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Guidance on the legislation that applies to fire and rescue services in England.
Guidance for children about the dangers of fire.
A community guide to organising bonfires and fireworks.
Following a review and consultation, the government has introduced regulations to extend the scope of the ban on combustible materials used in and on the external walls of buildings over 18 metres in height.
Letters from the Building Safety Programme, established to make sure that residents of high-rise buildings are safe and feel safe, now and in the future.
Operational Guidance issued by DCLG promotes and develops good practice within the Fire and Rescue authorities
Fire safety tips for parents and anyone looking after children, including childminders.
Fire and rescue authorities need well designed buildings in the right place in order to perform their functions and fulfil their responsibilities…
Guidance about the determination request process under article 36 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Guidance to help enforcers and operators to understand the Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) (England) Regulations 2009.
Information on the Building Safety Fund (BSF).
This guidance provides information on the contents of statements of assurance for fire and rescue authorities in England.
The rules came into effect in 2007. Their purpose is to limit driving time and ensure that proper break and rest periods are taken. This document…
Fire safety tips for disabled people and those who care for them.
Practical advice to people responsible for fire safety in small and medium businesses
This glossary of terms has been created to aid leaseholders and residents to understand wording used in the Building Safety Fund guidance and Leaseholder and Resident Service.
Operational Guidance issued by DCLG to promote and develops good practice within the Fire and Rescue authorities
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and use waste fire extinguishers to train people to fight fires.
Guidance on the UK-wide fire and rescue national resilience programme.
Guidance about the use of the FASTLITE fire model to predict the spread of fire.
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