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PLUS: Concerns raised over unsafe disposal of lithium-ion batteries
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FIRE BRIEFING 05.01.2023
Government opens consultation proposing second staircases in buildings and mandatory sprinklers in care homes

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has proposed several new updates to Approved Document B, including recommendations to mandate sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks over 30m in height.

 
Burning decks – Complexities in the rising trend of marine fires
Hunter Seymour examines the underlining causes of the rising trend of marine and shipping fires, where human error and unpredictable conditions regularly play a role.

 
Concerns raised over increase in unsafe disposal of lithium-ion batteries
Campaigners, local councils and safety experts are raising fire concerns over the dangers of incorrect disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Experts are warning that incorrect disposal is likely to lead to an increase in recycling plant fires.

 
 
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