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THE FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONLIBRARY OF FIRE SAFETY

VOLUME 1

F P AFire Protection Association

Edited by Michael Gale

FireProtectionYearbook

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VOLUME 1

Published in 2003 byThe Fire Protection Association

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Contents

List of advertisers 4

Introduction 5

1. The reform of fire safety legislation 7

2. Fire safety with waste flammable liquids 11

3. The United Kingdom fire service 21

4. United Kingdom fire organisations 37

5. Fire statistics 65

6. Fire testing 83

7. Useful web sites 91

8. The Fire Protection Association 97

9. Fire protection associations worldwide 105

10. FPA training 111

11. FPA publishing 125

12. FPA list of fire consultants 159

13. Buyer’s guide 181

Index

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List of advertisers

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Introduction

Of vital importance to the fire protection industry are the changes to fire safetylegislation in the United Kingdom which are now being drafted. The firstchapter of the Fire Protection Yearbook 2003 provides a concise survey of theproposals and their purpose, which is to reorganise fire safety legislation into asimple fire safety regime of general application across workplaces and non-domestic premises. It is proposed that the regime is risk-assessment based andone of the effects of the anticipated new arrangements will be that the need toapply for fire certificates will be abolished. We wish the legal draughtsmen andtheir advisers well in their task.

Consequently, in a year’s time, it will no longer be necessary to apply for firecertificates. It should be the case that the persons responsible for fire safety inindustrial and commercial premises will need to comply with requirementsunder new legislation which may not be radically different from those currentlyexisting. The big difference will be that people like fire safety managers willneed to gain quickly a good understanding of the implications of the newlegislative regime in terms of: responsibilities; duties; staff involvement (andhence a greater importance for education and training); and record keeping(and competence in do-it-yourself risk assessment). They will also need todevelop an appreciation of the management implications related to those firesafety matters which were once prescribed in some detail but will soon be forthem to evaluate and resolve.

The Yearbook has a continuing part to play in such circumstances. This editioncontains, as usual, fully revised versions of a number of the regular chapters,including those which list fire brigades and fire sector organisations. The list offire consultants (chapter 12) has been brought up to date, and so has theBuyer’s Guide (chapter 13), both via information supplied in response to ourquestionnaire. Both lists have been cleaned, to exclude organisations fromwhich replies were not forthcoming since before 2002.

Chapter 1 (‘The reform of fire safety legislation’) and chapter 2 (‘Fire safetywith waste flammable liquids’) are new to the Yearbook and continue ourpractice of providing subject-specific sections. ‘Fire statistics’ (chapter 5)appears after a year’s break. ‘Useful web sites’ is the new chapter 7; ‘useful’ is in

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the mind and experience of the user which is why readers are asked to submitdetails of web sites which they find useful, for 2004.

The fire protection world is one which is in constant flux, so that the task ofrevising the Yearbook never suffers from lack of information. Yearbook 2004should be very interesting to assemble, containing as it should the latestinformation about consolidated legislation and the practicalities arisingtherefrom. Meanwhile, 2003/2004 will be a year in which our readership mightlike to review their information resources and sharpen up their fire safetymanagement skills in anticipation. The slogan for your colleagues at workcould be ‘Everyone is a fire warden’ as you get them ready for the new regime.

We renew our invitation to readers and users of this volume. Please tell us yourcomments and suggestions for improving the Fire Protection Yearbook, so thatit can be made even more useful.

FPA offers technical expertiseFPA offers technical expertiseThe FPA’s new technical directorateoffers a range of services, includingexperimental project consultancy,compliance checking, contingencyplanning, reviews of building plans,fire risk assessments, fire safetyadvice and fire investigations.

UK-based members should receive fulldetails of the services available in abrochure contained within this issue of the journal. If this isnot the case, or you would like to receive further copies ofthe brochure, please e-mail [email protected] andone will be sent to you. If you are an overseas member ofthe FPA, please e-mail the above address with your contactdetails and one will be posted to you without delay.

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The reform of fire safety legislation

The reform of firesafety legislation

Introduction

Some earlier editions of the Yearbook contained a chapter about fire safety legislationin the UK. It dealt with older Acts, under which the fire authorities had beenestablished, and more recent legislation, such as the Fire Precautions Act 1971,which established provisions for increased protection of the public from the risks offire and for related purposes. It explained how, in Britain, fire safety legislation, likemuch other legislation dealing with life safety, had been reactive, new law beingenacted in response to incidents that had caused many fire deaths and had revealedparticular shortcomings or hazards not dealt with by legislation then existing.

Fire legislation in the UK, even now, is fragmentary; fire safety provisions are to befound in many different Acts of Parliament, often not primarily concerned with fire.Such provisions are often concerned with means of escape and the means for fightingfire. Examples of both can be found in the Factories Act 1961 and the Offices, Shopsand Railway Premises Act 1963.

A further complicating factor is that there is little consistency in the ways in whichcompliance with the provisions are monitored and enforced. In factories, the meansof escape are subject to certification by the local fire authority but the means forfighting fire are approved by the Factory Inspectorate. In the case of offices, themeans of escape and the means for fighting fire are both approved by the fireauthority. But in a local authority’s own offices, for example, the means of escape andother fire safety matters are both subject to approval by the Factory Inspectorate.

Developments

The Government has long recognised that fire safety legislation has developed in apiecemeal fashion and that its inconsistencies make it difficult for even fire safetyprofessionals to understand. It has undertaken a major review of the legislation withthe intention of reforming it, by simplifying, rationalising and consolidating existinglegislation in England and Wales (responsibility for fire safety is devolved in Scotlandand Northern Ireland). Its detailed proposals are set out in the paper A consultation

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document on the reform of fire safety legislation, issued by the Office of the DeputyPrime Minister in July 2002. The mechanism for making such changes will bethrough a Regulatory Reform Order made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001.Subject to evaluating responses received via consultations with interested parties, andalso the time taken for Parliamentary consideration of the draft Order, it is proposedthat the changes will be implemented from April 2004.

Review principles

There were a number of criteria applied in the review of fire safety legislation and theconsideration of how the existing items could be treated.

A prime objective was that, as far as possible, fire safety legislation should bereworked to form one simple fire safety regime of general application acrossworkplaces and non-domestic premises. Not surprisingly, and introducing aninfluence and flavour of European regulation, it is proposed that the regime shouldbe risk-assessment based and that the person responsible for the premises should beresponsible for fire safety therein. Other criteria to be applied are:

• protection should be provided to persons inside a building and those in itsvicinity who might be affected by a fire (an aspiration which might have theadditional benefits of reducing the impact of a fire on the environment, theconsequential property damage and the potential risks to firefighters)

• there is to be no specific ‘validation mechanism’ (certification by another name?)for higher risk premises. Fire authorities will still have a duty of inspection andwould base their inspection programmes on their judgements of the premisesthey considered to present the highest risks

• there should be a continuing duty (presumably a duty of the person responsiblefor the premises) to maintain those elements of fire precautions required underthe Building Regulations which are for use by and the protection of firefighters

• fire authorities will have a new statutory duty to promote community fire safety,statutory powers of entry for the investigation of fires, and a power to takesamples for testing.

Anticipated effects

The proposals will certainly affect employers. The consultation documentmakes the point that any new legislation must retain compliance withobligations under European Directives, in particular the Framework Directiveon safety, the Workplace Directive and its minimum health and safety

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The reform of fire safety legislation

provisions in the workplace, the Chemical Agents Directive and the ExplosiveAtmospheres Directive. Wherever there are employers, they will continue to beresponsible for the safety of their employees. To achieve the broadest possiblerange of application for the new Order, however, it is proposed to introduce afairly wide definition of ‘the responsible person’, so that the legislation wouldapply to premises even where no employer is present.

The legislation will place a duty upon virtually all those who are responsible forbuildings to which the public may have access.

The Government believes that another effect of the proposals will be asignificant reduction in the financial burden on business. It says that theremoval of multiple and overlapping fire safety provisions and their replacementwith a consolidated fire safety regime will have that effect. And it also proposesto remove the need to apply for fire certificates. It estimates that the financialbenefits to business will be around £1.7m from the abolition of the requirementfor fire certificates and a sum in the bracket £45m to £110m from possiblesavings from a reduction in the number of fires. It estimates the cost ofimplementing the policy is about £65m.

Tests of the policy

The consultation document contains an interesting, tabulated account of theapplication of tests to evaluate the possible effects of the new legislativearrangements, related to existing legal provisions. For example:

Tests under the Regulatory Reform Act: burdens to be removed or reduced

Legislation Burdens imposed Would the proposal remove Would the proposalby the legislation any necessary protection? prevent anyone exercising

a right or freedom?

Fire Precautions Requirement to have fire No: the protection afforded NoAct 1971, certificate and associated by the risk-based systemsections 1 to 8 enforcement provisions. to be created will provide

the protection necessary.

Separate fire safety Requirement to comply No: the protection afforded No conditions of with separate overlapping by the risk-based system tolicensing regimes requirements imposed be created will provide the

by enforcing authority. protection necessary.

These tests are applied to calculate whether or not any aspect of the Order willremove any necessary protection from individuals or organisations and whether itprevents them from exercising existing rights or freedoms that they might reasonablyexpect to continue to exercise. Where an Order imposes a burden – and the


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consultation document also tabulates such anticipated impositions – then thejustification is that it needs to be ‘desirable’. It must also be seen to strike a fairbalance between the public interest and the interest of those who are affected by theburden being created, which burden must be proportionate to the potential benefit.

The scope of the changes

Many of the legal provisions to be contained in the proposed Order will restateprovisions currently contained in legislation and dealing with fire safety in theworkplace and in other non-domestic premises. The broad topics of suchlegislation are:

• risk assessment

• the principles of fire prevention to be applied

• fire safety arrangements

• fire fighting and fire detection

• emergency routes and exits

• safety assistance

• procedures for coping with serious/imminent danger and danger areas

• provision of information

• co-operation and co-ordination

• persons working at host employers’ or self-employed persons’ premises

• capabilities and training

• general duties of employees at work.

It has been estimated that as many as 140 Statutes and Statutory Instrumentsor parts thereof will be under examination for inclusion within the scope of theproposed Order. The cut-off date for comments on the proposals in theconsultation document was 22 November 2002 and the job of evaluating suchcomments is under way. (English and Welsh versions of the archived copy ofthe document can be viewed at www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/consult/legislate.)The task of carrying out such a comprehensive rationalisation of such a largebody of complicated and interlinked legislation is massive and the aim ofproducing the result by April 2004 may be over-ambitious.

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Fire safety with waste flammable liquids

Fire safety with wasteflammable liquids

➤ Volatility and flammability

➤ Containers

➤ Pipelines

➤ Waste solvents

➤ Labelling

➤ Storage

➤ Flammable vapours

➤ Lubricating oil

➤ Cooking oil

➤ Oil-soaked rags

➤ Paints

➤ Polychlorinated biphenyls

➤ Good practice

Combustible waste materials of every description introduce their own specialrisks into industrial and commercial premises. The FPA has a new book, Firesafety and waste materials, which is an excellent guide to best practice whendealing with the whole range of wastes. This chapter, taken from that book,covers the problems of handling waste flammable liquids and solvents, types ofwaste materials that require special treatment in disposal and that come withinthe scope of the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such substances must bestored safely with due consideration of:

• the flammability and volatility of the liquids

• the potential corrosion of the containers

• accidental spillage or leakage

• the possibility of rainfall spreading spillages by washing or leaching of thematerials

• scavenging by children, vandals and thieves.

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Every company that uses significant volumes of flammable liquids shouldmaintain an inventory of waste liquids, including the type, volume and itslocation on the site.

Volatility and flammability

The hazards associated with waste flammable liquids and spillages of thesesubstances are very much aligned to their physical properties. But the hazardthat a spillage represents cannot be defined simply in terms of a property suchas the flash point of the substance. This is illustrated in Table 2.1 where it canbe seen, by reference to the Highly Flammable Liquids and LiquefiedPetroleum Gases Regulations 1972 (HFL) and the Control of Major AccidentHazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH), that there is more than one definitionfor terms such as ‘highly flammable’.

Table 2.1. Some definitions of fire-related terms.

Definition Flash point Flash point(HFL) (COMAH)

Extremely flammable (No definition) Less than 0°C (and a boiling point of 35°C or less)*

Highly flammable Less than 32°C Less than 55°C*

Flammable Between 32°C and 60°C Between 21°C and 55°C inclusive*

Combustible More than 60°C (No definition)

*The HSE’s Guide to the COMAH Regulations should be referred to for the full definitions.

Liquids that are defined as flammable or highly flammable can be highlyhazardous if the ambient temperature is greater than their flash point since inthese circumstances sufficient vapour will be present from spilled liquids toignite, if an ignition source is present. In the absence of an ignition source, theflammable vapours may spread a considerable distance unless dispersed bysuitable ventilation.

Another factor that should be taken into consideration is the auto-ignitiontemperature of the liquid. This is the temperature at which the substance willcatch fire in the absence of a flame or other ignition source. Petrol is oftenconsidered to be a greater fire hazard than used engine oil, because of its lowerflash point, but if the two liquids were to come into contact with hot surfaces,the engine oil would ignite more readily from the heat of the surface since ithas a lower auto-ignition temperature. All waste liquids should be kept clearnot only of flames and other obvious ignition sources, but away from hotsurfaces as well.

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Miscibility of flammable liquids with water is also an important factor whenconsidering spillages or waste disposal. While small spillages of some liquids,such as potable spirits (whisky, gin, brandy etc) and methanol may be made safefrom fire by diluting with large amounts of water, expert advice should alwaysbe sought before washing chemicals of any sort into drains or watercourses.Liquids that are not miscible with water should never be disposed of in this way.

Flammable liquids that are not miscible tend to be of a lower density thanwater and thus float on the surface. This is the reason why water is not asuitable medium for fighting fires in spillages of flammable liquids. Foam,which has a very low density, will seal the surface of a flammable liquid andmay therefore be used for this purpose, as can dry powders, which extinguishfires by interfering with the chemical reactions in the flames.

Containers

Whatever the classification, it is important to remember that even containersthat have been emptied will contain residual traces of liquid. Flammablevapours may therefore be present and the volume of these will increase as thetemperature rises.

The lids or caps should always be replaced on unwanted or empty containersto prevent flammable vapour escaping and accumulating at low levels where itmay present a significant hazard. In process areas and laboratories use plungeror other self-closing types of containers or wash bottles when handling solventsso as to limit evaporation.

Wherever possible, bottles, containers and drums that have containedflammable liquids should be returned to the supplier in the original packaging.Accumulations of large numbers of containers should be avoided whereverpossible.

Pipelines

Where flammable liquids are transported around a site in pipelines, thepipework should be checked periodically for leaks. If leaks are found, repairsshould be undertaken immediately. Any leakage should be cleared up and theextent and impact of any contamination should be assessed.

The cause of the leak should be investigated and lessons learnt to prevent arecurrence of the incident.


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Waste solvents

It must be remembered that the Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthRegulations 1999 (the COSHH Regulations) apply to waste solvents as well asto unused materials and thus all their relevant provisions should be observed.

While there is no need for every different waste solvent from a laboratory orsimilar area to be stored and considered separately, a waste solvent should beconsidered as belonging to one of two separate classes, non-halogenated orhalogenated.

Halogenated solvents are those that contain at least one fluorine, chlorine,bromine or iodine atom in each molecule. These liquids often have the term‘fluoro-‘, ‘chloro-‘, ‘bromo’- or ‘iodo-’ in their chemical names, although notnecessarily in the proprietary names under which the solvents are marketed. Aqualified chemist should be consulted if there is any doubt as to the nature ofthe solvents that are being handled in a workplace.

Waste volumes of halogenated solvents can with safety be mixed together in acontainer for later disposal; the same is true for non-halogenated solvents. Butit is important to note that the two types of solvents are not compatible andshould under no circumstances be mixed together. Each type should bestored in a separate, clearly marked container. For example, ethyl alcohol,acetone and diethyl ether (non-halogenated solvents) should be stored in adifferent container from carbon tetrachloride, trichlorethylene and bromoform(which are halogenated products).

Both of the waste solvent containers may be held in the same flammable liquidcupboard pending later removal, when a significant quantity (but not more than50L (litres)) has accumulated, to a safe storage area or container outside the premises.

Additional, separate containers may also be required for any especially reactivesolvent or reagent that, because of its nature, needs to be handled alone forsafety or for other reasons such as the recovery of precious metals.

It must be remembered that waste solvents are as hazardous as the originalproducts; they should be treated with respect and handled as neat, newsolvents. Suitable metal containers should therefore be used and these shouldbe sealed with bungs or caps.

Labelling

All containers should be labelled prominently with a description of theircontents and the nature of any hazards posed by the material. Labels should be

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weather resistant to ensure that they remain legible if they have to be stored fora prolonged period of time. The FPA’s book Guide to fire safety signs (2nd edn,1997) contains examples of the labels which suppliers are required to use oncontainers of dangerous substances. As well as their pictorial content suchlabels are required to include the following details:

• the name of the substance

• the name and address of the supplier

• the indication of the danger and corresponding symbol(s)

• the risk phrases

• the safety phrases, and

• in the case of a substance (not a preparation) the EEC number.

Even given that these details are available, if the person responsible forarranging the storage of such solvents is in any doubt then expert advice shouldbe sought.

Storage

Precautions

Large quantities of waste solvents should be stored in tanks or drums. Mild orstainless steel is most suitable. Glass containers should not be used except forsmall amounts in laboratories (i.e. less than 2.5L).

The solvents should be stored in a secure, cool and well-ventilated area reservedfor flammable liquids. They should not be stored with oxidising compounds oracids.

Storage tanks

Storage tanks should be situated in the open air and their vent pipes should befitted with flame arresters. The flame arresters should be inspected frequentlyand maintained.

Supported tanks should be located just sufficiently above ground level toprovide clearance for the operation of valves. Tank supports should beconstructed of concrete or masonry or should be steel, protected to give a fireresistance of not less than 2 hours. The ground beneath tanks should beimpermeable to liquid and should be sloped to prevent accumulation of liquid.


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Tanks above ground level should be bunded and provision should be made forthe removal or drainage of surface water from within the bund. All metal partsof the tank installation should be earthed and bonding terminals should beprovided for attaching to tankers and containers during transfer operations.

Tanks should be situated well clear of process plant and buildings, any fixedsource of ignition and boundary fences.

Storage of drums

Drum storage should be in one of the following locations:

• in the open in a fenced-off compound with protection from weather,particularly shading from direct sunlight; canopies and the like should benon-combustible

• in a detached non-combustible building; the building should be in a safeposition well clear of adjacent buildings, process units or boundary fences

• where adequate separation cannot be obtained storage should be in a fire-resisting building. Solvents should be stored in a ground-storey roomseparated from other parts of the premises by fire-resisting walls and floors;this type of indoor storage should be kept to a minimum.

Storage areas: general

The floors of storage areas should be impermeable, with adequate drainage forspilt liquids and to prevent the accumulation of water. Waste solvents must notbe allowed to enter public drains or watercourses. Special measures may beneeded to contain spills and leaks; these should be discussed with the relevantauthorities and the water company.

A low, impermeable sill should be provided around the storage area to containspillage. Ramps should be provided over the sills in order to allow for wheeledaccess.

Containers should be arranged so that access is easy and a clear view is availableto check for leaking liquid. Where solvents are stored or collected: roomsshould be well ventilated, particularly at low level; naked flames, hot elementsand all other ignition sources should be eliminated; smoking should beprohibited and reduced-sparking tools should be used where possible.

If waste is transferred from one metal vessel to another the two vessels shouldbe electrically bonded and earthed. Solvents should not be transferred by meansof air pressure or gravity; a suitable pump should be used.

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Flammable vapours

Enclosed areas where flammable concentrations of vapour may occur should beprotected by explosion venting or suppression systems.

Electrical equipment for use in atmospheres which may contain flammableconcentrations of solvent vapour should be of a suitable type. Guidance is givenin BS EN 60079: Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres: Part 14:Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines). Construction andperformance requirements, for the most part, are given in BS 5501: Electricalapparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.

All storage vessels and areas should be clearly marked.

Lubricating oil

Waste oil generally includes any mineral-based lubrication or industrial oilswhich have become unfit for the use for which they were originally intended,and in particular, used engine oils, gear oils and other mineral lubricating oils,oils for turbines and hydraulic oils.

Small quantities of waste lubricating oil that are generated from, for example,changing the oil in your car may be taken with your domestic waste to yourlocal authority waste recovery or recycling area. Large quantities whichaccumulate in vehicle workshops and similar businesses, however, should bestored in large, sealed metal drums or similar containers to await removal fordisposal by a specialist waste recovery company.

Waste oil must not be allowed to enter watercourses or drains.

Fig. 2.1. Who knows what is stored here? The liquids may be flammable, corrosive,oxidising or toxic; many will be incompatible.


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Cooking oil

Waste cooking oil should be drained from deep fat fryers or similar equipmentinto tanks or closed metal containers for disposal. Although not flammableliquids by definition, they should be treated as such and not allowed to enterwatercourses or drains. They should not be mixed in containers with wastesolvents or other waste products.

Oil soaked rags

Some oils, known as unsaturated oils, are oxidised by oxygen in the atmosphereand this produces heat. Unsaturated oils are animal or vegetable oils, ratherthan mineral oils; engine oil, for example, will not react in this way.

When unsaturated oils are distributed on materials such as rags so as to presenta large surface area for applying the oil, for example, the heat produced can besignificant. If the rag is screwed up, heat can be created faster than it can escapeand this build-up of heat can lead to the rag’s igniting.

Oils which exhibit this behaviour include turpentine oil (not to be confusedwith white spirit substitute, which is a mineral oil), linseed oil, cod liver oil,other fish oils and similar natural products.

Rags, sponges and similar combustible materials that have been used to applyor wipe up spillages of such oils should not be disposed of with other wastematerials because of the danger of their igniting. They should be stored in aclosed metal container outside the building prior to removal from the site.

Paints

It is estimated that up to 25% of paint that is purchased is never used. Oneway of minimising the problem of waste paints is to purchase these materialswith care; while it may be economical to buy large volumes of paint, it may notbe economical if the residue is thrown away. The disposal of large volumes ofsome paints will come within the scope of the Special Waste Regulations 1996and thus requires careful management.

There are many formulations of paint that may contain oils, volatile solvents,metals and biocides as well as colouring agents and fillers, which cancontaminate land and watercourses and cause pollution if not disposed of withcare.

Whether the paint is water or solvent based there are a number of actions thatcan help to reduce possible pollution:

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• purchase only the minimum volumes of paint required for the task

• remove as much paint as possible from brushes and rollers before washingor cleaning them

• never pour paint or brush cleaning solvents into drains

• follow the manufacturer’s advice on storage so as to prevent waste.

Lead is no longer a permitted constituent of paints sold in the UK but thereare many surfaces, especially in older properties, where lead paint may still bepresent. Specialist advice should be sought where large areas of lead paint haveto be removed. In other cases, furniture and similar items should be removedfrom the area; overalls and suitable dust masks should be worn. The area mustbe cleaned up thoroughly when the process is complete using an efficientvacuum cleaner rather than by sweeping. Paint debris, dust sheets anddisposable overalls should be placed into a sealed bag and disposed of with care,along with any remaining quantities of lead based paint.

The local environmental health department should be contacted for furtherdetails on disposing or recycling facilities for small volumes of paint and brushcleaners. For waste from industrial processes, the Environment Agency orScottish Environment Protection Agency should be consulted.

Polychlorinated biphenyls

Polychlorinated biphenyls, often known as PCBs, are highly toxic liquids thatdo not occur in nature but have in the past been used as coolants and lubricantsin transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment. They were alsopresent in some old fluorescent light fittings and hydraulic oils. They maytherefore enter the waste-product chain when electrical and other equipment isscrapped. PCBs do not burn readily and do not readily break down whenreleased into the environment.

PCBs are serious health hazards and are subject to the EU Disposal ofPolychlorinated Biphenyls and Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCB/PCT)Directive, 96/59/EC.

The principal requirements of this Directive are that:

• inventories are required of equipment containing PCB and mixturescontaining more than 0.005% PCB, whose volume is in excess of 5L

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• the topping up of transformers with PCBs is prohibited

• PCBs should be removed safely from transformers where they are presentin a concentration greater than 0.05% by weight

• transformers containing PCBs are only to be used if they are in goodworking order.

The Directive also refers to the safe disposal of PCBs; in particular it containsobligations to:

• destroy waste PCBs and equipment containing PCBs as soon as possiblebut not later than 2010

• prohibit incineration of PCBs and dumping of waste PCBs at sea

• use specified methods of disposal for waste PCB and PCB-containingequipment.

Good practice when disposing of waste flammable liquids

• to prevent leakage and accidents, check deliveries to ensure that containersare undamaged and are correctly labelled

• replace caps on empty containers

• provide clearly labelled flammable liquid containers for different types ofliquid waste

• remove from buildings immediately after use rags that have been used withproducts such as turpentine oil and keep them in a closed metal containeroutside

• ensure that components and fluids are not hazardous before breaking upunwanted plant and machinery

• leaking containers should be placed inside larger vessels and be removedfrom the site as soon as possible by a registered waste carrier

• seek specialist advice if you have to dispose of large volumes of flammableliquids or handle hazardous substances such as PCBs

• maintain an inventory of waste materials, including the types, volumes andtheir location on the site.

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The United Kingdom fire service

The United Kingdomfire service

➤ Introduction

➤ Combined authorities

➤ Functions of fire brigades

➤ Changes proposed in legislative overhaul

➤ Fire stations and fire controls

➤ Occupational fire brigades

➤ Appliances and equipment

➤ Firefighters’strike and the Bain review

➤ Independent review of the fire service

➤ FBU response to the Bain review

➤ Fire brigades in the United Kingdom

Introduction

It was the Fire Brigades Act 1938 that created fire authorities and required localauthorities to provide firefighting organisations for their areas – this was the firsttime that everyone in the UK became entitled to receive the services of a firebrigade without charge. The 1938 Act never became fully effective because ofthe outbreak of the Second World War. After the war, the Fire Services Act 1947effected many amalgamations and the Local Government Act 1972, whichreorganised local government, resulted in more amalgamations and reduced thenumber of fire authorities. The Local Government Act 1985 led to theformation of joint fire and civil defence authorities in London, Birmingham,Manchester, Liverpool, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear.

Fire authorities in England today were established by two principal Acts. InEngland, the Local Government Act 1972 created the 47 non-metropolitancounty fire authorities and the Local Government Act 1985 led to the formationof joint fire and civil defence authorities in London, Birmingham, Manchester,Liverpool, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear.

Wales is served by three fire brigades and there are nine fire authorities inScotland but, since two of them are combined, they count as eight fire brigades.

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In Northern Ireland responsibility rests with the Northern Ireland Fire Brigade.Public fire brigades are also maintained in Jersey and Guernsey in the ChannelIslands and in the Isle of Man.

Because of their widely acknowledged rescue role, a number of brigades haveadded the term to their title, for example Northumberland Fire and RescueService. For the sake of brevity this chapter refers to ‘fire brigades’, but whencorresponding with brigades the full preferred title should be used.

There are many other organisations in the UK which play a part in fire safetymatters and they are dealt with elsewhere in this book.

Combined authorities

One provision of the Fire Services Act 1947 made it possible for adoption of acombination scheme in respect of the areas of fire authorities. In the interests ofefficiency the Secretary of State can seek and obtain the assent of fire authoritiesto combine. The Local Government Act 1992 brought about the abolition of anumber of the county councils which had been created by the LocalGovernment Act 1972 and established a greater number of new, unitaryauthorities, many in the areas of the defunct counties. Unitary authorities canbe fire authorities but many unitary authorities are areas centred on a singlelarge town or city and do not seek the responsibility of a fire authority.Subsequently, legislative Orders were made to establish combination schemeswhereby unitary authorities combined with existing fire authorities. Manycombination schemes and combined brigades are now in existence but few suchbrigades name their authorities in their operating titles. A title whichdemonstrates the combination scheme is Bedfordshire and Luton Fire andRescue Service.

Functions of fire brigades

The work of the public fire brigades in the UK has traditionally fallen undertwo main categories:

1. Operational role

• Dealing with fires

• Providing special services at road traffic accidents and railways incidents

• Flood and storm damage relief etc

2. Fire protection (advisory) and enforcement role

• Providing fire safety advice in the local community when requested

• Issuing and enforcing fire certificates

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This role is due to change dramatically with the Government’s proposedoverhaul of fire safety legislation which is likely to come into force by Spring2004. See chapter 1.

Operational role

The operational functions of fire brigades are laid down in section 1 of the FireServices Act 1947 (as amended) which places a duty on the fire authority tomake provision for firefighting purposes and in particular:

Section 1(1)(a) – Provision of a fire brigade

Fire authorities are required to secure for their area a fire brigade and suchequipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements. The firebrigade will therefore assume command over all firefighting operations thatthey are called to, including private dwelling houses, industrial and commercialpremises and fires in the open. Fires other than in buildings can includegrassland, forests and vehicles.

Section 1(1)(b) – Training

Fire authorities have a legal requirement for the efficient training of membersof the fire brigade. Because of the wide variety of incidents that firefighters canbe called to, training occupies an important part of the work of the brigade, andincludes practical training using their appliances and equipment, andtheoretical training in the lecture room on a wide range of subjects.

Section 1(1)(c) – Mobilising arrangements

The law requires calls to the brigade to be dealt with efficiently and this includesthe means of mobilising fire appliances.

Modern fire control rooms incorporate the latest technology for processingincoming fire calls, mobilising the initial predetermined attendance of fireappliances and dealing with subsequent assistance messages from the fire site.

Reinforcing appliances can be drawn from fire stations within the brigade areaor from as far afield as may be required from adjacent brigades, in accordancewith established cooperation agreements.

The methods of summoning members of a brigade vary considerably.Firefighters already at a fire station can be alerted by bells or public addresssystems. Firefighters at home or at work respond to remote-operated pagers.

Mobilising messages to fire stations often incorporate computerised print-outs, andmessages to and from mobile fire appliances use radio for speech or e-mail or fax.


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Section 1(1)(d) – Information to assist firefighting

Brigades need to be familiar with their local areas and the availability of watersupplies and they should pre-plan their response to sites in their area.Information gathered as part of the pre-planning process will include a sketchplan of a building, hazardous materials stored or used, details of the life risk,access for fire appliances, water supplies and matters relating to the building’sconstruction.

Such information is usually obtained by fire crews carrying out visits to selectedpremises. The visits are usually separate from statutory fire protectioninspections and will almost certainly only be carried out with the fullcooperation of the premises management, at a time convenient to themanagement.

Section 1(1)(e) – Salvage

This sub-section of the 1947 Act places a duty on fire authorities to takereasonable steps to prevent or mitigate damage to property resulting fromfirefighting measures. Damage control is a significant part of fire brigade trainingand has led to a wide range of salvage equipment being used by brigades.

Section 13 – Water supplies

To enable firefighters to carry out their role as defined in the Act, section 13requires a fire authority to take all reasonable measures to ensure an adequatesupply of water.

Fire protection (advisory) and enforcement role

The current fire protection role of fire brigades in the advisory sense stems fromthe Fire Services Act 1947.

Section 1(1)(f ) – Fire prevention

This sub-section requires efficient arrangements for giving, when requested,advice on these matters: fire prevention; restricting the spread of fire; andmeans of escape in case of fire.

This requirement for ‘goodwill’ advice has been largely overtaken by legislationthat places a duty on fire authorities to undertake a fire prevention enforcementrole (Fire Precautions Act 1971 (as amended) and the Fire Precautions(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)). Under the 1971 Act (asamended) two designation Orders require certain hotels, boarding houses,factories, offices, shops and railway premises to have valid fire certificates. In

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addition ‘smaller’ places of work are required to maintain defined fireprecautions measures.

Fire brigades have a legal obligation to issue and enforce these fire certificatesand fire prevention methods and this role occupies a large part of the resourcesof fire protection departments of brigades. Some brigades also have anenforcement role in the licensing of petroleum spirit storage. All fire authoritieshave a statutory role in fire protection in a wide variety of other buildings,including the construction of new buildings under the Building Regulations,residential care premises, places of public entertainment, schools etc.

Fire brigades also frequently invest time in activities beyond the bounds of theirlegal responsibilities, such as animal rescue and promoting the fire preventionmessage in the communities they serve.

Changes proposed in legislative overhaul

The government plans to replace existing fire safety legislation with aRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order which will draw fire safety legislationwithin one document. Due to come into effect by Spring 2004 (see chapter 1),the proposed Order is intended to simplify businesses’ responsibilities and tointroduce a number of major changes.

The proposed changes will alter fire service responsibilities considerably.Businesses will no longer be required to obtain a fire certificate, so therequirement for fire brigades to issue and enforce these certificates will cease.Instead, the ‘responsible person’ in virtually all workplaces and non-domesticbuildings will be required to carry out a fire risk assessment and to implementnecessary improvements highlighted by the assessment. (The risk-assessment-based regime reflects the European approach which is increasingly in evidencein legislation concerning health and safety.)

In most cases the fire authority will be the enforcing authority and will berequired to develop and maintain an enforcement programme, which shouldinclude details of how the authority determines the frequency with whichpremises are inspected. Fire authorities will be required to complete a report ofany inspection they carry out at a premises and make it available on request tothe responsible person at the premises.

It is proposed that the enforcing authority should have the power to require theresponsible person conducting the risk assessment to submit the risk assessmentand proposed fire safety measures to the authority before implementing them.


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Current legislation requires fire brigades to provide fire prevention and safetyadvice when requested. Most brigades go beyond this requirement and carry outcommunity fire safety and education work; the proposed new legislation willmake this an official duty.

The proposed legislation will also give new powers to fire officers investigatingfires to enter premises, including domestic premises, for the purpose ofinvestigation.

Fire stations and fire controls

The workforce of a fire brigade is divided between personnel who are employedon a whole-time basis, and those employed on a ‘retained’ scheme, sometimesreferred to as ‘part-time’ firefighters. In Scotland there is also the category of thevolunteer firefighter.

Whole-time firefighters are mainly employed on a shift system, involving day ornight duty. The 24 hour, 7 day week cover requirement has led to the fourwatch system, watches being designated as red, white, blue or green.

Retained firefighters are largely employed in small towns and in the country andare normally employed in full-time jobs outside of the fire service. They respond toemergency calls transmitted by radio to activate their individual pocket alerters.

Volunteer firefighters are mainly used in the remoter parts of the west and northof Scotland and the island areas, where the fire risk is insufficient to justify theprovision of retained stations.

There is also a method of crewing known as ‘day-manning’. As the namesuggests, whole-time firefighters are employed during the day, often with asecond crew being provided from the retained section. During the evening andat night both the whole-time and retained firefighters are called to emergenciesby use of a pager system.

It is the amount of time that firefighters have to spend at the fire station andthe number of persons on each shift that dictate the size of and facilitiesprovided at a fire station.

Fire controls are staffed by ‘non-operational’ personnel employed on a shiftsystem.

Occupational fire brigades

There are a number of fire brigades at industrial sites in the UK where the natureof the business requires the capability of on-site response to the outbreak of fire.

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Often they are sites which fall within the scope of the Fire Certificates (SpecialPremises) Regulations 1976. The FPA can supply interested parties with the textof the Code of Practice for Occupational Fire Brigades. This is available on floppydisk from the FPA Publications Department, tel: 020 7902 5300.

Appliances and equipment

Fire appliances and ancillary appliances used by brigades vary considerably andthe standard list is being added to constantly as special needs are identified.

It is not practical to seek to describe every type for the purposes of thispublication, but in considering the problem of access for fire appliances it isimportant that those who need it have a knowledge of the main categories ofvehicle that may have to approach close to a building in a fire emergency.

The pumping appliance is the most commonly used vehicle and the standardmessage for assistance ‘make pumps 4’ would mean mobilisation of self-propelled appliances having a built-in pump, such as pump escapes, pumps,water tenders, water tender ladders etc. The capacity of the water tank, the typeof ladder carried, and the firefighting equipment carried provide the maindifferences between the variety of pumping appliances. Pumping appliancesnormally have a crew of at least four firefighters.

Water tender or water tender ladder

The water tenders are the real ‘workhorses’ of most fire brigades. Water tenderscan be defined as self-propelled appliances having a built-in pump with aminimum capacity of 2,270L per minute. The capacity of the water tank willnot be less than 1,820L or more than 2,270L. In some areas a portable firepump may also be carried.

Hose reel equipment utilises water from the tank pumped at high and/or lowpressures through the 20mm bore rubber hose which is carried on a revolvingreel from which only the required length need be drawn off. Other equipmentcarried will usually include compressed air self-contained breathing apparatussets, hose, foam-making equipment, and a wide variety of small gear.

Ladders carried often include roof ladders and short extension ladders. Inaddition the water tender utilises a 10.5m extension ladder compared with the13.5m extension ladder carried on a water tender ladder.

Hydraulic platform

This appliance consists of two hydraulically-operated booms with a cage at theupper end. The cage platform is so arranged that its floor is always horizontal.


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Larger hydraulic platforms may also have a hydraulically-operated armprovided to extend the length of the upper boom. Typical hydraulic platformsrange in size from a maximum height of 13.7m to 30.5m.

The platform has manual controls duplicated so that the platform can beoperated from the cage or from the turntable. The platform can be rotatedthrough 360°. The cage can be used for rescue purposes and is also fitted witha monitor so that large quantities of water can be directed onto a fire from anylevel up to its full working height.

Turntable ladder

An appliance which has a power-driven steel sectional ladder mounted on aturntable at the rear. The ladder can be extended to about 30m. By operationof the controls fitted on the turntable mounting, the ladder can be rotatedthrough a complete circle and manoeuvred into any position or height withinits range. The turntable ladder can be used to gain access to buildings or for arescue role. Using the fixed monitor it can also be used as a water tower. Someturntable ladders are fitted with a cage at the head of the top extension.

Emergency tender

This is a special appliance carrying specialised equipment not consideredappropriate to be carried on every pumping appliance. It is generally designedto carry a predetermined load of equipment and this will vary among brigades.Similar appliances are sometimes referred to as rescue vehicles.

Other appliances

Included in a very wide range of vehicles, often individually designed to meeta particular need of a brigade, are the following:

• Breathing apparatus unit

• Chemical incident unit

• Control unit

• Foam tender

• Hose layer

• Salvage tender

Other vehicles include:

• Canteen vehicle

• General purpose lorry

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• Water carrier

• Four-wheel drive vehicles of various types

• Staff cars

Equipment less commonly part of a brigade’s fleet, but relevant to illustrate thevariety of roles performed by brigades, includes:• Fireboats• Amphibious vehicles• Diving units

Firefighters’ strike and the Bain review

At the time this book is being sent for printing, firefighters in the UK are indispute with their local authority employers and are mounting a series of strikesof varying lengths. The outcome of the dispute is unknown.

The fact of the dispute led the employers, the Local Government Association,to call for an independent review of the fire service. The Government recruitedSir George Bain to conduct such an independent review, the terms of referenceof which were as follows:

‘Having regard to the changing and developing role of the Fire Service in theUnited Kingdom, to inquire into and make recommendations on the futureorganisation and management of the Fire Service to:

• enable it to undertake the full range of responsibilities that are appropriateto it;

• enable it to respond effectively to all the operational demands which may beplaced upon it; and

• enable the responsibilities of the Fire Service to be delivered with optimumefficiency and effectiveness.’

The review team completed its work and presented its Report to the DeputyPrime Minister on 16 December 2002. It advocated changes in and flexibilityof working practices in pursuit of the goal of a more modern and more efficientfire service. Among its recommendations were pay parity between whole timeand retained firefighters as well as mixed crewing. Further information aboutthe review can be found at its web site, www.ifrs.org.uk.

Fire brigades in the United Kingdom

The following pages give contact details for the United Kingdom’s fire brigades.The numbers in square brackets relate to the areas on the national map (page 31).


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Enquiries and requests for advice concerning fire safety (such as community firesafety education, preventing arson, fire prevention methods, escape routes etc)should normally be addressed to the Senior Fire Safety Officer within the localbrigade. Requests for assistance of a more fundamental nature (such as adviceabout fire protection measures in a planned new factory etc) should be directedto the Chief Fire Officer.

The FPA produces the document Public Firefighting Cover, which gives a fulllisting of all fire brigades and their stations, including the number of pumpingappliances and crewing arrangements, in addition to brigade contactinformation. This is available to purchase as a floppy disk or can be accessed freeof charge on the FPA’s website, www.thefpa.co.uk.

