Regulations & Guidance
The following pages provide information and guidance on what businesses, property owners, architects and specifiers need to do to comply with fire safety law and building safety requirements.
General Guidance
It is fundamental that business owners remain aware of the latest commercial and residential building safety requirements. It is, however, important to note that current legislation on fire safety primarily seeks to guard against loss of life and the spread of fire to surrounding premises, with little provision for the protection of the premises itself or its physical contents, which can include valuable inventory and capital assets like machinery and equipment.
Find out more.png)
Guidance for clients
A building that is built to meet regulation alone can still be vulnerable to fire. Seven out of 10 businesses are unaware that current building regulations guidance in the UK does not consider elements that protect the property against the devastating effects of fire.
Find out more
Guidance for politicians
The following guidance has been produced and collated by the BSA for individuals working in political life, including elected representatives, candidates, activists, and staffers. It provides in-depth information covering automatic sprinkler systems, UK fire safety regulations as well as insight into sprinkler requirements in other European countries.
Find out more
Guidance for architects
A working knowledge of regulations and performance is crucial when you want to make the right design decisions when it comes to fire safety. The following guidance highlights the key areas which may affect your design, with particular emphasis on architectural benefits (and limitations) on automatic fire sprinklers.
Find out more