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BAFE release statement on the fourth anniversary of Grenfell

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BAFE have paid their respects to the people who loved lost loved ones as a result of the Grenfell Tower Fire on the fourth anniversary of the disaster.

The fire highlighted multiple areas where substantial change is required to maintain a safe environment for people in their homes. To be part of positive change to improve the fire safety arena, BAFE have strong objectives and will continue to provide input and support to relevant Working Groups and consultations.

Change is Necessary

Earlier this year James Maxwell-Scott QC for RBKC (Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea) also highlighted that in respect of Fire Risk Assessments “the sector was and remains completely unregulated. No qualifications are required by law. No training is required by law. There was and is no bar whatsoever to anyone seeking to go into business as a fire risk assessor.” – Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Day 114, March 29 2021 (Opus 2 – Official Court Reporters Transcript)

Following the fire key figures and organisations within the industry, notably Jonathan O’Neill OBE – Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association, publicly called for UKAS Accredited Third Party Certification to be mandated by Government (most notably in his speech demanding Government “get on with it” at the Fire Sector Summit in 2019). This move has been fully supported by BAFE, and the industry is primed to be part of the solution in raising the overall level of quality and accountability for specific fire safety services available.

BAFE have commended the work undertaken by the fire safety and construction sectors following the Grenfell Tower fire and they have been actively involved in development. Requirements for critical life safety work to be performed at a high quality and Third Party Certificated level should be mandatory, but the BAFE are confident that this is going in the right direction. The fourth anniversary of this tragic event continues to highlight the importance of building safety, including the quality life safety systems and provisions within it (maintained efficiently to ensure they remain ready in the event of fire).Evidencing Competency.

BAFE continue to believe that UKAS Accredited Third Party Certification is the best quality and robust method of evidencing that an organisation has the right systems and expertise in place to perform specific life safety work.

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