CCTV in Communal Areas and Your RTM Company’s GDPR Duties
CCTV in communal areas makes your RTM company the GDPR data controller, not the managing agent. What flat block directors must get right, and how to check it.
Responsible Person, Fire Safety and Your RTM Company Duties
Responsible person fire safety for RTM directors: duties under the Fire Safety Order, fire risk assessments, fire doors and the Building Safety Act 2022.
23% and rising: why lithium-ion battery fire is now a workplace problem
UK lithium-ion fire incidents are up 147% in three years, with 23% now hitting commercial premises. See why BS 5839-1:2025-compliant detection matters most.
Facial Recognition legislation, Facewatch and Home Bargains and what it means for retailers
Live Facial Recognition legislation puts it in a stricter category than CCTV. See the lawful-basis, DPIA and governance steps retailers must work through.
What fire alarm maintenance MUST look like – legally
Commercial fire alarm maintenance explained: the four-tier BS 5839-1:2025 cycle, BAFE SP203-1 modules to check, and what FSO 2005 Article 17 really requires.
When the Crime and Policing Act 2026 lands, will your CCTV evidence actually be usable
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 toughens retail crime law, but evidential CCTV still decides who is prosecuted. Three checks to run before an incident occurs.
Fire alarm monitoring after BT Redcare: what Responsible Persons need to check
BT Redcare closed 15 December 2025. What Responsible Persons must check about fire alarm monitoring, BS 5839 signalling and FRA compliance after migration.
Fined, Prosecuted, Personally Liable: What Fire Safety Legislation Now Means for Building Owners
UK fire safety legislation is biting. Real fines, suspended sentences and personal liability – what building owners and Responsible Persons need to know now.
Building Safety Regulations and Fire Alarms: What Every Responsible Person Needs to Know
The Building Safety Act is now being enforced. What Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting duties it creates for Responsible Persons in 2026 and beyond.
