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The FDS Contracting News offer updates on recent legislation, look at the benefits or routine preventative maintenance and hopefully provides some value for building managers looking to maximise safety within their premises.

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The Benefits of Fire Engineering

Modern buildings need to prioritise safety all while exploring modern construction techniques and delivering the architect’s aesthetic vision. Conventional approaches to fire engineering and smoke ventilation sometimes require modifications that

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Car Park Ventilation Compliance

Car park ventilation needs to provide both day-to-day air quality ventilation as well as deliver emergency smoke clearance in the event of a fire. In this article, Bijan Fard from

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Balancing Fire Safety and Aesthetics

Balancing the fire safety requirements while remaining true to the architect’s intention requires a carefully considered approach. Bijan Fard at FDS Contracting discusses the role of fire engineering in providing

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Residential Spotlight: A guide to smoke control options

When it comes to specifying, installing and maintaining fire systems, it is important to remember the purpose and importance of smoke control. This mini guide looks at the options and professional support available when it comes to smoke control specification.

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HMO Licensing Rules

In October, new licensing rules for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) came into force. This extends the definition of a HMO and introduces new standards for minimum bedroom sizes and

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