The Government has introduced new legislation requiring high-rise residential buildings to install SIBs. We breakdown what a SIB is, what needs to go in one and whether your building falls within the scope of the regulations.

The High Court handed down judgment on a important cladding case. The Fire Safety Order and lease covenants were successfully applied in this case, which means that commercial landlords aren't outside the cladding crisis. We explore what happened, what the court decided and what this ruling means for commercial landlords and property managers.

For block managers responsible for residential flats, commissioning the correct type of fire risk assessment is not simply a compliance exercise. It is a practical decision about how well you understand the building you manage. Most purpose-built blocks of flats are adequately covered by a Type 1 fire risk assessment, but in some cases a more detailed, intrusive assessment may be required. This is where Type 2 and Type 4 fire risk assessments become relevant.