Living space
Fire safety in residential apartments – from means of escape to the provision of sprinkler systems – is discussed by Colin Bennett
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Housing policy
Authorities and landlords are uncertain about their responsibilities for enforcing fire safety in residential accommodation. Richard Jones and Neil Marsden explain
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Making the grade
Neil Perdell makes the case for Grade 2, LD2 smoke alarm systems, particularly in tenanted properties
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Occupying forces
Peter Holmes and Phil Witts discuss the need to reduce false alarms in houses of multiple occupancy
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Safe custody
Terry O'Neill examines the fire safety design issues in custodial properties
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Public perceptions
Fire Risk Management
reports on a major survey into public attitudes towards high-rise building safety
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Codes of care
Nigel Hiorns discusses the challenges of applying Firecode and other associated fire safety guidance in healthcare
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Health advice
Steven Brown offers a personal view of fire safety risk assessments in healthcare and the knowledge and expertise needed by advisers
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Age exchange
With more Australians opting for ‘in home’ care as they get older, there is a need to establish effective fire safety strategies with the community care sector. Julie Harris explains
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Great escape
Evaluating and upgrading escape routes within existing buildings is a complex issue which needs careful consideration, argues Paul Harris
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Damper profile
Experience in the USA has highlighted the need for regular inspections of fire and smoke dampers. Craig Rutledge explains
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Smoke solutions
Paul Compton explores some of the current and future developments in the field of smoke control
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