ENGLANDAvon Fire Brigade [8]

Fire Brigade HeadquartersTemple BackBristol BS1 6EUTel: +44(0)117 926 2061Fax: +44(0)117 925 0980Web: www.avonfirebrigade.gov.uk

Bedfordshire and Luton Fireand Rescue Service [9]

Southfields Road, KempstonBedford MK42 7NRTel: +44(0)1234 351081Fax: +44(0)1234 845035E-mail: [email protected]

Royal Berkshire Fire & RescueService [10]

Fire Brigade Headquarters103 Dee RoadTilehurst, Reading Berkshire RG30 4FSTel: +44(0)118 945 2888Fax: +44(0)118 959 0510E-mail: [email protected]: www.rbfrs.co.uk

Buckinghamshire & MiltonKeynes Fire Authority [11]

Buckinghamshire Fire andRescue Service HeadquartersCambridge Street, AylesburyBuckinghamshire HP20 1BDTel: +44(0)1296 424666Fax: +44(0)1296 428293Web: www.bucksfire.gov.uk

Cambridgeshire Fire & RescueService [12]

Hinchingbrooke CottageBrampton RoadHuntingdon PE29 2NATel: +44(0)1480 444500Fax: +44(0)1480 444587E-mail: [email protected]: www.cambsfire.gov.uk

Cheshire Fire Brigade [13]

Fire Brigade HeadquartersSadler RoadWinsfordCheshire CW7 2FQTel: +44(0)1606 868700Fax: +44(0)1606 868712E-mail:[email protected]: www.cheshirefire.co.uk

Cleveland Fire Brigade [14]

Fire Brigade HeadquartersEndeavour HouseStockton RoadHartlepoolCleveland TS25 5TBTel: +44(0)1429 872311Fax: +44(0)1429 872241Web: www.clevelandfire.gov.uk

Cornwall Fire Brigade [15]

Old County HallStation RoadTruroCornwall TR1 3HATel: +44(0)1872 273117Fax: +44(0)1872 274440E-mail: [email protected]

Cumbria Fire Service [16]

Station RoadCockermouthCumbria CA13 9PRTel: +44(0)1900 822503Fax: +44(0)1900 820249E-mail: [email protected]: www.cumbriafire.fire-uk.org

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Derbyshire Fire and RescueService [17]

Old Hall, Burton RoadLittleoverDerby DE23 6EHTel: +44(0)1332 771221 Fax: +44(0)1332 270360E-mail: [email protected]: www.derbyshire-fire-service.co.uk

Devon Fire & Rescue Service[18]

The KnowleClyst St. GeorgeExeter EX3 0NWTel: +44(0)1392 872200Fax: +44(0)1392 872300Web: www.devfire.gov.uk

Dorset Fire & Rescue Service[19]

Service HeadquartersCounty Hall, Colliton ParkDorchesterDorset DT1 1FBTel: +44(0)1305 251133Fax: +44(0)1305 252002E-mail: [email protected]: www.dorsetfire.gov.uk

County Durham andDarlington Fire & RescueBrigade [20]

Brigade Headquarters Framwellgate MoorDurham DH1 5JRTel: +44(0)191 3843381Fax: +44(0)191 3830907E-mail: [email protected]: www.ddfra.co.uk

East Sussex Fire Brigade [43]

20 Upperton RoadEastbourneEast Sussex BN21 1EUTel: +44(0)845 1308855Fax: +44(0)1323 725574E-mail: [email protected]

Essex County Fire & RescueService [21]

Rayleigh CloseRayleigh Road, HuttonBrentwood CM13 1ALTel: +44(0)1277 222531Fax: +44(0)1277 229281E-mail: [email protected]: www.essex-fire.gov.uk

Gloucestershire Fire & RescueService [22]

Keynsham RoadCheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7PYTel: +44(0)1242 512041Fax: +44(0)1242 232982E-mail: [email protected]: www.glosfire.gov.uk

Greater Manchester CountyFire Service [2]

146 Bolton RoadSwintonManchester M27 8USTel: +44(0)161 736 5866Fax: +44(0)161 743 1777E-mail:[email protected]: www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

Hampshire Fire & RescueService [23]

Leigh RoadEastleigh Hampshire SO50 9SJTel: +44(0)2380 644000Fax: +44(0)2380 643178E-mail:[email protected]: www.hantsfire.gov.uk

Hereford & Worcester FireBrigade [24]

Copenhagen StreetWorcester WR1 2HQTel: +44(0)1905 24454Fax: +44(0)1905 723514E-mail: [email protected]: www.hwfire.org.uk

Hertfordshire Fire & RescueService [25]

Old London RoadHertford SG13 7LDTel: +44(0)1992 507507Fax: +44(0)1992 550242E-mail:[email protected]: www.hertsdirect.org/hcc/fire

Humberside Fire Brigade [26]

Summergroves WayHessle High RoadHull HU4 7BBTel: +44(0)1482 565333Fax: +44(0)1482 508635E-mail:[email protected]

Isle of Man Fire & RescueService [27]

Elm Tree HouseElm Tree RoadOnchanIsle of Man IM3 4EFTel: +44(0)1624 647300Fax: +44(0)1624 647301E-mail: [email protected]

Isle of Wight Fire & RescueService [28]

St. Nicholas58 St Johns RoadNewportIsle of Wight PO30 1LTTel: +44(0)1983 823194Fax: +44(0)1983 825728E-mail: [email protected]

Isles of Scilly Fire Brigade

See Cornwall

Kent Fire Brigade [29]

Brigade HeadquartersThe GodlandsTovilMaidstone ME15 6XBTel: +44(0)1622 692121Fax: +44(0)1622 698379Web: www.kent.fire-uk.org

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Lancashire Fire & RescueService [30]

Garstang RoadFulwoodPreston PR2 3LHTel: +44(0)1772 862545Fax: +44(0)1772 865144Web: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Leicestershire Fire & RescueService [31]

Anstey FrithLeicester Road, GlenfieldLeicester LE3 8HDTel: +44(0)116 287 2241Fax: +44(0)116 231 1180E-mail: [email protected]: www.leicsfire.org.uk

Lincolnshire County CouncilFire & Rescue [32]

South Park AvenueLincoln LN5 8ELTel: +44(0)1522 582222Fax: +44(0)1522 582200Web: www.lincolnshirefire.org.uk

London Fire Brigade [1]

8 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7SDTel: +44(0)20 7587 2000Fax: +44(0)20 7587 6394Web: www.london-fire.gov.uk

Merseyside Fire & CivilDefence Authority [3]

Fire Brigade HeadquartersBridle RoadBootleMerseysideLiverpool L30 4YDTel: +44(0)151 296 4000Fax: +44(0)151 222 5332Web: www.merseyfire.gov.uk

Norfolk Fire Service [33]

WhitegatesHethersettNorwich NR9 3DNTel: +44(0)1603 810351Fax: +44(0)1603 812261E-mail: [email protected]: www.norfolkfireservice.gov.uk

Northamptonshire Fire &Rescue Service [34]

County Fire HeadquartersMoulton WayMoulton ParkNorthampton NN3 6XJTel: +44(0)1604 797031Fax: +44(0)1604 797070Web: www.northantsfire.org.uk

Northumberland Fire &Rescue Service [35]

LoansdeanMorpethNorthumberland NE61 2EDTel: +44(0)1670 533000Fax: +44(0)1670 510584

North Yorkshire Fire & RescueService [47]

Brigade HeadquartersCrosby RoadNorthallertonNorth Yorkshire DL6 1ABTel: +44(0)1609 780150Fax: +44(0)1609 777038E-mail:[email protected]: www.northyorks999.net

Nottinghamshire Fire &Rescue Service [36]

Bestwood LodgeArnoldNottinghamNottinghamshire NG5 8PDTel: +44(0)115 967 0880Fax: +44(0)115 926 1081E-mail: [email protected]: www.notts-fire.gov.uk

Oxfordshire Fire Service [37]

Sterling RoadKidlingtonOxford OX5 2DUTel: +44(0)1865 842999Fax: +44(0)1865 855241

Shropshire Fire & RescueService [38]

Brigade HeadquartersSt Michael’s StreetShrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2HJTel: +44(0)1743 260200Fax: +44(0)1743 260270E-mail: [email protected]

Somerset Fire Brigade [39]

Hestercombe HouseCheddon FitzpaineTaunton TA2 8LQTel: +44(0)1823 364500Fax: +44(0)1823 364545E-mail:[email protected]: www.somersetfirebrigade.co.uk

South Yorkshire Fire Service[6]

Wellington StreetSheffieldSouth Yorkshire S1 3FGTel: +44(0)114 272 7202Fax: +44(0)114 253 2266E-mail: [email protected]: www.syfire.org.uk

Staffordshire Fire & RescueService [40]

Pirehill House, AstonStoneStaffordshire ST15 0BSTel: +44(0)1785 813234 Fax: +44(0)1785 285202Web: www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk

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Suffolk Fire Service [41]

Fire Service HeadquartersColchester RoadIpswich IP4 4SSTel: +44(0)1473 588888Fax: +44(0)1473 588997E-mail:[email protected]

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service[42]

70 Wray Park RoadReigateSurrey RH2 0EJTel: +44(0)1737 242444Fax: +44(0)1737 222857Web: www.surrey-fire.gov.uk

Tyne & Wear MetropolitanFire Brigade [4]

PO Box 1HR, Pilgrim StreetNewcastle-upon-Tyne NE99 1HRTel: +44(0)191 232 1224Fax: +44(0)191 235 9284E-mail: [email protected]: www.twfire.org

Warwickshire Fire & RescueService [45]

Service HeadquartersWarwick StreetRoyal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5LHTel: +44(0)1926 423231Fax: +44(0)1926 450332E-mail:[email protected]

West Midlands Fire Service [5]

Lancaster Circus, QueenswayBirmingham B4 7DETel: +44(0)121 359 5161Fax: +44(0)121 380 7007E-mail: [email protected]: www.wmfs.net

West Sussex Fire Brigade [44]

Brigade HeadquartersNorthgateChichesterWest Sussex PO19 1BDTel: +44(0)1243 786211Fax: +44(0)1243 780416Web: www.wsfb.co.uk

West Yorkshire Fire Service [7]Oakroyd HallBradford RoadBirkenshawWest Yorkshire BD11 2DYTel: +44(0)1274 682311Fax: +44(0)1274 651315Web: www.wyorks-fire.org.uk

Wiltshire Fire Brigade [46]Manor House, PotterneDevizes Wiltshire SN10 5PPTel: +44(0)1380 723601Fax: +44(0)1380 727000E-mail: [email protected]: www.wfb.org.uk

SCOTLANDCentral Scotland Fire Brigade [1]Fire Brigade HeadquartersMain Street, MaddistonFalkirk FK2 0LGTel: +44(0)1324 716996Fax: +44(0)1324 715353E-mail: [email protected]

Dumfries and Galloway FireBrigade [2]Brooms RoadDumfries DG1 2DZTel: +44(0)1387 252222Fax: +44(0)1387 260995E-mail: [email protected]

Fife Fire & Rescue Service [3]Strathore RoadThornton , Kirkcaldy Fife KY1 4DFTel: +44(0)1592 774451Fax: +44(0)1592 630105E-mail: [email protected]

Grampian Fire Brigade [4]

19 North Anderson DriveAberdeen AB15 6DWTel: +44(0)1224 788788Fax: +44(0)1224 692442E-mail: [email protected]: www.grampianfirebrigade.co.uk

Highland & Islands FireBrigade [6]

16 Harbour RoadLongman WestInverness IV1 1TBTel: +44(0)1463 227000Fax: +44(0)1463 236979E-mail:[email protected]: www.hifb.org

Lothian & Borders FireBrigade [5]

Brigade HeadquartersLauriston PlaceEdinburgh EH3 9DE Tel: +44(0)131 228 2401Fax: +44(0)131 228 1514E-mail: [email protected]: www.lothian.fire-uk.org

Strathclyde Fire Brigade [7]

Bothwell RoadHamilton Lanarkshire ML3 0EATel: +44(0)1698 300999Fax: +44(0)1698 338444Web: www.strathclyde.fire-uk.org

Tayside Fire Brigade [8]

Brigade HeadquartersBlackness RoadDundee DD1 5PATel: +44(0)1382 322222Fax: +44(0)1382 200791E-mail: [email protected]: www.taysidefire.gov.uk


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WALESMid & West Wales FireBrigade [2]

Lime Grove AvenueCarmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 1BFTel: +44(0)1267 221444Fax: +44(0)1267 238329E-mail: [email protected]

North Wales Fire Service [1]

Fire Service HeadquartersCoast Road, Rhyl Denbighshire LL18 3PLTel: +44(0)1745 343431Fax: +44(0)1745 343257E-mail: [email protected]: www.nwales-fireservice.org.uk

South Wales Fire Service [3]

Lanelay HallPontyclun CF72 9XATel: +44(0)1443 232000Fax: +44(0)1443 232180E-mail: [email protected]: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

NORTHERNIRELANDNorthern Ireland Fire Brigade [1]

Brigade Headquarters1 Seymour StreetLisburn BT27 4SXTel: +44(0)2892 664221Fax: +44(0)2892 677402E-mail: [email protected]: www.nifb.org.uk

CHANNELISLANDSGuernsey Fire Brigade

Arsenal Road, St Peter PortGuernseyChannel Islands GY1 1UWTel: +44(0)1481 724491Fax: +44(0)1481 715988

States of Jersey Fire Service

Rouge Bouillon, St HelierJersey JE2 3ZAChannel IslandsTel: +44(0)1534 737444Fax: +44(0)1534 766375E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire.gov.je

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United Kingdom fire organisations

United Kingdom fireorganisations

Responsibility for fire safety in the United Kingdom is shared among a widerange of bodies including:

• government departments

• local authorities

• independent and professional bodies

• trade associations.

This chapter contains an alphabetical listing of the principal bodies, as well asshort sections on government departments and local authorities.

Arson Control ForumFire Policy Division, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Zone A/17, PortlandHouse, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LPTel: 020 7944 6152 • Fax: 020 7944 5599E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.arsoncontrolforum.gov.uk

The Arson Control Forum is a government-led national body seeking to reducearson-related deaths, injuries and damage. It distributes Government fundingto support local initiatives to reduce arson and it funds research into the causesand prevention of arson. It also aims to raise public awareness of arsonprevention and investigation issues and monitors and contributes toimprovements in the recording and detection of arson in the UK

The Forum fosters partnerships between the Fire Service, agencies andcommunity groups and comprises representatives from a wide range of parties,including the fire and police services, the insurance industry, centralgovernment departments, local authorities, the Confederation of BritishIndustry and the Fire Brigades’ Union, among others.

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Arson Prevention Bureau51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ Tel: 020 7216 7474 • Fax: 020 7696 8996E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk

Campaigns to reduce the incidence and cost of arson by raising awareness,undertaking initiatives and working closely with other organisations such asgovernment departments, fire and police services, insurers and major tradeassociations. An important product of this collaboration has been a range ofeffective guidance documents for the control of arson.

Association of British Fire Tradessee British Fire Protection Systems Association

Association of British Insurers51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQTel: 020 7600 3333 • Fax: 020 7696 8999Web: www.abi.org.uk

The Association of British Insurers is the trade association for the UK’sinsurance industry, representing around 400 companies. It speaks out on issuesof common interest, informs and participates in debates on public policy issuesand acts as an advocate for high standards in the insurance industry. TheAssociation also organises conferences and seminars and publishes researchreports, policy documents and a quarterly journal.

Association of Building Engineers - Fire Surveyors SectionLutyens House, Billing Brook Road, Northampton NN3 8NW Tel: 01604 404121 • Fax: 01604 784220E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.abe.org.uk

Promotes the knowledge, study and practice of each and all of the arts andsciences concerned with the built environment:

• planning

• design

• construction

• maintenance.

Also endorses the creation and maintenance of a high standard of professionalqualification, conduct and practice, and seeks to encourage and facilitate co-operation between the construction professions. The Fire Surveyors Sectioncomprises ABE members having a special interest in fire safety, fire engineering,insurance and related fields of activity.

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Association of Fire Insurance Surveyorsc/o Steve Grover, Norwich Union Insurance, 69 Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1BG Tel: 020 7662 4966 • Fax: 020 7662 4968

Arranges topical meetings dealing with a wide range of fire-related subjects ofinterest to members. AFIS, founded in 1976, was initially formed to provide aforum for fire insurance surveyors to disseminate information and exchangeviews. A key objective is to promote communication and co-operation withother bodies involved in fire prevention and protection.

AIRMIC (Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce)6 Lloyd’s Avenue, London EC3N 3AXTel: 020 7480 7610 • Fax: 020 7702 3752E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.airmic.com

AIRMIC has a membership of more than 960 UK and overseas risk managerswithin industry, commerce and the public sector. Is the UK’s principalorganisation dedicated to the wide-ranging interests of all professionalspractising or responsible for insurance and risk management. AIRMIC is theprincipal supplier of practical operational support for risk and insurancemanagers and assists its members in terms of self-development, technicalawareness and internal working relationships as well as representing theirinterests within the insurance market, government and the media.

Association for Specialist Fire ProtectionAssociation House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7ENTel: 01252 739142 • Fax: 01252 739140E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.asfp.org.uk

The ASFP was formed in 1975 and currently represents more than 60 membercompanies, including all the major UK based product manufacturers andinstallers of specialist fire protection products, with Associate membersrepresenting regulatory, certification, testing and consulting bodies. TheAssociation seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the nature of fire,the various forms of passive fire protection, their function and the benefits thatthey provide. Its members are fully committed to sustaining and improving,through performance, their recognised position in the construction industry.


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BAFE (formerly British Approvals for Fire Equipment)Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1BW Tel: 020 8541 1950 • Fax: 020 8547 1564E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bafe.org.uk

National organisation which selects and establishes criteria to be met by fireprotection equipment and installation and maintenance services. It alsocontrols schemes for the regulated approval of such equipment/services andadministers a system of quality markings for use alongside those schemes.

Its governing body represents purchasers and specifiers, regulatory authorities,assessment bodies and trade associations. BAFE is not a certification body, itsrole is to select criteria as national criteria and to adopt schemes as nationalschemes. BAFE only adopts schemes run by certification bodies which areaccredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (see chapter 6).Current BAFE schemes are operated by the British Standards Institution (BSI),the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), UL International (UK)Limited, National Quality Assurance (NQA), United Register of Systems Ltd(URSL) and the National Security Inspectorate (NSI).

BM TRADA Certification LimitedStocking Lane, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4NRTel: 01494 569700 • Fax: 01494 565487E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bmtrada.com

BM TRADA Certification Limited began in 1934 as the Timber Research andDevelopment Association. The company has since expanded and is now aleading multi-sector Certification Body accredited by UKAS (United KingdomAccreditation Service) to assess and register companies to ISO 9000, ISO14001 and EMAS.

BM TRADA offers comprehensive certification for timber fire doors, throughits Q-Mark manufacturing and installation schemes. The manufacturersscheme has been operating since 1981 and provides independent assurance toarchitects, specifiers, enforcing authorities and building owners that all doorssold under the scheme meet the specified technical and regulatoryrequirements. The installers scheme was launched in January 2001 and providesassurance for customers that installers who are registered on the scheme haveattended a BM TRADA-approved training course, have passed an exam andmust demonstrate regularly that fire doors are correctly installed and checkedunder their management.

BREBucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 7JRTel: 01923 664000 • Fax: 01923 664010E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bre.co.ukBRE is a leading centre of expertise for fire safety, the built environment, risksciences and loss. BRE provides research, consultancy, information and trainingservices and incorporates LPC and FRS.

British Automatic Sprinkler AssociationRichmond House, Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AHTel: 01353 659187 • Fax: 01353 666619E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.basa.org.ukBASA is the association for the British sprinkler industry. It promotes:• greater and more efficient use of sprinkler and other systems using water as

a fire extinguishant• improved codes and standards by which systems are designed and installed.

Member companies manufacture, design and install sprinkler installations toLPC Rules and other recommendations. Affiliate members manufacture otherequipment and provide specialised products for the sprinkler industry or havean interest in promoting sprinkler protection.

British Fire Consortium7 Cromwell Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 0HJTel: 01295 709800 • Fax: 01295 276409E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.britishfireconsortium.co.uk

An association of small and medium-sized fire trade service and manufacturingcompanies which seek to offer service and/or supply of products in compliancewith the appropriate quality standards in the United Kingdom.

British Fire Protection Systems AssociationNeville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1BW Tel: 020 8549 5855 • Fax: 020 8547 1564E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bfpsa.org.ukBFPSA is the co-ordinating body for the fire protection systems industry, representingthe collective interest to government, insurers, British Standards Institution, Chiefand Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association, Confederation of British Industries,Loss Prevention Certification Board, European Union, Eurofeu, Euralarm and othertrade and professional bodies. Its objectives are to pursue more effective defenceagainst fire and to enhance the common commercial interests of members.The Association of British Fire Trades constitutes the secretariat for the BFPSA, at theBFPSA address, Tel: 020 8549 8839.

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British Fire Services Association86 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QRTel: 0116 254 2879 • Fax: 0116 254 2879E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bfsa.org.uk

BFSA provides a central organisation for fire brigades and fire trained personnelworldwide, and aims to elevate the status and procure the advancement of itsmembers.

Membership of the BFSA is open to individuals and groups engaged in firefighting or employed in a fire protection role. Organisations in the field of themanufacture, supply or maintenance of firefighting equipment are offeredAssociate Membership.

BFSA Functional Groups give points of contact for members and disseminationof information within fields of interest. Functional Groups cover:• Local Authority (Operational)• Occupational Fire Brigade Personnel• Training and Vocational Qualifications• Fire Safety Advisory • Aviation (Civil and MoD)

British Insurance and Investment Brokers’ AssociationBIBA House, 14 Bevis Marks, London EC3A 7NTTel: 020 7623 9043 • Fax: 020 7626 9676E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.biba.org.uk

Represents the insurance broking industries in discussions with government,other organisations, the media and the general public, and aims to raisestandards.

British Textile Technology Group Wira House, West Park Ring Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 6QLTel: 0113 259 1999 • Fax: 0113 278 0306E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bttg.co.uk

Textile and materials-related testing, investigation and evaluation, including firetesting and assessment. Tests include flammability, ignitability, burningbehaviour, flame retardancy, heat transfer, heat protection and molten metalsplash testing. Materials tested include floor and wall coverings, upholstery,fibre and foam fillings, fabrics, clothing, aircraft and motor vehicles, mattressesand bedding, plastics and protective clothing such as that worn by firefightersand industrial workers.

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BSI Product ServicesMaylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire HP2 4SQTel: 01442 278607 • Fax: 01442 278630E-mail: [email protected] •Web: www.bsi-global.com

BSI Product Services has been based atHemel Hempstead since 1959 andprovides a range of testing andcertification services to the fire industry.Certification is offered for both voluntaryand mandatory schemes. The voluntarycertification mark is the famous BSIkitemark. Schemes cater for a wide rangeof fire protection equipment, includingextinguishers, fire panels and smokedetectors. BSI Product Services is also aNotified Body for 16 EuropeanDirectives, including the ConstructionProducts Directive, and providescertification services for CE marking of products for trade within the EEA.

Central Fire Brigades Advisory Councilc/o ODPM, Zone B/17, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LPTel: 020 7944 8896 or 020 7944 6782 • Fax: 020 7944 5599E-mail: [email protected]

The Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council is an advisory body that theSecretary of State, responsible for fire matters at the Office of the Deputy PrimeMinister (ODPM), is required to establish and maintain under section 29 ofthe Fire Services Act 1947. The CFBAC is made up of members representing arange of interests and includes representatives from the Local GovernmentAssociation, the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association, the FireBrigades Union, Retained Firefighters Union, Institution of Fire Engineers,Commissioner of London Fire Brigade, Office of the Deputy Prime Ministerand Chairs of Fire Safety Advisory Board, Integrated Personal DevelopmentAdvisory Board and Health and Safety Advisory Board.

During 2000 a Fire Safety Advisory Board (FSAB) (see below) was establishedas a sub-committee of the CFBAC, comprising representatives of all the majorstakeholder organisations of the fire community.

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Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association10-11 Pebble Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffs B77 4RDTel: 01827 302300 • Fax: 01827 302399E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fire-uk.org

The Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association (CACFOA) is theforemost official organisation for principal fire officers in the UK. CACFOA wasformed in 1974 following local government reorganisation to allow Principal FireOfficers the ability to meet and discuss fire related or government influencedmatters, with the aim of reaching a combined understanding of what each UK firebrigade needed to improve operations and training within their service.

Also, importantly, to discuss funding and government issues which affected fireauthorities throughout the United Kingdom.

CACFOA has a membership of almost all the Chief, Deputy and AssistantChief Fire Officers (and Firemasters in Scotland) of fire brigades in the UnitedKingdom.

Civil Contingencies SecretariatCabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2ASTel: 020 7273 3212 • Fax: 020 7273 4363

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat has assumed what was formerly the role ofthe Home Office Emergency Planning Unit and continues to fulfil the Unit’smajor functions: • to enhance the quality of national civil protection by playing a part in

central government planning• to enhance the quality of local civil protection and thus render the public

safer from disasters• to take an informed interest in civil protection internationally and thus

enhance the quality of national protection.

Commonwealth and Overseas Fire Services AssociationTumbles Cottage, Hersham-Launcells, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9LZ Tel: 01288 321622 • Fax: 01288 321590E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.cofsa.org.uk

Brings together fire services and trade associations (both public and private) inthe Commonwealth and other English-speaking countries to improve the flowof technical and practical information and to assist with exchange visits betweenmember brigades in the UK and overseas.

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Community fire safety see National Community Fire Safety Centre

Department for Education and SkillsSanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT Tel: 0870 000 22 88 • Fax: 01928 794 248E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.dfes.gov.ukDepartment for Education and Skills is responsible for fire safety in localauthority educational establishments in England and Wales. Advice regarding thebuilding of schools is given by the Department’s Architects and Building branch.

Department of Trade and Industry1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ETTel: 020 7215 5000 • Fax: 020 7222 0612E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.dti.gov.ukalso: Consumer and Competition Policy Directorate

The changes in departmental responsibilities which followed the 2001 generalelection saw the Construction Directorate move from the old DETR to theDTI, which is also responsible for consumer protection legislation relating toproduct liability and consumer safety, for example, fire safety requirements inrespect of oil heaters, toys, children’s night-clothes and upholstered furniture.

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR)

The DTLR was the home of central government’s fire organisations until 2002,when such bodies became part of the new Office of the Deputy Prime Minister(ODPM) and the DTLR was disbanded.

District Surveyors Association137 Lupus Street, London SW1V 3HETel: 020 7641 8737 • Fax: 020 7641 8739E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.labc-services.co.ukDSA is the association of chief building control officers in local authorities. Itsmembers administer local authority building control departments whichexercise responsibilities in respect of:

• building regulations

• safety at sports grounds

• entertainment licensing

• local building Acts.

DSA works closely with local government associations and the Office of theDeputy Prime Minister in pursuit of good practice in the implementation oflegislation and technical standards.


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Emergency planning see Civil Contingencies Secretariat

Emergency Planning College (Cabinet Office – Civil ContingenciesSecretariat)The Hawkhills, Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y06 3EG Tel: 01347 821406 • Fax: 01347 822575E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.co-ordination.gov.uk/college

Formerly a unit of the Home Office and now part of the Cabinet Office’s CivilContingencies Secretariat, the Emergency Planning College is a major providerof training in emergency preparedness and acts as a permanent national forumfor representatives of central and local government, the emergency services, theprivate sector and volunteer groups.

The College provides seminars, training courses, workshops, consultancy andpresentations (including bespoke seminars and workshops) to help organisationsto reduce the potential for disasters to impact upon the community. Key themescovered are organisational vulnerability, the value of good risk managementpractices and sound business continuity arrangements. The College is theEuropean Commission’s UK Documentation Centre for emergency planning andits library has a unique collection of resource materials.

Federation of British Fire Organisationsc/o Fire Protection Association, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8NDTel: 020 7902 5300 • Fax: 020 7902 5301E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.thefpa.co.uk

Founded in 1963, FOBFO co-ordinates, supports and furthers the interests ofconstituent member organisations without infringing on their separatefunctions, and liaises with the Comité Technique International de Préventionet d’Extinction du Feu (CTIF) and other organisations throughout the world.FOBFO also promotes community fire safety in the UK and other EUcountries.

Fire and Blast Information Groupc/o The Steel Construction Institute, Silwood Park, Ascot, Berks SL5 7QNTel: 01344 623345 • Fax: 01344 622944E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fabig.com

FABIG is a trans-national, cross-industry membership organisation. It providesa centre for information relating to the loading, response and protection ofoffshore structures subjected to fire and explosions. FABIG helps its membersaddress complex technical problems by disseminating recognised authoritative

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guidance on good practice and promotes open discussion through informalmeetings and newsletters.

FABIG have recently expanded their activities to include on-shore oil and gasplants and have begun holding technical meetings in Houston, USA, on fireand explosion issues.

Fire Brigades’ UnionBradley House, 68 Coombe Road, Kingston-upon-Thames KT2 7AETel: 020 8541 1765 • Fax: 020 8546 5187E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fbu.org.ukFBU aims to win its members the best possible working conditions and to servethe community by encouraging its members to be skilled at their craft. Theunion represents all uniformed employees of local authority fire brigades on theCentral Fire Brigades Advisory Council and the National Joint Council.

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Fire Conferences and Exhibitions Limited10-11 Pebble Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffs B77 4RDTel: 01827 302300 • Fax: 01827 302399Promotes fire conferences and exhibitions on behalf of its joint proprietors, theChief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CACFOA), the FireProtection Association (FPA) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

Fire Experimental Unitc/o Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH Tel: 01608 650004 • Fax: 01608 651281Web: www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/fepd/frdg.htmFEU is a unit within the Fire Research Division of the Office of the DeputyPrime Minister. It carries out research into the serviceability of firefightingequipment and appliances and is based at the Fire Service College.

Fire Extinguishing Trades AssociationNeville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1BW Tel: 020 8549 8839 • Fax: 020 8547 1564E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.feta.org.ukFETA was formed in 1916 and comprises manufacturers and/or specialiseddistributors of fire extinguishers, portable firefighting equipment and/orfittings. Its main aims and objectives are: to promote greater use of high qualityfire products and services by influencing the format and content of British,European and international fire codes and standards; to uphold and enhancethe professional status of the fire protection industry and FETA members in themarketplace; to encourage good relations with government departments, localauthorities and other public bodies, insurance companies, fire brigades andtrade associations at home and abroad, all in pursuance of more effectivedefence against fire.

Fire Fighting Vehicle Manufacturers’ AssociationForbes House, Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DS Tel: 020 7235 7000 • Fax: 020 7235 7112E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.smmt.co.uk

Principal UK trade association for manufacturers of fire appliances and powertake-off water pumps. It maintains a close link with government departmentsin all areas affecting fire legislation, technical regulations and brigade matters.

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Fire, Health and Safety Directorate (FHSD)ODPM, Zone A/17, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP Tel: 020 7944 6923 • Fax: 020 7944 5599

FHSD is a principal directorate within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister(ODPM) and advises the Secretary of State on fire matters. (Its fire element wasonce part of the Fire and Emergency Planning Directorate of the Home Office.) Ithas a number of divisions, including the Fire Research Division, the Fire PolicyDivision, the Building Regulations Division and HM Fire Service Inspectorate.

Fire Industry ConfederationNeville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1BWTel: 020 8549 8839 • Fax: 020 8547 1564E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.the-fic.org.uk

The Fire Industry Confederation was founded (as the Fire Industry Council) toagree and implement policy on issues extending beyond the scope of individualmember associations. The Confederation, through its public affairs function,influences fire safety legislation and represents the fire protection industry onthe Fire Safety Advisory Board. The Confederation also has, through its tradeenterprises company, created International Fire Expo as a major exhibition andconference event for the industry.

Fire Information GroupLPC Centre for Risk Sciences, BRE, Garston, Watford WD2 7JR Tel: 01923 664938 • Fax: 01923 664910E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bre.co.uk

FIG is composed principally of librarians and information officers working inorganisations in or linked to the fire industry and dedicated to the co-operativeexchange of information. The group meets twice a year to discuss matters ofcommon interest.

Fire Insurance Surveyors’ Societyc/o Ian Wainwright, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Beaufort House, BrunswickRoad, Gloucester GL1 1JZTel: 01452 528533 • Fax: 01452 423557E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.ecclesiastical.co.uk

This society arranges annually a season of meetings at which invited speakersgive presentations on topics of concern to its members.


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The Fire Protection AssociationBastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8NDTel: 020 7902 5300 • Fax: 020 7902 5301E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.thefpa.co.uk

FPA is the UK’s national fire safety organisation and its activities are describedin chapter 8 of this handbook. It was established in 1946 and has strongsupport from the insurance industry, primarily through the Association ofBritish Insurers and Lloyd’s. Priority access to FPA services is obtained throughcorporate membership.

The role of the FPA is to identify and draw attention to fire dangers and toprovide information and advice on all aspects of fire safety. Its services arespecifically designed to assist managers in the fire and security sectors and theirprofessional advisers: insurance surveyors, fire prevention officers, architectsand consultants.

FPA works closely with government departments, fire brigades and all otherorganisations concerned with fire safety. There are over 100 Fire Liaison Panelsand affiliated groups and local fire protection associations. These are supportedand co-ordinated by the FPA (see chapter 8).

Fire Safety Advisory Boardc/o ODPM, Zone 17C, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LPTel: 020 7944 6617 • Fax: 020 7944 5599E-mail: [email protected]

At a meeting of the CFBAC in May 1999 it was agreed to establish a non-statutory forum on fire safety within the CFBAC structure, a move linked to anearlier proposal by the Fire Brigades’ Union for a Fire Safety Commission. Theforum, the Fire Safety Advisory Board, met for the first time in August 2000.Its terms of reference cover the following issues:• to work towards reduction in the incidence of fire and related casualties and

damage• to maintain a strategic overview of all general fire safety matters• to develop and monitor measures to improve standards of fire safety and

public awareness of related issues• to promote partnership and coordinated effort in fire safety• to monitor and contribute to fire safety work conducted by European and

international bodies• to report progress on the above terms and to make recommendations to the

CFBAC as appropriate.

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Its membership covers the wide range of central and local government, tradeassociations, trade unions and professional bodies.

Fire Safety Development Group23 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HWTel: 020 7233 5955 • Fax: 020 7233 5618E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fsdg.org.uk

Represents manufacturers of structural fire protection products alongside otherfire safety interests. It offers advice to government departments and regulatorybodies and it maintains close relationships with other fire safety stakeholders.

Fire Service CollegeMoreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RHTel: 01608 650831 • Fax: 01608 651788E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk

Fire Service College is an agency of the ODPM providing technical and stafftraining for the middle and senior ranks of public fire brigades. Its purpose is tomaintain and improve the competence of officers. It also examines new ordeveloping problems on behalf of the fire service as a whole. Courses and seminarsare concerned largely with the application of modern management methods andtechniques and the study of the more complex operational problems.

Government departments

From the general election of 2001 until May 2002 the Department forTransport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) held responsibility forfire safety, the fire service and some related matters. In May 2002 the Office ofthe Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) was established as a central departmentbringing together key responsibilities for fire safety matters formerly overseenby the DTLR, in addition to regional and local government, housing, planningand regeneration.

Since 2001 emergency planning has been under the control of the CabinetOffice, the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (CCS) of which assumed theprincipal functions of the Home Office’s Emergency Planning Unit and also hascontrol of the Emergency Planning College. The Cabinet Office also maintainsits News Co-ordination Centre (NCC), which acts as a central informationsource in the event of an emergency. The NCC was set up in September 2000and can provide a variety of services, including a call centre and web site, to theemergency services and voluntary agencies.


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Halon Users National ConsortiumGlobal House, College Street, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4ADTel: 01730 264040 • Fax: 01730 269042E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.hunc.org

HUNC was established in 1993 by a group of interested parties, its membersincluding government departments, commercial companies and trade andprofessional associations. The Consortium was mandated to maintain adatabase of its membership and other interested organisations, in particularrecording the amount of halon which was in stock or contained in systems. Itmonitors halon availability and current prices and offers advice on such subjectsas recycling, waste disposal, transportation etc.

Health and Safety ExecutiveRose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HSTel: 020 7717 6000 Web: www.hse.gov.uk

The same contact details apply to:

• Health Directorate

• Nuclear Safety Directorate

• Railway Inspectorate

Other HSE divisions/establishments:

HSE Health and Safety LaboratoryHarpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9JNTel: 0114 289 2027 • Fax: 0114 289 2010

Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HQTel: 0114 289 2000 • Fax: 0114 289 2500Operating as an agency of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HSL’sfacilities are located at its Buxton and Sheffield sites.

At Buxton there are extensive open experimental areas suitable for the conductof ad hoc large scale hazardous fire and explosion tests, as well as on-siteworkshop facilities. HSL Sheffield provides a full chemical analysis capabilityand photographic services.

The Health and Safety Laboratory operates independently of commercialinterests and has a reputation for objective and impartial research and advice. Itsexpertise is available to other government departments, other governments andthe private sector. All experimental work is carried out to ISO9001 standards.

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HSE Hazardous Installations DirectorateSt Anne’s House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3RA Tel: 0151 951 4000HSE Field Operations DirectorateDaniel House, Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3TWTel: 0151 951 4000HM Fire Service InspectorateODPM, Zone C/18, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LPTel: 020 7944 5569 • Fax: 020 7944 5558Web: www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/dob/hmfsi.htm

By practical inspection of fire brigades the Inspectorate obtains information forthe Minister of State at the Fire, Health and Safety Directorate at the Office ofthe Deputy Prime Minister on the way in which fire authorities are performingtheir statutory functions. It also advises the Secretary of State and the policyunits at the ODPM about professional and technical aspects of fire mattersgenerally. In particular it provides the technical resources for the compilation ofcodes of practice and guides to legislation for the benefit of fire brigades. HMChief Inspector reports annually to the Secretary of State on the results of theInspectorate’s work.

Home Office Emergency Planning Unit see Civil Contingencies Secretariat

Home Office50 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H 9ATTel: 020 7273 3000 • Fax: 020 7273 2065E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Home Office deals with internal affairs in England and Wales which are not thespecific business of other Government departments. Formerly it was, via theHome Secretary, responsible to Parliament for fire safety in England and Walesand, under the Fire Services Act 1947, had a general responsibility for theefficiency of fire brigades, but these responsibilities now lie with the Office ofthe Deputy Prime Minister.

Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Associationc/o National Fire Training Services, Carrington Business Park, Carrington, Urmston,Manchester M31 4YR Tel: 0161 776 4251 • Fax: 0161 776 0103Web: www.ifeda.co.uk

Founded in 1989 as an independent body representing fire trade companies. Itsprincipal role is to promote quality standards and professionalism in service,


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delivery and distribution of fire protection products within the fire industry andto promote these benefits to insurance companies, fire authorities, governmentdepartments and fire trade companies generally. IFEDA is concerned withservice engineer certificated training, service engineer licensing and the thirdparty accreditation of member companies.

Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL)Swan House, 207 Balham High Road, London SW17 7BQTel: 020 8675 5432 • Fax: 020 8673 5880E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.icel.co.uk

ICEL is the leading UK authority on Emergency Lighting. ICEL’s primaryobjectives are to ensure that clients receive the quality of product and schemedesign to which they are entitled and to safeguard the interests of the end user.This is achieved by promoting high standards of ethical behaviour in theindustry and promoting the availability of professional advice and competencein design service, both before and after installation. ICEL also lobbies forlegislation to underpin standards of safety and performance and provides expertadvice and guidance.

The guides and standards published by ICEL are well known, respectedworldwide and form the basis of many national standards prior to theharmonisation of European Standards.

Inspectorate of the Security Industry (ISI)Orchard House, Victoria Square, Droitwich WR9 8DSTel: 01905 773131 • Fax: 01905 773102E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nsi.org.uk

ISI is a division of the National Security Inspectorate (see page 60) and inspectscompanies which provide ‘people-based’ services in the security industry.

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers153 Purley Downs Road, Sanderstead, Surrey CR2 0RNTel: 020 8651 5174 • Fax: 020 8657 0145E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.fire.org.uk/IFPO

IFPO advances fire prevention education and is primarily concerned with safetypractice. It also helps promote fire prevention standards throughout the world.The Institute produces a magazine, Fire Safety Professional (FSP), telephone01986 874 526.

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Institute of Fire Safety Managersc/o K.S. Day (Membership Secretary)65 Torrin Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 6AWTel: 01743 248 045 • Fax: 01743 249 119E-mail: [email protected] • Web: http://nav.to/instituteoffiresafetymanagers

Founded in 1993, IFSM aims to assist fire safety professionals in industry,commerce and the public sector to achieve and maintain the highest possiblestandards of fire safety in the workplace.

Institution of Fire Engineers148 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QBTel: 0116 2553654 • Fax: 0116 2471231E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.ife.org.uk

The Institution of Fire Engineers (founded 1918) aims to promote and improvethe science and practice of fire extinction, fire prevention and fire engineering,and to encourage the exchange of ideas in fire engineering science.

The Institution sets examination syllabuses covering a wide range of fireengineering subjects. Examinations are held annually in the UK and abroad.There are examinations to provide the academic qualification for Technician,Graduate and Member grades of membership.

The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council (UK)authorising the IFE to register those appropriately qualified members asChartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer and Engineering Technician.

The Institution’s Fire Engineers Journal is published jointly with the FPA’smonthly Fire Prevention. The Institution runs seminars, conferences and anannual exhibition and is also represented on many external committees in thefire engineering arena.

Intumescent Fire Seals Association20 Park Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 9AHTel: 01844 275500 • Fax: 01844 274002E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.ifsafire.co.uk

Founded by the principal companies manufacturing or marketing intumescentfire seals in the UK to increase awareness of the effectiveness of these fireprotection materials and establish the highest standards for their manufactureand use. Publishers of the IFSA Code on the subject of gap and penetrationsealing.


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Line of Firec/o C. Nixon, Secretary, 5 Worwood Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7LY.Tel: 020 8891 7106 (business), 0115 846 0906 (home)E-mail: admin@lineof fire.org.uk or [email protected] • Web: www.lineoffire.org.ukLine of Fire is a national interest group of fire safety professionals in industryand commerce. It seeks to advance fire safety measures in the workplace as partof a co-ordinated health and safety approach. It also seeks to exert, on behalf ofits members and their activities, a positive influence on those who makeregulations and set standards related to fire safety.

