The Fire Safety Act 2021
The government has announced the commencement of the Fire Safety Act 2021 from 16 May 2022 in England and Wales. The Act clarifies which parts of residential buildings apply under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), and who is responsible for maintaining fire safety for these areas.
The Fire Safety Act 2021
The new Fire Safety Act 2021 amendment affects buildings containing more than one home, and clarifies that the FSO applies to the structure and external walls, and all doors between the domestic and common parts of the property, which windows, balconies, cladding, insulation and fixings and any common parts, as well as all doors between homes and common areas.
Remembering Grenfell
With the 4 year anniversary last week, we continue to remember the lives that have been lost and pray for the hundreds of people who lived in the tower and were significantly impacted by this tragedy.
The Inquiry Panel has made the following statement:
“We know that this is a very difficult time for all those who have been affected by the fire which engulfed Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. On this fourth anniversary of the tragedy the Panel and the whole of the Inquiry team offer their deepest sympathy to the bereaved, survivors and other members of the community whose lives were shattered by it. We shall continue to put every effort into uncovering the causes of the fire and remain determined to provide the answers which the community seeks.”
However, what started as a small kitchen fire in the early hours of the morning turned Grenfell into a tragic disaster engulfing the tower in flames and sadly, killing 72 people. The health and safety policy, which is transpires was non-existent, is a starting point to ensure that this kind of tragedy is not repeated.