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Research on the trigger thresholds used in Approved Document B, including the height threshold for the ban on combustible materials in or on external walls.
Background The work reported herein was carried out by a BRE Global…
Research into the suitability of fire safety guidance for modern building uses, designs and materials.
Background The work reported in this report was carried out by a BRE…
Research into the fire performance of roof junctions, examining how roof design, insulation and fire stopping materials influence the spread of fire.
Research into the provisions for disabled people to evacuate from buildings in the event of a fire, and whether current design guidance is adequate.
Research into whether design guidance addresses the fire safety needs of retirement housing, supported housing, housing with care and nursing homes.
Research into the fire safety risks of spray foam roof insulation and its potential impact on fire spread.
Research into how timber cladding system material characteristics and configurations affect their fire performance.
Research into the fire safety impact of balcony design, and the use of laminated glass and spandrel zones on external walls of buildings.
Research on potential approaches to regulating the toxicity of the smoke produced from burning construction materials.
Experimental test results of how different photovoltaic (PV) panel installations affect fire spread over sloped residential building roofs.
Research into evidence on the fire resistance ratings for open-sided car parks, examining fire spread, structural failure risk and protection measures.
Research into building design provisions that maintain stability and compartmentation during a fire, and how these relate to modern building practice.
Research into the performance of light gauge steel frame walls when exposed to fire and their impact on structural fire resistance.
Research into the fire safety implications of installing photovoltaic panels on rooftops.
This report contains information on the application of pesticides to relating to soft fruit in the 2024 season.
This report contains information on pesticide usage during the 2023 to 2024 growing season on orchard crops.
A statistical count of in-year work-related deaths where the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the relevant enforcing authority.
This report contains information on the application of pesticides to arable crops grown and harvested in the 2024 season.
Annual release of updated health and safety statistics on work-related injury, ill health and costs in Great Britain.
Summary of the work carried out by the Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food.
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