Lloyd’s Market AssociationSuite 1085, Lloyd’s, 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQTel: 020 7327 4931 • Fax: 020 7327 4443E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.the-lma.comLMA is the largest of the market associations at Lloyd’s and is an administrativebody providing information, representational and technical support services tounderwriters writing UK and worldwide non-marine business at Lloyd’s.

Local authorities

Local authorities are responsible for enforcing a considerable amount of firesafety legislation – district, unitary and county councils in England and Walesand unitary councils in Scotland.

District councils have a role in relation to some health and safety at worklegislation, local bye-laws, building control and licensing of places of publicentertainment, inspection and/or enforcement responsibility, often coveringfire safety matters.

Unitary councils also have a fire protection role in relation to consumer protection,to the registration of residential care premises and to safety at places of sport.

County councils (where there are no unitary authorities) have responsibilitiesincluding the safety of places of sport, consumer protection, and the registrationof residential care premises. (Scottish bodies were reconstituted in 1996.)

Responsibilities for fire matters may be either shared with or passed to the fireauthorities.

The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Herts WD25 9XXTel: 01923 664100 • Fax: 01923 664994E-mail: [email protected]: www.redbooklive.com or www.brecertification.co.uk BRE Certification operates certification schemes for products, systems,

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processes and personnel for construction products and materials in the builtenvironment. LPCB is part of BRE Certification and operates productcertification and installer certification schemes for fire and security productsand services, plus management systems certification to support the product andinstaller schemes. LPCB is additionally a Notified Body for CE Marking to theConstruction Products Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive and theMarine Equipment Directive.

LPC Risk Sciences(Part of FRS, a fire division of BRE)BRE, Garston, Watford, Herts WD25 9XXTel: 01923 664700 • Fax: 01923 664910E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.bre.co.uk/frs

LPC Risk Sciences is an authority on loss prevention and control and providesindependent research, technical support and advice to insurers, governmentdepartments, industry and others. Particular areas of expertise include: fireprotection, fire suppression, extinguishing systems, crime, security,occupational and environmental liability, natural perils and risk management.


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The Loss Prevention Council (LPC) forms a key part of FRS, BRE’s firedivision. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is now a part of BRECertification, an independent approvals and certification organisation (seeabove).

Maritime and Coastguard AgencySpring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EGTel: 02380 329100 • Fax: 02380 329298E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.mcga.gov.uk

The MCA is an executive agency of the DfT and is committed to continuousimprovement in maritime safety, preventing loss of life and protecting themarine environment. One of its objectives is to develop, promote and enforcehigh standards of maritime safety. Fire safety on board UK ships falls within theMCA’s brief, and it treats the topic in two parts, (1) issues of fire appliances andactive systems, and (2) structural fire protection and related passive fireprotection matters.

Marine Accident Investigation BranchFirst Floor, Carlton House, Carlton Place, Southampton, SO15 2DZTel (office hours): 02380 395500; (24 hours): 02380 232527 • Fax: 02380 232459E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.maib.gov.uk

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) investigates all types ofmarine accidents, both to ships and to people on board them. Its fundamentalrole is to determine the circumstances of an accident and its causes. Its aim isto improve safety at sea and prevent accidents in the future. It is not the MAIB’sjob to apportion liability, nor, except when necessary to achieve its fundamentalpurpose, to apportion blame. The MAIB does not enforce laws or carry outprosecutions. The MAIB is a branch within the Department for Transport(DfT) and is not part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Ministry of DefenceMetropole Building, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5SB.Tel: 020 7218 9000Defence Fire ServicesFax: 020 7218 3943The Defence Fire Service is made up of a mixture of service personnel (army, navyand air force) and civilians. Its headquarters is in London and its managementstructure reflects that of the local authority fire service. Its function is to providespecial firefighting services – in particular for MoD sites and premises – and tocover special risks where local authority brigades do not have the specialist

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equipment, or where time is a critical factor in saving life or where time losses dueto fire might adversely affect the operations of the armed forces.

National Approval Council for Security Systems (NACOSS)Queensgate House, 14 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8AJTel: 0870 205 0000 • Fax: 01628 773 367E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nsi.org.ukNACOSS is a division of the National Security Inspectorate (see page 60) andapproves security system companies involved in the installation of intruderalarms, access control systems and CCTV systems, and in the operation ofcentral monitoring systems.

National Association of Fire Officers (NAFO)Hayes Court, West Common Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AUTel: 020 8462 7755 • Fax: 020 8315 8234E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nafo.org.ukNAFO works to represent its members, who are drawn from all ranks and partsof the British fire service, with respect to the improvement and protection oftheir terms and conditions of employment. It is an autonomous associationwithin Amicus (Amicus-AEEU is the UK’s largest union in the manufacturingindustries) and it is a non-politically aligned organisation.

National Association of Hospital Fire Officersc/o K.Bullas, Risk Management Department, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road,Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0JRTel: 01204 390948 • Fax: 01204 390908E-mail: [email protected] NAHFO was formed to promote the highest possible standards of fire safety inhealth service premises. It also aims to distribute relevant information to itsmember hospital fire officers and to establish a career structure for members.

National Community Fire Safety CentreZone C/18, ODPM, Portland House, Stag Place, London SE1 5LPTel: 020 7944 5628 or 020 7944 5780 • Fax: 020 7944 5588E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.firekills.gov.uk

The National Community Fire Safety Centre (NCFSC) works within theOffice of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to provide a focus for nationalcampaigns and programmes aimed at reducing the incidence of accidental fires,fire-related deaths and injuries. The NCFSC works closely with the fire serviceand other government departments, as well as business and communitypartners, to help to reduce fire risk through education, behaviour change,research and the development of good practice.


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National Fire Sprinkler Network 135 Canterbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 2LGTel/Fax: 0121 588 8206/ 07770 570 205E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nfsn.co.uk

Promotes the use of fire sprinklers for life safety, the protection of property andthe environment. A coalition of individuals and organisations spanning the firesafety community.

National Security Inspectorate (NSI, Incorporating NACOSS & ISI)Queensgate House, 14 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8AJTel: 0870 205 0000 • Fax: 01628 773 367E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nsi.org.uk

NSI is the national body inspecting firms providing security systems in the UK.It provides voluntary approval and certification for companies in order topromote and monitor high standards. NSI brings together NACOSS (NationalApproval Council for Security Systems), covering electronic systems andservices, and ISI (the Inspectorate of the Security Industry), covering mannedservices. Lists of approved companies are available from all NSI schemes. NSIalso incorporates ICON, a scheme regulating electronic system installers, run bythe certification body of the NSI.

News Co-ordination CentreCabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2ASTel: 020 7273 3212 • Fax: 020 7273 4363Web: www.co-ordination.gov.uk

The NCC operates the website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (CabinetOffice). It provides links to government and non-government sources on a widevariety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergencyplanning guidance and government information. It is equipped to provide arange of services, including a call centre.

NHS Estates1 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6AETel: 0113 254 7000 • Fax: 0113 254 7299E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.nhsestates.gov.uk

Responsible for the organisation and management of fire precautions inNational Health Service premises including hospitals and GP surgeries.

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Northern Ireland Office

Fire Authority for Northern Ireland1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim BT27 4SXTel: 028 9266 4221 • Fax: 028 9260 5853

The Fire Authority is responsible under the Fire Services (Northern Ireland)Order 1984 for making provision for firefighting, for enforcing fire precautionsand for providing advice in relation to fire prevention. The Authority also fulfilsother non-statutory functions such as provision of emergency services at roadtraffic accidents.

Department of Health, Social Services and Public SafetyPublic Safety Unit, Annexe 4, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3QSTel: 028 9052 0500 • Fax: 028 9052 3343

In fulfilling its statutory duty the Fire Authority is financed by and accountableto the DHSSPS (under devolution, and to the Secretary of State for NorthernIreland under direct rule).

Nuclear Safety DivisionWeb: www.hse.gov.uk/nsd

see also Health and Safety Executive

Occupational Fire Protection Association

On 4 October 2002, the Occupational Fire Protection Association (OFPA) –formerly the Industrial Fire Protection Association (IFPA) – closed for businessafter 62 years.

In the UK, membership of the OFPA was a longstanding tradition for largeorganisations that operated industrial fire brigades. The Association’s originalobjectives were to raise the standards of efficiency in the industrial fire service, toexchange ideas and to disseminate technical and specialist knowledge to assistmember companies in fulfilling their individual responsibilities for fire safety.

During the 1990s company fire brigades were slowly being disbanded. In 1995the IFPA changed its name to the Occupational Fire Protection Association andpursued the principal objective of ‘promoting fire safety and loss control in theworkplace’. In its final years the OFPA comprised a networking forum of firesafety managers of companies where there were occupational fire brigades oremergency response teams. The organisation facilitated the flow of informationto industry, promoted the exchange of ideas among members of the Associationand assisted and advised managers of member companies concerning industrialfire hazards.


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Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)Dover House, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AUTel: 020 7944 4400Web: www.odpm.gov.ukIn May 2002 the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister was established as acentral department bringing together key responsibilities for fire safety mattersformerly overseen by the DTLR, in addition to regional and local government,housing, planning and regeneration. Its principal fire-related bodies are part ofits Fire, Health and Safety Directorate and are as follows:

• Fire Policy Division

• Fire Research Division

- including Fire Experimental Unit

• HM Fire Service Inspectorate

- including National Community Fire Safety Centre

• Building Regulations Division

- including British Board of Agrément.

see also Fire Safety Advisory Board.

Passive Fire Protection FederationAssociation House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7ENTel: 01252 739152 • Fax: 01252 739140E-mail: [email protected]

The Federation seeks to promote the philosophy of passive fire protection and itssecretariat is based at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (see above).

Personal Safety Manufacturers AssociationTamesis House, 35 St Philip’s Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 8JSTel: 020 8330 6446 • Fax: 020 8330 7447E-mail: [email protected]

Represents manufacturers of personal protective equipment.

Rail Industry Fire AssociationSecretary: Alan Freeman, The Dene, West Newton, Norfolk, PE31 6AXTel: 01485 544711E-mail: [email protected]

RIFA brings together all those in the industry who have responsibility for firesafety so that information and experience can be shared with the objective ofpromoting the highest quality of fire safety standards and procedures.

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Railway Inspectorate

see Health and Safety Executive

Research and testing establishments

see chapter 6

Residential Sprinkler AssociationMill House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading RG7 4JXTel: 0118 971 2322 • Fax: 0118 971 3015E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.firesprinklers.org.ukThe Association works to promote the use of sprinklers in residential premises,and generally advocates their use for life safety applications.

Scotland: Her Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate for ScotlandRoom GW10, St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DGTel: 0131 244 2785/2452 • Fax: 0131 244 2564Web: www.scotland.gov.uk/about/fireHMFSI is independent of fire brigades, fire authorities and the ScottishExecutive. It exists to inspect all fire brigades in Scotland and to monitor how theyare carrying out their functions under relevant Acts of Parliament. It advisesMinisters, central government departments and fire authorities and brigades onprofessional and technical matters related to fire service provision in Scotland.

Scotland: Scottish Executive Justice DepartmentFire and Emergency PlanningRoom GW14, St. Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DGTel: 0131 244 2166 • Fax: 0131 244 2819E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.scotland.gov.ukThe Justice Department of the Scottish Executive brings together, among otherthings, the activities of the Scottish Office Home Department and the ScottishCourt Administration. In partnership with Firemasters and fire authorities inScotland it carries out the First Minister’s responsibilities for administration ofan efficient fire service, including provision of training at the Scottish FireService Training School.

Society for the Protection of Life from FireSecretary: V Rance, c/o PPIAB, 29 Queen Anne’s Gate, London, SWIH 9BUTel: 020 7799 8555 • E-mail: [email protected]

The Society is a charitable organisation established in 1836. Its Trusteesconsider nominations from police and fire services for recognition of acts ofbravery by people who put themselves at risk while rescuing someone else fromfire. It awards certificates and, in exceptional cases, a medal.


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Sprinkler Engineers’ Societyc/o M.Green, Hall Fire Protection Ltd, 186 Moorside Road, Swinton, ManchesterM27 9HA Tel: 0161 793 4822 • Fax: 0161 794 4950E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.hallfire.co.uk

Forum for sprinkler engineers and others involved in sprinkler system designand operation. For its annual programme of talks it recruits speakers from thefire industry and from companies committed to sprinkler protection.

Wales

Fire services in Wales are provided by the three Combined Fire Authoritiescreated by the Home Secretary at the time of local government reorganisationin Wales in 1996. Fire Services have been a local authority service since 1948and whilst the Deputy Prime Minister now has overarching responsibility forensuring effective and efficient Fire Services are in place, at local level, theresponsibility is still linked to local democracy. The three Combined FireAuthorities in Wales, although local authorities in their own right, draw theirmembers from the Unitary Authorities of their areas on an electoralproportionate basis. They are effectively single service authorities like the policeand National Parks.

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has policy responsibility for the fireservice in Wales. Responsibility for funding the service is split between theWelsh Assembly Government, which is responsible for the revenue funding,and the ODPM, which provides the capital funding. This split has resulted inproblems and uncertainties and is reckoned to be unhelpful.

The Bain Review (2002) recommended that, for Wales:

• the Welsh Assembly be given policy and funding responsibility for the fireservice;

• responsibility for national inspection, pay bargaining and terms andconditions of employment should continue to be determined on anEngland and Wales basis;

• there should be the closest possible collaboration between the Welsh fireauthorities.

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Fire statistics

Fire statistics

➤ UK fire statistics: general

➤ Statistics for 2001

➤ Trends - numbers of fires

- deaths and injuries

- arson

- costs of fires

- people at risk

- causes of fires

➤ FPA large fire loss analysis 2000

One of the principal sources of official statistics which has helped with thepreparation of this chapter in past editions of the Yearbook has been the HomeOffice’s Statistical Bulletin, Fire Statistics United Kingdom, prepared by theResearch, Development and Statistics Directorate of the Home Office. Late in2001, at a time of changes in the responsibilities of government departments,the task of preparing fire statistics had been moved to the Department forTransport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR). Since the situationconcerning availability of statistics was not straightforward as we approachedour press date for the 2002 Yearbook, we omitted the statistics chapter.

The situation is now much clearer and various sources of fire statistics areavailable for reference:

• Fire Statistics, Estimates: United Kingdom 2001 (published December 2002)has been prepared by the Fire Statistics and Research Section, Fire PolicyDivision, Fire, Health and Safety Directorate, of the Office of the DeputyPrime Minister (ODPM), which is the new home of fire statistics. (Thatsummary of estimates will be followed in the Spring of 2003 by FireStatistics: United Kingdom 2001.)

• The FPA’s Large Fire Analysis for 2001 appeared in the January 2003 issueof Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal.

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• The Association of British Insurers’ Statistical Bulletin is another valuablereference publication, in particular for information concerning the values ofclaims for commercial fire damage and business interruption.

• The Geneva Association houses the World Fire Statistics Centre, whichproduces information bulletins on national fire costs from more than 20leading countries.

This chapter is based on information obtained from these main sources. Itconcentrates on the statistics of fires in buildings in the UK.

UK fire statistics: general

Fires occur in a variety of places. They happen in buildings of all kinds, vehiclesnow catch fire or are set alight more frequently, and fires occur in variouscircumstances out of doors. People die in or are injured by fires and property isdestroyed or damaged by fires. Businesses find their activities are seriouslydisrupted by the effects of fires.

The assembly and checking of statistics arising from the recording of suchoccurrences is an arduous and lengthy process, which is why the most recentannual estimates are a year or two old when released. This apparent disadvantagebrings a real benefit, however. One result of the UK’s consistent and regularrecording of the statistics of fires, their incidence, causes, effects and related datais that it is possible to take a long view and that it is also possible to identifytrends and, sometimes, to reach conclusions about fire hazards.

STATISTICS FOR 2001

Principal statistics for fires in the UK are compiled from reports submitted tothe ODPM by the local authority fire brigades, concerning fires which theyattend. The main points noted in the Estimates document for 2001 are asfollows:

• The total number of fires attended by brigades increased by 15% to546,300

• The number of false alarms increased by 4% to 481,100 (which was stilllower than the 1995 peak of 507,000)

• Fires and false alarms together totalled 1,027,400, an increase of 10% on2000

• In the category of ‘primary’ fires (fires purely involving property) there wasan increase of 4%, up to 228,100 fires

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• In the category of building fires (a) fires in dwellings fell by 3% to 69,000and (b) fires in other buildings increased by 4% to 43,500

• ‘Secondary’ fires (outdoor fires not involving property) increased by 25% to302,000; this included a worrying increase in refuse fires (up 28% to203,200).

It should be noted that, in the sections which follow, the statistics for 2000 and2001 are estimated and should be viewed in the knowledge that some revisionsmay occur. For example, in the cases of fatalities in road vehicle fires,inspections of death certificates may reveal that deaths occurred from factorsother than the fires.

Casualties

Considering fire-related casualties in 2001:

• The total number of deaths in building fires was estimated to be 525, anincrease of 7% on the 2000 figure of 491

• Non-fatal casualties in building fires were an estimated 15,922 compared to16,262, a reduction of 2%. This is still more than the level in 1994 (15,321)but importantly the total of non-fatal casualties fell for the fourthconsecutive year.

False alarms

There are two kinds of false alarms, those that are accidental (including somewhich result from faulty equipment) and those that are generated deliberately,which are malicious false alarms. In 2001 the number of false alarms in totalincreased by 4% to 481,000. Within this category the number of maliciousfalse alarms was unchanged at 74,100, while the number of false alarms due toequipment malfunction increased by 6% to 279,800.

Trends: numbers of fires

What are the figures for fires in occupied buildings in the UK? The followingtwo tables record numbers of fires per year, in occupied buildings, in thousandsfrom 1982 to 2001.


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Table A. Fires in occupied buildings, 1982-1991 (thousands)

Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Dwellings 56.4 57.4 59.0 62.6 63.5 63.2 64.2 64.5 63.2 64.1

Other 39.8 40.1 42.5 42.1 42.1 40.9 42.2 45.7 44.9 43.3

Total 96.2 97.5 101.5 104.7 105.6 104.1 106.4 110.2 108.1 107.4

Table B. Fires in occupied buildings, 1992-2001 (thousands)

Year 1992 1993 1994* 1995* 1996* 1997* 1998* 1999* 2000* 2001*

Dwellings 64.6 65.3 66.6 68.7 71.7 72.5 71.1 72.2 70.9 69.0

Other 42.8 43.4 46.5 47.8 47.1 44.4 41.8 43.7 41.7 43.5

Total 107.4 108.7 113.1 116.5 118.8 116.9 112.9 115.9 112.6 112.5

*Note: From 1994 onwards the figures include ‘late’ calls (fires known to have been extinguished when the call was made) tofires to which the brigade responded.Sources: Home Office, DLTR, ODPM

Improvements in reporting and recording fires probably played a part in theincreases in numbers of fires since the early 1980s, and the inclusion of ‘late’calls has increased recorded numbers of fires since 1994. For every pair of yearsfrom 1996 and 1997, however, the annual average of total fires in buildings hasfallen, from 117.9 to 112.6 (in thousands). It is a matter for continuing concernthat the falling trend is very slow and that there are still instances when oneyear’s figures exceed those for the previous year.

Statistics show an estimated 43,500 fires in ‘other’ buildings in 2001, but whatare other buildings? Most of these fires occurred in the following locations:

• retail distribution 5700 fires 13%

• industrial premises 4500 10%

• restaurants, cafes, pubs etc 3400 8%

• private garages and sheds 8900 21%

• hospitals 3000 7%

The following table gives more details of fires in types of ‘other’ buildings (notdwellings), for 2000 and 2001.

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Table C. Fires by types of ‘other’ buildings, 2000 and 2001

Building type No. of fires 2001 % of fires No. of fires 2000 % change, 2000-01

Total 43,547 100 41,747 4

Private garages, sheds etc 8928 8 7868 13

Agricultural premises 1260 1 1367 -8

Construction industry 369 - 483 -24

Other industrial premises 4129 4 4222 -2

Retail distribution 5690 5 5367 6

Hotels, boarding houses, hostels etc 2453 2 2418 1

Restaurants, cafes, pubs etc 3395 3 3154 8

Education 2281 2 1942 17

Hospitals 2999 3 3244 -8

Recreational/cultural premises 2891 3 2492 16

Other 8933 8 9000 -1

Unspecified 220 - 191 15

Source: ODPM, Estimates 2001

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Trends: deaths and injuries

During the 1970s the annual recorded number of deaths from fire (alllocations, including vehicle fires) was in the region of 1000. For deaths inoccupied buildings, the trend through the 1980s was generally downwards (seethe table). The 1985 figure of 805 includes casualties at the disaster at theBradford City football ground (56 deaths). That was a bad year, since there werealso 55 people killed in the aircraft which caught fire on the runway atManchester Airport.

Table D. Numbers of fire deaths, 1982-1991

Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

No of deaths 808 803 767 805 828 802 805 719 686 667

Table E. Numbers of fire deaths, 1992-2001

Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

No of deaths 658 587 531* 605* 600* 595* 541* 501* 491* 525

* Includes ‘late’ calls and deaths related to incidents involving heat or smoke, which were not recorded thus before 1994.Sources: Home Office, DTLR, ODPM

For three years running in the 1990s (see above) the annual total of fire deathsin occupied buildings increased, against the general trend, to around 600, butsince 1998 has shown an encouraging downward trend. Taking a broader viewof the 20 years under consideration, the annual average of deaths for the first 3years was 792 and for the last 3 years was 506, a healthy improvement(reduction) of 36%.

In terms of fire risk, the home is still a more dangerous place than the office orfactory. Of the 525 deaths in buildings in 2001, 486 occurred in dwellings, 39in other buildings.

Trends: arson

Arson remains a considerable problem for British society, as the statistics for 10years indicate. There is no noticeable downward trend for arson fires inbuildings and while, for a few years (1997/8/9), the figures were reduced for the‘Other’ category, which includes industrial and commercial buildings, the 2001estimate is getting back towards 20,000.

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Table F. Arson fires in buildings, 1992-2001 (thousands)

Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Dwellings 10.6 10.8 13.7 13.8 14.3 13.8 13.4 13.9 14.2 14.8

Other 15.7 16.9 22.4 21.9 21.4 18.9 17.1 17.9 18.0 19.7

Total 26.3 27.7 36.1 35.7 35.7 32.7 30.5 31.8 32.2 34.5

Sources: Home Office, DTLR, ODPM

While the focus of this chapter is on building fires, a staggering arson statisticis that, since 1994, malicious fires involving road vehicles have increased from40,300 to 79,100, almost double, making 2001 the worst year on record by aclear margin.

Trends: costs of fires

Statistics in the following table have been taken from a statistical bulletin of theAssociation of British Insurers (ABI). The total value of claims for fire losses inboth domestic and commercial premises have risen steadily during the 10 yearscovered by the table. Looking only at the figures for claims for fires involvingcommercial premises, this steady rise is perhaps not surprising. More difficultto explain are the large swings in the amounts of business interruption (BI)claims (and at the time of writing the total for the first three quarters of 2002is £191m compared to £84m for the whole of 2001). There may be factorswhich affect business interruptions claims differently from claims for premisesand property. There appears to be no relation, however, between the movementsof fire claims and BI claims year-on-year, nor even looking at one-year or two-year gaps between the original fire loss and a subsequent BI claim.

The BI statistics perhaps pose more questions than they answer. Why do theynot bear a closer relationship to fire claims? Has the effect of the fire riskassessment content of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations beentransitory? Have they had any effect at all? If it is true that more arson propertyfires accompany a period of economic downturn, is there worse to come for BIclaims? Would benefits come from closer inspection of the figures? How goodare most organisations at getting back into business? Is it harder for office-basedbusinesses than for factories – or for warehousing companies? We do not havethe answers but are interested in people’s evidence on this whole subject.


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Table G. Costs of fires and business interruption claims (£m)

Year Fire costs Business interruption costsre fire damage

Domestic Commercial Total

1992 237 613 850 139

1993 223 423 647 104

1994 191 424 615 188

1995 208 492 700 163

1996 223 484 707 177

1997 270 492 762 221

1998 281 602 884 207

1999 286 579 866 99

2000 333 521 855 122

2001 371 679 1049 84

2002 (9 mo) 257 575 832 191

Source: ABI

Trends: people at risk

While this chapter is principally concerned with losses in non-domesticbuildings, it is worth looking at the latest statistics for deaths in all fires, for thelast two years on record.

Table H. Fire deaths by age groups, 1999 and 2000, and by gender, 2000

Age group No of deaths Deaths per 1m population

1999 2000 1999 2000

0-4 years 30 17 8 4.5

5-10 10 14 2 3

11-16 8 15 2 3

17-24 38 46 7 8

25-29 26 26 6 6

30-59 226 248 9 10

60-64 36 40 13 14

65-79 126 110 18 16

80 and over 91 87 39 36

Gender

- Male 13

- Female 8

Source: DTLR

It ought to be a sobering thought (both metaphorically and actually) that, whenit comes to dying in a fire in the UK, males are 1.6 times more likely to do sothan females, regardless of age groups.

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When age groups are considered, then from age 5 one’s chances of dying in afire increase very slightly with age up to about 59 years and then rise quitedramatically. A member of the 80-years-plus cohort is almost 4 times morelikely to die in a fire than people aged 30-59.

Trends: causes of fires

In occupied buildings other than dwellings about 55% of fires are accidental(the figure is 80% for dwellings). It is estimated that in 2001 there were 23,800accidental fires in other buildings, the same as 2000. Over the last 10 yearsthere has been a general reduction in the number of accidental fires in otherbuildings, the 2001 figure showing a 16% reduction on the 28,400 such firesin 1991.

Detailed statistics of causes of fires are not yet available for 2001. For 2000,however, the main cause of accidental fires in other buildings was faultyelectrical appliances and leads. It heads the following short list:

• faulty electrical appliances/leads 6200 fires (down 7% on 1999)

• misuse of equipment/appliances 4800 (down 10%)

• careless handling of hot substances 2400 (down 9%)

• chip pan fires 900 (down 17%)

The main sources of ignition were electrical appliances (25% or 6000incidents) and cooking appliances (just under 25%, 5800 incidents). A notablesource of ignition which was showing an increase in 2000 over 1999 wasblowlamps and welding etc, up 8% to 1200 fires.

It will be remembered that arson was the cause of 19,700 fires in otherbuildings out of the total of 43,500 (see above).

FPA large fire loss analysis 2000

The large loss analysis is based entirely on the FPA’s Fire Records database. Afire qualifies for inclusion in this analysis if it involved a fatality or if the losswas £50,000 or more. It can be seen (Table 3) that there was a small increasein the total number of fires reported in 2000 compared to those reported in1999 but this is still significantly below the level of reporting in the early1990s. There is no direct correlation between the FPA annual totals and thoseof the Association of British Insurers or the Government. The number of firesin occupied buildings attended by local authority fire brigades reported to theGovernment remained fairly constant at around 115,000 per year, whereas the


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insurance losses had dropped from just under £1,200m in 1991 to £750m in1993, rising again to about £980m in 2000.

In 2000, although the total number of fires reported to the FPA increased byabout 10%, the total loss resulting fell by about 15%.

The collection of data by the FPA is done on behalf of the Association of BritishInsurers (ABI) and during 2002 the ABI has developed the data collectionprocess and revised the collection formats. This should begin to influence thequality of data for analyses from 2002 onwards.

Meanwhile, the Fire Statistics User Group started work in 2001 and is makingprogress on the co-ordination of fire-related statistics. It has succeeded inproducing a list of fire-related data sources which it is hoped will be madeavailable soon.

Closer examination

Looking in more detail at the 2000 analysis, there are similar trends to previousyears. For example, the number of fires causing individual losses in excess of£1m accounted for about 7% of all fires compared with 10% in 1999, but theystill accounted for about 50% of the total losses.

Arson fires increased in 1999, with 41% of fires being started deliberately in2000, compared with 34% in 1999. The losses from these fires also increasedfrom 30% of total losses in 1999 to 36% in 2000. There was a slight downwardtrend overall in the percentage of fires due to arson over the preceding ten years.This has also been reflected in the percentage of losses due to arson.

In 1999, the distribution of losses by the time of occurrence of the fire wasunusually evenly distributed through 24 hours. In 2000, this returned to themore normal pattern of higher loss attributed to night-time fires. About two-thirds of fires occurred at night and these accounted for about two-thirds of thelosses. For deliberate fires the distribution between night and day was even moremarked, with 75% of deliberate fires occurring at night accounting for 77% oflosses from deliberate ignitions.Table 1. Number of fires in occupied buildings*

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

No. of fires 000s 112.6 115.7 112.9 116.9 118.8 116.5 113.1 108.7 107.4 107.4

* Source: ODPM. (In 2002 a Government reshuffle moved responsibility for fire safety matters and collection of firestatistics to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The 2000 figures were published in February 2002, before thatreorganisation. Figures from 1994 onwards are based on sampled data weighted to the brigade totals.)

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Table 2. ABI estimated insured losses

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991Direct damage£m 855 866 884 762 707 700 615 647 850 1 018

Business interruption£m 122 123 236 270 203 175 188 104 139 179

Total estimated

loss £m 977 989 1 120 1 032 910 875 803 751 989 1 197

Note: These figures are estimated gross insured claims compiled quarterly by the ABI from returns provided by membersof the FPA.

Table 3. Ten year review 1999–2000

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Total no. of fires reported 466 424 465 411 439 514 509 537 761 814

% change 9.9 -8.8 13.1 -6.4 -14.6 1.0 -5.2 -29.4 -6.5 2.5

Loss £m 164.2 193.5 239.1 186.3 175.2 250.0 198.0 201.1 323.0 33.7

% change -15.1 -19.1 28.3 6.3 -29.9 26.3 -1.5 -37.9 -3.0 -3.6

Average cost of a fire £m 0.352 0.456 0.514 0.453 0.399 0.486 0.389 0.374 0.425 0.410

% change -22.8 -11.3 13.5 13.5 -17.9 24.9 4.0 -12.0 3.7 -6.0

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Table 4. The distribution of losses in 2000

Loss range £000 No. of fires % of all fires Cost £000 % total cost of all fires

Up to 99 170 36.5 10 215 6.2

100-249 159 34.1 24 683 15.0

250-499 63 13.5 21 714 13.2

500-1000 40 8.6 26 011 15.8

1000+ 34 7.3 81 562 49.7

Total 466 100 164 184 100

Table 5. How fires started in 1997 and 1998

Source of ignition No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total loss of all fires

2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999

Accidental ignition 183 187 39.3 44.1 70 799 93 808 43.1 49

Deliberate/possibly deliberate 189 146 40.6 34.4 59 160 58 841 36.0 30

Unknown/under investigation 94 91 20.2 21.5 34 225 40 903 20.8 21

Total 466 424 100 100 164 184 193 552 100 100

Table 6. The incidence and cost of arson 1989-1998

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

No. of arson fires 189 146 170 176 202 219 232 257 365 405

% of total no. of fires 40.6 34.4 37 43 46 43 46 47.9 48 49.8

Loss £000 59 160 58 841 57 921 71 515 74 136 69 979 79 147 91 644 156 835 132 382

% of total loss 36 30.4 24 49 42 28 40 46 48 40

Average cost of an arson fire £000 313 403 340.7 523.4 367 319.5 341.2 356.6 429.7 326.9

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Table 7. Accidental fires: Sources of ignition

No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total cost of all fires

2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999

Electrical appliances/installations 75 91 16.1 21.5 27 319 54 999 16.6 28.4

Smokers’ materials/matches 37 21 7.9 5 25 567 5 372 15.6 2.8

Gas appliances (excluding blowlamps and welding) 13 9 2.8 2.1 3 022 1 097 1.8 0.6

Hot work/sparks/welding including blow lamps 12 23 2.6 5.4 3 012 9 226 1.8 4.7

Naked light 8 10 1.7 2.4 618 8 487 0.4 4.4

Rubbish burning 3 0 0.6 0 980 0 0.6 0

Spontaneous combustion 2 1 0.4 0.2 615 150 0.4 0.1

Chimney 1 3 0.2 0.7 95 650 0.1 0.3

Other 32 29 6.9 6.8 9 572 13 827 5.8 7.1

Total 183 187 39.3 44.1 70 799 93 808 43.1 48.3

Table 8. Time of ignition

No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total loss No. of Loss due toof all fires deliberate deliberate

fires fires £000

Evening (1800-2359) 146 31.3 53 514 32.6 67 28 684

Night time (0000-0559) 155 33.3 57 942 35.3 75 17 731

Total night fires (1800-0559) 301 64.6 111 456 67.9 142 46 415

Morning (0600-1159) 62 13.3 14 096 8.6 17 5 592

Afternoon(1200-1759) 82 17.6 35 705 21.7 23 6 090

Total day fires (0600-1759) 144 30.9 49 801 30.3 40 11 682

Unknown 21 4.5 2 927 1.8 6 863

Total 466 100 164 184 100 188 58 960

*Note: It can be seen that about 65% of all fires reported occurred at night and that the night-time fires accounted forabout 68% of reported losses. This is a similar distribution to that of 1999. 75% of deliberate fires occurred at night.This is a similar proportion to 1999 (72.6%) but in year 2000 these night-time deliberate fires accounted for 77% oflosses due to deliberate fires. This is a markedly higher proportion than 1999 (50.5%).


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Table 9. Where fires started

Place of origin No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total lossof all fires

Storage areas

Warehouse, storeroom 33 7.1 25 526 15.5External storage 9 1.9 2 051 1.2Refuse store 7 1.5 931 0.6Shop, market 14 3.0 3 980 2.4Barn, silo 8 1.7 928 0.6Other 3 0.6 825 0.5

Total 74 15.9 34 241 20.9

Production/workshop 55 11.8 23 186 14.1

Residential rooms

Bathroom 4 0.9 620 0.4Living room/dining room 29 6.2 2 657 1.6Bedroom, bedsit 25 5.4 2 982 1.8Other 18 3.9 3 754 2.3

Total 103 22.1 16 179 9.9

Public assembly areaBar/restaurant 11 2.4 2 901 1.8Classrooms/lecture room 12 2.6 9 330 5.7Other 14 3 3 184 1.9

Total 40 8.6 16 179 15.7

Office 18 3.9 9 279.9 5.7

Other specifiedExternal structure/fittings 30 6.4 12 388 7.5Roof space 10 2.1 4 434 2.7Plant room 13 2.8 6 286 3.8Ducts, flues and voids 9 1.9 3 361 2.0Access area 15 3.2 2 480 1.5Laboratory 2 0.4 600 0.4Other 48 10.3 9 945 6.1

Total 127 27.3 39 494 24.1

Not known 49 10.5 15 999 9.7

Total 466 100 164 184 100

*Note: For 2000 some of the ‘Other’ categories have been expanded over those for 1999 to provide additionalinformation.

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Table 10. The seven occupancy categories suffering the largest numbers of fires in 2000

Occupancy No. of fires 2000 No. of fires 1999

Dwellings 83 61

Shops 52 29

Education (schools and colleges) 46 40

Recreational and cultural services 27 15

Insurance banking and business services 23* 1*

Clubs and public houses 22 18

Wholesale distribution 20 9

*Note: The increase in numbers of fires in insurance and banking services is a function of the reporting rather than areal increase. Some reports received by the FPA come in the name of the property owner, which is often an investmentcompany.

Table 11. The seven occupancy categories suffering the largest fire losses in 2000

Occupancy No. of fires 2000 No. of fires 1999

Education (schools and colleges)* 31 349 19 514

Shops 16 345 10 724

Insurance banking and business services 12 226 150

Paper, printing and publishing 10 228 3 495

Wholesale distribution 9 314 14 487

Furniture industry 8 654 1 274

Other manufacturing industries 8 343 5 364

*Note: Educational establishments, as in previous years, feature in the top seven in Tables 10 and 11

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Table 12. Breakdown of fires by occupancy

Occupancy/category No. of Loss £000 Average loss % of total fires £000 cost of all

fires

Losses in industrial premisesAgriculture, forestry and fishing 14 2 654 190 1.6Paper, printing and publishing 9 10 228 1 136 6.2Food, drink and tobacco 9 2 653 295 1.6Rubber and plastics 12 3 544 295 2.2Textiles, footware and clothing 7 2 947 421 1.8Timber, wood products excluding furniture 9 2 152 239 1.3Chemical and allied industries 2 700 350 0.4Construction industry 4 825 206 0.5Electronics 1 175 175 0.1Metal manufacture 4 5 887 1 472 3.6Engineering 8 2 327 291 1.4Other manufacturing industries 17 8 343 491 5.1Furniture industry 10 8 654 865 5.3Production of man-made fibres 1 300 300 0.2Leather and leather goods 1 495 495 0.3Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products (pottery and glass) 1 1 380 1 380 0.8Coke, petrol and nuclear fuel - - - -Mining and quarrying - - - -Gas, electricity and water - - - -

Sub total 109 53 266 8 601 32.4

Losses in transport and distribution premisesRetail distribution - - - -Transport and communication 2 1 290 645 0.8Wholesale distribution 20 9 314 466 5.7Scrap and waste 3 405 135 0.2Repair of consumer goods and vehicles 16 5 145 322 3.1Sub total 41 16 154 1 568 9.8

Losses in other service premisesEducation (schools and colleges) 46 31 349 682 19.1Shops 52 16 345 314 10Recreational and cultural services 27 7 650 283 4.7Clubs and public houses 22 6 992 318 4.3Cafes and restaurants 13 2 556 197 1.6Insurance banking and business services 23 12 226 532 7.4Hotels, boarding houses etc 5 2 651 530 1.6Hospitals 1 500 500 0.3Public admin., defence and law enforcement 11 1 046 95 0.6Hostels and holiday camps 1 75 75 0Homes for the disabled, orphanages etc - - - -Other services including churches 15 2 367 158 1.4

Sub total 216 83 757 3 684 51

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Losses in dwellingsSingle occupancy 74 7 337 99 4.5Multiple occupancy (flats) 9 957 106 0.6Private sheds and garages - - - -Other/unspecified 1 80 80 0

Sub total 84 8 374 285 5.1

OtherUnknown 6 667 111 0.4Unoccupied 10 1 968 197 1.2

Sub total 16 2 635 308 1.6

Summary of lossesIndustrial 109 53 266 8 601 32.4Transport and distribution 41 16 154 1 568 9.8Other service premises 216 83 757 3 684 51Dwellings 84 8 347 285 5.1Other 16 2 635 308 1.6

Grand total 466 164 184 352 100

Table 13. Million-pound-plus fires

Occupancy/location Estimated loss £

January17 Agricultural store, Darlington, County Durham 1 300 00020 Builders merchants, London 2 150 00030 College, Bradford, West Yorkshire 3 100 00030 Box makers, Leicester 2 700 000

February3 Ceramic industry, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 1 380 00023 School, Armthorpe, South Yorkshire 1 730 00027 Pine furniture manufacturer, Darlaston, Staffordshire 4 075 000

March23 Envelope printers, Washington, West Sussex 9 000 000

April1 School, Allerton Bywater, West Yorkshire 8 300 0002 Pub and hotel, Monkton, Ayrshire 1 900 0004 Restaurant, Chelmsford, Essex 1 045 0006 Primary school, Cruden Bay, Grampian 1 550 00027 Precision Engineering, Harlow, Essex 1 000 00028 School, Dalmuir, Clydebank 1 030 000

May

14 Freight packaging services, Reading, Berkshire 1 200 000

18 Hotel and restaurant, Nottingham 1 300 000

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June16 Public house and restaurant, Bottesford, Leicestershire 1 275 00017 Secondary school, Lytchett Minster, Dorset 2 250 00027 Metal industry, Nuneaton, Warwickshire 3 650 00029 School, Tylorstown, Mid Gamorgan 2 200 000

July8 Furniture industry, Lisburn, County Antrim 1 090 80016 Warehouse, Wandsworth, London 1 990 00022 Metal industry, Calne, Wiltshire 1 750 000

August18 Distribution warehouse, Dundee, Tayside 1 010 00023 Community centre, Glasgow 1 950 00026 School, Cumbernauld, Strathclyde 2 050 000

September4 Office, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 1 400 00012 Office, Cobham, Surrey 6 000 00017 Shop, Colchester, Essex 2 150 00017 Shop, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 1 100 000

October15 Factory, Loughborough, Leicestershire 2 879 00021 Hotel, Liverpool 1 000 00022 Furniture industry, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear 2 147 000

November4 Vehicle manufacturer, Wigan, Greater Manchester 2 400 000

December4 Textile industry, Birmingham 1 010 00027 Community centre, Airdrie, Strathclyde 1 500 000

*Note: There were 36 fires that caused losses of £1m or over reported to the FPA during 2000. The total cost of thesefires was estimated at £83.6m

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Fire testing

Fire testing

➤ Why test?

➤ European Group of Official Laboratories forFire-testing (EGOLF)

➤ United Kingdom Accreditation Service(UKAS)

➤ Testing and certification

➤ Standard tests

➤ Fire Test Study Group guidance

➤ Test laboratories

It is important that fire protection equipment and systems perform preciselywhen required and as intended to combat the risks against which they provideprotection. The designers who select and specify products and equipment forparticular applications and the inhabitants of the protected premises need to besure that the kit is approved and certain to work. Almost as importantly,insurers require the assurance that their customers’ premises are safeguarded byeffective equipment.

