Guidance on the issue of cladding and external wall construction in fire risk assessments for multi-occupied residential premises

Guidance Note

Fire Industry Association, 2022
Guidance on the issue of cladding and external wall construction in fire risk assessments for multi-occupied residential premises Download document

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Guidance Note

Abstract

Provides revised guidance for fire risk assessments conducted in multi-occupied residential premises in England and Wales, under the fire safety order (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005). Provides background history, about the expert panel consolidated advice note issued in January 2020, PAS 9980, Fire Safety Act 2021 and covers the issues relating to cladding and external wall construction, describing the problem from the Fire Risk Assessment perspective and provides FIA advice for assessors.

History

Guidance Note, first published: Version 1, May 2020, updated Version 2, September 2022.

Subjects

  • Electrical services
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Building services

Publisher History

The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.

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