White Paper highlights institutional oversight while FireAngel identifies a compliance gap
The UK Government has published the Construction Products Reform White Paper to address failings in the safety and compliance of products used in the built environment following the Grenfell tragedy.
FireAngel welcomed the publication as a milestone in addressing regulatory gaps and institutional oversight.
The manufacturer asserts that policy reform requires a shift in installation competence to ensure resident safety.
Kate Guy, Business Unit Director at FireAngel, stated that the strategy aims to tackle loopholes that allowed unsafe products to enter the market.
FireAngel identifies compliance gap in Grade D installations
Guy warned that current industry practices frequently overlook the specific complexities of BS 5839-6 which is the British Standard for fire detection in domestic premises.
“Our own knowledge and recent initiatives highlight a significant “compliance gap” in the domestic fire safety sector, specifically regarding the installation of Grade D fire alarm systems.
“While general electrical competence is often assessed, the specifics of BS 5839-6, the British Standard for fire detection and Grade D fire alarm systems in domestic premises, are frequently overlooked.
“This means that the issued electrical certificate of “compliance” may not guarantee the necessary competence required of the electrical contractor.”
Industry shift toward verified competence
FireAngel launched the Pro Installer Network to provide trade professionals with tools to ensure every installation is compliant.
The initiative provides access to CPD training and a third-party verified design service.
It also includes a compliance labelling solution to support the trade ecosystem.
Kate Guy added: “The White Paper’s focus on “raising the bar” for non-compliance and a testing sector that “can be trusted” aligns perfectly with our mission.
“We believe that true safety requires a shift from “tick-box” exercises to a culture of verified competence.
“We must continue to place stakeholder accountability and resident safety at the core of every building.
“We support the government’s commitment to reducing systemic weaknesses to ensure the delivery of high-quality homes.
“Now is the time for the entire industry to embrace transformational cultural shifts and industry-wide reforms so that compliance is never treated as an optional extra.”
The manufacturer remains involved in the conversation regarding building safety regulations to support the delivery of high-quality homes.
FireAngel warns of compliance gap in domestic installations
Iain Hoey
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White Paper highlights institutional oversight while FireAngel identifies a compliance gap
The UK Government has published the Construction Products Reform White Paper to address failings in the safety and compliance of products used in the built environment following the Grenfell tragedy.
FireAngel welcomed the publication as a milestone in addressing regulatory gaps and institutional oversight.
The manufacturer asserts that policy reform requires a shift in installation competence to ensure resident safety.
Kate Guy, Business Unit Director at FireAngel, stated that the strategy aims to tackle loopholes that allowed unsafe products to enter the market.
FireAngel identifies compliance gap in Grade D installations
Guy warned that current industry practices frequently overlook the specific complexities of BS 5839-6 which is the British Standard for fire detection in domestic premises.
“Our own knowledge and recent initiatives highlight a significant “compliance gap” in the domestic fire safety sector, specifically regarding the installation of Grade D fire alarm systems.
“While general electrical competence is often assessed, the specifics of BS 5839-6, the British Standard for fire detection and Grade D fire alarm systems in domestic premises, are frequently overlooked.
“This means that the issued electrical certificate of “compliance” may not guarantee the necessary competence required of the electrical contractor.”
Industry shift toward verified competence
FireAngel launched the Pro Installer Network to provide trade professionals with tools to ensure every installation is compliant.
The initiative provides access to CPD training and a third-party verified design service.
It also includes a compliance labelling solution to support the trade ecosystem.
Kate Guy added: “The White Paper’s focus on “raising the bar” for non-compliance and a testing sector that “can be trusted” aligns perfectly with our mission.
“We believe that true safety requires a shift from “tick-box” exercises to a culture of verified competence.
“We must continue to place stakeholder accountability and resident safety at the core of every building.
“We support the government’s commitment to reducing systemic weaknesses to ensure the delivery of high-quality homes.
“Now is the time for the entire industry to embrace transformational cultural shifts and industry-wide reforms so that compliance is never treated as an optional extra.”
The manufacturer remains involved in the conversation regarding building safety regulations to support the delivery of high-quality homes.
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