How can such guarantees be given? It is known that technical standards dictatethe quality to be achieved in manufacture and performance of such equipmentbut potential purchasers may wonder how compliance with such standards ismonitored. The answer lies in the process of third-party testing andcertification, the subject of this chapter.

Why test?

A manufacturer may wish to have one of its products tested to show that it meetsthe requirements of a particular national or international technical standard andso demonstrate that it is suitable for use in a particular application. Evidence ofa successful test result can help the product gain inclusion in a list of similaritems and so come to the attention of designers and specifiers.

The organisation seeking to have its product, material or system tested shouldhave a clear idea of the reasons why it chooses the test route, and the right

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questions must be asked at the beginning to ensure that the standard/testschosen are the right ones, so that in the event of a successful and well designedtest programme the material/product will be able to satisfy the widest possiblenumber of applications.

EUROPE

A key aim of the European Union is to remove barriers to trade betweenmember states. An example of a barrier to trade is where a manufacturer has tocarry out the national fire test of every country in which the product is to besold. In the construction sector, the EU is addressing this problem via theConstruction Products Directive (CPD).

In support of the CPD there are some 600 European technical specificationsbeing prepared for construction products. These, in turn, requireapproximately 1500 supporting standards, which include fire test methods.Some 80% of construction products have a stated fire performance andconsequently, the development of European test and classification methods isimportant in the new European system.

In order for a manufacturer to place a construction product on the Europeanmarket, such products have to satisfy the requirements of the appropriateEuropean technical specification which calls up the relevant fire test andclassification method. Consequently, if a product needs to comply withEuropean technical specification, then it is vital to check that the standard(s)against which it is tested are appropriate to those markets.

Manufacturers will need to know whether their products are covered by aEuropean technical specification and, if so, the level of attestation ofconformity (level of proof that the product meets the standard). This isimportant because many products will no longer be able to be placed on themarket with test results alone. For critical products, for example, fire doors, alevel of third party product certification is required – similar to the voluntaryschemes currently run by Warrington Fire Research (Certifire) or LPC (LPCB).

There are a number of national standards and accreditation bodies in Europe,many of them with an interest in fire industry products. There are also manyfire testing laboratories in Europe, often operating to the standards set by theirnational bodies but also capable of testing in compliance with European andinternational standards. The preceding paragraphs provided basic guidanceabout the need to select appropriate test programmes for particular products.What about the choice of a test laboratory?

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It is important to understand that the choice of organisation, be it testlaboratory, certification body or European Technical Approval body, willdepend of the level of attestation of conformity given in the European technicalspecification. For example, as mentioned above, fire doors have a high level ofattestation (system 1). This means that a manufacturer has to approach acertification body which will organise and take responsibility for the particulartests (including non-fire tests). Conversely, a partition manufacturer, with aproduct at system 3 attestation of conformity needs only to find a suitable testlaboratory. All the bodies mentioned in this paragraph must be notified to theEuropean Commission as capable of undertaking their respective functions, beit testing, certification or inspection. In the UK a body becomes notified bybeing UKAS accredited (see below).

European Group of Official Laboratories for Fire-testing (EGOLF)

The European Group of Official Laboratories for Fire-testing (EGOLF) wasfounded in 1988 to provide a focus for fire testing issues in Europe.Membership is open to all independent, official, nationally recognisedlaboratories that test materials, components and products in support oflegislation in Europe.

Laboratories in membership of EGOLF are mainly able to provide testing,assessment, certification and research services in the reaction to fire and fireresistance of elements of construction (building products) and relatedproducts. EGOLF and its members play a major role in the related activities ofthe European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), in particular concerningsafety in the event of fires involving materials and structures.

There are currently 48 test laboratories in membership of EGOLF. Most ofthem (40) are in EU and EFTA countries, the remainder being in countries ofeastern Europe.

Many conditions attach to gaining membership of EGOLF, including therequirement that members must belong to their national fire laboratory liaisongroup (if one exists) or, if not, to be approved by the other members of EGOLFin that country.

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EGOLF Administration and Technical Executive, Brian Bircher & Associates, 1 Vernon Drive, Marple, Stockport SK6 6HJ Tel: 0161 427 5472; Fax: 0161 427 8045; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.egolf.org.uk).

UNITED KINGDOM

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

In the United Kingdom, UKAS bears responsibility for assessing andaccrediting the competence of organisations in the fields of:

• measurement

• testing

• inspection

• certification of:

- systems

- products

- personnel.

Laboratories may be accredited by UKAS to perform calibration or testingservices. Any laboratory which seeks such accreditation must satisfy UKASassessment managers that it is technically competent and that it operates aquality system, to rigorous international standards.

Part of the UKAS web site (www.ukas.org/testing) can be consulted by thosein search of test facilities. By pursuing the ‘single search’ option it is possible toobtain listings of laboratories concerned with testing particular products inparticular capacities. For example, by specifying the family ‘Construction’, thetest ‘Fire resistance and protection’ and the product ‘Building components andmaterials’, the result is a list of laboratories where such testing is performed atpermanent laboratory premises.

Contact details:

UKAS21-47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex TW13 4UNTel: 020 8917 8400; Fax: 020 8917 8500; Web: www.ukas.org

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Testing and certification

A laboratory which has achieved successful assessment by UKAS will be issuedwith a schedule of accreditation. The schedule will specify those calibrations ortests for which the laboratory has been accredited and for which it may issuecertificates or reports bearing the UKAS mark. All UKAS-accredited laboratoriesare visited every year by UKAS assessors and re-assessed at 4-yearly intervals.

When a testing laboratory issues a test report for an accredited test, such areport will indicate:

• test specified

• product or material tested

• test method used.

Customers are advised to specify that they require a UKAS report or certificateto ensure that all testing is carried out by a UKAS-accredited laboratory.Competent laboratories not accredited by UKAS do exist but in the field of firetesting, directly linked as it is to life safety, every effort should be made to usea laboratory accredited by UKAS.

A single test report has limitations. While it is evidence that a particularproduct passed a certain test on a specific day, it gives no guarantee that theproduct will always be manufactured so that it continues to comply with astandard or test specification. Independent third party certification bodieswhich provide certification and approval services will carry out follow-up visitsand random inspections as part of their approvals procedure, which is thoroughand rigorous and particularly focused on the product or service to be approved.

A company applying to such an organisation for product or systems approvalwill, after preliminary discussion, nominate the standard to which they seekproduct/service certification. The certification body chooses a test laboratory tocarry out the test programme and, subject to:

• the product passing the appropriate tests, and

• the certification body’s assessors being satisfied that the company’s qualitysystems merit certification to ISO 9001 or 9002,

then the product (or system) qualifies for approval.

The benefits of certification of this kind are clear; successful products andproduction companies establish a strong reputation and are cited by insurers,specifiers, regulatory authorities and designers around the world.


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Standard tests

Standard fire tests (for example, those appropriate to materials and elements ofconstruction) are carried out to specifications laid down by such organisationsas the British Standards Institution (BSI) or the Comité Européen deNormalisation (CEN).

Any manufacturer or supplier wishing to supply a product for use in anyparticular application must be able to produce evidence that the product hasperformed satisfactorily in the appropriate test specified in the appropriatestandard and carried out by an accredited laboratory.

Fire Test Study Group guidance

The Fire Test Study Group is comprised of UKAS-accredited testinglaboratories in the UK which undertake fire tests mainly for purposes relatedto building control matters. The FTSG has a very helpful booklet, A PocketGuide for Fire Test Reports and Assessments, which will assist manufacturers,specifiers and end-users in their interpretation of fire test reports on buildingproducts and components. A free copy of the booklet may be obtained from:

Fire Test Study Groupc/o Warrington Fire Research Centre, Holmesfield Road, Warrington,Cheshire WA1 2DSTel: +44 (0) 1925 655116; Fax: +44 (0) 1925 646672.

Test laboratories

The following is an expanded list of UK test laboratories where differentproducts can undergo fire tests. A number of the laboratories (indicated by anasterisk *) are to be found on the UKAS web site (www.ukas.org/testing),where details of their ranges of tests can be found.

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Bristol City Council Scientific Services*7 Red Cross StreetBristol BS2 0BATel: +44 (0) 117 9038666Fax: +44 (0) 117 9038667

BSI TestingMaylands AvenueHemel HempsteadHertfordshire HP2 4SQTel: +44 (0) 1442 230442Fax: +44 (0) 1442 231442

British Textile Technology Group*WiratecWira HouseWest Park Ring RoadLeedsWest Yorkshire LS16 6QLTel: +44 (0)113-259 1999

Building Investigation and Testing Services(Surrey) Ltd*Trowers WayHolmethorpe Industrial EstateQuarryside Business ParkRedhillSurrey, RH1 2LHTel: +44 (0)1737 765432

The Building Test Centre*British Gypsum LtdEast LeakeLoughboroughLeicestershire LE12 6NPTel: +44 (0)115-945 1564

C-MAC Microcircuits Ltd*Test HouseSouth DenesGreat YarmouthNorfolk NR30 3PXTel: +44 (0) 1493 743116 Fax: +44 (0) 1493 856133

E-mail: [email protected]

Chiltern International Fire Ltd*Chiltern House Stocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshire HP14 4NDTel: +44 (0) 1494 569837Fax: +44 (0) 1494 565487

Advantica Technologies Ltd*Certification ServicesGas Research and Technology CentreAshby RoadLoughboroughLeicestershire LE11 3GRTel: +44 (0) 1509 282066Fax: +44 (0) 1509 283113

AMTAC Laboratories Ltd*Norman RoadBroadheathAltrincham WA14 4EPTel : +44 (0) 161 928 8924 Fax : +44 (0) 161 927 7359E-mail : [email protected]

Anson LimitedQueensway NorthTeam Valley Trading EstateGatesheadTyne & Wear NE11 0NYTel: +44 (0) 191 482 0022Fax: +44 (0) 191 487 8835

Aycliffe Fire Testing Facility*Durham Way SouthAycliffe Industrial EstateNewton AycliffeCo Durham DL56SWTel: +44 (0)1325 329500

Blackburn Fire Test Centre*Victoria Works, Bonsall StreetBlackburnLancashire BB2 4DDTel: +44 (0)1254 267279

Bodycote Materials Testing Limited*Jefferson House5 Washington CentreBroadwaySalford M50 2UWTel: +44 (0) 161 876 0277 Fax: +44 (0) 161 876 0279E-mail : [email protected]: www.bodycote-mt.com

BRE*Bucknalls LaneGarstonWatford WD25 9XXTel: +44 (0) 1923 664334Fax: +44 (0) 1923 664086


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Darchem Flare*Darchem Engineering LtdStillingtonStockton-on-TeesCleveland TS21 1LBTel: +44 (0) 1740 630 461Fax: +44 (0) 1740 632915

Electrical Equipment Certification ServiceHarpur HillBuxtonDerbyshire SK17 9JNTel: +44 (0) 1298 28000Fax: +44 (0) 1298 28244

ERA Technology Limited*Materials Testing DepartmentCleeve RoadLeatherheadSurrey KT22 7SATel: +44 (0) 1372 367000Fax: +44 (0) 1372 367099

Faverdale Technology CentreFaverdale Industrial EstateDarlingtonCo. Durham DL3 0QLTel : +44 (0) 1325 381220 Fax : +44 (0) 1325 381218E-mail : [email protected]

Fire Technology Services*(British Textile Technology Group)Unit 4BStag Industrial EstateAtlantic StreetBroadheathAltrinchamCheshire WA14 5DWTel: +44 (0) 161 929 8056

Inspectorate (part of BSI Testing)Oil and Petrochemicals DivisionInspectorate HouseRichmond RoadPembroke DockPembrokeshire SA72 6TSTel: +44 (0) 1646 684492Fax: +44 (0) 1646 681547

Rapra Technology Ltd*ShawburyShrewsburyShropshire SY4 4NRTel: +44 (0) 1939 252492 Fax: +44 (0) 1939 251118Email : [email protected]: www.rapra.net

SGS Redwood (UK) Ltd*Purfleet LaboratoryOld Station ApproachLondon RoadPurfleetEssex RM19 1QSTel: +44 (0) 1708 866855Fax: +44 (0) 1708 681940

Shirley Technologies*(British Textile Technology Group)Shirley HouseWilmslow RoadDidsburyManchester M20 2RBTel: +44 (0)161-445 8141

Tin Technology LimitedUnit 3, Curo ParkFrogmoreSt. AlbansHertfordshire AL2 2DDE-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tintechnology.com

TRADA Technology LtdStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshire HP14 4NDTel: +44 (0) 1494 563091Fax: +44 (0) 1494 565487 E-mail: [email protected]

Warrington Fire Research Centre*Holmesfield RoadWarringtonCheshire WA12DSTel: +44 (0) 1925 655116Fax: +44 (0) 1925 655419

Warrington Fire Research Centre*101 Marshgate LaneLondon E15 2NQTel: +44 (0) 20 8519 8297

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Useful web sites

Useful web sites

Earlier editions of this Yearbook have contained a chapter entitled ‘Sources ofinformation’, listing the names of books, periodicals and standards likely to beof interest to our readers. The 2002 Yearbook contained the same chapter, butwith the addition of many web sites. This year, to ring the changes, the chapterlists only web sites. This is a first attempt at such a listing and FPA memberscan be relied upon to know of other useful, fire-safety-related web sites. Readersare invited to send an e-mail to the editor, [email protected], to tell himabout other web sites which they find useful and to help develop a reallysubstantial list.

It is not intended to include here the web sites of commercial companies, sincethose can generally be found within the contact information in the Buyer’sGuide, chapter 13. The web sites of UK fire brigades can be found in the listingin chapter 3. But apart from those categories, please let us know about otheruseful sites; this is an opportunity to contribute to your Yearbook and to helpfellow members of the FPA.

Keyword/topic Web address Organisation CountryAudit/consultancy www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UKBuilding www.abe.org.uk Association of Building Engineers UK

www.bocai.org Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc USA

www.bre.co.uk BRE UKwww.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and

Information Association UKwww.ciob.org.uk Chartered Institute of Building UKwww.ciria.org.uk Construction Industry Research and

Information Association UKwww.nrc.ca/irc/frm Institute for Research in Construction

Fire Risk Management Canadawww.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs/bremail Building Regulations Division (ODPM) UKwww.steelbiz.org Steel Construction Institute UK

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Keyword/topic Web address Organisation CountryBuilding control www.demon.co.uk/instobc Institute of Building Control

www.labc-services.co.uk District Surveyors Association UKBuilding services www.cibse.org Chartered Institution of Building

Service Engineers UKwww.chemsoc.org Royal Society of Chemistry UK

Chemicals www.sorcerer.co.uk Chemical Industries Association UKCivil engineering www.ice.org.uk Institution of Civil Engineers UKCombustion www.chemeng.ucl.ac.uk/

research/combusti Combustion Research Group UKCommerce www.dti.gov.uk Department of Trade and Industry UKCommunity safety www.jibc.bc.ca/fire/f-fire Justice Institute of British Columbia CanadaEducation www.dfes.gov.uk Department for Education and Skills UK

www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz University of Canterbury New Zealandwww.fire.org.uk/IFPO Institute of Fire Prevention Officers UKwww.fireprograms. Oklahoma State University USAokstate.eduwww.firesafe.com/ Worcester Center for Fire Safety Studies USAcyberspacewww.fireservicecollege.ac.uk Fire Service College UKwww.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UKwww.lrc.fema.gov Learning Resource Center USAwww.montana.edu/wwwfire Montana Fire Services Training School USAwww.stanton.dtcc.edu/ Delaware Technical and Community College UKstanton/fet

Electrical www.eca.co.uk Electrical Contractors Association UKengineering www.iee.org.uk Institution of Electrical Engineers UK

www.niceic.org.uk National Inspection Council for Electrical UKInstallation Contracting

Emergency www.co-ordination.gov.uk/ Emergency Planning College UKplanning college

www.scotland.gov.uk Fire Service and Emergency Planning Division UK(Scotland)

Environment www.environment- Environment Agency UKagency.gov.ukwww.firewise.org FireWise USAwww.fs.fed.us Forest Service USA

Environmental www.niehs.nih.gov National Institute for Environmental Health USAhealth SciencesEquipment/ www.bafe.org.uk BAFE (British Approvals for fire Equipment) UKstandardsExtinguishers www.feta.org.uk Fire Extinguishing Trades Association UK

Federationwww.cbi.org.uk Confederation of British Industrywww.the-fic.org.uk Fire Industry Confederation UKwww.thefpa.co.uk Federation of British Fire Organisations UK

(c/o FPA)

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Keyword/topic Web address Organisation CountryFire appliances www.smmt.co.uk Fire Fighting Vehicles Manufacturers’ UK

AssociationFire brigade www.fire-uk.org Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ UKofficers Association

www.ifca.org International Fire Chiefs Association USAFire brigades www.cofsa.org.uk Commonwealth and Overseas Fire Services UK

AssociationFire engineering www.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UKFire safety www.community- National Community Fire Safety Centre UK

fire-safety.org.ukwww.fire.org.uk Institute of Fire Prevention Officers UKwww.firesafetytoolbox. National Community Fire Safety Centre UKorg.ukwww.iafss.org International Association of Fire Safety Science UK

Fire service www.fsi.uiuc.edu Illinois Fire Service Institute USAFirefighters www.fbu.org.uk Fire Brigades’ Union UKFirefighting www.bfsa.org.uk British Fire Services Association UKForensic science www.forensic.gov.uk Forensic Science Service UKForum www.dtlr.gov.uk Fire Safety Advisory Board UKGlass/glazing www.ggf.org.uk Glass and Glazing Federation UKGovernment www.dti.gov.uk Department of Trade and Industry UK

www.homeoffice.gov.uk Home Office UKwww.odpm.gov.uk Office of the Deputy Prime Minister UKwww.safety.odpm. Her Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate UKgov.uk/fire/fepd

Halon www.hunc.org.uk Halon Users National Consortium UKHealth www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UKHealth care www.nhsestates.gov.uk NHS Estates UKpremisesHeating/ventilating www.hvca.org.uk Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association UKHospitals www.nhsestates.gov.uk NHS Estates UKIndustry association www.icel.co.uk Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting UKInformation www.bre.co.uk Fire Information Group (at BRE) UK

www.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and Information UKAssociation

www.chemsoc.org Royal Society of Chemistry UKwww.ciilo.org Chartered Insurance Institute Library UKwww.co-ordination.gov.uk News Co-ordination Centre UKwww.fabig.com Fire and Blast Information Group UKwww.fire.org.uk FireNet UKwww.fris.ntis.gov Fire Research Information Service USAwww.hmso.gov.uk Her Majesty’s Stationery Office UKwww.ifi.co.uk Information for Industry UK


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Keyword/topic Web address Organisation CountryInformation (cont.) www.lloydslist.com Lloyd’s List UK

www.nortonwaugh.co.uk Norton Waugh UKwww.safchem.co.uk Safety Chemical Services UKwww.sheilapantry.com Fire Worldwide UKwww.wpi.edu/+inFIRE International inFire Group USAwww.wpi.edu/Academics Fire Information Resources USA/fire

Inspectorate www.safety.dtlr.gov.uk HM Fire Service Inspectorate UKInsurance www.abi.org.uk Association of British Insurers UK

www.airmic.com AIRMIC UKwww.biba.org.uk British Insurance and Investment Brokers’ UK

Associationwww.ciilo.org Chartered Insurance Institute Library UKwww.cila.co.uk Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters UKwww.ecclesiastical.co.uk Fire Insurance Surveyors’ Society UKwww.the-lma.com Lloyd’s Market Association UK

Interest group www.lineoffire.org.uk Line of Fire UKLaboratory accreditation www.ukas.org United Kingdom Accreditation Service UKLocal authorities www.lga.gov.uk Local Government Association UKLoss prevention www.bre.co.uk/frs LPC Risk Sciences UKMaritime safety www.mcga.gov.uk Maritime and Coastguard Agency UKMedicine www.burninstitute.org Burn Institute USANational FPA www.aias-sicurezza.it Associazione Italiana Addetti Sicurezza Italy

www.anpi-nvbb.be Association Nationale pour la Protection Belgiumcontre l’Incendie et l’Intrusion

www.cepreven.com Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Danos Spainy Perdidas

www.cnpp.com Centre National de Prévention et de FranceProtection

www.difd.dk Dansk Brandteknisk Institut Denmarkwww.ncpreventie.nl Nationaal Centrum Voor Preventie Netherlandswww.nfpa.org National Fire Protection Association USAwww.norsk-brannvern- Norsk Brannvern Forening Norwayforening.nowww.spek.fi Suomen Pelastusalan Keskusjärjestö Finlandwww.svbf.se Svenska Brandförsvarsföreningen Swedenwww.swissi.ch Institut Suisse de Promotion de la Switzerland

Sécuritéwww.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UKwww.vds.de VdS Schadenverhütung Germany

Occupational www.cdc.gov/niosh/ National Institute of Occupational USAhealth and safety firehome Safety and Health (Fire Collection)

www.oshworld.com OHSWorld UK

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Keyword/topic Web address Organisation CountryPassive fire www.asfp.org.uk Association for Specialist Fire Protection UKprotectionPetroleum www.petroleum.co.uk Institute of Petroleum UKPolicy unit www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/ Fire Policy Division (ODPM) UK

fire/fepdProduct www.brecertification.co.uk Loss Prevention Certification Board UKcertification www.efsg.org European Fire and Safety Group GermanyPublications www.arsonprevention Arson Prevention Bureau UK

bureau.org.ukwww.chemsoc.org Royal Society of Chemistry UKwww.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UKwww.icel.co.uk Industry Council for Emergency Lighting UKwww.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UKwww.nfpa.org National Fire Protection Association USAwww.safchem.co.uk Safety Chemical Services UKwww.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK

Research www.arsoncontrol Arson Control Forum UKforum.gov.ukwww.bfrl.nist.gov Building and Fire Research Laboratory USAwww.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and Information UK

Associationwww.chemeng.ucl.ac.uk/ Combustion Research Group UKresearch/combustiwww.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UKwww.nrc.ca/irc/frm Institute for Research in Construction Canada

Fire Risk Managementwww.safety.dtlr.gov.uk Fire Experimental Unit UKwww.safety.odpm.gov.uk/ Fire Research Division (ODPM) UKfire/dob/frgd

Risk management www.airmic.com AIRMIC UKSafety www.firesafe.org FireSafe USA

www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UKwww.nsc.org National Safety Council USA

Security www.nsi.org.uk National Security Inspectorate UKService companies www.britishfireconsortium. British Fire Consortium UK

co.ukSprinklers www.basa.org.uk British Automatic Sprinkler Association UK

www.firesprinkler.org American Fire Sprinkler Association USAwww.firesprinklers.org.uk Residential Sprinklers Association UKwww.hallfire.co.uk Sprinkler Engineers’ Society UKwww.nfsa.org National Fire Sprinkler Association USAwww.nfsn.co.uk National Fire Sprinkler Network UK

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Keyword/topic Web address Organisation Country

Standards (cont.) www.bsi-global.com British Standards Institution UKwww.cenorm.be Comité Européen de Normalisation Belgiumwww.ili.co.uk ILI UKwww.iso.ch International Standards Organisation Switzerlandwww.nfpa.org National Fire Protection Association USAwww.nssn.org National Standards System Network USA

Statistics www.safety.odpm.gov. Fire Statistics and Research Branch (ODPM) UKuk/fire/rds

Structural www.istructe.org.uk Institution of Structural Engineers UKengineeringTesting www.bre.co.uk BRE UK

www.bre.co.uk/frs Fire and Risk Sciences (BRE) UKwww.egolf.org.uk European Group of Official Laboratories UK

for Fire-TestingTextiles www.bttg.co.uk British Textile Technology Group UKTimber www.asktrada.co.uk Timber Research and Development Association UKTrade association www.basa.org.uk British Automatic Sprinkler Association UK

www.bfpsa.org.uk British Fire Protection Systems Association UKwww.hvca.org.uk Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association UKwww.ifsafire.co.uk Intumescent Fire Seals Association UKwww.smmt.co.uk Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders UK

Trade group www.associationhouse. Association Group Management UKorg.ukwww.fsdg.org.uk Fire Safety Development Group UK

Training www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UKVehicles www.smmt.co.uk Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders UKVideos www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK

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The Fire Protection Association

The Fire ProtectionAssociation

The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safety organisation andone of almost 30 similar national bodies worldwide. Supported by theAssociation of British Insurers and Lloyd’s, the FPA’s mandate is:

• to protect people, property and the environment by advancing fireprevention and protection techniques,

• to collaborate with its members, insurers, central and local government, thefire service and others in this work,

• to help focus national and international attention to such issues,

• to influence related decision making by individual consumers and businesses,

• to collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and promoteresearch,

• to publish guidance, recommendations and codes of practice, and

• to disseminate advice.

Thus the FPA works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire andthe means by which their potential for loss can be kept to a minimum. Itsservices are designed to assist fire, security and safety professionals in industryand commerce, in the private and public sectors, achieve and maintain thehighest standards of fire safety management.

This chapter outlines the FPA’s principal activities, usually related to its servicesavailable to members, both in general terms and by reference to the events ofthe past year.

Fire safety audits and inspections

Over the years, increasingly stringent and more complex fire protectionlegislation has placed a growing set of responsibilities on employers, who haveneeded to know about and comply with the legislation. Insurers, too, have beentaking a much stronger line on risk reduction and risk management in respectof the premises which they insure, requiring their customers to adopt more

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stringent risk assessment regimes for their premises and placing a high priorityon the safety of staff, visitors and property. This imminent change in fire safetylegislation in the UK (see chapter 1) will effect substantial alterations, not leastof which will be the ending of fire certification by fire brigades. Employers andothers who may be responsible for fire safety in industrial and commercialpremises may find themselves increasingly seeking advice in carrying out firerisk assessments.

A fire safety audit is an analysis of the fire risks in a particular premises and itwill assess the likely effectiveness of detection, protection and managementsystems in the event of fire. An audit, including a review of any existing fire riskassessment of a premises, should be carried out annually. Such an assessment isparticularly important whenever changes occur in the layout of a premises, theactivities or processes carried out there, or when there are changes in thenumber of people working in or visiting the premises. A fire safety audit canalso help in ensuring compliance with the requirements of a fire certificate.

Fire safety audits and inspections are an important aspect of the FPA’s services.Specialist FPA staff carry out inspections of specified features or conduct acomprehensive fire safety audit of the premises to ensure conformity withcurrent legislation and codes of practice.

The work, undertaken on a commercial basis, is intended to assist propertymanagers in planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. Employers alsobenefit by receiving advice on the fire safety management of their premises. Inparticular, larger premises may need detailed inspection and this is where theFPA can help.

Inspections may be made in order to advise on:

• the risk to life and property from fire,

• means of escape, paying particular attention to escape routes, theiraccessibility and surface coverings,

• escape lighting and the means for giving warning in the event of fire,

• the suitability, maintenance and positioning of firefighting, fire detectionand fire alarm equipment,

• housekeeping, fire drills and other aspects of fire safety management,

• upgrading fire protection systems,

• the needs of new developments,

• aspects of security, particularly concerning deliberate fire-raising.

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The FPA helps a wide range of clientsand regularly carries out audits for:

• Government departments,

• manufacturing companies,

• property management companies,

• museums and art galleries,

• warehouse and distributioncompanies,

• housing associations,

• consumer groups,

• heritage buildings.

Fire safety consultancy

In addition to its work of audit and firerisk assessment for owners of premises,the FPA undertakes consultancy andresearch work, on a commission basis,in support of all aspects of fireprevention and protection.

Large-scale research

Given its access to large, fully equippedtest facilities, and its own expertise infire research and instrumentationtechniques, the FPA can offer completeexperimental solutions to a very widerange of fire-related problems onvirtually any scale. Programmes ofexperiments/tests are planned to suitparticular clients’ needs and guidelinesdeveloped based upon the findings.

Chemical process safety

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HAZAN assessment team. Our graduate chemists have expertise in safetysystems and are able to conduct chemical process safety reviews.

Health and safety investigations

FPA staff have years of experience in investigating industrial accidents. Whetherworking alone or with representatives of other bodies (which has been the casein enquiries into national disasters) they carry out the strictest possibleexamination of circumstances of specific incidents.

Security systems

High standards of security are key to curbing the activities of the arsonist. TheFPA has many years of experience in reducing the threat of arson for a widerange of organisations by reviewing their security measures and thus lesseningthe likelihood of arson fires, staff injury and premises damage.

The FPA’s technical consultants can render assistance in coping with these anda variety of other aspects of fire safety and business continuity.

Fire records

The FPA’s fire records database continues to expand and provides an increasingrange of statistical information and case studies in respect of the UK fire scene.It develops in response to demand for information from members of the FPAand data may be called up in a wide range of categories including industrial andcommercial sectors, geographical areas and causes. Searches may be made, onrequest, regarding fires from 1985 onwards which have involved fatalities orincurred a loss in excess of £50,000.

Loss report forms

The collation of statistical data from insurers, fire brigades and the Office of theDeputy Prime Minister is an important task undertaken by the FPA’s FireRecords Section. We are dependent on the support of insurers and loss adjustersin sending the FPA copies of Loss Report Forms (both parts A and B), withoutwhich the annual large fire analysis cannot be compiled. We remind insurersand loss adjusters that Loss Report Forms should be submitted for all fireswhich result in a direct loss greater than £50,000 and in respect of all incidents(of any size) that lead to fatalities. We are also particularly concerned toencourage an increase in the number of submissions of Part B of the forms (inrespect of a fire of any size which results in actuation of a sprinkler system).

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Technical enquiries

The number of technical enquiries (more than 100 each week) continues toplace heavy demands on resources available and 50% of the written andtelephone enquiries come from FPA members. On average, each year, there is atotal of 4500 telephone enquiries and 780 written enquiries.

The nature of the enquiries covers a very wide spectrum ranging from largenumbers of those relating to school projects to questions from architectsdesigning shopping centres. The sources of enquiries break down as followsduring an average year:

Business concerns (hoteliers, retailers, manufacturers and installers) 26%

Consultants/architects/professional bodies 18%

Government departments (national/local) 12%

Householders/youth groups/students 16%

Education/religious establishments 8%

Insurance industry 6%

Fire brigades 6%

Overseas 1%

Training

Training is a major FPA activity. The Association has been providing trainingcourses since the late 1960s and now offers a range of more than 40 courses inits own training programme, in addition to those which it writes specifically tocustomers’ requirements. Its expertise in training is widely recognised and isworld-renowned for its technical content and flexible, cost-effective approach.The FPA has its own training suite at its offices in central London but also runscourses on a regional basis or at a client’s premises as required. A completeaccount of the FPA’s training provision is given in chapter 10.

Publications

Membership of the FPA brings with it many benefits, including instant accessto the Association’s wide range of publications and audio-visual aids. Seechapter 11 for complete information about publications and videos which areavailable from the FPA.


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Our single most important publication continues to be the monthly journal,now published in amalgamation with the journal of the Institution of FireEngineers. Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal is the most popular technicaljournal serving the fire safety audience. Its coverage extends from news andcurrent events to features on the management and practice of fire safety, firesafety engineering, firefighting techniques and information about products andservices. Readers of FP&FEJ find the ‘Casebook of fires’ a particularly usefulitem in each issue. (Companies in membership of the FPA can opt to receiveadditional copies of the magazine at their business address at a small extracharge.)

The Association offers a wide range of FPA publications and products and alsostocks most publications of the Loss Prevention Council. It also hasarrangements which enable it to supply British Standards and the publicationsof the National Fire Protection Association (USA).

Publications are produced to advise members how to respond to current eventsor to help in the implementation of new legislation or to accompany a technicaladvance. New products include CD-ROM reference information on a variety oftopics and a lively portfolio of training videos, some of which are now groupedin DVD format.

Fire 2002

Each year, the three partner proprietors of Fire Conferences and ExhibitionsLtd, the FPA, CACFOA and IFE, jointly run the annual ‘Fire’ conference andsupporting exhibition. Fire 2002 was held in London in October 2002. Theannual conference presents the fire industry with a unique opportunity todebate and discuss current developments in the world of fire prevention, firesafety engineering and firefighting. The exhibition is a renowned showcase ofthe widest range of goods and services for the fire community. Fire 2003 will beheld in Glasgow and staff on the FPA’s exhibition stand will look forward togreeting members old and new.

Fire liaison in the regions

The national network of fire liaison panels, area groups and local fire protectionassociations has experienced a range of pressures in the 30-plus years it has beenin existence, necessitating changes to meet the needs of the private and publicsectors. FPA members know that panels usually comprise representatives of thethree principal interest groups: commerce and industry; the fire service; and theinsurance industry.

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The network was established in1966 as a partnership of these, theinterest groups most closelyconcerned with fire and its effects,in order to help promote the fireprevention message and tocomment on and help improve newfire safety standards and legislation.Times change, however, and inacknowledgement that fire safety inmany industrial and commercialconcerns is no longer a separatefunction, and is often combinedwith health and safety and security,a number of panels now are eithermerging with other safetyorganisations or are closely workingwith them.

A fresh look is being given to theorganisation and structure of thepanels, and the FPA’s Council iskeen that work should proceed torevitalise the network, extendingthe concept of partnership inrelation to FPA activities andmaking the best use of availableresources. Under consideration is aseries of recommendations toreshape the panels within a regionalframework. Meanwhile, about1200 people in over 120 fire liaisonpanels continue the good work.Readers of the Yearbook who wish tolocate their local panel shouldconsult the FPA’s web site,www.thefpa.co.uk.

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The Occupational Fire Protection Association

The FPA took the Industrial Fire Protection Association (IFPA) under its wingin 1977, since when the IFPA acted as its ‘industrial fire brigade’ arm. In March1998 the OFPA became the successor organisation to the IFPA. But thedisbanding of company fire brigades had been a steady trend during the 1990sand it is with regret that we record that on 4 October 2002, after 62 years ofhonourable activity, the OFPA closed for business.

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Fire protection associations worldwide

Fire protectionassociationsworldwide

Confederation of Fire Protection Associations - Europe

The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is theformal body, governed by statute, which links nationally recognised fire safetyorganisations in 16 European countries. Founded in 1974, CFPA Europedraws on the extensive resources of its members in its work of raising standardsof fire safety with the aim of reducing fire losses throughout Europe.

The abolition in 1992 of trade barriers and the harmonisation of standards hasmade CFPA Europe ever more effective and relevant. In various fields of firesafety activity, CFPA Europe complements the work of the EuropeanCommission, the CEN/CENELEC standards activity, such bodies as Euralarmand Eurofeu, the European Insurance Committee (CEA), and the EuropeanGroup of Fire Test Laboratories (EGOLF), EFSAC etc.

CFPA Europe is part of CFPA International which comprises 28 national fireprotection associations throughout the world.

Chairman CFPA Europe – Dr. Hubert Rüegg

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AUSTRIA

Zentralstelle für BrandverthütungGünther Brückler, DirectorSiebenbrunnengasse – 21/3A – 1050 Wien, AustriaTel.: + 43 1 544 25 02Fax: + 43 1 544 25 02 43E-mail: [email protected]

BELGIUM

Association Nationale pour la Protection contrel’Incendie et l’Intrusion (ANPI-NVBB)Alain Georges, DirectorParc Scientifique FlemingB-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve-Sud, BelgiumTel: + 32 10 47 52 11Fax: + 32 10 47 52 70E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.anpi.be

DENMARK

Dansk Brand- og sikringsteknisk Institut (DBI)Peter Johansen, Administration DirectorJernholmen 12DK-2650 Hvidovr, DenmarkTel: + 45 36 34 90 00Fax: + 45 36 34 90 01E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]: www.brandteknisk-institut.dk or www.dift.dk

FINLAND

Suomen Pelastusalan Keskusjärjestö (SPEK)Ratamestarinkatu 11 SF – 00520 HelsinkiTel: + 358 (0)9 476 112Fax: + 358 (0)9 476 11 400E-mail: [email protected]: www.spek.fi


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FRANCE

Centre National de Préventiomn et deProtection (CNPP)Benoît Clair, Director5 rue Daunou75002 Paris, FranceTel: + 33 1 44 50 57 72Fax: + 33 1 44 50 57 99E-mail: [email protected]: www.cnpp.com

GERMANY

Vereinigung zur Förderung des DeutschenBrandschutzes (VFDB)Hans Jochen BlätteWüppertal Fire BrigadeAugust-Bebel-Strasse 55D-5600 Wüppertal 1, GermanyTel: + 49 202 49 43 00 Fax: + 49 202 44 53 31Web: www.vfdb.de

VdS-Schadenverhütung GmbH Gero. FPoppe, DirectorAmsterdamerstrasse 172 - 174D-50735 Köln, Germany Tel: + 49 221 77 66 0Fax: + 49 221 77 66 3 41E-mail: [email protected]: www.vds.de

IRELAND

National Safety Council (NSC)Patrick Costello4 Northbrook RoadRanelaghDublin 6, IrelandTel: + 353 1 4963 422Fax: + 353 1 4963 306Email: [email protected]: www.nsc.ie

ITALY

Associazione Italiana fra Addetti alla Sicurezza(AIAS)Tiziano Zuccaro Via del Vecchio Politecnico 7 – 20121 Milano, ItalyTel: + 39 2 76 00 20 15Fax: + 39 2 76 02 04 94E-mail: [email protected]

THE NETHERLANDS

Nationaal Centrum voor PreventieJHNM van Laanen, DirectorDe Molen 13994 DA Houten, Netherlands

Postbus 2613990 GB HOUTEN, NetherlandsTel: + 31 30 22 96 000Fax: + 31 30 22 96 010E-mail: [email protected]: www.ncpreventie.nl

NORWAY

Norsk brannvernforeningWesselsgt 8Boks 6703 St Olavs Plass0130 Oslo , NorwayTel: + 47 23 15 71 00Fax: + 47 23 15 71 01Web: www.norsk-brannvern-forening.no

PORTUGAL

Associação Portuguesa de SeguradoresPaulo BaptistaRua Rodrigo da Fonseca 411250-190 Lisboa, PortugalTel: + 351 21 38 48100Fax: + 351 21 38 31422E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.apseguradores.pt

SLOVENIA

Slovensko zdruzenje za pozarno varstvo (SZPV)Bojan Grm, PresidentCelovska 1501000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: + 386 1 514 24 74Fax: + 386 1 514 24 75Mobile phone: +386 31 644 846E-mail address: [email protected]: http://szpv.zag.si

SPAIN

Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Daños yPerdidas (CEPREVEN)Miguel A Saldaña, DirectorSagasta 18E-28004 Madrid, SpainTel: + 34 1 445 7381/445 7666Fax: + 34 1 445 7136E-mail: [email protected]: www.cepreven.com

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SWEDEN

Svenska BrandförsvarsföreningenTommy Arvidsson SE-115 87 Stockholm, SwedenTel: + 46 8 588 47400Fax: + 46 8 662 3507E-mail: [email protected]: www.svbf.se

SWITZERLAND

Schweizerisches Institut zur Förderung derSicherheit - Das Sicherheitsinstitut Dr. Hubert J Rüegg, DirectorNüschelerstrasse 45CH-8001 Zürich, SwitzerlandTel: + 41 1 217 43 33Fax: + 41 1 211 70 30E-mail: [email protected]: www.swissi.ch

UNITED KINGDOM

Fire Protection AssociationBastille Court2 Paris GardenLondon SE1 8ND, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7902 5300Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 5301E-mail: [email protected]: www.thefpa.co.uk

CFPAs - rest of the world

AUSTRALIA

Australian Fire Protection AssociationRoss Hodge, Executive Director13 Ellingworth ParadeBox HillVictoria 3128, Australia Tel: + 61 3 9890 1544Fax: + 61 3 9890 1577E-mail: [email protected]: www.fpaa.com.au

CANADA

Fire Prevention Canada Shirley Gallant, Manager5360 Canotek Road, Unit 4OttawaOntario, Canada K1J 9E3Tel: + 1 613 749-3844Fax: + 1 613 749-0109E-mail: [email protected]: www.fiprecan.ca

EGYPT

Egyptian Fire Protection AssociationDr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi44 Mohieldin Abduel Ezz StreetMohandessienCairo, EgyptTel: + 20 2 335 8091Fax: + 20 2 760 3373Email: [email protected]

INDIA

Loss Prevention Association of India LimitedD B Malik, Managing DirectorWarden HouseSir Pherozshah Mehta RoadMumbai (Bombay) 400 001, IndiaTel: + 91 22 287 4512 Fax: + 91 22 287 4512Web: www.chennaionline.com/lpa

ISRAEL

Israel Fire Protection AssociationDr Ralph MehrStandards Institution of Israel42 Chaim Levanon StreetTel Aviv 69977, IsraelTel: + 972 3-646-5154Fax: + 972 3-641-9683E-mail: [email protected]: www.sii.org.il

JAPAN

Japan Fire Protection AssociationMasao YokoyamaNippon Shobo Kaikan5th Floor, 9-16 Toranomon 2-ChomeMinato-KuTokyo 105, Japan

KOREA

Korean Fire Protection AssociationSe-kwun HongKFPA Building35-4 Youido-Dong, Yengdungpo-GuSeoul 150-885, KoreaTel: + 82 2 780 8111Fax: + 82 2 780 4094E-mail: [email protected]: www.kfpa.or.kr


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MALAYSIA

Malaysian Fire Protection AssociationSteven Ooi, PresidentNo 25-4, Block H, Jalan PJU 1/37,Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya,Selangor, MalaysiaTel: + 60 3 7804 9141Fax: + 60 3 7804 4592E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.malaysiafire.org

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Fire Protection AssociationBob Taylor, Executive Director Box 302-372, North Harbour1 Parkhead PlaceAlbanyAuckland 1330North Island, New ZealandTel: + 64 9 414 4450Fax: + 64 9 414 5707E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireprotection.org.nz

SOUTH AFRICA

Fire Protection Association of Southern AfricaP R Davey, Managing DirectorSpringbok RoadBartlett, BoksburgPO Box 15467Impala Park1472 South AfricaTel: + 11 397 1618Fax: + 11 397 1160E-mail: [email protected]: www.fpasa.co.za

USA

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)Jim Shannon, President1 Batterymarch ParkPO Box 9101QuincyMassachusetts , USA 02269 - 9101Tel: +1 617 770 3000Fax: + 1 617 770 0700E-mail: [email protected]: www.nfpa.org

Other European Fire and SecurityOrganisations

EOTC - European Organisation for ConformityAssessment 36 rue de Stassart B-1050 Brussels , Belgium Tel: + 32 2 502 41 41 Fax: + 32 2 502 42 39 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.eotc.be

EOTC acts as a focal point for conformityassessment in Europe, but does not itself test orcertify products and services. It is an organisationset up at the behest of the European Commissionin 1993, comprising national conformityassessment organisations (such as OC/16 in theUK) and key European conformity assessmentbodies. Among its principal objectives are thedevelopment, oversight, assessment andpromotion of mutual recognition agreements inthe voluntary sector, as well as the promotion ofone-stop testing both Europe and worldwide, andthe rationalisation of marks of conformity and ofstatements of conformity.

