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Approved Document B gives guidance for building work in England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own frameworks; do not carry an England provision across the UK without checking the relevant authority and document version.
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London Fire Brigade reported smoke from a fifth-floor flat and fire beneath the roof lining. Firefighters used PVStop on solar panels; the Brigade believed the accidental fire involved resistive heating at panel terminals.
Open incident fileLondon Fire Brigade reported a fire at a ground-floor restaurant beneath flats. Half the ducting from the ground floor to the roof was damaged. The Brigade said a commercial fryer fault is believed to have ignited oil; it also urged owners to clean extraction systems regularly.
Open incident fileLondon Fire Brigade reported a fire at a two-storey warehouse on Ripple Road. Crews removed and cooled cylinders and used an aerial appliance. The cause remained under investigation in the Brigade’s account.
Open incident fileLondon Fire Brigade reported extensive roof and terrace damage at a shop with flats above. It believed the fire accidental, while the exact cause remained undetermined because the roof was unstable.
Open incident fileThe inquiry examined the rapid external spread, the refurbishment and product testing, the regulatory system, and the emergency response. Its Phase 2 report was published in September 2024.
Open investigationThe Lakanal House fire and 2013 inquest raised questions about refurbishment, compartmentation, fire risk assessment and high-rise response. The coroner’s recommendations and the organisations’ responses are distinct records.
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Official websiteUK fire and rescue service leadership.
Official websiteCountry editions organise content by relevance. They do not determine which requirements apply to a project. Check the responsible state, province, territory or local authority and the applicable document edition.
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