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This half‑day event gives compliance and fire safety teams clear, practical updates on legislation, PEEPs, cladding remediation and regulatory expectations, with best practice from practitioners already putting new legislation into practice.

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    Fire safety remains one of the biggest responsibilities for social landlords in 2026. With ongoing cladding remediation works, new duties around PEEPs and electrical safety, and the Building Safety Regulator now fully established, providers are under pressure to show strong assurance, clear processes, and consistent resident protection.

    This practical session brings together legal experts, practitioners, and sector specialists to help you understand the current landscape and what good looks like in practice.

    Key sessions include:

    • An overview of the social housing fire safety landscape in 2026, including cladding remediation, PEEPs and regulatory expectations
    • A legal update on relevant legislation and key case law affecting social landlords
    • Case studies and best practice examples from practitioners at Magna and Gentoo on implementing new legislation
    • Breakout discussions to explore challenges, share approaches and compare practice across organisations.

    Who should attend:

    This is for everyone working in compliance, building safety, fire safety, asset management, housing operations, or governance who needs a clear, up‑to‑date picture of risks, duties and expectations.

    Why attend?

    A focused and practical session covering all the essentials to support compliance and fire safety teams to strengthen assurance and resident safety.

  • Our speakers

    Jan Taranczuk, Consultant and advocate of innovation in fire safety, CIHCM
    Jan is an experienced housing professional, with more than 50 years’ experience spanning local authorities, housing associations, and the private sector. He is now working with a group of experienced housing and technical professionals to assist housing organisations improve their services.

    Chloe Gallagher, Lead Building Safety Manager, Magna
    Chloe is a seasoned property management and building safety professional with over a decade of experience spanning both the private leasehold sector and social housing. With a career rooted in ensuring people have safe and secure places to call home, Chloe has been deeply involved in building and fire safety since 2019—navigating complex challenges and adapting to the evolving landscape of fire safety legislation in the post-Grenfell era.

     

    In her recent roles, Chloe has been instrumental in driving a culture of safety and change across organizations and client portfolios. She has built strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including the London Fire Brigade (LFB), Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS), and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (DWFRS). Currently leading building safety operations with a team of 12, Chloe oversees all aspects of active and passive fire safety, Primary Authority Partnerships, HRRB management, fire safety training delivery, customer engagement and outreach, person-centred safety approaches. Chloe brings a passionate, people-focused approach to building safety, advocating for robust systems and inclusive practices that protect residents and communities.

    Gemma Darville, Director of Safety, Risk and Assurance, Gentoo
    Gemma is Director of Safety, Risk and Assurance at Gentoo Group, leading the organisation’s approach to safety, strategic risk management and assurance across its housing portfolio.

    She has played a central role in Gentoo’s response to the post-Grenfell building safety regime, including the creation and development of Gentoo’s dedicated Fire and Building Safety Team and the work to develop safety cases for higher-risk buildings and demonstrate compliance to the Building Safety Regulator.

    Gemma is particularly focused on ensuring building safety arrangements are meaningful and accessible to residents – including active resident engagement through Gentoo’s Building Safety Customer Group.

    She also contributes to sector-wide learning and policy as a member of the Building Safety Regulator’s Building Advisory Committee and the National Housing Federation’s Building Safety National Group.

    Hannah Keane, Partner – Housing Management and Property Litigation, Devonshires
    Hannah advises landlords and building owners on housing management and property litigation, with experience across County Court and High Court proceedings, mediation, and matters in the First-tier Tribunal. Her work includes a strong focus on fire and building safety, supporting providers to manage legal risk alongside safe, compliant homes.

    She regularly advises on the Building Safety Act 2022, including duty holder responsibilities, service charge restrictions and recovery routes, and issues relating to fire doors. Hannah also delivers training for landlords and building owners on building and fire safety as part of Devonshires’ Housing Management Building Blocks programme.

  • Programme

    9:30am Welcome and introduction

    Jan Taranczuk, Consultant and advocate of innovation in fire safety, CIHCM

    9:40am Scene set on fire safety in social housing

    Jan Taranczuk, Consultant and advocate of innovation in fire safety, CIHCM
    • The social housing fire safety landscape in 2026

    10:10am Legal update on fire safety

    Hannah Keane, Partner – Housing Management and Property Litigation, Devonshires
    • Implementation of PEEPs
    • Update on fire safety legislation
    • Fire safety case law.

    10:45am Break

    11:00am Priorities and challenges working in fire safety

    Chloe Gallagher, Lead Building Safety Manager, Magna
    • An overview of the challenges working in fire safety – keeping on top of the legislation whilst maintaining the day job
    • Finding the resource to cover all bases
    • Resident engagement
    • Nurturing the relationship with the fire service.

    11:30am A practical case study: Gas explosion

    Gemma Darville, Director of Safety, Risk and Assurance, Gentoo Group
    • Explanation of what happened at the gas explosion
    • Lessons learnt from a gas explosion in a Gentoo home
    • Partnership working with the police and fire service
    • Protocols and procedures put in place to prevent this from happening again.

    12:00pm Q&A and discussion

    12:25pm Wrap up and key takeaways

    12:30pm Close

  • Cancellations and substitutions

    If you are unable to attend an event or public training course, please let us know in writing (email is fine) at least 48 hours before. Please email [email protected]

    Otherwise, a cancellation fee of £60 plus VAT will be chargeable.

    If you are using a package place to attend and do not inform us within the agreed time frame, then a place will be taken to cover your non-attendance.

    Cancellations must be made in writing, and will be acknowledged by HQN Limited.

  • Price and booking

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