EFSG - European Fire and Safety GroupSecretariat c/o VdS(Ms Gabriele Späth)Amsterdamerstrasse 174D-50735 Köln, GermanyTel: + 49 221 7766 375Fax: + 49 221 7766 377E-mail: [email protected]: www.efsg.org

A European Agreement group, founded in 1990,which is concerned with the certification ofproducts, materials, systems and services in thefields of fire protection, security and lossprevention. It seeks to promote a commonapproach to product conformity certification in itsspecialist fields and to enable firms to obtaincertification from more than one certificationbody without unnecessary duplication of testingand assessment.

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EFSAC - European Fire and Security AdvisoryCouncilDiamant Building, 5th Floor80 Boulevard Auguste Reyers1030 Brussels, BelgiumTel: + 32 2 706 82 35Fax: + 32 2 706 82 50E-mail: [email protected]: www.efsac.orgA grouping of European industry associations(including CEA, CFPA Europe, EURALARM,EUROFEU, EUROSAFE, ESFG). Its principalobjectives are in the fields of fundamental fire andsecurity protection work and accelerating theEuropean standards-making process.

United KingdomMr. Brian BircherEGOLF Administration and Technical ExecutiveBrian Bircher & Associates1 Vernon DriveMarpleStockport SK6 6JH, United KingdomTel: + 44 (0)161 427 5472Fax: + 44 (0)161 427 8045E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.egolf.org.uk

EGOLF aims to improve collaboration betweenthe fire-testing institutes, to facilitate mutualacceptance of test reports and to contribute to theremoval of technical trade barriers throughout thewhole of Europe. EGOLF training courses inreaction-to-fire testing to the new EuropeanStandards are available to all laboratories (whetherEGOLF members or not) in order to promoteharmonisation of interpretation and practice inthe use of these new Standards.

EGOLF – European Group of Official Fire-testing Laboratoriesc/o Laboratorium voor aanwending derBrandstoffen en WarmteoverdrachtOttergemsesteenweg 711, B-9000 GhentBelgiumTel: + 32 9 243 7750Fax: + 32 9 243 7751E-mail: [email protected]: www.egolf.org.uk

CEA – Comité Européen des Assurances Gijsbert J Swalef, President3 bis, rue de la Chaussée d’AntinFR - 75009 Paris, FranceTel: + 33 1 44 83 11 73E-mail: [email protected]: www.cea.assur.org

The central organisation which represents theinterests of insurance companies of 19 Europeancountries in dealings with European andinternational bodies. Its committees and workingparties monitor developments in all the mainclasses of insurance business. It helps to presentone influential voice on behalf of EuropeanInsurers, especially in areas of change, such asregulation.

EUROFEU - European Committee ofManufacturers of Fire Protection and SafetyEquipment and Fire Fighting VehiclesSecretariat (Bernd Scherer)Lyonerstrasse 18Postfach 71086460528 Frankfurt/Main, GermanyTel: + 49 69 66 03 13 05Fax: + 49 69 66 03 14 64E-mail: [email protected]: www.eurofeu.org

EUROFEU provides input into the developmentof technical standards and codes of practice for theproduction and after-sale services of firefightingvehicles, pumps, rescue equipment and correlatedequipment and the promotion of good practice inrelation to the marketing of such products.

EURALARM - Association of EuropeanManufacturers of Fire and Security SystemsSecretariat:Domagkstrasse 11, D-80930 Munich, GermanyTel: + 49 89 636 58 141Fax: + 49 89 636 58 439E-mail: [email protected]: www.euralarm.org

The objective of EURALARM is to promote theuse of automatic fire and intruder alarm systemsand to present European manufacturers’ andinstallers’ interests internationally, via 14 memberorganisations in 14 countries, representing around700 companies.


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STANDARDS ORGANISATIONS

CEN – Comité Européen de NormalisationEuropean Committee for Standardisation36 rue de Stassart B-1050 Brussels, BelgiumTel: + 32 2 550 08 11Fax: + 32 2 550 08 19E-mail: [email protected]: www.cenorm.be

CENELEC – Comité Européen deNormalisation ElectrotechniqueEuropean Committee for ElectrotechnicalStandardisation35 rue de StassartB-1050 Brussels, BelgiumTel: + 32 2 519 68 71Fax: + 32 2 519 69 19E-mail: [email protected]: www.cenelec.org

CENELEC was established in 1973 and isrecognised as the European standards organisationin its field (Directive 83/189/EEC). It works withtechnical experts from 22 European countries topublish standards for the European market.

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FPA training

Training is a major FPA activity. The Association has been providing training coursesfor over 35 years and delivers one of the most comprehensive ranges of fire safetytraining courses in the United Kingdom. The training department currently offersover 40 different training courses covering fire safety management, fire safetyengineering and health and safety topics, in addition to organising regular seminarsand specialist training events tailored to specific company requirements. The contentof each course programme is carefully monitored and updated to include the latestdevelopments in legislation and practice. Presented by fully qualified andexperienced fire safety professionals, courses can be held at the FPA training suite inLondon, on a regional basis, or at a client’s premises if required.

The FPA training initiative is recognised globally by industry, commerce,Government and all relevant professional bodies. The FPA operates a qualitymanagement system in accordance with BS/EN/ISO 9001 and its system has beenapproved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.

Complete descriptions of courses, including details of dates, venues and prices canbe found in the FPA training catalogue 2003, copies of which are available from thetraining co-ordinator, FPA, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8ND (tel:020 7902 5314, fax: 020 7902 5301).

Technical support

The FPA has an extensive range of training materials to provide full technicalsupport for all its training courses. Students are provided with FPA-produced coursenotes, specifically designed for the requirements of the course syllabus. Theprogressive design of the courses, many of which are taught on a modular basis,allows students with varying degrees of knowledge and experience to completecourses at their own pace.

On completion of a course, certificates are awarded and written reports on eachcandidate’s achievements can be made available if required by sponsors.

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The FPA supports the principles of CPD and credits or points may be available tomembers of professional institutions as a result of attending specified courses.

CPD hours have been awarded for the majority of FPA courses by theInstitution of Fire Engineers (IFE). Attendance at any FPA fire safetytraining course entitles members of The Institution of OccupationalSafety and Health (IOSH) to make an allocation of CPD points asappropriate. For further details please contact the training co-ordinator.

The list of institutions recognising FPA courses is continually expanding and anenquiry about the availability of CPD points can be made at the time of booking.

Customised training solutions

An increasing number of organisations require training services to be provided on a‘customised basis’, so that they can specify the location and timing of the course andthe programme can be tailored to suit specific training needs. This is a fast-growingactivity of the FPA’s training department and any current course can be modified,expanded or tailored. Course syllabuses can be amended to ensure that delegates aretrained in accordance with specific company systems and procedures. Wherenecessary, the FPA can also provide on-going back-up and verification services.

FPA training staff are prepared to travel anywhere to present courses to clients. Asidefrom the FPA training suite in London, the FPA has access to regional trainingcentres across the UK or can stage courses at customers’ premises or suitable localvenues. FPA trainers will make free non-obligatory visits to discuss particulartraining needs.

This customised training service allows customers to make significant financialsavings on items such as accommodation, travel and venue hire costs. Furthermore,courses can be delivered when it is convenient to the customer, therefore minimisingdisruption and business interruption.

FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSES

Basic fire fighting and fire prevention (1 day)This popular course provides basic knowledge of fire prevention and is the mostcomprehensive, cost-effective, one-day fire safety course available in the UK. Thecourse satisfies the specific ‘additional training’ requirements of the Fire Precautions(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (amended 1999).

The aim is to provide participants with a greater awareness and understanding of thethreat posed by fire, their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak and the

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action to be taken should a fire occur. Those attending the course will be able toimplement the requirements of current legislation, which mandates specific levels offire safety training.

This course has been designed for all staff and will be of particular benefit to thosewith a designated fire responsibility, such as fire wardens/marshals.

Fire risk assessment (1 day)The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (amended 1999) require thatemployers make an assessment of the fire risks that exist in their premises and planto manage the risk. This course provides excellent guidance on correct methods andthe processes of conducting a fire risk assessment. Delegates are offered guidance onhow to analyse and record such an assessment and how to act upon the findings toreduce the risks and improve fire safety in their workplace.

Bespoke fire risk assessment workshop (21/2 days)This new workshop is based on the FPA’s extremely popular fire risk assessmentcourse; the workshop is designed to provide practical hands-on experience inperforming actual fire risk assessments. The risk assessments are constructivelycriticised to ensure delegates get the most from the experience.

Fire safety management (5 days)This popular one-week residential course introduces the key principles of fireprevention and control at a primary management level. The course was first offeredby the FPA over 30 years ago and the programme is constantly updated to includenew and proposed developments in the fire safety management field. In the courseof a concentrated and focused week of training, delegates are taught by FPA staff,senior fire brigade officers, insurance surveyors and expert consultants.

The course satisfies some of the requirements of the CFPA Europe diploma in fireprevention and qualifies students for the CFPA Europe certificate.

Fire safety in the workplace (1 day)This course aims to equip delegates with a clear understanding of fire safety issues inthe workplace. It covers current and proposed UK fire legislation relevant to all UKbusinesses. The course is designed for all those who hold responsibility for fire safetyin the workplace, including HR/personnel, facilities managers and general managers.

Arson and terrorism in the workplace (1/2 day)The threat of arson and terrorism is a major concern to owners or occupiers ofbuildings. Arson and terrorism not only cause huge financial losses, but eachyear in the UK 100 people die and 3000 are injured in arson and terrorism-related incidents. This course teaches delegates how to minimise the threat of


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arson and terrorism. As with all courses, the FPA can offer this course tailor-made to companies’ requirements and can also offer workplace assessments todetermine companies’ readiness to deal with the threat of arson and terrorism(please call for further information).

CFPA EUROPE COURSES

The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is the formalbody, governed by statute, which links the 16 recognised fire safety organisations inthe countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA).Founded in 1974, CFPA Europe exists to promote the highest standards of fire safetymanagement in both the EU and EFTA. The FPA is the sole provider of CFPAcourses in the UK.

CFPA Europe diploma in fire prevention (max 2 years)The CFPA Europe diploma is a Europe-wide recognised qualification in firesafety management and fire prevention now held by approximately 12,500people throughout Europe. The course is designed to provide delegates with aknowledge and understanding of fire prevention methods and issues at a basicmanagement level.

The FPA has redesigned the diploma structure to offer a more welcoming approachto new candidates. The diploma includes a one-week residential fire safetymanagement course, which provides the basis for the rest of the diploma. This isfollowed by eight individual study units covering the nature and behaviour of fire,fire detection, fire extinguishment, fire and European law, means of escape, fireprotection of buildings, fire insurance and security, and management and protection.The course concludes with a two-hour written examination.

There are a number of routes into the CFPA Europe diploma as outlined in thediagram. Prior learning and qualifications may also be taken into account.

CFPA Europe advanced diploma in fire prevention (max 2 years)Open to those who have successfully completed the revised CFPA Europe diplomain fire prevention, this advanced course concentrates more extensively on themanagement aspects of fire safety and fire risk management. The advanced diplomainvolves completion of a three-day management course, two pieces of directedcoursework, a dissertation, an interview and an examination. The syllabus includesfire risk assessment, organisation and management of fire safety and security, lossminimisation, preventing arson and terrorism, integrated fire safety solutions,financial aspects, and emergency and disaster planning.

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CFPA/MIFireE conversion course (5 days)The CFPA Europe diploma and advanceddiploma are widely recognisedqualifications which also satisfy many ofthe requirements for membership of theIFE. The primary aim of this short courseis to complete all of the academicrequirements necessary to allow successfulcandidates to apply for full membershipof the IFE.

CFPA Europe diploma conversion (3 days)The CFPA Europe diploma conversioncourse is specifically designed for personswith either the FPA diploma in fire safetymanagement or those who enrolled for theCFPA Europe diploma in fire preventionbefore the end of January 2002 (at whichpoint the content and syllabus were changed). The conversion course preparesstudents, via a 2-day intensive revision schedule, to sit the CFPA Europeexaminations, held on the final day. (Persons sitting the new diploma and advanceddiploma do not need to complete this course.)

Risk management (1 day)Risk management as a managerial discipline is now generally recognised as essentialin the commercial and industrial world. The concept is now used by many local,health and other authorities. This one-day course is intended as an introduction tothe subject for those likely to be involved in the management, control, eliminationor financing of risk and focuses particularly on the risk of fire.

The course also aims to enable delegates to understand the relationship between riskmanagement and insurance and to examine the practical application of riskmanagement techniques to a range of organisations and environments.

Fire safety in houses in multiple occupation (2 days)There are currently in excess of 1.5 million people in the UK living in houses inmultiple occupation (HMOs), from bedsits to hostels and guest houses. Fires inHMOs kill approximately 65 people every year. The aim of this two-day course is toprovide participants with a greater awareness and new understanding of fire risks andhazards relating to HMOs and to introduce the key principles of fire prevention andcontrol in such premises.

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Disaster and emergency management systems (3 days)An effective emergency management system may prove to be the difference betweenthe survival and collapse of a business after a disaster or emergency. This coursecovers the legal, managerial, behavioural and technical factors which must beconsidered in designing a disaster and emergency management system.

Fire safety for facilities managers (2 days)This course is designed to introduce key fire safety issues relevant to the facilitiesmanager through both theoretical and practical sessions. It covers the legislative andcode-driven maintenance regimes for fire safety features in the workplace. The FPAhas been providing fire safety courses specifically designed for facilities managers forthe past eight years and its expertise in this area is widely recognised.

Fire safety and security on construction sites (1 day)This course introduces the principal issues regarding fire safety and security onconstruction sites. The course outlines the main fire safety risks present on all typesof construction/refurbishment projects and offers practical solutions for themanagement of these risks.

Following several major UK fires, in 1992 the FPA and the ConstructionConfederation published a Joint Code of Practice, Fire Prevention on ConstructionSites. Since then, the document has been widely adopted by the construction industryas an industry-wide standard. The content and implications of this Code of Practiceare introduced on this course through both theoretical and practical study modules.

The course is designed for those concerned with construction site fire andsecurity, namely contractors, architects, clients, developers, fire servicepersonnel and building control personnel.

Explosions and fires in industry (2 days)This course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the explosionand fire hazards present on industrial plant and other risk locations, togetherwith up-to-date information on explosion prevention and control techniquesand the factors influencing the choice of technique. The course also includesbackground information on current and forthcoming legislation. It does notcover fires caused by arson.

Hot work (2 days)Fires caused by hot working (welding, grinding etc) account for a largepercentage of accidental fires in the UK. This new course has been designed toensure that delegates understand the risks posed by hot working and methods ofreducing the risk, such as control measures and permit schemes. The course alsokeeps delegates up to date with recent changes in legislation and best practice.

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FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING COURSES

Over the past 20 years the traditional, qualitative approach to fire safety hasincreasingly given way to quantitative methods. Current trends in legislationare from prescriptive to performance-based requirements, which will requiregreater appreciation of fire as a phenomenon and of the design of fireprotection measures.

Fire safety engineering principles and practice (2 days)This introductory course provides a grounding in fire engineering theory andpractice. The course teaches delegates to understand the fundamentals of firewhich enable it to be assessed in a quantitative way, allowing the prediction offire hazards and the design of fire protection measures. The course coverselements such as the mechanisms of fire initiation and growth, the behaviourof materials and products in fire conditions and human factors such asbehaviour in a fire and susceptibility to smoke and toxicity. The course alsoprovides an introduction to predictive computer models and hands-onexperience of user-friendly computer tools to aid the fire safety practitioner.

Fire protection in building design (2 days)This course is designed to introduce the theory and practical application of thebasic principles of constructional fire protection in building design and toprovide a wider understanding of passive fire protection systems. The coursereviews the essential components of BS 476: Parts 20-24 and BS ENequivalents and demonstrates how risk assessment techniques can be used todetermine the extent of structural fire protection. In addition the interfacebetween fire protection and security is discussed and updates on the latestavailable technology are provided.

Fire doors and glazing systems (1 day)A high percentage of fire door and glazing systems in UK buildings arepotentially ineffective due to incorrect specification, installation or poormaintenance. British standards for fire performance and servicing have existedfor many years but are often not fully understood. This course aims to:

• teach understanding of the role of fire doors and glazing in the fire safety ofpremises

• improve awareness of the need for correct specification and installation

• detail servicing regimes needed to maintain performance

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Principles and design of smoke control systems (2 days)With Building Regulations placing a far greater emphasis on active fireprotection measures than ever before, knowledge of fire growth and smokebehaviour has an increasing importance in the design of modern buildings.

The course aims to:

• introduce the principal features to be considered when designing smokecontrol systems, through theoretical and practical study modules using theprinciples of fire dynamics

• introduce the commonly accepted design criteria as applied to smokecontrol systems

• equip delegates with a clear understanding of the relevant codes andstandards.

Portable fire extinguisher recharging and maintenance (4 days)There are estimated to be several million portable fire extinguishers in the UK, all ofwhich need regular servicing if they are to be effective. Fire extinguishers are oftenwrongly blamed for failing to extinguish a fire when the real cause is a lack of correctmaintenance.

This course, conducted by FETA-approved instructors, aims to train personnel inthe correct portable fire extinguisher servicing procedures as defined within BS 5306:Part 3 and to equip students with the skills necessary to sit the FETA examination(a BAFE recognised examination, forming an integral element of the BAFEregistered technicians scheme).

Emergency lighting systems,principles and design (1 day)The Building Regulations 1991 require that a building shall be designed andconstructed so that there are means of escape in case of fire from the building to aplace of safety outside the building. Approved Document B to the BuildingRegulations provides guidance as to when emergency lighting is necessary to satisfythis requirement. This course aims to:

• provide key personnel with training regarding BS 5266: Emergency lighting: Parts1, 3 and 7, including European harmonisation amendments

• help delegates understand key design and installation concepts

• illustrate through practical projects how emergency lighting systems should beeffectively managed in order to maintain correct operation and serviceability.

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SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TRAINING COURSES

Given the proven effectiveness of sprinklers, it is important that all staff having aresponsibility for fire safety have a working knowledge of such systems andinstallations.

The FPA has unrivalled experience and expertise in this area, resulting partly fromits key role in preparing the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations, uponwhich BS 5306: Part 2: Specification for Sprinkler Systems is based.

Introduction to sprinkler systems and components (2 days)The course aims to:

• explain the principles of operation of sprinkler systems

• introduce the main components of sprinkler systems and their functions

• introduce the design criteria for complete systems and the classification of risk

• discuss maintenance and protection of different types of storage facilities

• introduce codes and standards and the LPC Rules for Automatic SprinklerInstallations.

The course is designed to meet the needs of fire surveyors, building control officers,fire service personnel and all others whose work requires them to have anappreciation of the installation and operation of sprinkler systems. No previousunderstanding of sprinklers is necessary, though it is suggested that participants,where appropriate, should have some knowledge of their own installation.

Intermediate sprinkler systems design school (5 days)This course equips students to design and approve ordinary hazard sprinkler systemsby the pre-calculated method according to the LPC Rules for Automatic SprinklerInstallations/BS 5306: Part 2. It also prepares students for the two-week advancedsprinkler systems design course. Students are assessed and certificates are issued.

Advanced sprinkler systems design school (10 days)This intensive course equips students to design, review and approve both ordinaryhazard and high hazard sprinkler systems in accordance with the LPC Rules forAutomatic Sprinkler Installations/BS 5306: Part 2.

On attending this course delegates will be able to understand the use of full hydrauliccalculations, by hand and using computational software. Great emphasis is placed onpractical work, drawings and computational hydraulics.


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Prerequisites for delegates include mathematical aptitude (though no formalqualification is demanded), technical drawing skills and a working knowledge ofordinary hazard table schemes (tested on the first day). An ideal preparation wouldbe attendance on the FPA intermediate sprinkler systems design course.

Students are assessed, certificates are issued and contact is maintained with traineesfollowing the course to ensure that what they have learnt is put into practice.

Maintenance of sprinkler systems (3 days)It is essential that sprinkler systems are correctly maintained to be effective. Thiscourse aims to introduce the individual components of sprinkler systems and theprinciples of operation, to provide a practical insight into the maintenance of thesesystems and to test students’ competency in this function. The course will includepractical experience in dismantling and reassembling a range of alarm valves andancillary components.

Advanced fire protection hydraulics (5 days)The aim of this course is to teach participants how to use a proprietary fire protectionhydraulics computer package with confidence. Most of the commercially availablecalculations programmes can be taught but some may require the participants tobring their own copy of their programme with them. This course is designed forthose who have been designing or verifying calculations and design for at least fiveyears. It will not cover the Rules for sprinkler design, water spray or foam systemdesign (other than the rules and requirements for full hydraulic calculation). Duringpractical sessions participants will be expected to design the layout of systems on theirown, apart from the computer calculations.

CPVP thermoplastic pipework – design and installation (1 day) Since it was first approved in 1984, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)pipework for sprinkler systems has accelerated the growth of sprinkler protection inareas that have traditionally been difficult to access using more orthodox pipingmaterials such as steel. As CPVC offers a number of benefits, its use is likely toincrease.

The course has been developed to meet the expanding demand for training in thisnew area, and will focus particularly upon systems joined by means of cold solventwelding. This course aims to familiarise participants with the nature, developmentand application of CPVC for use in sprinkler systems, operational considerations,design parameters, handling and storage, transition issues and good practice forspecifiers/regulators and installers.

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Residential sprinkler systems (2 days)There are on average 650 fire deaths in the UK every year, about 70% of whichoccur in domestic properties. This course will provide an in-depth grounding in theprincipal elements of residential sprinklers, covering design and installationrequirements, applications, benefits and changes in legislation and practice.

The course is designed for anyone considering the installation of residentialsprinklers, such as architects, building control officers, construction industryprofessionals and property developers.

Testing fire fighting foam systems (1 day)Flammable liquids are used extensively in today’s industries and workplaces. Wherefoam is supplied as an extinguishing medium it is vital to ensure that it continues toperform according to its original specifications.

This course aims to introduce the principles that should be applied when testingfoam systems and to ensure that delegates are able to specify correctly the mostappropriate test regime for specific foam systems.

Advanced fire protection design for special risks (2 separate weeks)The aim of this course is to equip participants to specify, plan and review designs forfixed fire protection installations protecting special risk areas, which includesubstances such as oil and gas and industries such as petrochemical, chemical,pharmaceutical, power generation and defence. The skills covered on the courseinclude producing and verifying calculations, producing working drawings anddetermining safety and maintenance requirements. A range of internationalstandards will be explored including NFPA and LPC. Such a course is not availableanywhere else in the world.

This is a course for qualified mechanical engineers or those with considerableexperience in the high-risk industries. The first week of the course is available as a‘stand alone’ course.

DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

Fire detection and alarm systems: practical workshop (1 day)Automatic fire alarm systems are perhaps the most commonly installed of all fireprotection systems. They are also the least understood and are frequentlymismanaged, often creating unwanted alarms.

This course covers the requirements of BS 5839: Part 1: 2002, key design concepts,proposed new European legislation and other sources of guidance material. Itillustrates through practical projects how fire alarm systems should be effectively


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managed in order to maintain correct operation and serviceability. Delegates shouldleave the course able to evaluate submissions on a cost-effective basis and carry outappropriate inspections of plans and building works.

Introduction to fire detection and alarm systems (2 days)The aim of this course is to brief participants on the equipment, design, installationand maintenance standards, technical developments and special applications forautomatic fire detection and alarm systems, concentrating on European and Britishstandards. The course covers the types, purposes and functions of various equipmentincluding detectors, control and indicating equipment, addressable and ‘intelligent’systems and specialised detection systems. Also covered are siting and spacingrequirements and computer protection. The programme includes demonstrations ofdetectors and panels in action and a practical design project.

Intermediate fire detection and alarm systems design (5 days)This course equips students to specify, design, test and approve automatic firedetection and alarm systems to BS 5839: Part 1: 2002 using smoke and heatdetection and manual call points. It also prepares students for the two-weekadvanced fire detection and alarm systems design school.

The course also covers fire authority requirements, new developments in digital andanalogue systems, system architecture and power supplies, computer protection(shut-down and control), installation and maintenance and the LPCB installersapproval scheme. The course includes location and spacing exercises and a radiationdetection siting exercise.

Advanced fire detection and alarm systems design (10 days)This course extends the knowledge and skills developed on the intermediate coursein specifying, designing, checking and approving fire detection and alarm systems toBS 5839: Part 1: 2002, using smoke and heat detection and manual call points.Successful students will be able to design, operate and reset systems, carry out routinetesting and troubleshooting, complete logs, train staff and specify (but not design indetail) flammable gas detection systems.

The course covers the physics and chemistry of fire and smoke movement; thenature of sound and the construction, siting and operation of sounders; detectionsystems including UV detection and IR detection, analogue and digital systems; andcontrol panel functions, power supplies and calculations. Also included are newconcepts in the protection of computers and computer suites and new developmentssuch as radio systems, integration with building control and security, developmentsin the USA and developments in international standards.

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The course features a major design exercise which covers the siting of smoke and heatdetectors and manual call points, inputs and outputs, block diagrams, I/O schedules,PA systems and remote transmission of alarms.

RoSPA COURSESFrom 2003 the FPA will be providing a range of occupational health and safetytraining courses in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention ofAccidents. These will be run by qualified and experienced health and safetyprofessionals.

Control of substances hazardous to health (1 day)This course teaches delegates to understand the requirements of the Control ofSubstances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999 and providesguidance on practical COSHH assessment in the workplace.

The course covers legal requirements, exposure to chemicals, control strategies,environmental monitoring requirements and compilation and maintenance ofrecords.

The course is aimed at managers and staff with responsibility for using, handling,transporting and storing hazardous substances within the workplace.

Display screen equipment assessors (2 days)This course is aimed at staff responsible for planning and controlling the workplaceenvironment, including the layout and use of equipment. It covers the principles ofchoosing suitable DSE and office equipment, designing the workplace areaaccording to ergonomic principles and assessing workstations in order to encouragethe correct use of equipment and compliance with HSE guidance notes. The coursealso includes practical assessment exercises and guidance on record keeping.

Introduction to health and safety management (3 days)This course covers managerial responsibilities and legal responsibilities for health andsafety at work, including practical guidance on planning for safety and theimplementation of safety procedures within the workplace. It teaches the principlesof hazard identification, risk assessment, techniques for monitoring safety andaccident investigation.

The course is aimed at supervisors or those with management responsibility forensuring the implementation of safe working systems for employees. It is suitable forboth new and established managers.


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Risk assessment workshop (1 day)This workshop covers the general principles of risk assessment, practical riskassessment techniques and processes, hazard identification, legislation, and thedevelopment and selection of control measures. The course is suitable for managersand supervisors with responsibility for the identification of hazards and theassessment of risk.

Health and safety specialist training

The courses listed below are run on a bespoke basis only: Oxygen handling and administration (1/2 day)

Manual handling operations assessment (1 day)Occupational ill health (1 day)Advisory external defibrillation (1 day)Appointed persons (1 day)First aid for children (1 day)IOSH safety for senior executives (1 day)Insurance and the environment (1 day)Management of blast injuries (1 day)Manual handling (1 day)OH nurses’ skills update (1 day)Sports first aid (1 day)Health and safety for small businesses (2 days)Advanced first aid (assessed) (2 days)Statutory first aid at work (refresher) (2 days)Statutory first aid at work (4 days)IOSH ‘Managing safely’ (5 days)

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This chapter provides references to a varied selection of publications and othersources of fire prevention advice which are produced by or available from theFPA and which may be of interest or value to those who own the Yearbook.

Where a reader needs to know about or to follow the provisions of, say, an Actof Parliament or a Statutory Instrument (Government regulations) or a BritishStandard, then there is no substitute for the real thing and it is generallyadvisable to get access to the official document. (If there is any doubt abouthow to go about obtaining such publications, it is always worth contacting theFPA’s Publications Department on 020 7902 5300.) A simpler interpretiveguide often exists alongside the regulatory document. This is another topic onwhich the FPA can advise its members.

Readers of this year’s Yearbook will note the continued availability of NFPA andBSI publications via the FPA and will find (on page 139) information about aparticularly interesting range of British Standards.

What follows is substantially the text of the FPA’s publications catalogue for2003, copies of which have already been despatched to FPA members.

FIRE PREVENTION 2003

The journal of the FPA and the Institution of FireEngineers, Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal ispublished monthly and is regarded as Europe’sforemost technical publication on fire safety.Published by fire professionals for the fireprofessional, the journal includes technical articles,case histories, fire statistics, surveys and the latestdevelopments in fire engineering, fire fighting, firesafety and related areas of security. 2003 is the secondyear of the joint journal of the FPA and IFE.

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The combined journal is available to members of the FPA/IFE as one of thebenefits of membership.

Annual FPA Rates 2003

UK Membership with 1 copy £125.00Additional copy, same address £50.00Additional copy, different address £75.00

Overseas Membership with 1 copy £147.00Additional copy, same address £60.00Airmail despatch (per subscription) £60.00

Back issues of Fire Prevention for 2002 or earlier, when available, may bepurchased at £6.00 per copy, including postage and packing.

Fire Prevention: IndexIND8/£15.00/2003

A cumulative index to the journal for the years 1984-2002, available as a floppydisk for use on a personal computer running Microsoft Word.

The FPA sells a wide range of videos, attractively priced, to help reinforce thefire safety message. These videos are not available for sale-or-return preview.

Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?*Guidance on the safe use of display screen equipmentF36/£79.50 plus VAT†

Aimed at all office workers, this video provides – in anentertaining scenario – clear and practical advice on adjusting thecomponents of workstation equipment to achieve maximumcomfort and minimal health risks.

The story so far . . . the Office Gremlins sabotage workstationsettings because they enjoy causing discomfort and pain to theusers BUT here comes the Workstation Wizard, whose battleplan covers the importance of:• understanding the screen/keyboard axis• personal adjustments for seat heights and backs• correct posture for keyboard work• why foot rests and wrist rests can help• comfortable use of the mouse• positioning the screen at the best height and angle

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• checking screen brightness and eliminating reflections• organising the workspace to eliminate discomfort• having plenty of footroom.

(Running time: 18min)

Extinguishing Fires at Work*F33/£79.50 plus VAT†

Shows employees receiving training in the use of workplacefirefighting equipment, in particular the identification andchoice of portable fire extinguishers. Includes:

• types of extinguishers and the fires for which they are suitable

• demonstration of new ‘wet chemical’ extinguisher on a deep fat fryer

• training guidance on operating the various extinguishers

• covers hose reels and fire blankets.

The video shows true novices getting the benefit of hands-on training, usingthe whole range of equipment.

Currently the FPA’s best selling video (Running time: 19min)* Also available on DVD - see page 131

The Role of the Fire Warden*

Front Line Fire SafetyF28/£79.50 plus VAT†

One of the FPA’s most important, basic fire safety videoswhich covers: risk assessment; arson alert; hazard spotting;escape routes; action in the event of fire; the fire drill; the rollcall; fire wardens at work. A new version of one of our mostpopular training videos; it lives up to its subtitle, Front LineFire Safety.


Action in the Event of Fire*: a guide to workplace fire proceduresF6/£79.50 plus VAT†

Protect your staff and your premises - and meet your legal obligations - bytraining employees about the proper sequence of actions to take if fire breaksout at work. This hard-hitting video shows what might happen if untrainedstaff are faced with an outbreak of fire. It places great emphasis on theimportance of knowing what actions to take and when to take them.



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Stop Warehouse FiresF35/£79.50 plus VAT/June 2002†

Whatever the business, whatever the size and shape of thewarehouse, it will be safer from the risk of fire if staff havewatched this excellent new video. They will benefit from itscoverage of such topics as: good housekeeping; fireprecautions; combustible materials; ignition sources; smokingrisks; and many more. Full of good, basic advice for generalstaff and management alike

(Running time: 18min 50sec)

Workplace Fire Risk Assessment*F24/£79.50 plus VAT†

Ideal viewing for people concerned with making a fire risk assessment, thisvideo reviews the five essential actions; • identify the risks by inspection; • review the findings; • eliminate hazards; • minimise hazards which cannot be removed; • manage the residual risk. It helps employers comply with the Fire Precautions(Workplace) Regulations 1997. (Running time: 15min)* Also available on DVD - see page 131

Arson at Work F32/£79.50 plus VAT†

This important training video will inform all staff aboutthe causes and effects of arson and how to guard againstthem. The video:

• identifies factors which encourage arsonists

• describes the opportunist nature of arson attacks

• sets out a range of simple measures against arson

• emphasises the need for vigilance.


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Fire Safety in Catering Kitchens F30/£79.50 plus VAT†

Aimed at everybody who works in a kitchen, in whatever job. Thisvideo encourages kitchen staff to take nothing for granted aboutfire risks. It highlights the potential fire risks in a kitchen andprovides uncomplicated take-away messages for the benefit of bothkitchen workers and their employers.


Hot Work Risks F26/£79.50 plus VAT†

A programme of expert guidance aimed at constructionindustry staff who carry out or supervise hot work. It showsthe consequences of careless hot work, identifies the types ofproblems and gives guidance on safe procedures, including theneed for a formal system of recording/controlling hot workactivities during building work.


Stay Alive from 9 to 5*F34/£79.50 plus VAT†

A lively modern approach - using a news-reporting format - toavoiding accident and injury in the office. Covers:

• common causes of accident • near misses are important and injury clues

• slips and trips • handling and lifting• falls from heights • harmful substances• using display screen equipment • the office chair• fire safety basics.

Show your staff this video and help protect the UK’s millions ofoffice workers.(Running time: 16min 30sec)

Avoiding Accidents and Injury at Work* F29/£79.50 plus VAT†

Makes you think hard about: where you work; the job you do; the tools andequipment you use; your actions in an emergency. Features Britain’s mostfamous stunt man, Marc Cass, who demonstrates the great importance oforganising your work safely, whatever your occupation. This video promotesrisk assessment to the workforce in plain English, combining a lively approachwith simple but important messages. (Running time: 22min)


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Safe Lifting and Manual Handling*F27/£79.50 plus VAT†

Gary Taylor, former World’s Strongest Man, shows that,whoever you are, whatever your job, you are likely to findyourself involved with lifting, and that, whatever your sizeand strength, you need to know how to lift safely. You willneed to think about the task, assess the load, and then:

• plan how to lift it

• prepare as necessary to lift it

• perform the lifting properly.

(Running time: 13min)* Also available on DVD - see page 132

Construction Site Fire Safety F20/£79.50 plus VAT†

Surveys the fire hazards on construction sites and shows how a site co-ordinatorworks to ensure compliance with Fire Prevention on Construction Sites, theindustry’s Joint Code of Practice. Intended for use in educating the staff ofcontractors/subcontractors, it includes: emergency procedures; fire brigadeaccess; fire extinguishers; hot work; site security. (Running time: 16min)

Fire Safety in the Leisure Industry F21/£79.50 plus VAT†

Any one of a variety of leisure activities brings large numbers of the public intopremises in circumstances which pose particular fire risks. This video providesan excellent introduction to the essentials of a fire-safe regime on leisurepremises. (Running time: 15min)

Fire Spread in Curtain Walled Buildings F25/£95.00 plus VAT†

For copyright reasons this video is not for sale outside the UK.Based on a series of controlled experiments, this video shows exactly how firesspread in modern multi-storey buildings with glass curtain walls. It presents aseries of recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of fire spread in suchbuildings. (Running time: 22min)

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First Steps to Personal Safety at WorkY180/£89.50 plus VAT/ No FPA discount

Produced by Hascombe Enterprises Ltd in association with the SuzyLamplugh Trust.An induction video for all staff. The scenarios depict the risksinvolved in coping with three common situations:• an irate visitor • an aggressive and disgruntled customer• an incident of road rage.(Running time: 28min)

A Guide to First Steps to Stress Management at WorkY182/£89.50 plus VAT/No FPA discountProduced by Hascombe Enterprises Ltd in association with the Suzy LamplughTrust

This new training video explains very clearly the causes andsymptoms of work-related stress and the negative effectswhich it can have on the individual and their jobperformance. Instructs the viewing audience via threedramatic scenarios which depict: working with customers;working with teams; the importance of work/life balance.Focuses on:• awareness of sources/symptoms of stress;• work assessment - new skills/prioritising/sharing anddelegating;• support from employer and colleagues;• lifestyle improvements - diet/exercise/relaxation.

Managing Fire Safety at Work

An FPA video collectionDVD01/£249.95 plus VAT/2002

Four of the FPA’s most popular fire safety trainingvideos are now available on a single DVD. Thosetrainers who prefer DVD format can now purchasethese four programmes on a single disk:

• Workplace Fire Risk Assessment

• The Role of the Fire Warden

• Action in the Event of Fire

• Extinguishing Fires at Work


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Managing Health and Safety at Work

An FPA video collectionDVD02/£249.95 plus VAT/In preparation

Four programmes on a single DVD to help the healthand safety trainer cover the topics most relevant to thewellbeing of the workforce. This disk contains thefollowing programmes:

• Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?

• Stay Alive from 9 to 5

• Avoiding Accidents and Injury at Work

• Safe Lifting and Manual Handling

FPA Library of Fire Safety

As an additional benefit of FPA membership (see page 132) a single copy ofeach volume in this library is sent free at the time of publication to each fullmember.

Vol. 2 Fire and Hazardous SubstancesCD-ROM editionFSCD2/£75.00 plus VAT/2002

First published in book form and now fully updated in CD-ROM format, Vol2 of the Library of Fire Safety is both an account of the principles of fire scienceand a directory of the nature of (and fire precautions needed for) a wide rangeof hazardous substances. It contains descriptions of the characteristics of morethan 250 hazardous chemicals. Essential reference information for those whoare called upon to manage the storage and use of hazardous substances.

Contents: The physics and chemistry of fire; Classification of fires; Storage offlammable liquids; Storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas; Directory ofhazardous substances (uses, hazards, precautions, firefighting, physicalcharacteristics).

Vol. 3 Guide to Building Fire Protection This volume is currently out of print.

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Vol. 4 Guide to Fire Safety Signs 2nd edFSB36/£5.00 (discounts for quantities)/1997

A handy volume of basic advice about the selection and positioning of signsrelating to fire safety, in line with the provisions of relevant Europeanlegislation. Contains more than 60 examples of signs, equipment and labels infull colour.

Contents: Introduction; Legislation; Types of signs -prohibitory - warning - mandatory - safe conditions- fire equipment - supplementary - photo-luminescent; Directional arrows; Table of signs(illustration/ meaning/location); Signs forstorage/transport purposes; Fire extinguishers; Firehydrants; Other signs; Maintenance and visibility; Bibliography.

Vol.5 Fire Risk Management in the Workplace:a guide for employers 2nd edFSB22/£15.00 non-members, £10.00 members/2000

Designed to meet the risk assessment requirements of the FirePrecautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, this guide helpsemployers understand and manage their obligations. Inparticular it enables them to draw up the required assessmentof the fire risk as it exists in their premises and to plan to copewith that risk. This illustrated publication explains, clearlyand concisely, how to comply with the legal requirements.

Contents: Introduction; Legal background; Fire riskassessment; Identifying fire hazards in the workplace; Copingwith residual risks; Management procedures; The role of the

fire safety manager; The threat from arson and terrorism; A simple fire riskassessment; Planning for emergencies; The acid smoke hazard; Appendices(including fire inspection checklists).


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Vol. 6 The Prevention and Control of ArsonFSB40/£15.00/1999

A volume of expert information and practical advice for those(principally in industry and commerce) who have responsibilityfor protecting their company premises against the arsonist.

This is the book about arson prevention.

