Resource library

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

This Scottish Advice Note will help determine the fire risk posed by external wall systems in existing multi-storey residential buildings.

Now available to download

Further research by BRE into Grenfell Tower disaster

The Scottish Government is holding a consultation on fire safety and information. It is seeking contributions from various groups including people responsible for, and the residents of, high rise buildings.

Your views invited.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled from the UK market a timber product used for construction sheeting after it was found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance.

An advice note issued on 24 June provides advice on the risks arising from balconies on residential buildings.

Your views invited.

Assist CIAT by contributing to the consultation response for external cladding systems

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has pulled the procurement of £75m worth of remedial works to buildings in the area, after it identified "flaws" in tender documents.

Karukusevic Carson Architects designed-housing block to be evacuated after investigations found the building contained 'potentially combustible insulation'.

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) have published a revised Code of Practice for the selection of building hardware for fire-resisting and escape door assemblies and door sets.

A key change following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry came into effect this month.

A global coalition of over 80 fire safety leadership organisations, including CIAT, has launched a new internationally consistent approach to the safety and management of buildings, with the aim of saving more lives by reducing risk and preventing devastating fires.

A course on 'Balancing Fire and Energy Code Requirements in Exterior Walls' targeted at those working in the USA is available online.

One of the UK’s largest housing firms has been accused of building homes that leave customers exposed to an ‘intolerable risk’ in the event of a fire.