PLUS: Fire service prosecuted after firefighter injury in training exercise
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FIRE BRIEFING 11.08.2022
 
Court ruling finds contractor liable for £8 million cost of removing unsafe cladding
The High Court in London has handed down a landmark judgment that establishes legal liability for remedial safety work on buildings.
 
Kensington & Chelsea council found liable for effects of Grenfell Tower fire on nine people
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), was found liable for the effects of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire on nine people, including four deaths, in a judgement passed by the High Court on 28 July 2022.
 
“If we can fit sprinklers and save lives, it’s the right thing to do”
On 19th May at FIREX International, Rob Barber was appointed as the new Chair of the National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN). IFSEC Global got the chance to chat with Rob at the event, to find out a little more about the NFSN’s goals and Rob’s role moving forwards.
 
Fire service prosecuted after firefighters left seriously injured in training exercise
A fire service has been prosecuted after two of its firefighters received serious head injuries – with one paralysed from the chest down – after a training exercise. A team of four firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were carrying out a rope rescue training exercise at a disused quarry...
 
CIBSE launches conference series to support the delivery of a safer built environment
CIBSE and the Society of Digital Engineering (SDE) are launching a new series of conferences, designed to provide clarity and a practical understanding of the Building Safety Act and the Golden Thread requirements for building and fire safety professionals. 
 
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