Contents: Introduction; Arsonists and their motives; Arson incommerce and industry; Arson in dwellings; Arson in publicbuildings; The problem of vehicle fires; Empty buildings, farmsand grassland fires; Fire investigation for fire safety managers;Designing against arson; The prevention of arson onconstruction sites; Protection against arson; An arson riskassessment method; Incendiaries, bombs and terrorism;Technical appendices.

Vol. 7 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems: a GuideFSB41/£20.00 approximately/In preparation for 2003

This volume will be of great practical value. It has its origin in theFPA data sheets on the same topic. The book reviews the basicsof equipment and systems, their methods of operation, and thenecessary care and maintenance routines. It will serve as the firesafety manager’s guide to fire detection and firefighting hardware.

Contents include: Fire points and fire safety signs; Portable fireextinguishers and fire blankets; Hydrant systems and hose reels;Automatic fire detection and alarm systems; Fixed fireextinguishing systems; Passive fire protection; Automaticsprinkler systems – components – design and installation – care and maintenance –safety during shutdown; Automatic fire ventilation systems; Fire doors and shutters.

Vol. 8 Fire Safety and Electrical EquipmentFSB44/£15.00/In preparation for 2003

Electrical hazards may result from bad design, construction or installation,defective or damaged electrical appliances, or from misuse or incorrect operation.The latest volume in the Library of Fire Safety will consider all such hazards andwill provide advice to protect the users of electrical equipment against theinherent risks and in particular against the risk of fire.

Contents: What is electricity?; Legislation and standards; Protection for safety;Electricity in the home; Electricity in the workplace; Special installations;Electricity and fire protection installations; Inspection and testing; Intrinsicallysafe equipment; Static electricity; Lightning.

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Fire Safety Management

The Fire Safety Manager’s HandbookFSB45/£100.00/In preparation for 2003

The Handbook is the prime source of workplace fire safety referenceinformation. It comprises a selection of essential topic ‘sections’, each of whichincludes:• a survey of existing legislation and standards affecting workplaces and staff;• an outline of management actions necessary to comply with the legislation;• practical guidance on managing related fire safety activities.Contents: the topics include: Action in the event of fire; Arson; Automaticsprinklers; Building Regulations; Business interruption insurance;Construction sites; Cooking equipment/kitchens; Electrical appliances;Emergency lighting; Emergency plan; Explosive substances; Fire alarms; Fireblankets; Fire certificate; Fire detectors; Fire doors; Fire drills; Fire insurance;Fire risk assessment; Fire safety signs; Flammable substances; Gaseous fireextinguishing systems; Good housekeeping; Hazard spotting; Hazardouspremises; Heating appliances; Hot work; Hydrants and hose reels;Inspections; Liquefied petroleum gases; Means of escape; Oil firedinstallations; Passive fire protection; Petroleum storage; Portableextinguishers; Record keeping; Training; Transport fire safety; Warehousesand storage areas; Waste materials, storage and disposal.

FPA Workplace Fire Safety Log Book

including record sheets on CD-ROMLB1/£59.50 plus VAT/2002

Those responsible for recording an employer’s wide range of necessary actions onmatters related to fire safety will find this looseleaf log book an essential aid. The

log book is A4 format, in a sturdy looseleaf binder, andcontains record sheets which permit employers or theirrepresentatives to keep an accumulating record of theiractions in accordance with the Fire Precautions Act1971 and related regulations. The log book containsits record sheets in paper form but also on CD-ROM,so that the user can maintain paper or electronicrecords. (Users wishing to store electronic records needAdobe Acrobat software.)

Contents: Fire risk assessment; Employers, employeesand working conditions; Staff and basic training; Means of escape; Fire doors;Emergency lighting; Automatic sprinkler systems; Automatic fire detectionand alarm systems; Fire extinguishers and fire blankets; Hose reels and


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hydrants; Fixed fire extinguishing installations; Hot work; Other fireprotection equipment in buildings; Inspections by authorities; Master copies offorms; CD-ROM.

CD-ROM LB1CD/£20.00 plus VAT/2001

Past purchasers of the original (1997) log book may choose to purchase the CDof the record sheets.

BindersExtra binders (for overflow records or separate buildings) are available at£5.00 each. Please order ‘Log book binder - Y144’.

Fire Risk Assessment: Log Book Record SheetsLB2/£7.50/2001

Owners of the original version of the FPA’s Log Book may wish to purchase therisk assessment section. It includes a selection of appropriate record sheets, andfiling instructions to aid its inclusion in the Log Book binder.

Chubb’s

Fire Risk Assessment: a Practical GuideY181/£160.00/No FPA discount/2000

Chubb Fire Limited have produced a Guide to assist employers to carry out firerisk assessments of their premises as required by the Fire Precautions(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended). It is aimed at employers in smallto medium sized premises and provides basic guidance on carrying out practicalevaluations and inspections of premises to prepare a fire risk assessment. Thislooseleaf volume contains a range of forms and record sheets.

Contents: Index; Introduction; 1. Fire risk assessment; 2. Fires and fire hazards; 3.Risk, reduction and control; 4. Forms, records and guidance; 5. Further information.

The FPA can now supply copies of standards and other publications producedby the National Fire Protection Association of America. We have instant searchaccess to the NFPA’s European catalogue. To enquire about NFPA documentsplease telephone the FPA on 020 7902 5300 and we’ll help you track downwhat you need. Alternatively, visit our web site, www.thefpa.co.uk to view acomplete list of NFPA codes/standards. Postage and packing is charged at costfor NFPA documents. Prices quoted are those current in December 2002 butmay be subject to increase by NFPA for 2003.

NFPA National Fire Codes

The NFPA is the world’s leading publisher of fire codes and standards. ItsNational Fire Codes are the most comprehensive technical reference resource

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available to the fire industry. The National Fire Codes are available in threeprincipal formats.

Electronic National Fire Codes Subscription Service: CD-ROM formatNFCCD/Annual subscription £419.92 plus VAT/No FPA discount

With the NFC on CD-ROM you can print the sections you need from any ofthe Codes or export text into word processing applications and cross referenceinformation instantly. A subscription includes electronic editions of FormalInterpretations and Tentative Interim Amendments.

Looseleaf National Fire Codes Subscription ServiceNFCLLF/Annual subscription £739.06/No FPA discount

Printed editions of every NFPA Code and Standard, in 13 durable looseleafbinders that are easy to customise. This option features high quality graphs andtables, with change bars on revised text. Updates and step-by-step instructionsarrive throughout the year.

National Fire Codes Softbound SetNFCSFT/Annual subscription £752.50/No FPA discount

As well as the complete list of NFPA’s fire safety standards we can also supplytheir major reference works. Here are some examples of the NFPA’s publications.

Fire Protection Handbook 19th edJanuary 2003/No FPA discount. Available in book or CD-ROM format: Book/FPHBook/£100.75/CD-ROM/FPHCD/£151.17 plus VAT

‘The most trusted reference resource in the fire protection industry’. TheNFPA’s Fire Protection Handbook is used every day by thousands ofprofessionals. No other source comes close to its in-depth analysis of everyaspect of fire and life safety. In a recent survey carried out by the NFPA, thevast majority of users rated the Handbook ‘excellent’ to ‘superior’ in terms ofcontent, organisation and presentation.

In its 190 chapters, almost 2400 pages, more than 2000 lineillustrations and hundreds of photographs, the Handbookprepares the reader to deal with virtually any fire safety topic.

Contents (section titles): Basics of fire and fire science; Fireand life safety education; Fire prevention; Materials,products and environments; Detection and alarm;Suppression; Confining fires; Evacuation of occupants;Systems approaches to property classes; Organising for fireprotection; Information and analysis for fire prevention:Appendices; Index.


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The SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering 3rd edSFBEHBK/£151.17/2002/No FPA discount

A major publication, the only reference work which combines theory, researchresults and calculation methods in one accessible and easy-to-use volume. Thiswidely used book covers fundamentals as well as the most advanced topics,

including means of escape, explosions,compartment leakage calculations, fire testmethods and fire resistance. Engineers, designers,manufacturers, researchers and many others rely onthe SFPE Handbook for its unified theoretical andanalytical approach to fire protection. Contains1200 pages and hundreds of line illustrations.

Contents (section titles): Fundamentals; Firedynamics; Hazard calculations; Design calculations; Fire risk analysis;Appendices; Index

Life Safety Code Handbook 8th ed2000/No FPA discount. Available in book or CD-ROM format: Book/HB00/£68.87/CD-ROM/HCD00/£109.52 plus VAT

The Life Safety Code Handbook provides architects,designers and engineers with the text of the completeNFPA Code plus invaluable commentary, examples,illustrations and other vital information for the design offire-safe buildings, from the fire protection engineerswho are responsible for the development of the Code.More than 1100 fact-filled pages, 400 two-colour lineillustrations and scores of informative photographs.

Contents: General; Fundamental requirements; Definitions; Classification ofoccupancy and hazard of contents; Means of egress; Features of fire protection;Building service and fire protection equipment; New and existing assemblyoccupancies; New and existing educational occupancies; New and existing healthcare occupancies; New and existing detention and correctional occupancies; Newand existing hotels and dormitories; New and existing apartment buildings;Lodging or rooming houses; One- and two-family dwellings; New and existingresidential board and care occupancies; New and existing mercantile occupancies;New and existing business occupancies; Industrial occupancies; Storageoccupancies; New and existing day-care occupancies; Special structures and high-rise buildings; Referenced publications; Appendices; Technical supplements; LifeSafety Code Cross-Reference table; Index.

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BRITISH STANDARDSPublications of the British Standards Institution are now available from the FPA.If you wish to purchase a British Standard then use the order form on our website, www.thefpa.co.uk, for that putpose.

Please note that we supply at BSI non-member prices and FPA discounts donot apply to purchases of BSI publications. We can search BSI’s completecatalogue for you on request.

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings, Part 1: Code ofpractice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenanceBS 5839-9/£154.00/2002/No FPA discount

The Code covers all systems, from simple manual installations with severalmanual call points to complex automatic installations connected to remotealarm receiving stations.

Related British Standard in preparation for 2003

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings, Part 9: Code ofpractice for emergency voice communication systems in buildingsBS 5839/£68.00/2003

The changes in the 2003 version comprise updating of normative referencesand revisions linked to the revised BS 5839: Part 1: 2002.

Other British Standards concerning fire detection and alarm systems

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for BuildingsPart Date Title Price 3 1988 Specification for automatic release mechanisms etc £52.005 1988 Specification for optical beam smoke detectors £52.006 1995 CoP for design/installation of systems in dwellings £82.00

8 1998 CoP for design/installation/servicing of voice alarm systems £82.00

BS EN 54: Components of Automatic Fire Detection SystemsPart Date Title Price 1 1996 Introduction £52.002 1998 Control and indicating equipment £68.003 2001 Fire alarm devices. Sounders £68.004 1998 Power supply equipment £52.005 2001 Heat detectors. Point detectors £104.007 2001 Smoke detectors. Point detectors using scattered

light, transmitted light or ionisation £104.0010 2002 Flame detectors. Point detectors £82.00

11 2001 Manual call points £82.00

Any order for BSI documents will be regarded as firm and not subject tocancellation since the BSI does not accept returns.


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Fire Prevention CD-ROM

The Fire and Security Manager’s Desktop Library

(including the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations)

FPACD/£395.00 plus VAT, non-members/£350.00 plus VAT, FPA members

This CD presents a fire prevention library at your fingertips. It contains most of thepublished FPA titles in this catalogue at a price which represents a saving of around£600.00 on purchasing the publications separately.

The range of technical information and guidance embraces the fields of:

• fire safety management

• fire prevention

• risk assessment

• loss prevention and control

• safety, health and environment.

The FPA CD is a full-text retrieval CD with an annualupdate service and it covers the whole range of theFPA’s documentary guidance. Thus it containsinformation originally published in the forms ofbooks, journals, datasheets, leaflets, looseleaf manualsand many other formats. The CD will be updatedonce a year, each spring, at a price of around £100.00plus VAT.

For more information about the range of topics covered by the FPA CD, pleaserequest a fully descriptive leaflet from the FPA’s publications department.

Halon Replacements CD-ROM

HRCD/£29.50 + VAT/In preparation for 2003

December 2003 is the date by which, in the UK, apart from named criticaluses, halon systems must be decommissioned. This new report considers theprogress which has been made towards that objective and summarises theprinciples for replacement. This document will be essential reference for thosecompanies whose plans are not yet complete – it will provide both guidanceand reassurance in accomplishing the decommissioning of halon systems andtheir replacement by effective alternatives.

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LEAFLET

How to use a fire extinguisher L11/Bulk quantities cost £25 per 100 copies,£190 per 1000 copies.

This popular leaflet provides up-to-date information on choosing andusing portable fire extinguishers. It isideal for distributing to staff to informthem about the basics of using an extinguisher.

POCKET CARDS

Choosing and Using a Fire ExtinguisherPC1/ Minimum order: 25 copies £15.00 (payment withorder) / 50 copies £25.50 / 100 copies £42.00 / 1000copies £260.00 (all plus VAT)

Printed on hard-wearing plastic in full colour,this pocket card carries pictures of the maintypes of extinguishers, with informationabout choice and use in the event of fire. Onthe reverse of the card are specimen fireinstructions. Apply for a single sample card with your request for pricequotation (without commitment) for the quantity in which you are interested.

Hot Work Operative’s ChecklistHWPC/Minimum order: 25 copies (payment with order)/50 copies £25.50/100 copies £42.00/ 1000 copies £260.00 (all plus VAT).

Side 1 of this pocket card lists the essential fire safety measures with which thehot work operative needs to comply, while the reverse lists/depicts the maintypes of portable extinguishers and which to choose in the event of fire. Thepocket card is printed in full colour on hard-wearing plastic - ask for a singlesample copy free of charge.

POCKET GUIDES

Fast Guide to Personal Safety at Work for YouPG2/Minimum order: 25 copies, £49.75/No FPA discount

Provides commonsense guidance on a variety of workplace situations in whichemployees might become victims of violence and aggression. Coverageincludes: avoiding risks; reducing risk exposure; dealing with aggression;physical attack; risks when travelling; and the guide contains a personal safetychecklist. A 6-panel concertina-fold brochure which presents its information ina combination of easy-to-follow text and attractive illustrations. Company-customised versions can be produced, subject to order quantity.


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Fast Guide to Fire Safety at Work for YouPG1/1996/Minimum order: 25 copies, £49.75/No FPA discount

This 6-leaf concertina-fold brochure contains an extremely useful collection of firesafety advice for employees. The Fast Guide presents the information on a fullrange of work-related fire safety topics by means of full-colour illustrations andbullet-point text in this compact-folding pocket-size brochure. Company-customised versions can be produced, subject to order quantity.

POSTER

Fire Safety at WorkY159/£12.00 plus VAT/No FPA discount

A large size wall poster - 600 x 840mm - in full colour and plastic encapsulatedfor durability, this poster is intended for display in the workplace. It advisesabout reducing the risk of fire, protecting premises against arson, tackling firesif they do break out, and dealing with casualties.

An Introduction to the Fire Precautions (Workplace) RegulationsFSB43/£15.00 (on floppy disk)/2001

This very helpful document (now supplied on floppy disk)surveys the background to the Regulations, outlines therequirements in simple language and gives guidance on practicalmeasures to take to comply with them. A fire risk assessment isrequired for virtually all UK workplaces and this title describeswhy and how employers should proceed.

FPA Hot Work Permit Scheme (including electronic originals of hot work permits)FSB46/£25.00/2002

Previously listed as Hot Work Management

This really useful resource will be invaluable to those whocontrol hot work activities for all construction,refurbishment or renovation projects and day-to-daymaintenance work. It comprises a booklet plus CD whichwill enable the user to run a hot work permit scheme onscreen. The booklet surveys the measures essential for hot

work safety on site and provides full instructions for using the CD. Theelectronic scheme delivers hot work checklists and hot work permits and willsave copies of all permits issued. The CD will run on most modern PCs whichhave Microsoft Access™ 2000 installed.

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Fire Precautions in Warehouses and DistributionBuildingsPublished by the FPA for the Fire Safety Advisory BoardCPWARE/2002/£10.00

Information and guidance on issues to be consideredin relation to fire precautions in large warehouse-typebuildings. Applicable only to England and Wales, theguidance is developed with large single-storeypremises in mind but its approach is applicable toany form of warehouse or distribution centre.

Contents: Commercial importance of good fireprecautions; Application of the Building Regulationsand fire safety legislation; Operational fire safetymanagement; References

Fire Safety with Waste MaterialsFSB47/£15.00/2002

This publication presents practical advice on how to reduce the fire hazard ofcombustible waste materials in a manner which is both cost-effective andeffective in terms of business continuity. It has application in a very widevariety of industrial and commercial undertakings and public buildings.

Contents: Introduction; Legal background; General good practice; Disposing ofsolid combustible materials; Disposing of waste flammable materials;Disposing of waste gases; Cleaning up after spillages; Special problems;Domestic waste; Management questionnaire; Annex 1 – Reference documents;Annex 2 – Useful contacts.

HOTELS

Fire Safety in Hotels: requirements for EuropeWith CFPA Europe FSB23/£25.00/1994/No FPA discount

Analyses the special problems of hotel fire safety and suggests approaches whichwould substantially improve fire safety in hotels across the continent. Anessential reference work for those with responsibility for the management andimplementation of hotel fire safety policies.

Fire Safety Management in Hotels and Boarding HousesWith the Home Office and Scottish Office FSB7/£5.10/1991/No FPA discount

For the owner or manager of premises where people sleep as paying guests, anillustrated guide which presents a concise survey of duties and responsibilitiesunder the law and how they may be fulfilled.


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FIRE INVESTIGATION

Principles of Fire InvestigationR.A.Cooke and R.H.IdeIFEPFI/£15.40/1985 No FPA discount

This book provides essential guidance to the disciplined approach and skillsneeded for successful fire scene investigation. Over 400 pages, illustratedthroughout.

Contents: Background information (chs 1-4); At the scene (chs 5-9); Specialscenes (chs 10-12); Recognition of fire causes (chs 13-16); Fire processes (chs17-20); Examination and presentation of evidence (chs 21-24): Technicalappendices; Index.

A Guide to Fatal Fire InvestigationsD.LeitchIFEFFI/£12.35/1993 No FPA discount

Aimed at fire officers and others who have an investigative role at the scene of fatalfires. Provides information about types of fire deaths and the effects which fires canhave on the human body. Contains a section of 44 colour and black and whiteplates.

Contents: The principles of cremation; Medical aspects of fatal fires;Identification of fatals; Handling and removal of fatals; Major destruction ofthe human body with minor damage to surroundings; Destruction of thehuman body by fire; Proformas; Alcohol and fire deaths; Suspicious deaths;Suicides; Excavating bodies at explosions; Some common mistakes made atfatal fire investigations; Fire fatalities; The role of the Procurator Fiscal; Therole of the Coroner; Practical guidance on giving evidence.

Safety at Scenes of Fire and Related IncidentsJames W. MundayFSB27/£15.00/1994/Now available only on floppy diskA guide to the risks which may be encountered at scenes of fires and similarincidents.

Contents: Introduction; Legislation; Approaching and viewing the scene;Assessment of building safety; The examination of building structures; After-effects of firefighting; Industrial processes and stored materials; Practicalprecautions; Services; Vehicles; Other people at the scene; Safe workingpractices; Particulate materials; Chemical/Biological hazards.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES

Disasters and EmergenciesManaging the ResponseW.R.TuckerY171/£16.00/1999/No FPA discount

Provides an overview of disaster planning and emergency management. This isthe book for those in the emergency services who need to be prepared to dealwith the unthinkable.

Contents: Introduction; Planning; Organisational roles, responsibilities andtraining; Voluntary assistance; Incident management; Casualty and victimmanagement; Support for victims and rescuers; Financing disaster;Bibliography; Useful organisations.

Public Firefighting CoverA guide to the distribution of fire brigades’ pumping appliances in the UKPFC/£20.00 plus VAT/2003

Provided in computer disk format, this is an up-to-date listing of locations ofUK fire stations, their staffing status and their complement of pumpingappliances. The guide is arranged alphabetically by names of fire brigades inEngland and Wales and Scotland, plus Northern Ireland.

Risk Assessment for the Emergency ServicesR.A.KleinIFERA/£16.25/1997/No FPA discount

Risk assessment in the emergency services encompasses the evaluation of risksfor a range of staff activities, from office, maintenance and support activities tothose operational incidents which require strategic and tactical assessment.

Contents: Introduction; Historical background; Terminology and glossary;Legal background; Hazard identification; Risk assessment; Risk reduction andcontrol; Information handling; Risk environments; Evaluation – surveillance,auditing and monitoring; Accidents to firefighters and performance indicators;Worked examples and case histories; Technical appendices; Bibliography.

Firefighter Manual of Trauma CareGreater Manchester County Fire ServiceIFEMTC/£14.25/1996/No FPA discount

Every day firefighters encounter situations where people require treatment forserious or life-threatening injuries. This manual is designed to equip thefirefighter with the knowledge necessary to cope.


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Contents: Introduction; Priorities at the scene; Basic life support: adult andpaediatric; Airway and cervical spine; Breathing; Circulation; Disability;Putting it all together; Mechanics of injury; The roles of the emergencyservices; Extrication techniques; Patient assessment and treatment; Medicalappendices.

GENERAL

Out of the FlamesThe Story of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund 1943-2003

Neil WallingtonY160/£15.99/In preparation for May 2003

This commemorative publication, marking the diamond jubileeof the FSNBF, will include a Foreword by the Fund’s patron,Her Majesty the Queen. Out of the Flames quite naturally linksthe growth and achievements of the Fund to the heroic exploitsof firefighters, in wartime and peacetime. It charts the Fund’sremarkable story from its birth during the dark days of 1943 toits modern role in assisting serving and retired firefighters whomay find themselves in need. Neil Wallington is sometime ChiefFire Officer of Devon and a Past President of the Institution ofFire Engineers.

True Hero

The Life and Times of James BraidwoodBrian HenhamY172/£16.95/2000/No FPA discount

James Braidwood is widely regarded as the father of theBritish fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800 hebecame Master of Engines of the Edinburgh brigade in1824 and then, in 1832, went to London to establishand command the capital’s brigade. This handsome,copiously illustrated book is a real tribute to the manand his achievements.

Contents: Introduction; Masonry and living rock; Awant of concert; From strength to strength; Relocationand reform; Ready at all hours; Déjà vu; Business asusual; At the post of duty; A city in mourning; TheBraidwood legacy; Appendix - the London fire engineestablishment; Bibliography; Index.

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SECURITY

An Introduction to Physical Security Techniques FSB33/£27.50/1996

Contains a comprehensive account of the basics of physical security, copiouslyillustrated with helpful diagrams, and also includes a glossary of more than1000 security terms and phrases. An essential volume for the shelf of the firesafety/security manager.

Guidance on the Acceptance of Electronic Locks to Doors required forMeans of Escape IFELOC/£9.00/1999/No FPA discountGraham Shiel

The four main sections of this document examine the principal types ofelectronic locks which may be used at fire exits and helps potential usersunderstand the issues related to the selection of such devices.

Contents: Glossary; Summary; Introduction; Types of access control systemsand their applications; Case studies and examples; Installation pro forma;Bibliography.

TRANSPORT

Airports and Aircraft Fire Protection, Firefighting and Rescue Techniques2nd edRobert W. DochertyY169/£19.50/1999/No FPA discount

This standard work of reference, published by the Institution of Fire Engineers,deals with the measures necessary to provide adequate fire-safety-relatedfacilities at places where aircraft take off and land.

Contents: Introduction; The provision of rescue and firefighting facilities atairfields, airports and aerodromes; Airport buildings and fire protection;Aircraft construction; Emergency planning and procedures; Airportfirefighting procedures and techniques; Rescue from aircraft; Post accidentmanagement; Heliports; Safety procedures for fuelling aircraft andtransportation of dangerous goods; Airport fire services; Index.

Marine Fire StudiesP.CoxIFE/£16.45/1997/No FPA discount

Provides an introduction to the subject of fire safety and firefighting on boardships.

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Firefighting installations and equipment required by SOLAS; SOLAS rules –general requirements for fire protection; The role of classification societies andother maritime agencies and organisations; Basic principles of ship design,construction and tonnage measurement; Ship types and construction features;Firefighting ships and fire boats; Ports, docks and harbours; Planning forincidents involving ships; Boarding ships and transfer of equipment;Firefighting in ships; Naval vessels and auxiliaries; Conclusions; Glossary ofterms; Bibliography; Appendices; Index.

CODES OF PRACTICE AND RELATED GUIDANCE

Code of Practice for the Protection of Unoccupied Buildings CPPUB/£15.00/1995

Deals with the security of premises against losses due to theft as well as wilfuldamage, arson and vandalism of all kinds, and provides guidance onprecautions to be taken at the time a premises is vacated and subsequent follow-up actions to minimise the risks of loss or damage.

Sealing Apertures and Service Penetrations to Maintain Fire ResistanceThe Intumescent Fire Seals Association CodeIFSAC/£25.00/No FPA discount/1999

The IFSA’s Code defines good practice in the evaluation, specification,selection and installation of sealing systems to maintain the fire resistance offire separating elements within a building. It is intended to support the relevantadvisory documents linked to building regulation in the United Kingdom.

LPC Code of Practice for Fire Protection in the Food and Drink IndustryCPFSFI/£12.50/1999

Considers the principal fire risks encountered in premises in the foodprocessing industry and describes a series of measures which, if adopted, wouldguard against them.

Guidelines for the Supply of Water to Automatic Sprinkler SystemsGFSS/£5.00/1998

These guidelines promote greater awareness of the potential dangers of fluctuationsof public water supply pressures in relation to automatic sprinkler systems.

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The LPC Design Guide for the FireProtection of Buildings 2000

A Code of Practice for the Protection of BusinessDG2k/£49.50/A4 format, 317 pages, 96 line illustrations

A major work of reference for those most closelyconcerned with the design and construction ofindustrial and commercial buildings. Provides expertinformation which will enable them to plan andbuild premises which are inherently safer from thefire hazard. Such premises: • will react better if fire does break out; • will be less likely to suffer crippling interruption ofbusiness; and • will be safer places for those who work there.The Design Guide’s advice is firmly based on the risk assessment approach to firesafety issues.Contents: Foreword; Introduction; General principles; Compartmentation;Protection of openings and services; External fire exposure; Constructiondesign and data sheets; Special risks; Case studies; Index

Fire Prevention on Construction Sites 5th edThe Joint Code of Practice on the Protectionfrom Fire of Construction Sites and BuildingsUndergoing RenovationWith the Construction Confederation FSB9/20001 to 9 copies, £5.00 each / 10-25, £4.50 each / 26-50,£4.00 each/51-100, £3.75 each / Over 100 copies, prices onapplication.

The document which brought aboutrevolutionary improvements in fire safety onconstruction sites.Contents: Foreword; Compliance; Introduction;Definitions; Design phase; Construction phase;Emergency procedures; Fire protection;

Temporary covering materials; Portable fire extinguishers; Site security againstarson; Temporary accommodation; Site storage of flammable liquid and LPG;Electricity and gas supplies; Hot work; Waste materials; Plant; Materials’ storage;Smoking; References.


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RULES

LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations

The Sprinkler Rules is the complete volume of reference information for thosewho need to know about the design and installation of automatic sprinklersystems.

It includes:

• the full text of the relevant BritishStandard, BS 5306: Part 2, Specificationfor sprinkler systems;

• a range of more than 30 TechnicalBulletins, which deal with points ofpractical application and technicaldifficulty.

The complete volume comprises the bestavailable, professional advice aboutinstalling sprinkler systems forsuppressing and extinguishing fires and isin two parts, as follows:

BS 5306: Part 2, Specification for sprinkler systems . . .

. . . was developed directly from the British insurance industry’s Rules forAutomatic Sprinkler Installations (29th edition, 1989). The BS is in sevenmain sections plus appendices and includes 80 Tables and 50 Figures. Thesections are:

1. General; 2. Planning; 3. Contract arrangements; 4. Water supplies; 5.Components and installation design; 6. Signs, notices, information and colourcoding; 7. Upkeep of the system; Appendices.

Technical Bulletins . . .. . . have been supplied as part of the Sprinkler Rules since their firstpublication in 1990. The Technical Bulletins (TBs) cover a range of topics andfulfil a number of purposes. They augment the provisions of BS 5306: Part 2and serve to draw attention to requirements of the insurers who insure thepremises protected by such systems.

Prospective purchasers who are interested to learn the titles of the TBs currentlypublished can contact the FPA’s publication department for a fully descriptiveleaflet.

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Format Options• Looseleaf For many years the Sprinkler Rules

have been available as a large-format, looseleafbook in a capacious binder. The book isattractively laid out, with a host of lineillustrations to help explain points of technicalcomplexity. (The pages of the British Standardare cross-referenced to those of the TBs andvice versa.)

• CD ROM Following agreement with theBritish Standards Institution, the completeSprinkler Rules are now available in CD ROMform. The foregoing descriptions of contentsapply equally well to the CD ROM version,and the choice of format is a matter for thecustomer.

Updating servicePurchasers of the LPC Sprinkler Rules may register to receive consignments ofupdating material as and when they become available. Such updates maycontain revisions of existing TBs or completely new Bulletins and are publishedat prices commensurate with their extent and complexity.

Book CD ROM Book plus CD ROM

Publishing codes/Prices RLS6 RLS6 CDRLS6+CD

FPA member £100.00 £100.00 £135.00 (zero VAT) (plus £17.50 VAT) (plus £11.80 VAT)

Non-FPA-member £150.00 £150.00 £170.00(zero VAT) (plus £26.25 VAT) (plus £14.88 VAT)

NOTE: For copyright reasons the CD ROM cannot be networked. If the purchaser wishesmore than one person to have simultaneous access to its contents it is necessary to purchasethe appropriate number of copies.

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE SPRINKLER RULESCurrently the LPC Sprinkler Rules are based on BS 5306: Part 2.

During 2003 a new European Standard on sprinkler installations will be published byBritish Standards Institution as a BS EN. The FPA will be producing a new set of LPCSprinkler Rules, based on and containing the BS EN, later in 2003.

Full details will be circulated in the course of 2003 and the Sprinkler Rules will be offeredat a pre-publication price to existing subscribers.


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RECOMMENDATIONSThe Loss Prevention Council’s recommendations for protecting building works,buildings, their occupants and equipment against specific risks, principally thehazard of fire.

BUILDING MATERIALS AND OPERATIONS

Storage, use and filling of liquefied petroleum gas in containersRC6/£2.75/1989

Hot work (includes sample hot work permit) RC7/£5.00/2001

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICES

Emergency power, heating and lighting RC1/£2.00/1984

Fire protection of atrium buildings RC21/£2.75/1990

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

Loss prevention in electronic data processing and similar installations

Part 1. Fire prevention RC3/£5.50/1990

Part 2. Security protection RC3B/£5.50/1991

Part 3. Protection of data and software RC3C/£8.00/1992

Part 4. Small office system protection RC3D/£7.50/1993

Part 6. Protection against electrical disturbances RC3F/£7.50/1995

EQUIPMENT

Cooking equipment (other than fish and chip frying ranges)RC16B/£2.75/1996

Electrical equipment in flammable and explosive gaseous atmospheresRC30/£2.75/1997

Fish and chip frying ranges RC16A/£2.75/1996

Fork lift trucks RC11/£2.75/1996

Installation and maintenance of grain dryers RC10/£2.75/1989

Oil fired installations RC9/£2.00/1990

Organic thermal fluid heating systems RC26/£2.75/1995

Portable and transportable space heaters RC15/£2.00/1995

Space heaters burning waste fuel RC4/£2.75/1990

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Space heating: hazard classification RC27/£2.75/1995

Spark detection and suppression systems on pneumatic conveyingsystems RC28/£2.75/1996

Spark erosion machining RC29/£2.75/1996

OCCUPATIONAL/STORAGE HAZARDS

Fire safety in automotive refinishing and spraying processesRC31/£3.50/2000

Fire safety in spray painting processes (excluding automotive refinishing)RC32/£7.50/2002

Fire safety in warehouses RC18/£2.75/1999

Fire protection of laboratories RC5/£2.75/1991

Prevention and control of dust explosions RC12/£2.75/1991

Storage of aerosol products RC19/£2.75/1992

Fire safety in the storage and use of flammable liquids

Part 1. General principles RC20A/£2.75/1997

Part 2. Storage of flammable liquids in drums, cans and other containersRC20B/£2.75/1997

Part 3. Storage of flammable liquids in external fixed tanksRC20C/£2.75/1997

WEATHER PROTECTION

Frost precautions for new dwellings WP1/£2.75/1990

Assessment of roofs’ resistance to wind damage WP3/£9.50/1994

Protection of commercial buildings against water damage WP2/£2.75/1990

REPORTS

FIRE ENGINEERING

Christmas Trees: fire research and recommendations LPR17/£20.00/2001

Examines the fire hazard attendant upon the Christmas tree. Identifiescommon types of trees, their fire-related characteristics, and promotes measuresfor lessening the risk.


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Facades on Multi-Storey Buildings: a fire risk assessment guideLPR18/£20.00/2001

Surveys types of facades on modern buildings, identifies key features for firerisk assessment purposes and gives details of materials’ properties in reaction tofires. Includes recommendations for improving the fire risk of facades in multi-storey buildings.

Non-Glazed Curtain Walling: furnace test results and recommendationsLPR19/£20.00/2001

Examines the detailing of non-glazed curtain wall systems with respect to theirfire performance. Contains valuable information for fire safety professionalsinvolved with design/build projects for high-rise buildings.

Gaseous Fire Protection Systems LPR16/£5.00/2000

Impartial guidance about selecting gaseous fixed fire protection systems. Theguidance encompasses risk assessment and extinguishing agent choice.

Halon Alternatives

A report on the fire extinguishing performance characteristics of some gaseousalternatives to Halon 1301LPR6/£45.00

A full account of a unique programme of tests on the fire extinguishingproperties of seven commercially available gaseous alternatives to Halon 1301.Under controlled conditions, a set of reproducible fires were used to test theperformance characteristics of the range of gases, those test results beingcompared with the performance of Halon 1301.

Contents: Introduction; Description of the fire extinguishing systemsexamined; Research test programme; Results; Discussion; Conclusions;References; Appendix: Test results.

Fire Spread in Multi-Storey Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall FacadesLPR11/£49.50/1999

Surveys the implementation and results of a series of tests to investigate themanner and speed of spread of fire in curtain walled buildings. The testsrevealed inherent weaknesses in this mode of construction and the documentindicates means by which large losses could be prevented.

Contents: Introduction; Literature survey; Typical forms of curtain wall system;Programme of experiments; Results; Conclusions; References.

See page 130 for details of the video, Fire Spread in Curtain Walled Buildings,based on the test programme.

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PROPERTY RISKS

Cladding Systems for Buildings: introductory guideLPR2/£15.00/1995

Produced in response to concerns about the high cost of reinstating partiallydamaged cladding, this document gives general technical guidance about themost popular cladding types which are in use on commercial and industrialbuildings.

Property Subject to Structural Movement: guidelines on the assessment ofcracksLPR3/£12.50/1995

All buildings are subject to slight structural movement which can give rise tocracking in brickwork, blockwork and other rigid parts. This report givesadvice on the identification and significance of cracks in a building.

Subsidence and Domestic Housing Survey: analysis of results LPR4/£15.00/1995

Contains the results of an analysis of 1137 subsidence claims in respect ofdomestic premises; the findings make reference to soil types, the effects of treesnear buildings and the ages of the affected structures.

Geology and Building SubsidenceLPR7/£15.00/1997

Provides information (for insurers and others concerned with buildingsubsidence risk) in the important role of the geology underlying the foundationsoils of buildings.

Glossary of Wind Terms used in ConstructionLPR15/£10.00/1999

An illustrated glossary of a wide range of wind-related terminology likely to beencountered by engineers, designers and others involved with constructionprojects.

Wind Damage to Buildings in the United KingdomLPR8/£20.00/1998

Based on wind damage information from insurance claims, this report showsthat roofs are particularly vulnerable to wind damage; its conclusions will be ofvalue to both owners and insurers of buildings.


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TECHNICAL BRIEFING NOTES

This series of publications aims to provide essential summaries of topicalsubjects, typically in a 4-page A4 document. Each TBN is available forpurchase at £5.00 per copy (bulk, prices on application).

Violence at Work TBN1/1995

Crime and Household Property TBN2/1998

The Relationship between Full Postal Codes and Geology TBN3/Revised 1998

Work-Related Eyesight Problems TBN5/1997

Intruder Alarm Signalling Systems TBN7/1998

A Survey of the Science Associated with BSE TBN8/1998

Improving the Performance of Tiled and Slated Roofs TBN11/1998

Wind Loading TBN12/1999

Whole Body Vibration TBN13/1999

Legionella and Firefighting Systems TBN14/1999

FIRE SAFETY SIGNS

The FPA is able to provide a new service tocustomers; the supply of fire safety signs.

A comprehensive catalogue is now availableillustrating the range of signs on offer, including:

� Fire exit signs

� Fire equipment signs

� Fire action notices

� Fire extinguisher signs

- and all at very competitive prices

To request your safety signs catalogue, please contact us at our usual address

Why have fire safety signs?

Fire safety signs are required under various pieces of legislation. Occupants ofany building of any type need to be able to find their way out in an emergencysafely and effectively and for this purpose fire safety signs are employed. It isalso necessary for all signs to be made clearly visible for all the occupants andtherefore all areas of a building

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Current legal requirements

As of 24 December 1998 fire safety signs must comply with the Health andSafety Signs (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, Statutory InstrumentNo. 341. Signs are no longer allowed to be ‘text alone’, they must also nowinclude a symbol, either the European style or British Standard BS 5499: Part1:1990. Either style will satisfy current legal requirements. All signs featuredin the FPA catalogue comply with British Standard BS 5499 Part 1:1990 andwith the Health Technical Memorandum 65 (HTM 65).

What are photoluminescent signs?

The fire safety signs featured in the FPA catalogue are photoluminescent toensure maximum visibility in all light levels. Photoluminescent signs aremanufactured from a photoluminescent material which absorbs and stores theenergy from daylight or artificial light, so when in total darkness the sign willrelease its stored light and begin to ‘glow’ in the dark, assisting evacuation andthe location of life saving equipment.

Further advice…

Further information on legislative requirements and the correct placing of signscan be found in the FPA book, Guide to fire safety signs, described on page 133.


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Available for purchase from the FPA Publications Department at£25.00 per copy,

Tel: 020 7902 5300 Fax: 020 7902 5301 E-mail: [email protected]: www.thefpa.co.uk

Help stop construction site fires!

FPA Hot Work Permit Scheme- including electronic originals of hot work permits

This packaged booklet plus CD ROM togetherprovide a complete management andrecord scheme for those responsible forthe control of hot work processes onbuilding sites. The booklet outlines the need for a hotwork permit scheme and providesrecommendations for appropriate fire safetymeasures, with a risk assessment slant.

Get your hot works permits organised onPC, so that you can

❖ complete a Hot Work Checklist❖ prepare a Hot Work Permit❖ review the Permit as work progresses❖ sign off the Permit when hot work is ended❖ print out Checklist or Permit at any stage❖ assemble a growing list of all Permits issued❖ keep a summary of all Permits

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FPA consultancy list


This chapter contains a list of companies andindividuals that have informed the FPA thatthey offer fire consultancy services. Thoselisted are not subject to any form of scrutinyor approval by the FPA, although the �

indicates membership of the FPA. Any othercompanies which act as consultants shouldsubmit details to the editor for inclusion inthe next edition of the Yearbook.

The FPA gives consultants an opportunity tolist areas in which they are particularly expert.The choices are shown in the adjacent box.Where a consultant has chosen more than 15such topics, the comment ‘A wide range’ isincluded against the ‘Areas of expertise’heading in the company entry.

12AviationBuildingChemicalsComputersEducational establishmentsElectrical components/systemsExpert witnessExplosives/explosion protectionFire detection/extinguishment

• portable extinguishers• fixed systems• fire detectors• sprinklers• other

Fire investigationFire safety auditFire scienceHeritage buildingsHospitalsHotelsLawMarineMaterials testingMeans of escapeOffshore installationsPetroleum storage/transportResidential care premisesRisk assessmentSalvageSecuritySmoke controlStandardsTrainingTransport/transport systemsVentilation systemsOther

Links to web sitesIn the following list, for companieswhich have chosen to enhance theappearance of their free, basic entry,there exist 'hot' links to their respectiveweb sites, an additional facility forusers of the Yearbook.


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Absolute Health & Safety Solutions Ltd�

29 FirlandsHarmans WaterBracknellBerkshire RG12 9SBTel: +44 (0)1344 483578Fax: +44 (0)1344 483 578E-mail: [email protected]: www.absolutehss.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire safety audit; Risk assessment.

Adam Fire Engineers and Consultants �Crannaig-a-Mhinister, GanavanObanArgyll PA34 5TUTel: +44 (0)1631 564093Fax: +44 (0)1631 564093E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Fire detection and extinguishment;Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Riskassessments; Risk management; Security; Supplierof intumescent materials; Training.

AGF Fire Protection30 Reynards RoadWelwynHertfordshire AL6 9ZPTel: +44 (0)1438 718 291Fax: +44 (0)1438 718 292E-mail: [email protected]: www.agffire.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment; Fire detectors;Fire safety audit; Portable extinguishers; Riskassessment.

