Recent reports highlight fire safety risks in some of London’s high-rise buildings, with concerns around sprinkler systems, single staircases, and evolving regulations. But Facility Managers are the ones driving real change.
London’s Fire Commissioner Andy Roe is pushing for higher safety standards, and the London Plan 2021 reinforces the need for Automatic Water Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) and stricter compliance. For FM professionals, this isn’t just a regulation—it’s about protecting people and future-proofing buildings.
FM teams are already leading the way, conducting fire risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and working with experts to keep workplaces safe. With fire safety legislation evolving, staying ahead is a challenge—but one that FM professionals rise to every day.
What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to fire safety? Let’s share insights and support each other in keeping London’s corporate spaces safe.
