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As fire safety becomes more critical in modern building design, BS9991 remains a cornerstone of protection. First introduced in 2011, this code of practice provides clear, actionable guidance to ensure
What should you be looking for in smoke venting quotes to ensure your project is compliant? Smoke Venting systems are essential in ensuring the safety and compliance of any building.
FDS has recently completed works at Cheshunt Lakeside 1a for M Toner Plumbing & Heating Ltd. FDS was appointed as the smoke venting contractor to design, install, and commission both
This article explores the latest amendments introduced to Approved Document B Fire Safety as of April 2024. Approved Document B Fire Safety serves as a comprehensive guide on fire safety
What is BS 9999 and why use it? BS 9999: 2017 – Fire safety in the design, management, and use of buildings – Code of practice is a British Standard
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has published its much-anticipated fire enforcement outcome regarding the fire incident that occurred at New Providence Wharf in May 2021. Despite initial concerns being raised about
When was BS 9991 First Developed? Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), British Standard 9991 (Fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings) was first published
The Grenfell Tower tragedy and the extensive investigations that followed led to a much-needed revision in the fire safety standards that govern British construction. The Building Safety Act 2022, which passed into law in April 2022 and finally made significant changes to provide homeowners and inhabitants with higher levels of security, is perhaps the most notable change.
M Toner Plumbing & Heating appointed FDS Contracting as their smoke ventilation contractor to design, supply, install and commission a smoke management system utilising vertical shafts. Cheshunt Lakeside 1a also required an environmental car park ventilation system utilising a Thrust Ventilation system.
FDS has recently worked alongside long time client, Kane Group to design, install and commission both a Smoke Ventilation System and Corridor Environmental System at Greenwich Millennium Village. To read
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