Arup publishes fire safety change framework following Grenfell Inquiry

London, 17^th September: Following the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report, Arup has released its change framework designed to address some of the systemic industry challenges identified. This framework was developed as part of the analysis and reporting duties it was tasked with providing to the Inquiry.

It is intended for policymakers, supply chain partners, developers and others across the sector who wish to work together to minimise the risk of another Grenfell ever happening again. Arup made the decision to make this change framework public as part of its commitment to support the long-term action and accountability needed to create an effective and equitable fire safety system.

Key recommendations include:

• Adopting a systems approach to fire safety: Working with professionals in the built environment industry to consider how complex, interconnected factors influence fire risk, and ensuring that they are able to take ownership of their impact on the final condition of fire safety measures.
• A regulated fire safety profession: Establishing legal entry requirements, alongside regular audits of competence and consequences for malpractice, and ensuring that roles, responsibilities and accountability are clear across the full set of design and contractor teams.
• Equitable fire safety provisions for vulnerable people: Developing buildings with arrangements in place to enable inclusive emergency egress in the event of a fire, such as including evacuation lifts that can be used by residents alone or to provide the fire and rescue service with the means to assist with evacuation.

The full report with recommendations is available for download here.

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