Resource library

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) will start "a full investigation" into the causes of a huge fire that ripped through a block of flats in Dagenham, east London this week.

In order for CIAT to make a formal response we are appealing to members in possession of relevant evidence

A free, downloadable eBook from IFSEC Global and FIREX International, which includes a nine-step process for improving firestopping procedures and a round-up of the biggest fire safety prosecutions and news stories in 2020.

A Guide for Selecting Flat Entrance Doorsets; a publication for housing associations, landlords, building owners and local authorities in England

Reminder for call for evidence - survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete

Your views invited.

A blueprint to improve competence for those working on higher-risk buildings and drive culture change has been set out by a cross-industry group representing more than 150 organisations in the fire and built environment industries.

One of London's largest housing associations has announced a building and fire safety review of six residential blocks in the capital, following advice that the construction of the buildings may be putting residents at risk.

Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) say three-quarters of fire doors failed inspections in the UK, prompting a warning of a "tragedy waiting to happen".

CIAT involvement continues

Government consultation on combustible materials

New FireShield FD30S fire door launched after successfully securing BS EN 1634 certification.

Five suppliers under investigation

Time is running out to secure a government funded place on the ABBE accredited External Wall System Assessment Training Programme.

This insightful presentation explores the critical role of Passive Fire Protection in modern construction, with a focused deep dive into the design and specification of MEP services penetration seals—one of the most challenging and frequently misunderstood aspects of fire safety.

The Executive Summary of PAS 9980:2022 Fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats – Code of practice has been published.

A discussion around the evolution of architecture, the fire safety factor that is influencing change, and what the future may look like for high-rise buildings with the industry still under the spotlight following the Grenfell Tower fire back in 2017.

Survey for members

HCLG Committee Report welcomes the publication of the draft Building Safety Bill but warn that it lacks detail on key parts of the new building safety regime.