wales Group's meeting in October 2013 ## Events - [North West Fire Strategy Group Meeting - 19th June 2026](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/all-events/?event=3418) - The next North West fire strategy meeting is taking place on the 19th June 2026. Agenda to follow. Please register if you wish to attend and you are a social housing provider and operate in the North West. If you require a car parking space please enter it on the booking form to secure a - [London and South East Meeting](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/all-events/?event=3150) - UPDATE: Please note the London Event on March 9th is now Fully Booked. Unfortunately due to reaching capacity at the venue we are not able to offer any more spaces. Join us in person for the London and South East Meeting and to celebrate the National group's 15th birthday! It’s a great chance to connect, share ideas, and - [North West Fire Strategy Group](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/all-events/?event=3139) - Join us in person for the North West Fire Strategy Group Meeting! It’s a great chance to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on fire safety strategies in the region. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to contribute and learn from others face-to-face. See you there! Once signed up to attend if you are not already registered as a - [NSHFSG Fire Safety Event](https://www.firesafetyinhousing.org.uk/all-events/?event=3158) - We are partnering with Aico to drive a fire safety event for members and which will help to inform our future strategy and to encourage networking and sharing of good practices. 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