Fire safety insights and news

The Approved Document B changes in 2026 take effect in England on 30 September. The principal amendment introduces a recommendation for more than one common stair in blocks of flats where the building has a top storey 18 metres or more above ground level. The revised...

A fire strategy plan is a document that explains how fire safety is achieved in a building. It sets out the construction, fire compartments, escape routes, detection systems, suppression measures, and the management procedures needed to keep the premises safe. A fire...

Fire safety in construction is one of the biggest challenges facing contractors, developers, and site managers. Construction sites are dynamic and high-risk. They often lack permanent fire protection systems, store combustible materials, and change layout regularly....

Care homes face some of the highest fire safety risks of any building type. With vulnerable residents, 24-hour occupancy, and complex layouts, the stakes are exceptionally high. At J.S.O Fire Safety Consultants, we provide tailored fire safety solutions for care homes...

Archive storage facilities present some of the most challenging fire safety environments in the UK. Whether housing corporate records, museum archives, legal documents, or heritage collections, these facilities are often filled with highly combustible materials...

Modern buildings are more complex and ambitious than ever before. Architects, developers, and contractors often face challenges where standard guidance in Approved Document B is too restrictive or impractical. This is where fire engineering design services play a...

Fire risk assessments are the foundation of fire safety in the UK. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises, including schools, care homes, offices, warehouses, retail units, and blocks of flats, must have a suitable and...

Fire assurance is an essential part of modern construction projects. It provides independent verification that fire safety measures have been properly designed, installed, and documented, giving clients confidence that their buildings will perform as intended in the...

The introduction of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has brought new levels of scrutiny to high-risk residential buildings. While this step is vital for raising standards, it has also created serious challenges for contractors, developers, and design teams working...