Read our overview of the reforms that are set to create “lasting generational change and a clear pathway for the future on how residential buildings should be constructed and maintained”, according to the Government.   

Mike Fox takes an in-depth look at the Fire Safety Act 2021, its potential pitfalls with regards to the new requirements on fire risk assessments and offers advice for how to overcome them.

From 1st August, new planning requirements will come into force on developments involving high-rise residential buildings, with fire safety issues needing to be incorporated into schemes before planning permission is granted.

Regular, non-monitored fire systems carry the risk of no-one being there to raise the alarm to the emergency services. Without alarm monitoring, a standard alarm simply rings out while fire spreads undeterred. DualCom Pro’s single and dual-path wireless solutions are priced competitively, whilst providing the added benefits of remote access and peace of mind when premises are not occupied. CSL are experts in end-to-end connectivity and the secure delivery of alarms and data from the protected premises to the ARC.