Ainsty Fire Training Services * 41 Lamplugh CrescentBishopthorpeYork YO23 2SRTel: +44 (0)1904 709024Mobile: +44 (0)7703 567653Fax: +44 (0)1904 701550E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire risk assessments; Fire safety consultancy (allpremises); Training.

Alpha Fire Consultancy Limited *60 St Andrews RoadSutton ColdfieldBirmingham B75 6UHTel: +44 (0)121 378 2084Fax: +44 (0)121 378 2084E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Legal; Training.

Amtec Ltd �

5 Bryanston Mews WestLondon W1H 2BWTel: +44 (0)20 7723 6368Fax: +44 (0)20 7486 3058Areas of expertise:Emergency strategies; Fire safety legislation andrelated compliance matters; Licensing advice; Riskassessment; Training.

Ark Health & Safety Ltd �

75 Cannon StreetLondon EC4N 5BNTel: +44 (0)20 7556 7019/ +44 (0)800 003 009Fax: +44 (0)20 7556 7429E-mail: [email protected]: www.arkhealthandsafety.comAreas of expertise:Fire certificate compliance; Fire risk assessment;Fire safety engineering; Fire safety management;Fire safety training.

Babtie Rushbrook95 Bothwell StreetGlasgow G2 7HXScotlandTel: +44 (0)141 204 2511Fax: +44 (0)141 566 8400E-mail: [email protected]: www.babtie.com/fireAreas of expertise:Fire investigation and expert witness forindustrial/commercial premises includinghospitals, hotels and residential care premises;Risk assessment.

http://www.babtie.com/fire

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Baker Consulting Services �

Belgravia House, High StreetHartley WintneyHampshire RG27 8NSTel: +44 (0)1252 844 699Fax: +44 (0)1252 844 927E-mail: [email protected]: www.bcsconnect.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Educational establishments; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Hotels;Means of escape; Residential care premises; Riskassessment; Security; Smoke control; Standards.

Bartlett & Co Ltd �

Broadway HallHorsforthLeeds LS18 4RSTel: +44(0)113 258 5711Fax: +44(0)113 258 5081E-mail: [email protected]: www.bartlettgroup.comAreas of expertise:Aviation; Building; Computers; Educationalestablishments; Heritage buildings; Hotels;Insurance broking; Marine; Risk management;Security.

BAS Firelaw Ltd Lanburn, Claypit LaneWesthampnettChichesterWest Sussex PO18 0NUTel: +44 (0)1243 786871Fax: +44 (0)1243 531450Areas of expertise:Building; Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Heritagebuildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Marine;Means of escape; Risk management; Smokecontrol.

BEA Associates15 Aldershaw CloseParksideStaffordStaffordshire ST16 1SXTel: +44 (0)1785 606 892Fax: +44 (0)1785 606 893E-mail: [email protected] of expertise: Fire risk assessments; training.

Beacon Associates Beacon HouseIlminsterSomerset TA19 9AHTel/Fax: +44 (0)1460 52699E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:New building projects; Risk assessment; Training.

BELFOR-Relectronic (UK) Ltd �

153 Milton ParkAbingdonOxfordshire OX14 4SDTel: +44 (0)1235 862500Fax: +44 (0)1235 861079E-mail: [email protected]: www.belfor.co.uk & www.disasterline.co.ukAlso at: Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Dublin,East Kilbride, Edmonton, Livingston, Newcastle,Nottingham, Portsmouth, Runcorn, Skipton andTamworth.Areas of expertise:Building; Computers; Disaster recovery;Document recovery; Oil remediation; Riskmanagement; Salvage; Training.

BFRS Co Limited 866 Edenfield RoadNordenRochdale OL12 7SPTel: +44 (0)1706 646447Fax: +44 (0)1706 646448Areas of expertise:Building; Electrical; Explosives; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Hotels; Legal;Means of escape; Risk management; Smokecontrol; Training.

Bickerdike Allen Partners �

121 Salusbury RoadLondon NW6 6RGTel: +44 (0)20 7625 4411Fax: +44 (0)20 7625 0250E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Heritagebuildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means ofescape; Risk management.


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BRE Fire Division (FRS) �

Bucknalls LaneGarstonWatford WD25 9XXTel: +44 (0)1923 664100Fax: +44 (0)1923 664994E-mail: [email protected]: www.bre.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire investigation; Fire modelling; Fire re-creationand expert witness; Fire safety engineered designand design checking; Fire and security; Firestrategy reports; Regulations compliance; Riskassessment.

British Fire Advisory Services Limited3 Otterbourne PlaceWillingtonMaidstoneKent ME15 8JLTel/Fax: +44 (0)1622 755365E-mail: [email protected] of expertise: Educational establishments; Expert witness; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit;Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Law;Means of escape; Residential care premises; Riskassessment; Salvage; Training.

Dr J H Burgoyne and Partners LLP �

11-12 Half Moon CourtBartholomew CloseLondon EC1A 7HFTel: +44 (0)20 7726 4951Fax: +44 (0)20 7726 8980E-mail: [email protected]: www.burgoynes.comAreas of expertise:A wide range but principally fire investigation.

Butler & Young Limited �

Trenton House, Imperial WayCroydon CR0 4RRTel: +44 (0)20 8253 4900Fax: +44 (0)20 8253 4901E-mail: [email protected]: www.butlerandyoung.co.ukAreas of expertise:Approved inspectors; Building regulations;Buildings; Expert witness; Fire engineeredsolutions; Fire investigation; Fire safety audits;Health and safety advice and audits; Means ofescape; Risk assessments; Smoke control; Training.

Cantwell Keogh and Associates Castlewarren Safety CentreBarnahelyRingaskiddyCo CorkIrelandTel: +353 (0)21 4864044Fax: +353 (0)21 4370934E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Chemical engineering; Emergency responseplanning and training; Fire engineering design.

Carter Jonas 82 MicklegateYork YO1 6LFTel: +44 (0)1904 558 258Fax: +44 (0)1904 558 259E-mail: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Educational establishments; Expertwitness; Fire safety audits and inspections;Heritage buildings; Hotels; Means of escape;Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Standards.

Cartref Consultancy26 West Park RoadMaidstoneKent ME15 7AGTel: +44 (0)1622 673 618E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Educational establishments; Fire detection andextinguishment: Portable extinguishers; Fire safetyaudit; Hotels; Means of escape; Risk assessment;Training.

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Casella Stanger Fire and Safety Department30 Great Guildford StreetLondon SE1 0ESTel: +44 (0)20 7902 6112Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 6149Areas of expertise:Accident and equipment failure examinations;Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire tests;Hazardous substances; Health and safety;Radiation; Risk assessment; Training.

Chiltern International Fire Stocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeBuckinghamshire HP14 4NDTel: +44 (0)1494 569800Fax: +44 (0)1494 564895E-mail: [email protected]: www.chilternfire.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Educational establishments; Expertwitness; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings;Hospitals; Hotels; Materials testing; Means ofescape; Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Security; Standards.

Chilworth Technology Limited Beta HouseChilworth Science ParkSouthamptonHants SO16 7NSTel: +44 (0)23 8076 0722Fax: +44 (0)23 8076 7866E-mail: [email protected]: www.chilworth.co.ukAreas of expertise:Chemicals; Fire investigation; Industrial explosionprotection; Legal; Training.

Dr Gordon M E Cooke 9 Lakis CloseFlask Walk HampsteadLondon NW3 1JXTel: +44 (0)20 7431 5372Fax: +44 (0)20 7431 5374E-mail: [email protected]: www.cookeonfire.comAreas of expertise:Composite panels; Consultant to buildingcontrol; Expert witness; Fire investigation; Firesafety engineering for buildings; Heritagebuildings; Means of escape; Risk assessment;Smoke control.

CTC-ServicesMansell Court69 Mansell StreetLondon E1 8ANTel: +44 (0)20 7702 1095Fax: +44 (0)20 7702 3987E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Aviation; Energy; Insurance consultancy; Marineand non-marine loss adjusters.

Dawsons International �

Ladwood BarnAcriseNr FolkestoneKent CT18 8LLTel: +44 (0)1303 891289Fax: +44 (0)1303 891489E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Buildings; Emergency planning; Expert witness;Fire detection and extinguishment; Fireinvestigation; Fire risk assessment; Heritagebuildings; Law; Systems maintenance, AFAD etc;Transport/systems.

DCA Design International Limited19 Church StreetWarwick CV35 7HYTel: +44 (0)1926 499 461Fax: +44 (0)1926 401 134E-mail: [email protected]: www.dca-design.comAreas of expertise:Design and development of fire, safety andsecurity products.


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Det Norske Veritas (DNV) �

Palace House3 Cathedral StreetLondon SE1 9DETel: +44 (0)20 7357 6080Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 0961Web: www.dnv.comAreas of expertise:Aviation; Chemicals; Fire safety audit; Marine;Means of escape; Offshore installations;Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment;Training; Transport systems.

Document SOS34 Abbey Business CentreIngate PlaceLondon SW8 3NSTel: +44 (0)20 7498 8080Fax: +44 (0)20 7627 2233E-mail: [email protected]: www.documentsos.comAreas of expertise:Recovery and restoration of paper-basedinformation damaged by fire and flood; Riskmanagement and business continuity planning.

T Dunwoody & PartnersDunwoody House396 Kenton Road, HarrowMiddlesex HA3 9DHTel: +44 (0)20 8621 2100Fax: +44 (0)20 8621 2111E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Aviation; Chemicals; Explosives; Fire detectionand extinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals;Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Offshoreinstallations; Petroleum; Risk management;Salvage; Security; Smoke control; Training.

European Fire Protection Consultants bv �

Leyenseweg 113gPostbus 2613720 AG BilthovenNetherlandsTel: +31 (0)30 225 24 00Fax: +31 (0)30 225 24 49E-mail: [email protected]: www.efpc.nlAreas of expertise:Automatic sprinkler systems; Emergencyplanning; Fire detection systems; Fire exposurerisk and fire load calculations; Fire mains systems;Local building rules for European countries;Smoke ventilation.

Fastrack Fire Safety 26 Alders RoadReigateSurrey RH2 0EDTel: +44 (0)1737 221300Fax: +44 (0)1737 221300Areas of expertise:Building; Expert witness; Explosives; Firedetection and extinguishment; Fire investigation;Fire risk assessment; Heritage buildings; Hotels;Legal; Means of escape; Petroleum; Projectmanagement; Railways; Residential care; Riskmanagement; Training.

Fire and Accident Safety Training (FAST)The Bungalow (near fire station)Crompton WayBolton BL1 8UPTel: +44 (0)1204 303271 Mobile: +44 (0)7811 484497/484299Fax: +44 (0)1204 307574 Areas of expertise:Building; Chemicals; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals;Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Petroleum; Riskassessment; Salvage; Training.

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FIRE Limited 5-7 Station RoadWalton on ThamesSurrey KT12 1NRTel: +44 (0)1932 222010Fax: +44 (0)1932 226201E-mail: [email protected]: www.firecontingency.comAreas of expertise:BSI accredited extinguisher servicing courses; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors,sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Riskassessment; Training.

Fire Management Solutions Limited �

Fire Management HouseThe StreetShorne VillageKent DA12 3EATel: +44 (0)1474 822123Fax: +44 (0)1474 822153E-mail: [email protected]: www.firemanagement.comAreas of expertise:Fire investigation; Fire risk assessment; Fire safetymanagement and consultancy; Fire safety training;Hospitals; Offices; Project consultancy; Utilities.

Fire Protection AssociationBastille Court2 Paris GardenLondon SE1 8NDTel: +44 (0)20 7902 5300Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 5301E-mail: [email protected]: www.thefpa.co.ukAreas of expertise:Chemical process safety review; Experimentalproject consultancy, design and third partyreview; Fire investigation and expert witness; Firerisk assessment; Fire safety audit; Halonreplacement guidance/extinguishing systemselection; Heritage fire protection; Large-scaleresearch; ‘New building’ review; Fire safety advice.

Fire Protection Services 3 Rhodfa DerwenNant ParcPrestatyn Denbighshire LL19 9LFTel: +44 (0)1745 851464Areas of expertise:Compliance with fire safety legislation; Fire riskassessment; Fire safety audits; Training.

Fire Risk Management Associates7 Smythe GroveWarwick CV34 5SETel/Fax: +44 (0)1926 409030E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Computers; Electrical components/systems; Fire detection and extinguishment; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Industrial andcommercial premises; Legal; Local government;Means of escape; Risk assessment; Riskmanagement; Security; Training.

Fire Safety Advisory Service �

40 Cranborne AvenueMaidstoneKent ME15 7EATel: +44 (0)1622 683486/(0)7887 505195Fax: +44 (0)1622 683486E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire risk assessment; Fire safety legislation, codes,guides and standards; Healthcare premises;Hospitals; Nursing homes; Training.

Fire Safety Consultants Limited �

12 Tonbridge Chambers, Pembury RoadTonbridgeKent TN9 2HZTel: +44 (0)1732 771609Fax: +44 (0)1732 771612E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment; Fireinvestigation; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means ofescape; Risk management; Salvage; Security;Smoke control; Training.

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Fire Safety Engineering Consultants Limited(FiSEC)Warlaby LaneAinderby SteepleNorthallertonNorth Yorkshire DL7 9JXTel: +44 (0)1609 776235Fax: +44 (0)1609 775291E-mail: [email protected]: www.fisec.co.ukAreas of expertise:Hotels; Leisure buildings; Offices; Materialstesting; Means of escape; Smoke control;Stadia; Storage and industrial buildings.

Fire Safety Engineering Consultants Limited(FiSEC)Leicestershire Office5 Old Rectory CloseBroughton AstleyLeicestershire LE9 6PPTel: +44 (0)1455 282533Fax: +44 (0)1455 285199E-mail: [email protected]: www.fisec.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire safety engineering; Fire testing; Specifications;Structural fire resistance.

Fire Safety Engineering Consultants Limited(FiSEC)Sussex Office23 Overhill WayPatchamBrighton BN1 8WPTel: +44 (0)1273 243 386Fax: +44 (0)1273 299 920E-mail: [email protected]: www.fisec.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Computers; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals;Hotels; Legal; Materials testing; Means of escape;Risk management; Security; Smoke control;Training.

Fire Service International Limited �

International House114 Queens RoadLlandudno LL30 1TYTel: +44 (0)1492 878880Fax: +44 (0)1492 879667E-mail: [email protected]: www.fsiuk.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Engineered solutions: Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire riskassessments; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape;Risk management; Smoke control; Training;Ventilation systems.

Fire Technology LimitedHartsdown HouseHartsdown ParkMargateKent CT9 5QXTel: +44 (0)1843 228899Fax: +44 (0)1843 220099E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-tech.co.ukAreas of expertise:Buildings; Fire investigation; Fire stopping andsealing; Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels;Passive systems; Petrochemicals; Structuralprotection.

Fire Training Division (NE & N Yorkshire) �

Woodside CottageWoodside FarmWitton ParkBishop AucklandCounty Durham DL14 0DUTel: +44 (0)1388 662 622Fax: +44 (0)1388 606808 (24 hours)Areas of expertise:Fire audits; Fire risk assessment; Hospitals,healthcare and residential premises; Training.

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Fire UK Limited �

Fire HouseFenstantonCambridge PE28 9QZTel: +44 (0)1480 498999Fax: +44 (0)1480 494541E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-uk.netAreas of expertise:Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment: portable extinguishers, fixedsystems, fire detectors, sprinklers; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Heritagebuildings; Hotels; Means of escape; Residentialcare premises; Risk assessment; Training.

Fire-Care Consultancy & Training Services3 St Andrews RoadSutton ColdfieldWest Midlands B75 6UGTel: +44 (0)121 378 2765Mobile: +44 (0)7802 473160Areas of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment; Fullmaintenance services; Means of escape; Riskassessment; Risk management; Training.

Fireplan ConsultingFour Winds59 Pear Tree LaneWhitchurchShropshire SY13 1NQTel: +44 (0)1948 665605Mobile: +44 (0)7968 749136Fax: +44 (0)1948 665605E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Confined space procedures; Emergency planningand procedures; Fire investigation; Fire riskassessment; Fire safety advice and audits;Negotation with enforcement agencies;Occupational fire brigade management;Operational equipment and procedures; Personneland building security; Service value management;Training.

Fire-Stat International Limited �

2 Stocks CloseLimes AvenueHorleySurrey RH6 9GUTel: +44 (0)1293 823921Mobile: +44 (0)7949 638071Fax: +44 (0)1293 823044E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-stat.co.ukAreas of expertise:Expert witness; Fire advisors to tourist industry;Fire investigation; Fire risk assessment; Fire riskmanagement; Fire training specialists; Hydrants;Maintenance of hose reels; Petroleuminstallations; Specialist advisors at major high-risksites; Specialists in hotel fire safety.

Firesure UK Limited �

95 Ramley RoadPenningtonLymingtonHampshire SO41 8GYTel: +44 (0)1590 610713Fax: +44 (0)1590 610713Areas of expertise:Building; Educational establishments; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers and fire detectors; Fire safety audit;Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Means of escape;Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Training.

Firetec Solutions Limited �

FairoakAshford HillThatchamBerkshire RG19 8BJTel: +44 (0)118 982 0633E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fire detectors; Fire safety audit;Heritage buildings; Hotels; Means of escape;Religious establishments; Risk assessment;Salvage; Training.

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FireTrain Consultancy Limited Foxborough HillEastrySandwichKent CT13 0NYTel: +44 (0)1304 620011 & +44(0)1843 823861Mobile: +44 (0)802 499691Fax: +44 (0)1304 615440Areas of expertise:Expert witness; Fire and confined spaces training;Fire risk audit; Marine risks and training;Occupational fire brigade training and audit;Respiratory protective equipment; Tunnelconstruction safety.

FJN Fire Protection & Training Services �

Units 11B&C Hybris Business ParkWarmwell RoadCrossways Dorchester Dorset DT2 8BFTel: +44 (0)1305 852511Fax: +44 (0)1305 852520Areas of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fire detectors; Fire safety audit;Hospitals; Marine; Means of escape; Residentialcare premises; Risk assessment; Training.

Florian Fire & Safety �

65 Torrin DriveShrewsburyShropshire SY3 6AWTel: +44 (0)1743 248045Fax: +44 (0)1743 249119E-mail: [email protected]: www.florianfire.comAreas of expertise:Arbitration; Fire fighting equipment; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audits; Hotels; Means ofescape; Risk assessment; Risk management;Training.

Force Fire Consultancy Limited11 Brunel RoadGorse Lane Industrial EstateClacton on SeaEssex CO15 4LUTel: +44 (0)1255 221515Fax: +44 (0)1255 222493E-mail: [email protected]: www.forcefire.comAreas of expertise:Building; Hotels; Means of escape; Negotiationwith fire authorities; Risk management; Shoppingcentres; Training.

Forensic Access Building F4Culham Science CentreAbingdonOxfordshire OX14 3EDTel: +44 (0)1865 408150Fax: +44 (0)1865 408170E-mail: [email protected]: www.forensic-access.co.ukAreas of expertise:Expert witness; Fire investigation; Materialstesting; Training.

Forensic Science Investigations PO Box 5274West Midlands B72 1FFTel: +44 (0)121 354 5874Fax: +44 (0)121 354 5874E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire science;Training.

FPC nv �

Noorderlaan 133 Bus 1B-2030 AntwerpBelgiumTel: +32 (0)3 542 62 45Fax: +32 (0)3 542 11 90E-mail: [email protected]: www.fpc.beAreas of expertise:Fire protection engineering and design; Interactivetools for emergency response planning andquantitative risk assessment; Life and fire safetyconsultancy; Risk assessment.

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FRA Associates Limited �

The Gables43 Four Oaks RoadFour OaksSutton ColdfieldWest Midlands B74 2XUTel/fax: +44 (0)121 308 7045E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire risk assessments; Healthcare premises;Hospitals; Training.

FS Consulting �

8 Dale LaneAppletonWarrington WA4 3DXTel: +44 (0)1925 262977Fax: +44 (0)1925 262977E-mail: [email protected]: www.fsconsulting.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Fire detection and extinguishment; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Hotels;Means of escape; Nuclear fire safety; Riskassessment; Research studies; Smoke control;Standards; Training.

Jeremy Gardner Associates �

9 Risborough StreetLondon SE1 0HFTel: +44 (0)20 7202 8484Fax: +44 (0)20 7202 8485E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Aviation; Building; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals;Hotels; Legal; Marine; Means of escape; Smokecontrol; Training.

Gauntlet Fire Protection Services Limited47 Leafields, Houghton RegisDunstableBedfordshire LU5 5RGTel/Fax: +44 (0)1582 863015Mobile: +44 (0)7958 947339E-mail: [email protected]: www.gauntletfireprotection.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire risk assessment; Fire safety training; Fire andsecurity alarm installations; Installation andmaintenance schedules of fixed gaseous systems;Portable fire extinguishers.

Global Risk Consultants �

3rd FloorBeacon HousePyrford RoadWest ByfleetSurrey KT14 6LDTel: +44 (0)1932 358660Fax: +44 (0)1932 358670E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building construction; Business interruptionassessment; Chemical industry loss prevention;Fire protection/detection systems; Machinerybreakdown & utilities dependency; Managementsystems; Property loss control and loss prevention;Training.

Dave Gore Associates �

117 Witton LaneHill TopWest Bromwich B71 2AETel: +44 (0)121 601 7160Fax: +44 (0)121 601 7160E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Riskassessment; Training.

Hamin Sepehr Sepahan LimitedPO Box 81655-746Esfahan 81655IranTel: +98 (0)911 311 1376Tel/Fax: +98 (0)311 222 5256Areas of expertise:Safety and security systems (English speaker).

Denis C Hancock Ivy Lodge10a Ivy CloseSt LeonardsRingwoodHants BH24 2QZTel: +44 (0)1425 473413Mobile: +44 (0)7711 582629E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Expert witness; Factories; Fire detection/alarmand extinguishment system design; Fire riskassessments; Fire safety audits; Fire safety records;Hotels; Leisure activities; Means of escape;Offices; Shops; Training; Warehouses.


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David Harley Associates Limited �

RockmereRock Crossnr KidderminsterWorcestershire DY14 9SDTel: +44 (0)1299 832380Mobile: +44 (0)7802 716505Fax: +44 (0)1299 832380E-mail: [email protected]

EC HarrisWindsor HouseWindsor LaneCardiff CF10 3DETel: +44 (0)29 2031 5315Fax: +44 (0)29 2031 0500E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Banks; Disputes settlement; Educationalestablishments; Fire audits; Fire safety riskassessments; Heritage buildings; Hospitals;Hotels; International life safety reports; Meansof escape; MoD sites; Occupancy assessments;Office accommodation; Residential carepremises; Retail outlets; Training.

EC Harris 35-38 St Paul’s SquareBirminghamWest Midlands B3 1QXTel: +44 (0)121 212 1192Fax: +44 (0)121 212 1265E-mail: [email protected]: www.echarris.com

Hawkins and AssociatesCambridge Science ParkMilton RoadCambridge CB4 0FETel: +44 (0)1223 420400Fax: +44 (0)1223 420181Areas of expertise:Contamination/pollution; Engineering failures;Fire and explosion investigations; Road trafficaccidents.

HES Fire Protection LimitedUnit 8Orchard Farm Business ParkSohamCambs CB7 5TUTel: +44 (0)1353 722831Fax: +44 (0)1353 624211E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Electrical; Fire detection and extinguishment;Hospitals; Hotels; Industrial and commercial.

HFS Flame-Retarding (UK) Limited �

340 St Albans RoadWatfordHertfordshire WD24 6PQTel: +44 (0)1923 247900Fax: +44 (0)1923 247900Areas of expertise:Chemicals; Hotels; Letting agents; On-sitetreatment of all soft furnishings; Rentedaccommodation.

The construction industry’s Joint Code of Practice on theprotection from fire of construction sites

F i r e P r e v e n t i o nF i r e P r e v e n t i o no n C o n s t r u c t i o no n C o n s t r u c t i o nS i t eS i t e - 5 t h e d i t i o n- 5 t h e d i t i o nThe Joint Code is aimed at preventing fires onconstruction sites. Compliance with its measures willensure that adequate detection and prevention systemsare incorporated during the design and planning stagesand that work on site is undertaken to the higheststandard of fire safety.

Contents: Objective of the Code; Compliance;Introduction; Definitions; Design phase; Constructionphase; Emergency procedures; Fire protection;Temporary covering materials; Portable fireextinguishers; Site security against arson; Temporarybuildings/accommodation; Site storage of flammableliquids and LPG; Electricity and gas supplies; Hot work;Waste materials; Plant; Materials’ storage; Smoking;Reference documents

The Association of British Insurers has issued arecommended form of site policy endorsement whichencourages insured parties to undertake to comply withthe measures in the Joint Code.

Available from the FPA. 1 to 9 copies, £5.00 each, discounts for greater quantities

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Hoare Lea Fire Engineering �

London:3rd FloorGlen House200-208 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1T 7PLTel: +44 (0)20 7890 2500Fax: +44 (0)20 7436 8466E-mail: [email protected]: www.hoarelea.com

Manchester:6th Floor, Royal ExchangeCross StreetManchester M2 7FLTel: +44 (0)161 834 4754Fax: +44 (0)161 834 4762E-mail: [email protected]: www.hoarelea.comAreas of expertise:Building; Computers; Educational establishments;Electrical components/systems; Expert witness;Fire detection and extinguishment: fixed systems,fire detectors, sprinklers; Fire investigation; Firesafety audit; Fire science; Heritage buildings;Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Residentialcare premises; Risk assessment; Smoke control;Standards; Transport/systems; Ventilation systems.

Graham D Horsman Associates Limited �

9 Avalon RoadOrpingtonKent BR6 9AXTel: +44 (0)1689 601 386Fax: +44 (0)1689 606 189E-mail: [email protected]: www.gdha.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Computers; Fire detection andextinguishment: portable extinguishers, fixedsystems, fire detectors; Fire investigation; Firesafety audit; Means of escape; Risk assessment;Training.

Hutton & Rostron Consultants Netley House, GomshallGuildfordSurrey GU5 9QATel: +44 (0)1483 203221Fax: +44 (0)1483 202911E-mail: [email protected]: www.handr.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Fire investigation; Heritage buildings;Material testing; Means of escape; Refurbishmentafter fire; Risk management; Salvage.

Ideal Securities Limited (ISL Fire Safety) The DeneWest NewtonKings LynnNorfolk PE31 6AXTel: +44 (0)1485 544711E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire safety audit; Risk assessment.

Independent Fire Services40/2 Woodhall RoadEdinburgh EH13 0DUTel/fax: +44 (0)131 441 7246E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers; Fire safety audit; Hotels; Riskassessment; Standards; Training.

Initial Fire Insurance Investigations �

10 Brea RoadRock, Nr WadebridgeCornwall PL27 6LNTel: +44 (0)1208 862599Fax: +44 (0)1208 862599E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire investigation; Risk management; Salvage.

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International Fire Consultants Ltd20 Park StreetPrinces RisboroughBuckinghamshire HP27 9AHTel: +44 (0)1844 275500Fax: +44 (0)1844 274002E-mail: [email protected]: www.intfire.comAreas of expertise:Engineering assessments and field of applicationdocuments; Fire engineered design solutions; Firesafety engineers; Legal and regulatory liaison andexpert witness; Product development, testmanagement and performance evaluation; Sitesurveys; Training.

Keith K James & Associates �

180 Stanwell RoadAshfordMiddlesex TW15 3QSTel: +44 (0)1932 783363Mobile: +44 (0)7946 005910Fax: +44 (0)1932 783363E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Design of fixed firefighting systems for industrial,commercial and offshore installations.

Rolf Jensen & Associates Inc 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 400FairfaxVA 22031 – 4612Washington DCUSATel: +1 (0)703 641 4614Fax: +1 (0)703 641 4615E-mail: [email protected]: www.rjagroup.comAreas of expertise:Aviation; Building; Chemicals; Computers;Educational establishments; Expert witness; Firedetection and extinguishment (fixed systems); Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Hotels;Means of escape; Offshore installations;Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment;Security; Smoke control; Training; Transportsystems; Ventilation systems.

Keane Security & Fire Safety Limited �

Consultant & Training Specialists2 Lansdowne TerraceBallsbridgeDublin 4IrelandTel: +353 (0)1 668 8573Fax: +353 (0)1 668 3829E-mail: [email protected]: www.keanesecurity.comAreas of expertise:Aviation; Building; Educational establishments;Explosives; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings;Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Petroleumstorage/transport; Risk assessment; Security;Training; Transport/systems.

Roger Kemp �

42 Trafalgar RoadPortsladeEast Sussex BN41 1GRTel: +44 (0)1273 232255Fax: +44 (0)1273 232255E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Fire detection and extinguishment;Heritage buildings; Hotels; Legal; Means ofescape; Petroleum storage; Risk assessment;Salvage; Smoke control; Training.

Stewart Kidd Specialist Loss Prevention �

26 BroadwayWilburtonElyCambridgeshire CB6 3RTTel: +44 (0)1353 741099Fax: +44 (0)1353 741628E-mail: [email protected]: www.risk-consultant.comAreas of expertise:Arson prevention; Crisis management; Expertwitness; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings,libraries, museums and galleries; Hospitals;Hotels; Insurance surveys; Law; Residential carepremises; Risk assessment; Salvage and damagelimitation; Security; Training; Utility lossprevention.

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Kingfell Fire Protection Limited �

6 Southwark StreetLondon SE1 1TQTel: +44 (0)20 7357 6746Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 9283E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment design; Firesafety audit; Heritage buildings; Hospitals;Hotels; Means of escape; Risk assessment;Standards; Training; Transport systems.

Lawrence Webster Forrest Limited �

Lawrence House, 9 Woodside GreenLondon SE25 5EYTel: +44 (0)20 8655 1605Fax: +44 (0)20 8655 0410E-mail: [email protected]: www.lwf.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Electrical; Fire detection andextinguishment; Hospitals; Hotels; Means ofescape; Risk management; Salvage; Security;Smoke control; Training.

Dr David J Lewis 8 Quickswood CloseLiverpool L25 4TTTel: +44 (0)151 428 3767Areas of expertise:Aerial explosions; Chemicals; Electrical; Explosionventing; Explosives; Fire and accidentinvestigation; Fire detection and extinguishment;Industrial building and structures; Legal; Offshoreinstallations; Petroleum; Training.

Locke Carey ConsultingOrchard House, Kent RoadDartford Kent DA1 2AJTel: +44 (0)1322 272530Fax: +44 (0)1322 272632E-mail: [email protected] of expertise: Building; Chemicals; Computers; Electrical;Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire serviceaccess; Heritage buildings; Hotels; Legal;Materials testing; Means of escape; Office;Petroleum; Retail; Risk management; Salvage;Security; Smoke control; Training.

Marsh Risk Consulting No.1 The Marsh CentreAldgate High Street London E1 8DXTel: +44 (0)20 7357 1000Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 5127Web: www.marsh.comAreas of expertise: Brand and reputation risk management; Businesscontinuity management; Fleet risk management;Health and safety risk management; Property andasset risk management; independent insurancerisk surveys/audits; Risk finance modelling,analysis and design; Risk management forstructured finance deals/lenders; Riskmanagement training.

Frank McGarry Associates IncPO Box 8778AlbanyNY 12208 0778, USATel: +1 (0)518 482 1801Fax: +1 (0)518 453 9647E-mail: [email protected]: www.fmcgarry.comAreas of expertise:Building; Chemicals; Federal, State and localgovernment regulations; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire safety audit; Fire science;Hotels; Petroleum storage/transport; Riskassessment; Standards; Training.

MECON LimitedRanchi - 834002JharkhandIndiaTel: +91 (0)651 501002 / 502216Fax: +91 (0)651 502214 / 502189E-mail: [email protected]: www.meconlimited.comAreas of expertise:Fire safety audits; Inspection; Planning,engineering, procurement, erection, testing andcommissioning of all types of fire protectionfacilities.

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Les Mickelsen Fire Safety Consultancy Bridgend 6 Park Court RoadBridgendSouth Wales CF31 4BWTel: +44 (0)1656 645758Mobile: +44 (0)7977 544334Fax: +44 (0)1656 645758E-mail: [email protected]: www.mickelsen.co.uk/fire-safety/Areas of expertise:Approved Document B, Part B1; Commercial;Educational establishments; Fire risk assessments;Fire safety audits; Hotels; Means of escape;Residential homes.

Minton, Treharne and Davies Limited �

Merton House, Croescardarn ClosePentwynCardiff CF2 7HETel: +44 (0)29 20 540000Fax: +44 (0)29 20 540111E-mail: [email protected]: www.minton.co.ukAreas of expertise:Expert witness; Fire and explosion investigation:marine and industrial; Laboratory analysis: oils,chemicals and building materials; Mechanical andnon-destructive testing.

Monitor Risk Management LimitedMaerdy Road Business ParkFerndaleCardiff CF43 4ABWalesTel: +44 (0)1446 757676Fax: +44 (0)1446 757975E-mail: [email protected]: www.monitor.uk.comAreas of expertise:Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Riskassessment; Training.

Mott MacDonald Limited �

Victory House, Trafalgar PlaceBrighton BN1 4FYTel: +44 (0)1273 365000Fax: +44 (0)1273 365100Web: www.mottmac.comAreas of expertise:Building element fire resistance; Commercialproperties; Computational fluid dynamics;Control of fire spread; Fire detection; Fireextinguishing; Historic buildings; Means of egressand access; Oil, gas and maritime; Powergeneration plant; Security and surveillance;Telecommunication facilities; Transport.

Moulson Davies Limited �

Gothic House, Barker GateNottingham NG1 1JUTel: +44 (0)115 958 6800Fax: +44 (0)115 950 5837E-mail: [email protected]: www.moulsondavies.co.ukAreas of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors,sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Means ofescape; Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Training.

Dr George Munday89 Chandos AvenueLondon N20 9EGTel: +44 (0)20 8446 2776Fax: +44 (0)20 8343 9471E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Chemicals; Fire investigation; Hazard evaluation;Marine; Offshore installations; Oil and gas; Riskmanagement.

J W Munday & Associates (Australasia) PO Box 251Avoca BeachNew South Wales 2251AustraliaTel/Fax:+61 (02) 4365 0556Mobile: 048 627 246E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireforensics.com.auAreas of expertise:Expert witness; Explosion investigation; Fireinvestigation; Fire science; Risk assessment;Training.

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National Security Inspectorate �

Queensgate House14 Cookham RoadMaidenheadBerkshire SL6 8AJTel: +44 (0)870 20 50000Fax: +44 (0)1628 773367E-mail: [email protected]: www.nsi.org.ukArea of expertise:Security.

Optima Fire Consultants �

Woodfield29 Oakfield RoadWordsleyStourbridgeWest Midlands DY8 5XSTel: +44 (0)1384 79962Fax: +44 (0)1384 79961E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment: portable, fixed, detectors,sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings;Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment.

Paralax 6 Trent DriveBuryLancashire BL9 6QZTel: +44 (0)161 761 3150Mobile: +44 (0)7866 053097Fax: +44 (0)161 761 3150Areas of expertise:Building Regulations and fire related matters; Firesafety management; Industrial and commercialpremises; Training.

Peta Limited 9 Acorn Business ParkNortharbour RoadPortsmouth PO6 3THTel: +44 (0)23 9253 8700Fax: +44 (0)23 9220 1331E-mail: [email protected]: www.peta.co.ukAreas of expertise:Health and safety; Risk assessment; Training.

PLM Fire and Safety7 Sycamore Business ParkDishforth RoadCopt HewickRipon HG4 5DFTel: +44 (0)1765 605937Fax: +44 (0)1765 605677E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Expert witness; Explosives/explosion protection;Fire detection and extinguishment; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Risk assessment;Training.

Prestige Protec Systems Limited160A Halesowen StreetRowley RegisWest Midlands B65 0ESTel: +44 (0)121 559 4047Fax: +44 (0)121 561 5610E-mail: [email protected]: www.prestigeprotecsystems.co.ukAreas of expertise:Automatic fire suppression for bin and wastestorage areas in high rise buildings; Fire alarminstallation, service and maintenance; Gaseousextinguishant systems; IT, communications roomsand other high value locations; Smoke ventingsystems; Upgrade of halon systems.

Protector International Limited 16 Woodward CloseStiltonPeterboroughCambridgeshire PE7 3XUTel: +44 (0)1733 242400Fax: +44 (0)1733 245773Web: www.fire-safety.orgAreas of expertise:Armed forces, commercial, industrial and businessoccupancies; Business risk assessment; Fire andsafety training; Security management.


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Dr G Ramachandran4 Winwood RoadManchester M20 5PETel: +44 (0)161 448 2474Fax: +44 (0)161 438 0702Areas of expertise:Fire protection economics; Lecturing;Probabilistic risk evaluation and insurance;Reliability of fire protection systems; Riskmanagement; Statistical analysis of fire incidentdata.

RB Fire Safety Services Limited �

15 Compton RoadTottonSouthamptonHampshire SO40 3ASTel: +44 (0)23 8090 5346Fax: +44 (0)23 8090 6002E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Educational establishments; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors,sprinklers; Fire safety audits; Heritage buildings;Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Means of escape;Residential care premises; Risk assessment; Smokecontrol; Standards; Training; Ventilation.

Resource Protection International Limited �

Lloyd Berkeley PlacePebble LaneAylesburyBucks HP20 2JHTel: +44 (0)1296 399311Fax: +44 (0)1296 395669E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.resprotint.co.ukAreas of expertise:Aviation; Chemicals; Fire detection andextinguishment; Offshore installations; Oil;Petroleum; Risk assessment; Training.

Risk & Loss Control Services Limited �

64, Dale End RoadHiltonDerbyshire DE65 5FWTel: +44 (0)1283 734512Fax: +44 (0)1283 730123E-mail: [email protected]: www.rlcs.uk.comAreas of expertise: Building; Computers; Educational establishments;Fire detection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors,sprinklers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit;Fire science; Hospitals; Hotels; Liability; Marine;Means of escape; Port and terminal operations;Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Security; Smoke control; Training.

RLK Health Fire & Safety Consultant &Training �

Okefield, Merrivale View RoadDousland, nr YelvertonDevon PL20 6NSTel: +44 (0)1822 853419Fax: +44 (0)1822 853419E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Commercial, domestic, industrial premises; Fireaudits; Fire risk assessment; Fire safety legislation;Means of escape; Training.

Gary Roberts 25 Fallow RoadSpondonDerby DE21 7TFTel: +44 (0)1332 675685Fax: +44 (0)1332 675685E-mail: [email protected]: www.firecon.demon.co.ukAreas of expertise:Building; Fire detection and extinguishment; Firerisk assessment; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Meansof escape; Nursing homes; Petroleum; Planningsupervision (CDM Regulations); Training.

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Safety and Chemical Services LimitedRoom F15, Broad Oak Enterprise VillageBroad Oak RoadSittingbourneKent ME9 8AQTel: +44 (0)1795 435899Fax: +44 (0)1795 435901E-mail: [email protected] of expertise: Chemicals; Fire and health/safety databases onCD-ROM.

Safety and Fire Consultants 47 Lower Teddington RoadHampton WickKingstonSurrey KT1 4HQTel: +44 (0)20 8977 9892Fax: +44 (0)20 8943 2127E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Chemicals; Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fireprotection and extinguishment: fixed systems; Firesafety audit; Marine; Offshore installations; Riskassessment.

The Safety Consultancy30 Celandine CloseSouth OckendonEssex RM15 6JATel: +44 (0)1708 859101Fax: +44 (0)7713 075993E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Emergency planning and response procedures;Fire investigation; Fire safety audit; Means ofescape; Risk assessment; Training.

Safety in Motion Limited 6 Greyfriars Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0XW Tel: +44 (0)1920 424812 Freephone: +44 (0)800 587 0742Fax: +44 (0)1920 424812 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.safetyinmotion.co.uk Areas of expertise: Building; Educational establishments; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers: fixed systems, fire detectors; Fireinvestigation; Fire safety audit; Fire science;Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Means ofescape; Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Training.

Safety Management & Monitoring Services �

Suite 50Lion ChambersJohn William StreetHuddersfield HD1 1ESTel: +44 (0)1484 452349Fax: +44 (0)1484 452350E-mail: [email protected]: www.safety-management.netAreas of expertise:Emergency response procedures; Extinguishers;Fire certificate compliance audits; Riskassessment; Training.

SafetycoHealth and Safety Consultants17 Somerset RoadMaidstoneKent ME15 7EJTel/Fax: +44 (0)1622 674563Mobile: +44 (0)7899 900314E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Accident investigation; Health and safety audits;Risk assessment; Risk management reviews;Training for industrial, commercial and publicauthorities.


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Saffire (UK) �

The BeechesCheckley CommonHereford HR1 4NDTel/fax: +44 (0)1432 851273E-mail: [email protected] of expertise: Building; Fire detection and extinguishment; Firesafety audits; Fire safety regulations compliance;Fire safety training; Hospitals; Hotels; Means ofescape; Risk assessment; Training.

Scientifics Limited500 London RoadDerby DE24 8BQTel: +44 (0)1332 264 619Fax: +44 (0)1332 263 386E-mail: [email protected]: www.scientifics.comAreas of expertise:Fire investigation; Materials testing; Rail industry.

