P2-18 Response Accepted

Develop fire engineering courses for construction professionals

Recommendation

That the government, working in collaboration with industry and professional bodies, encourage the development of courses in the principles of fire engineering for construction professionals and members of the fire and rescue services as part of their continuing professional development. (113.28)

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The government accepted this recommendation, committing to work with industry and professional bodies to encourage the development of fire engineering courses for construction professionals and fire and rescue services (Official government response, 26 Feb 2025). As of 1 February 2026, continuing professional development course development is underway in collaboration with these bodies, as part of the broader fire engineering regulation framework addressed by the expert panel (Gov.uk progress update, 1 Feb 2026).
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Jurisdiction
England
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government Initial Response
16 Jan 2025

The government accepts this recommendation. We recognise the importance that the principles of fire engineering can have for these professions and others. We will work with industry and professional bodies to consider how best to encourage the development of courses.

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Accepted UK Government Follow-up
26 Feb 2025

The government accepts this recommendation. We recognise the importance that the principles of fire engineering can have for these professions and others. We will work with industry and professional bodies to consider how best to encourage the development of courses.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Feb 2026

Fire engineering regulation framework addressed through expert panel work. Continuing professional development course development in collaboration with industry and professional bodies. (Covers Recommendations 15, 16, 17, 18.)

Source
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 Report 04 Sep 2024
Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Recommendation age 1.6 yrs
Last formal update 01 Feb 2026