Insights & Commentary
Expert perspectives on UK fire safety legislation, compliance developments, and best practice from the Empyrean team.
Previous Articles
- 14 June 2026 Nine Years On: What Has Changed, and What Has Not Nine years after the Grenfell tragedy, this article reviews the profound legislative shifts in fire safety, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and mandatory accountability frameworks. Legislation
- 31 May 2026 Wales Building Safety Bill The Building Safety (Wales) Bill introduces a strict new safety regime for all Welsh residential buildings with two or more units. Set for full rollout in April 2027, the law establishes clear legal accountability for building managers and expands resident protections. Industry News
- 27 May 2026 Heatwave Season Fire Safety: What Building Managers and Owners Should Be Doing Now The UK's ongoing heatwave changes the fire risk profile of every building near open green space. Here is what building managers and owners should be reviewing right now. Industry News
- 24 May 2026 200 Households Evacuated from Wembley Blocks Over Fire Safety Failures Over 200 households have been told to leave their homes at Grand Union Heights in Wembley after a fire risk assessment found an "intolerable risk to life" — with failures spanning cladding, sprinklers, and cavity barriers. Industry News
- 24 May 2026 Grenfell: Charges Sought Against 57 People and 20 Companies Nearly a decade on, the Met Police is seeking criminal charges against 57 individuals and 20 organisations over the Grenfell Tower fire — here's what we know. Fire Safety
- 24 May 2026 We're Here — Introducing Empyrean Fire Consultancy An introduction to our company, and what we stand for. Fire Safety