FIRE & SECURITY
REGULATORY UPDATES
Monthly compliance updates for Irish fire and security professionals. Sourced exclusively from the Private Security Authority and official Irish legislation.
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One Year On: The Panther Alarms Acquisition
Twelve months on from the Panther Alarms acquisition, a practical review of the combined engineering team, the expanded service coverage across Ireland, and the standards clients can expect from ADS Group going forward.
CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms
PSA licensing is compulsory for CCTV, access control and intruder alarms in Ireland.
Building Regulations Part B 2024
Part B 2024 came into effect 1 May 2025. Includes the new Section B12 obligation to hand over fire safety system information to building owners at completion.
The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Expanded Fire Safety Certificate triggers for industrial and storage buildings, plus the new formal high hazard / normal hazard classification.
One Year of New Fire Safety Regulation
An anniversary review of the most significant shift in Ireland's fire and security regulatory landscape in more than a decade.
PSA Newsletter, June 2026
The June 2026 PSA newsletter, summarised for Irish fire and security contractors. Event inspections, employment letters, key holding, vetting and enforcement.
PSA Launches Its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
The PSA Strategic Plan 2026–2028, launched in November 2025, signals stronger enforcement and regulatory extension into electronic security and related occupations.
Fire Deaths Rose to 34 in 2025
Ireland recorded 34 fire fatalities in 2025, up from 25 the previous year. A breakdown of the NDFEM data, what it says about detection and maintenance, and the practical implications for anyone responsible for a premises.
A New Employment Regulation Order for the Security Industry
An amendment to the Employment Regulation Order for the security industry took effect on 28 September 2026, lifting the minimum rate for security guards from 15.41 to 16.15 euro per hour, with PSA inspection attached to it.
National Fire Safety Week 2026
The 2026 National Fire Safety Week campaign, launched on 12 October, focuses on room by room risk, working smoke alarms and knowing the nearest exits, with an advertising campaign running into 2027.