Protection and Building Safety News

17-03-21

NFCC welcomes the Fire Safety Bill returning to the House of Lords

Commenting on the Fire Safety Bill returing to the House of Lords today, NFCC Chair Roy Wilsher said:  “The Fire Safety Bill is a short bill, but an important one that we welcome.  “The Bill itself provides an import…

10-02-21

NFCC responds to today's Government announcement on cladding

Earlier today Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick unveilled a a five-point plan - which included confirmation that the government will fully fund the cost of replacing unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in residential buildings 18 metres (6 s…

13-01-21

Lithium-ion battery waste fires costing UK over £100m a year

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are responsible for around 48% of all waste fires occurring in the UK each year, costing the UK economy some £158 million annually, according to new research conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting. …

24-11-20

NFCC welcomes draft Building Safety Bill report

The National Fire Chiefs Council has today welcomed a Report from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee into the draft Building Safety Bill. A number of recommendations in the report reflect some of the issues and conc…

30-10-20

NFCC driving change in response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations

The Grenfell Tower fire was an appalling tragedy that has sent shock waves throughout this country and the rest of the world. Nowhere more so than in fire and rescue services across the UK. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is working with ev…