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  • New Research Highlights Cost and Impact of School Fires

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    Tuesday, 3 March 2026

    New Research Highlights Cost and Impact of School Fires

    Research by the National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) shows that school fires in England occur six to seven times a week and cost around £126 million annually. The report highlights that over 97% of fires happen in buildings without sprinklers and calls for sprinkler systems to be mandatory in all new and refurbished school buildings to reduce damage and disruption to education.

  • Businessman Fined £48,000 Due to Fire Safety Breaches

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    Monday, 2 March 2026

    Businessman Fined £48,000 Due to Fire Safety Breaches

    The owner of a vacant office building in Peterlee, County Durham, has been fined £48,000 after nine individuals were discovered sleeping inside the premises during a fire safety inspection.

  • Small firms Overwhelmed by New Building Safety Regime

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    Tuesday, 2 December 2025

    Small firms Overwhelmed by New Building Safety Regime

    More effective communication and consistent enforcement are essential to improving compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, according to speakers at London Build Expo 2025.

  • Important Update: FIA Training Certificates

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    Monday, 1 December 2025

    Important Update: FIA Training Certificates

    As we approach the festive season and the postal service enters its busiest period, we wanted to share an important update for anyone who has recently completed FIA training.

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