Serco Assurance (formerly AEAT Consulting)Thomson HouseBirchwood ParkWarringtonCheshire WA3 6ATTel: 01925 252512Fax: 01925 254036E-mail: [email protected]: www.sercoassurance.comAreas of expertise: Building; Computer fire/smoke modelling;Evacuation modelling; Fire engineering strategies;Fire/explosion risk assessments; Fire protectionsystems; Nuclear; Petrochemical; Pharmaceutical;Transport.

Shawfire Consultants Eight AudleyIlkestonDerbyshire DE7 9JHTel: +44 (0)797 970 6139Fax: +44 (0)115 944 798E-mail: [email protected]: www.shawfireconsult.comAreas of expertise:Building; Educational establishments:Environmental on site/off site plans; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors,sprinklers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit;Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Means ofescape; Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Standards; Training.

P A D Sheen �

Hill HouseHudswellRichmondYorkshire DL11 6BNTel: +44 (0)1748 823850Fax: +44 (0)1748 823850E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Arson; Expert witness; Fire of electrical origin;Ignitions of flammable gases and vapours; Murderby petrol or concealed by fire; Qualified to act inall countries of Europe.

Graham A Smith �

62 Gorse RoadGranthamLincs NG31 9LQTel: +44 (0)1476 576860Fax: +44 (0)1476 576860E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Electric production and transmissions; Firedetection and extinguishment: portableextinguishers, fire detectors; Fire safety audit;Hospitals; Means of escape; Residential carepremises; Risk assessment; Training.

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South East Fire Protection Limited �

12-14 Upper AvenueEastbourneEast Sussex BN21 3XHTel: +44 (0)1323 642645Fax: +44 (0)1323 642701E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire protection equipment; Training. Accreditedto BS EN ISO 9002.

The Steel Construction Institute �

Silwood ParkAscotBerks SL5 7QNTel: +44 (0)1344 623345Fax: +44 (0)1344 622944E-mail: [email protected]: www.steel-sci.comAreas of expertise:Building; Design for fire and blast scenarios;Expert witness; Fire engineering; Offshoreinstallations; Training.

Sutherland Fire and Security �

12 Mansefield TerracePort EllenIsle of Islay PA42 7BLTel: +44 (0)1496 302379Fax: +44 (0)1496 302601E-mail: [email protected]: www.sutherland-fire.fsnet.co.ukAreas of expertise:Educational establishments; Fire detection andextinguishment: portable, fixed, fire detectors;Hospitals; Hotels; Marine; Residential carepremises; Risk assessment; Security; Training.

Swiftclean (UK) LimitedAviation WaySouthend-on-SeaEssex SS2 6UNTel: +44 (0)1702 531221Fax: +44 (0)1702 531220Area of expertise:Post-fire smoke deposit decontamination.

Tenos Limited �

Trafford HouseChester RoadManchester M32 0RSTel: +44 (0)8700 790 590Fax: +44 (0)161 872 2777

Also at:249 Cranbrook RoadIlford IG1 4TGTel: +44 (0)8700 780 580Fax: +44 (0)20 8554 5191E-mail: [email protected]: www.tenos.co.ukAreas of expertise:Aviation; Building; Computers; Educationalestablishments; Expert witness; Fire detection andextinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire safetyaudit; Fire science; Heritage buildings; Hospitals;Hotels; Law; Means of escape; Offshoreinstallations; Petroleum storage/transport;Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Salvage; Smoke control; Standards; Training;Transport/systems; Ventilation systems.

Michael Thomas AssociatesInternational Fire Safety Consultants3 Oakmead CloseNorth PentwynCardiff CF23 8AZTel/Fax: +44 (0)2920 736113Areas of expertise:Building regulations; Factories; Fire riskassessment; Hotels; Means of escape; Offices;Places of assembly; Training.

C S Todd and Associates �

74 Crooksbury RoadRunfoldFarnhamSurrey GU10 1QDTel: +44 (0)1252 783484Fax: +44 (0)1252 342341E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Building; Chemicals; Computers; Electrical; Firedetection and extinguishment; Fire riskassessment; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means ofescape; Offshore installations; Petroleum; Riskmanagement; Salvage; Training.


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Universal Safety Consultants Limited �

Cumberland House80 Scrubs LaneLondon NW10 6RFTel: +44 (0)20 8960 3201Fax: +44 (0)20 8960 9793E-mail: [email protected]: www.usc.org.ukAreas of expertise:Educational establishments; Fire detection andextinguishment: portable extinguishers, other;Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Means of escape;Residential care premises; Risk assessment;Training.

VDS Fire Engineering Consultancy Limited �

Office No S11Chester Enterprise CentreHoole BridgeChester CH2 3NETel: +44 (0)1244 343433Fax: +44 (0)1244 320184E-mail: [email protected]: www.vds-uk.com

Also at:255B Banbury RoadSummertownOxford OX2 7HNTel: +44 (0)1865 511 126Fax: +44 (0)1865 511 152Area of expertise:Buildings; Fire detection and extinguishment;Fire investigations; Fire safety audits; Hospitals;Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Smoke control;Supermarkets; Training; Warehouses high baystorage.

Warrington Fire Research Consultants Limited �

Holmesfield RoadWarrington WA1 2DSTel: +44 (0)1925 655116Fax: +44 (0)1925 646660E-mail: [email protected]: www.wfrc.co.ukAreas of expertise:Aviation; Building; Chemicals; Computers;Educational establishments; Expert witness; Firedetection and extinguishment: fixed systems,sprinklers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit;Fire safety engineering; Fire science; Heritagebuildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Marine;Materials testing; Means of escape; Offshoreinstallations; Residential care premises; Riskassessment; Smoke control; Standards; Training;Transport/systems; Ventilation systems.

Gerald F Whitworth6 Waterways DriveOldburyWest Midlands B69 2EXTel/Fax: +44 (0)121 544 9832E-mail: [email protected] of expertise:Fire detection and extinguishment: portable,fixed; Halon decommissioning and replacement.

Zestco Blairs CollegeSouth Deeside RoadAberdeen AB12 5LFTel: +44 (0)1224 860345 / +44 (0)141 616 4022 Fax: +44 (0)8700 569303E-mail: [email protected]: www.zestco.comAreas of expertise:Business continuity; Change management; Crisismanagement; Leadership coaching; Oil and gaslogistics and transport.

http://www.wfrc.co.uk

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Buyer’s guide

Buyer’s guideThe Buyer’s Guide has been generated substantiallyfrom among the membership of the Fire ProtectionAssociation. One of its purposes is to increase contactbetween those of our members who seek to purchaseequipment or systems in the broad field of fire safety

and those who are in business to supply such commodities.

The Buyer’s Guide is in two sections. The first section provides an alphabeticallisting of companies by name, with full details of addresses etc and in each casethe company’s statement of its main line of business. The second sectionprovides listings, under more than 100 categories of products/services, ofcompanies which operate in those selected areas of the fire industry. Thecategories have been chosen with regard to the likely purchasing interests of thefire safety and facilities management departments of organisations in industry,commerce and the public sector.

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Links to web sitesIn the following list, for companies which have chosen to enhance theappearance of their free, basic entry, there exist 'hot' links to theirrespective web sites, an additional facility for users of the Yearbook.


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A & E Fire Equipment LimitedUnit 4, Bamfurlong Industrial ParkStavertonGL51 6SXTel: +44 (0)1452 712021Fax: +44 (0)1452 714417E-mail: [email protected]: www.ae-fire.co.ukDesign installation and maintenance of fireprevention and security equipment and systems.

A & S Group Limited1 Swaffield ParkHyssop CloseHawks GreenCannockStaffordshireWS11 2GATel: +44 (0)800 731 3326Fax: +44 (0)1543 468589E-mail: [email protected]: www.alsecure.co.ukThe company manufactures supplies and fits steelfire shutters (certified) to 4 hours, steel fire doorsto 180/180, and custom designed electronicshutter mechanisms.

A6 Firex44 Arden WayMarket HarboroughLeicesterLE16 7DDTel: +44 (0)1858 431547Fax: +44 (0)1858 431547E-mail: [email protected]: www.A6firex.comSupply and service of portable fire extinguishers inMidlands and East Anglia. Placing emphasis onquality and service. EN3, BSI, BAFE Approved.Established 1986.

Ab Mobiltex OySätravägen 1118452 ÕsterskärSwedenTel: +46 (0)8 54064156Fax: +46 (0)8 54069005E-mail: ingströ[email protected]: www.algolnet.saProducer of the Ingström escape chute.Installation, service worldwide. Chutes for alltypes of installations.

Ab Mobiltex Oy, Factory21660 NaguLillandetFinlandTel: +46 (0)8 54064156Fax: +46 (0)8 54069005E-mail: ingströ[email protected]: www.algonet.se

AC Engineering Services (UK) Limited11-13 Erica RoadStacey BushesMilton KeynesMK12 6HSTel: +44 (0)1908 314765Fax: +44 (0)1908 225003E-mail: [email protected]: www.ac-engineering.co.ukDesign and manufacture of a range of packaged andskid-mounted sprinkler pump rooms to suitrequired hazard coverage.

AccentHansenGreengate Industrial ParkGreengateMiddletonManchesterM24 1SWTel: +44 (0)161 284 4100Fax: +44 (0)161 655 3119E-mail: [email protected]: www.hansengroup.co.ukAccentHansen are steel door specialists, part of theHansenGroup. Offer bespoke doorset solutions withunparalleled performance for the full spectrum ofbuilding applications.

Acetrain (Smoke Machines) LimitedUnit QThe Old BrickyardAshton KeynesSwindonWiltshireTel: +44 (0)1285 861180Fax: +44 (0)1285 861189E-mail: [email protected]: www.acetrain.co.ukThe company manufactures and distributes smokegenerating machines to create realistic but safe smokeeffects used as a training aid, for smoke awareness andeducation.

http://www.ac-engineering.co.uk

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Acme Whistles244 Barr StreetHockleyBirminghamB19 3AHTel: +44 (0)121 554 2124Fax: +44 (0)121 551 9293E-mail: [email protected]: www.acmewhistles.co.ukManufacturers of Home Office approved warninghorns and fire whistles.

Active Collection Bureau LimitedNoble HouseBrickmakersCastle RoadSittingbourneKentME10 3RLTel: +44 (0)1795 437001Fax: +44 (0)1795 599800E-mail: [email protected]: www.acb.co.ukDisposal of all ionisation smoke detectors.

Actspeed LimitedUnit 29The Old Silk MillTringHertfordshireHP23 5EFTel: +44 (0)1442 824442Fax: +44 (0)1442 827400E-mail: [email protected] is an LPCB certified sprinkler installerand supervising body. A comprehensive call outservice is provided.

Adams Rite Europe LimitedMoreton Industrial EstateLondon RoadSwanleyKentBR8 8TZTel: +44 (0)1322 668 024Fax: +44 (0)1322 660996E-mail: [email protected]: www.adamsrite.co.ukAdams Rite Europe Limited offers a range ofpanic exit devices for use on most door materialsand designed to comply with BS EN 1125: 1997.

ADT Fire and Security plcSecurity HouseThe Summit, Hanworth RoadSunbury-on-ThamesMiddlesexTW16 5DBTel: +44 (0)1932 743333Fax: +44 (0)1932 743155Web: www.adt.co.ukADT Fire and Security is a leading UK fire andsecurity company providing electronic solutionsto crime prevention and fire protection forpeople and organisations.

Advanced ElectronicsMorley HouseWest ChirtonTyne and WearNE29 7TYTel: +44 (0)191 257 6361Fax: +44 (0)191 257 6373E-mail: [email protected]: www.advancedelectronics.co.ukThe company manufactures and markets acomprehensive range of control and indicatingequipment for use in the emergency lighting, firedetection and thermal monitoring markets.

Advanced Power Conversion PlcUnit B5Armstrong MallSouthwood Summit CentreFarnboroughHampshireGU14 0NRTel: +44 (0)1252 407 800Fax: +44 (0)1252 407810E-mail: [email protected]: www.technotrend.co.ukAdvanced Power Conversion is a UK volumemanufacturer of DC/DC converters and handsfree equipment for the mobile communicationsand PDA markets.

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AEI Cables LimitedBirtleyChester-le-StreetCo DurhamDH3 2RATel: +44 (0)191 410 3111Fax: +44 (0)191 410 8312E-mail: [email protected]: www.aeicables.co.ukAEI Cables manufacture a complete range of fireperformance cables including the longest lengthsof mineral insulated cable commercially available.

Aeslite Limited8-9 Wilton RoadSt Georges Industrial EstateCamberleySurreyGU15 2QWTel: +44 (0)1276 683216Fax: +44 (0)1276 61119E-mail: [email protected]: www.aeslite.co.ukSupply, installation and planned maintenance ofall types of fire precautions equipment and nursecall systems.

AFS Systems LimitedFire & Security System Engineers9 Tamworth RoadLichfieldStaffordshireWS14 9EYTel: +44 (0)1543 264034Fax: +44 (0)1543 414367AFS offer a complete service from design throughto maintenance of the following fire protectionsystems; fire detection, gas fire extinguishing,sprinkler systems, fire curtains/actuators.

AGF Fire Protection30 Reynards RoadWelwynHertfordshireAL6 9TPTel: +44 (0)1438 718291Fax: +44 (0)1438 718292E-mail: [email protected]: www.agffire.co.ukExperienced fire protection company offering fireextinguishers, fire alarm systems, maintenance, alltypes of training and risk assessments. Highlyqualified staff. Large contracts a speciality.

Ainsty Fire Training Services41 Lamplugh CrescentBishopthorpeYorkYO23 2SRTel: +44 (0)1904 709024 Mob: +44 (0)7703 567653Fax: +44 (0)1904 701550E-mail: [email protected] extinguisher training. Fire risk assessments.Fire safety consultancy. Staff and management firesafety training courses. Education and heritagepremises are our speciality.

Aireshelta LimitedWoodlandsDale StreetLongwoodHuddersfieldHD3 4TGTel: +44 (0)1484 646559Fax: +44 (0)1484 644450E-mail: [email protected]: www.aireshelta.comSuppliers of Aireshelta inflatable buildings, award-winning inflatable mass decontamination units,superbright emergency lights, generators,inflatable pathways for water rescues, ‘Paratech’power tools and high quality chemical protectionclothes.

Airshore InternationalUnit #3 19695 92 A AvenueLangleyBritish ColumbiaB0N 1ZOCanadaTel: +1 604 882 8874Fax: +1 604 882 3118E-mail: [email protected]: www.airshore.comSole manufacturer of the Airshore Rescue Tool -stabilisation equipment which spans manyapplications of rescue. Innovations includeforcible entry tools and Lite Series Editions. Visitour website for more information.

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AJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co Ltd51 Queens CrescentGorlestonGreat YarmouthNorfolkNR31 7NNTel: +44 (0)1493 663190Fax: +44 (0)1493 442030Design, installation and maintenance of sprinklersystems.

Akron Brass CompanyPO Box 86WoosterOhio 44691USATel: +1 330 264 5678Fax: +1 330 264 2944E-mail: [email protected]: www.akronbrass.comAkron Brass Company is a leading manufacturerof high quality firefighting equipment includingnozzles, monitors, valves, foam equipment andrelated accessories.

Alarms, Controls & Electronic SystemsInstallations Limited103 Elsenham StreetSouthfieldsLondonSW18 5NYTel: +44 (0)20 8874 8966Fax: +44 (0)20 8265 6050E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-alarms.uk.comWe install top quality fire alarms and emergencylighting, extinguishers etc. in central, west andsouth London and adjacent inner Home Countiesareas.

Alarmtec Limited49 Fore StreetBradninchExeterDevonEX5 4NNTel: +44 (0)1392 881620Fax: +44 (0)1392 882016E-mail: [email protected] supply, install and maintain fire alarm systems,emergency lights and firefighting equipmentthroughout the United Kingdom.

Alfas Industries LimitedBentall Business ParkGlover, District 11WashingtonTyne and WearNE37 3JDTel: +44 (0)191 419 0505Fax: +44 (0)191 419 2200E-mail: [email protected]: www.alfas.comAlfas Industries produce an innovative range offire-rated and intumescent sealants - includingPU foams, silicones and fireproofing/weatherproofing expanding foam sealants.

P W Allen & Company LimitedAllen HouseAlexandra WayAshchurch Business CentreTewkesburyGloucestershireGL20 8TDTel: +44 (0)1684 851100Fax: +44 (0)1684 851101E-mail: [email protected]: www.pwallen.co.ukDesigners, manufacturers and suppliers of a rangeof search equipment including night visionthermal imaging and IR camera technology.

Alpha Films16 Reade RoadHolbrookIpswichIP9 2QLTel: +44 (0)1473 328283Fax: +44 (0)1473 328283E-mail: [email protected]: www.alphafilms.co.ukDistributors of ‘Safe and Sound’, the awardwinning video on smoke detectors - over 15,000copies in circulation.

Alpha Instrumentation Limited6 Stoke CloseSeafordEast SussexBN25 3RNTel: +44 (0)1323 897027Fax: +44 (0)1323 897027Design/supply of loss prevention systems basedon temperature increase detection. Systems basedon heat-seeking thermocouple for use inindustrial/commercial applications.


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Alsecure Commercial Services LimitedUnit 1, Swaffield ParkHyssop Close, Hawks GreenCannockStaffordshireWS11 2GATel: +44 (0)1543 468493Fax: +44 (0)1543 468589E-mail: [email protected] company manufactures a range of 4-hourcertified steel fire resistant roller shutters, and steelfire doors up to 180/180.

Amalgamated LimitedSystems HouseDawson StreetSwintonManchesterM27 4FJTel: +44 (0)161 728 2228Fax: +44 (0)161 794 5102E-mail: [email protected]

Amec Capital Projects LimitedFire Engineering7-14 Great Dover StreetLondonSE1 4YRTel: +44 (0)20 7407 7272Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 6390E-mail: [email protected] company designs, supplies, installs,commissions and maintains fire protection andfire detection systems.

Amerex Fire International LtdUnit 54Springvale Industrial EstateCwmbranNP44 5BDTel: +44 (0)1633 627000Fax: +44 (0)1633 627000E-mail: [email protected]: www.amerexfire.co.ukDistributors of Amerex range of quality fireextinguishers, kitchen and vehicle protectionsystems. Agents for Getz and Brooks equipment.

Ameron BV - Head officeJF Kennedylaan 74191 MZ GeldermalsenMail: PO Box 64190 CA GeldermalsenThe NetherlandsTel: +31 (0)345 587587Fax: +31 (0)345 587551E-mail: [email protected]: www.ameron-bv.comAmeron are a world leader in the developmentand supply of performance coatings to protectsteel structures from fire and corrosion. Theywork to enhance the use and appearance ofstructural steel in the construction industry.

Ameron BV - UK branchBlackwell RoadHuthwaiteSutton-in-AshfieldNottinghamshireNG17 2RLTel: +44 (0)1623 511000Fax: +44 (0)1623 559616E-mail: [email protected]: www.ameron-bv.com

AmpekkoUnit C, Argent CourtHook Rise SouthTolworthSurreyKT6 7NLTel: +44 (0)20 8397 4242Fax: +44 (0)20 8397 6262E-mail: [email protected]: www.ampekko.comAmpekko manufactures and supplies voice alarmand public address equipment. We also importand distribute other sound equipment ranges.

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ANAF France saAvenue de l'Europe 23Mont St Martin54350FranceTel: +33 (0)382 259383Fax: +33 (0)382 259389E-mail: [email protected] French branch of ANAF Europe sa, leadproducer of portable fire extinguishers(aluminium cylinders).

ANAF spaVia del Commercio 427020 Torre d'IsolaPaviaItalyTel: +39 0382 920292Fax: +39 0382 920279E-mail: [email protected] Italian branch of the European group ANAFEurope sa, a lead producer of portable andwheeled fire extinguishers.

Apollo Fire Detectors Limited36 Brookside RoadHavantHampshirePO9 1JRTel: +44 (0)23 9249 2412Fax: +44 (0)23 9249 2754E-mail: [email protected]: www.apollo-fire.co.ukApollo specialises in the design and manufactureof high quality fire detection products fromconventional fire detection through tosophisticated analogue addressable detectors andinterfaces.

Apreco LimitedThe Bruff Business CentreBushbankSuckleyWorcestershireWR6 5DRTel: +44 (0)1886 884090Fax: +44 (0)1886 884099E-mail: [email protected]: www.apreco.co.ukSpecialist suppliers of pressure relief vents forpressurised stairwells and gas fire suppressionsystems.

APTEK Fire & Security37 Water LaneSouth CaveBroughEast YorkshireHU15 2HJTel: +44 (0)1430 423849Fax: +44 (0)1430 423849E-mail: [email protected]: www.aptek-security.co.ukInstall and maintain a wide range of fire andsecurity equipment. Includes intruder alarms(NACOSS approved), fire alarms (conventionaland addressable), CCTV and access controlsystems.

Aquafire Systems1 Newhaven Main StreetEdinburghEH6 4LJTel: +44 (0)131 551 6551Fax: +44 (0)131 551 6575E-mail: [email protected] of intumescent coatings for timber andtimber-based products. Clear and coloursavailable to BS476 Parts 6 and 7.

Arabact LimitedHenfold LaneNewdigateSurreyRH5 5AFTel: +44 (0)1306 886166Fax: +44 (0)1306 631430Fire protection system consultants, stockists andsuppliers of sprinkler and misting equipment forresidential use.

Ardenoak Limited62 Western RoadTringHertfordshireHP23 4BBTel: +44 (0)1442 825422Fax: +44 (0)1442 890838E-mail: [email protected]: www.ardenoak.netEstablished 1977. Certified to ISO 9002,Ardenoak's range includes kite-marked fireextinguishers and fire-blankets, fire delivery hose,couplings cabinets, hose reels and firemen'sclothing.


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Argus Fire Protection Co. LtdHendglade House46 New RoadStourbridgeWest MidlandsDY8 1PATel: +44 (0)1384 376256Fax: +44 (0)1384 393955E-mail: [email protected]: www.argusfire.co.ukDesign, installation and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems (sprinkler hydrants,foam devices, deluge, dry risers), together with firedetection and alarm systems.

Armstrong Priestley LimitedFlaxton HouseGreenmount TerraceBeestonLeedsLS11 6BXTel: +44 (0)113 277 4499Fax: +44 (0)113 276 0309E-mail: [email protected]: www.armstrongpriestley.co.ukThe company designs, supplies, installs andmaintains sprinkler systems. It also installs firehydrant mains and hose reel systems.

Armstrong Pumps LimitedPeartree RoadStanwayColchesterEssexCO3 0LPTel: +44 (0)1206 579491Fax: +44 (0)1206 760532Web: www.armstrongpumps.comSpecialists in the design, manufacture,commissioning and maintenance of sprinkler, wetriser and hose reel pumps and control panels.Approved by: LPC, FM, UL, ULC.

Asco Fire GroupMelisa HouseUnit 3 Festival CourtBrand PlaceGlasgowG51 1DRTel: +44 (0)141 427 1144Fax: +44 (0)141 427 6644E-mail: [email protected]: www.asco.uk.comSpecialise in the supply and servicing ofextinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, fire alarms,emergency lighting, fire safety signs and smokedetectors.

Ashgood Fire Protection13 Sabre CourtGillingham Business ParkGillinghamKentME8 0RWTel: +44 (0)1634 264323Fax: +44 (0)1634 264324E-mail: [email protected]: ashgoodfire.co.ukAccredited To BS EN ISO 9001-2000.Specialising in design, supply, installation,commissioning and maintenance of firedetection/alarm and gaseous extinguishingsystems.

Ashvale Fire Services LimitedAshvale HouseFitzroy StreetAshton-under-LyneLancashireOL7 0JGTel: +44 (0)161 343 1090Fax: +44 (0)161 343 3732E-mail: [email protected] in 1993, Ashvale holds ISO 9001, LPS1048 and IIP approvals. Designs and installssystems for sprinklers, deluge and life safety toFM, LPCB and other codes.

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Aspli Safety Limited211 Hunslet RoadLeedsLS10 1PFTel: +44 (0)113 246 1550Fax: +44 (0)113 246 1560E-mail: [email protected]: www.aspli.comA supplier of fire extinguishers, PPE, corporatework wear, signs, first aid kits etc. The marinedivision specialises in industrial lifesavingequipment - life jackets, buoyance aids, lifebuoys,throw lines etc.

Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)Association House99 West StreetFarnhamSurreyGU9 7ENTel: +44 (0)1252 739142Fax: +44 (0)1252 739140E-mail: [email protected]: www.asfp.org.ukThe ASFP was formed in 1975 and currentlyrepresents more than 60 member companies,including the major UK based passive fireprotection product manufacturers and specialistinstallers.

Association of Building EngineersLutyens HouseBilling Brook RoadWeston FavellNorthamptonNN3 8NWTel: +44 (0)1604 404121Fax: +44 (0)1604 784220E-mail: [email protected]: www.abe.org.ukThe professional body for those specialising in thetechnology of building.

Astroflame Fireseals LimitedUnit 1 Bridge ParkCurbridgeSouthamptonHampshireSO30 2HBTel: +44 (0)1489 799760Fax: +44(0)1489 784887E-mail: [email protected]: www.astroflame.comManufacturer of intumescent passive fireprotection products. Fully certified to BS and ENstandards. Online ordering atwww.astroflame.com.

M Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security SystemsP O Box 2439DamascusSyriaTel: +963 (0)11 33 16 045Fax: +963 (0)11 33 15 180E-mail: [email protected] in 1952, offers design and providesequipment, installation and maintenance for fireand security systems, extinguishing systems andsprinkler systems.

Atlas Fire Engineering LimitedUnit House2/8 Morfa RoadSwanseaSA1 2HSTel: +44 (0)1792 465006Fax: +44 (0)1792 648535E-mail: [email protected]: www.atlas-fire.comDesign, installation, commissioning and servicingof automatic sprinkler systems and all other formsof active fire protection such as gaseous, foam,water spray, deluge systems.

Attenborough Industrial Doors LimitedMerlin WayQuarry Hill Industrial EstateIlkestonDerbyshireDE7 4RATel: +44 (0)115 930 0815Fax: +44 (0)115 944 8930E-mail: [email protected]: www.attenboroughdoor.co.ukDesign, manufacture and installation of fire,acoustic, automatic industrial doors. Physicalbarriers, grilles and fencing systems. Loading dockequipment. High speed doors. Traffic flowsystems.


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Automatic Fire Control LtdUnit 9, Dorcan Business VillageMurdoch RoadDorcanSwindonSN3 5HYTel: +44 (0)1793 496624Fax: +44 (0)1793 496623E-mail: [email protected] design, supply and install fire sprinklers, waterspray, hydrants and hose reel systems.

Autoquench LimitedPriory House132 Priory RoadHall GreenBirminghamB28 0TBTel: +44 (0)121 693 6888Fax: +44 (0)121 430 6007E-mail: [email protected]: www.autoquench.co.ukResidential sprinklers and specialist firesuppression systems, fire protection equipmentand automatic fire extinguishers to protect high-risk storage areas and other confined spaces inmulti-storey buildings, hospitals and hotels.

Babtie Rushbrook95 Bothwell StreetGlasgowG2 7HXTel: +44 (0)141 204 2511Fax: +44 (0)141 566 8400E-mail: [email protected]: www.babtie.com/fireAll aspects of fire safety engineering includingrisk assessment, fire investigation and expertwitness for all types of industrial/commercialpremises, buildings, hospitals, hotels andresidential care premises.

Bailey & Mackey LimitedBaltimore RoadBirminghamWest MidlandsWS3 3PBTel: +44 (0)121 357 5351Fax: +44 (0)121 357 8319E-mail: [email protected] of pressure gauges, pressureswitches and pressure transducers for fireprotection use in sprinkler, deluge andextinguishing gas systems.

Baker Consulting ServicesBelgravia House, High StreetHartley WintneyHampshireRG27 8NSTel: +44 (0)1252 844699Fax: +44 (0)1252 844927E-mail: [email protected]: www.bakerconsultingservices.co.ukSpecialise in risk assessment and fire safety auditsincluding the implementation and ongoing projectmanagement of works to enhance life safety.

Baldwin Boxall Communications LimitedWealden Industrial EstateFarningham RoadJarvis BrookEast SussexTN6 2JRTel: +44 (0)1892 664422Fax: +44 (0)1892 663146E-mail: [email protected]: www.baldwinboxall.co.ukManufacturers of quality voice alarm andcommunications equipment and systems, BaldwinBoxall is recognised as being Europe's largestindependent company of its kind.

Bavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGRegensburger Strasse 1693449 WaldmünchenGermanyTel: +49 (0)9972 9401 0Fax: +49 (0)9972 9401 17More than 75 years experience in fire protectionensures the highest quality in both products andservice.

http://www.babtie.com/fire

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BBC Fire Protection LimitedDiamond RoadNorwichNorfolkNR6 6AWTel: +44 (0)1603 486500Fax: +44 (0)1603 788957E-mail: [email protected]: www.bbcfire.co.ukSpecialists in the design, supply and installation offire detection and alarm systems.

Beckett Risk Management LtdBlenheim HouseNewmarket RoadBury St EdmundsIP33 3SBTel: +44 (0)1284 756565Fax: +44 (0)1284 750617E-mail: [email protected]: www.beckettgroup.comRisk management, disaster recovery and insuranceadvisers. The largest independent organisation inthe eastern region with 250 staff.

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceTraining CentreSouthfields RoadKempstonBedfordMK42 7NRTel: +44 (0)1234 845021Fax: +44 (0)1234 348165E-mail: [email protected] hold fire safety and health and safety trainingcourses at our purpose built training centrethroughout the year. Courses include: basic healthand safety, fire extinguisher, fire wardens, first aidand risk assessment.

BELFOR-Relectronic (UK) LtdImbach HouseGerardLichfield Road Industrial EstateTamworthStaffordshireB79 7UWTel: +44 (0)1827 310100Fax: +44 (0)1827 310200E-mail: [email protected]: www.belfor.co.ukOperating internationally, BELFOR providecomprehensive services to prepare, recover andrestore business premises and contents includingcomputers, equipment, furnishings anddocumentation after fires and floods.

Belimo Automation UK LimitedLion CentreHampton Road WestFelthamMiddlesexTel: +44 (0)20 8755 4411Fax: +44 (0)20 8755 4042E-mail: [email protected]: www.belimo.co.ukManufacturers of actuators for heating andcooling for HVAC applications and fire/smokedamper solutions.

Bennett Safetywear LimitedMersey RoadCrosbyLiverpoolL23 3AFTel: +44 (0)151 924 3996Fax: +44 (0)151 924 6548E-mail: [email protected]: www.bennettsafetywear.co.ukBennett Safetywear is a manufacturer of highperformance safety gloves and clothing. It has awide range of heat and flame resistant gloves andclothing, including firefighters' gloves.

W H BoddingtonGoudhurst RoadHorsmondenKentTN12 8AHTel: +44 (0)1892 723033We manufacture plastic mouldings working to BS9002. We make tools for our customers'requirements.


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Boddingtons LimitedUnit 10, Chelmsford Road Industrial EstateGreat DunmowEssexCM6 1HFTel: +44 (0)1371 875101Fax: +44 (0)1371 874906E-mail: [email protected]: www.boddingtons-ltd.comEstablished in 1975. Manufacturers of emergencybarrier tapes and fire hydrant marker plates forfire brigades.

Bolton Gate Company LtdWaterloo StreetBoltonLancashireBL1 2SPTel: +44 (0)1204 871001Fax: +44 (0)1204 871049E-mail: [email protected]: www.boltongate.co.ukManufacturers and installers of fire-resisting doorsand shutters, fire and smoke curtains.

Bradley Lomas Electrolok LimitedChurch StreetEckingtonSheffieldS21 4BMTel: +44 (0)1246 432325Fax: +44 (0)1246 432324E-mail: [email protected] and installer of smoke curtains,emergency lighting, fire alarm and securityproducts; the company has a team of installationand maintenance engineers operating nationwide.

BREBucknalls LaneGarstonWatfordHertfordshireWD25 9XXTel: +44 (0)1923 664000Fax: +44 (0)1923 664010E-mail: [email protected]: www.bre.co.ukBRE (incorporating FRS and LPC) is one of theworld's leading centres of expertise for fire, risksciences and construction providing research,consultancy, information and training services.

Bridgend CollegeCowbridge RoadBridgendMid GlamorganCF31 3DFTel: +44 (0)1656 302400Fax: +44 (0)1656 663912Web: www.bridgend.ac.ukBridgend College offers a part-time BTECHNC/HND in Fire Safety Technology over 2/3years, franchised from University Wales CollegeNewport.

Bristol Fire(incorporating Somerset Fire Extinguishers)Covert End, Westleigh CloseYateSouth GloucestershireBS37 4PRTel: +44 (0)1454 315779Fax: +44 (0)1454 325556E-mail: [email protected] aspects of fire protection, includingsupply/servicing of fire alarms, extinguishers,emergency lights, door entry systems and safetysigns. 24 hour cover, all work to BritishStandards. ISO approved and FETA registered.

British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)23 Presley WayCrownhillMilton KeynesMK8 0ESTel: +44 (0)1908 267300Fax: +44 (0)1908 267255E-mail: [email protected]: www.basec.org.ukBASEC provides UKAS certifications to ISO9001, QS 9000 for quality management, ISO14001 and EMAS for environmentalmanagement; also capability approval, certificatesof assessed design and health and safety toOHSAS 18001.

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British Automatic Sprinkler AssociationRichmond HouseBroad StreetElyCambridgeshireCB7 4AHTel: +44 (0)1353 659187Fax: +44 (0)1353 666619E-mail: [email protected]: www.basa.org.ukBASA is the longest established trade associationrepresenting the interests of a significant majorityof the LPCB certified sprinkler installers. BASAworks with all the players in the fire sector topromote the effective use of sprinklers to protectlife and save property.

British Fire Advisory Services Ltd3 Otterbourne PlaceWillingtonMaidstoneKentME15 8JLTel: +44 (0)1622 755365Fax: +44 (0)1622 755365E-mail: [email protected] risk assessments - advice and guidance indealing with all regulatory bodies, fire brigades,local authorities and building control. Advice onall fire safety legislation.

British Gypsum LimitedEast LeakeLoughboroughLeicestershireLE12 6HXTel: +44 (0)8705 456123Fax: +44 (0)8705 456356E-mail: [email protected]: www.british-gypsum.bpb.comManufacturer and supplier of fire protectionsystems, including fully warranted structural steelprotection boards, fire rated partitions and firestopping systems.

British Nuclear InsurersAldermary House15 Queen StreetLondonEC4N 1TXTel: +44 (0)20 7332 0233Fax: +44 (0)20 7332 0188BNI provide insurance for nuclear installationsand for contractors whilst on nuclear licensedsites.

BRK Brands Europe LtdGordano GatePortisheadBristolBS20 7GGTel: +44 (0)1275 845024Fax: +44 (0)1275 849255E-mail: [email protected] of an international group devoted todomestic fire safety. The company manufacturessmoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fireextinguishers and fire blankets under the BRK andFirst Alert brands.

Bruhn NewTech Limited1 Allenby RoadWinterbourne GunnerSalisburyWiltshireSP4 6HZTel: +44 (0)1980 611776Fax: +44 (0)1980 611330E-mail: [email protected]: www.bruhn-newtech.co.ukHazard prediction, warning and reportingsoftware. Chemical, biological and radiologicalawareness training, consultancy and riskmanagement. Operate both in UK and abroad.

Bryland Fire Protection LtdUnit 3, Pear Tree LaneDudleyDY2 0QUTel: +44 (0)1384 573350/573301Fax: +44 (0)1384 480944E-mail: [email protected]: www.brylandfire.co.ukSupply, maintenance and installation of fireextinguishers, safety signs, fire alarms, fixed firesuppression systems and sprinkler systems. Alsotraining.

BS Fire Alarm Services6 Enterprise Park308 Albertbridge RoadBelfastBT5 4GXTel: +44 (0)28 9045 5839Fax: +44 (0)28 9045 8399E-mail: [email protected]: www.bsfire.comDeveloped as a system solutions company offeringunbiased recommendations, repairs, reports andrecommissioning to problematic fire alarmassociated equipment, including deaf alarm andinterfaces.


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BSI Product ServicesMaylands AvenueHemel HempsteadHertfordshireHP2 4SQTel: +44 (0)1442 278607Fax: +44 (0)1442 278630E-mail: [email protected]: www.bsi-global.comLeading supplier of testing and certificationservices offering both the prestigious kitemark andNotified Body services for CE marking for manyfire related products.

Burder Films37 Braidley RoadMeyrick ParkBournemouthBH2 6JYTel: +44 (0)1202 295395Fax: +44 (0)1202 589089E-mail: [email protected]: www.johnburder.co.ukProducers and distributors of quality fire andsafety promotional and training videos since1964.

Burgoyne Consultants LtdBurgoyne HouseChantry DriveIlkleyWest YorkshireLS29 9HUTel: +44 (0)1943 817666Fax: +44 (0)1943 817632E-mail: [email protected]: www.burgoynes.co.ukBurgoyne Consultants offer expert, specialistadvice in safety management and loss preventionto all sectors of the process and manufacturingindustries.

Dr J H Burgoyne and Partners11-12 Half Moon CourtBartholomew CloseLondonEC1A 7HFTel: +44 (0)20 7726 4951Fax: +44 (0)20 7726 8980E-mail: [email protected]: www.burgoynes.comConsultant scientists and engineers. Investigationof fires, explosions and engineering incidentsworldwide.

BW Europe Ltd101 Heyford ParkUpper HeyfordOxfordshireOX25 5HATel: +44 (0)1869 233004Fax: +44 (0)1869 233005E-mail: [email protected]: www.gasmonitors.comManufacturer of advanced, simple to use fixedand portable gas detectors foroxygen/toxic/explosive gases. Applications:confined space rescue, tanker spills, domesticboiler poisoning, fire fighting.

BW Fire Engineering7 Beggarlee ParkEngine LaneNewthorpeNottinghamNG1 5LPTel: +44 (0)1773 715978Fax: +44 (0)1773 715978Supply and maintenance of fire protectionequipment. Trade supplies and refilling alarm andsystem maintenance.

C3S Securiglass LtdCanal MillsElland BridgeEllandWest YorkshireHX5 0SQTel: +44 (0)1422 376181Fax: +44 (0)1422 310070E-mail: [email protected]: www.c3ssecuriglass.comSpecialist processor and stockholder of acomprehensive range of safety, security and fireresistant glasses and glazing systems (supply orsupply-and-install services provided).

Cairns Advanced Technologies (UK) Limited123 Furtherwick RoadCanvey IslandEssexSS8 7ATTel: +44 (0)1268 515599Fax: +44 (0)1268 515868E-mail: [email protected]: www.cairnsThermalImager.comCairnsVIPER - a 180° rotating display, fire-safebattery, intelligent colour, unrivalled image plusmany other world first features - revolution,evolution and the natural selection.

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Cape Calsil Systems LimitedIver LaneUxbridgeMiddlesexUB8 2JQTel: +44 (0)1895 463000Fax: +44 (0)1895 232958Web: www.capeplc.comMarket leader in calcium silicate technology withability to provide solutions for passive fireprotection with rigid board products.

Carmichael International LimitedWeir LaneWorcesterWR2 4AYTel: +44 (0)1905 420044Fax: +44 (0)1905 420120E-mail: [email protected]: www.carmichael-int.co.ukDesign, manufacture and support of airfield crashtenders, water tenders and industrial fireappliances. Supply of spare parts for all makes offire vehicles.

Carter Jonas82 MicklegateYorkYO1 6LFTel: +44 (0)1904 558258Fax: +44 (0)1904 558259E-mail: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.ukFire safety advice, consultations and riskassessments are undertaken of commercial,educational and residential premises to providecost-effective and practical solutions.

J & J Carter Limited8 Lion CourtDaneshill East Industrial EstateBasingstokeHampshireRG24 8QUTel: +44 (0)1256 811455Fax: +44 (0)1256 811458E-mail: [email protected]: www.jjcarter.comDesigners, manufacturers and installers of tensilefabric structures. All flame retardant to minimumBS 7837. Some to meet BS 476 Class 0.

Casella CELRegent HouseWolseley RoadKempstonBedfordMK42 7JYTel: +44 (0)1234 844100Fax: +44 (0)1234 841490E-mail: [email protected]: www.casellacel.co.ukEstablished in 1799, Casella CEL manufacture awide range of environmental monitoringinstrumentation including air quality systems,sound level meters and personal sampling pumps.

Casella StangerStanger Fire and Safety Department30 Great Guildford StreetLondonSE1 0ESTel: +44 (0)20 7902 6112Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 6149Hazardous substances - incident attendance,exercises, preplanning. Fire and accidentinvestigation. Equipment failure examination,testing and calibration. Radiation protectionservices. Laboratory test facilities. Expert witness.

Cavicel spaVia G D'Annunzio 4420096 PioltelloMilanItalyTel: +39 0292 160521Fax: +39 0292 160753E-mail: [email protected]: www.cavicel.comSpecial quality cables. Fire resistant cables forsafety applications. Instrumentation and controlcables. Fibre optic cables for data transmission,also fire resistant.

Cease-Fire ProtectionInveralmond RoadInveralmond Industrial EstatePerthPH1 3TWTel: +44 (0)1738 445500Specialist fire protection engineers coveringportable fire extinguishers, fire alarms, hose reels,signs, dry risers, Firefly TBA. Supply andinstallation to ISO 9002, nationwide.


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CGI International LimitedSales Office10 Greycoat PlaceLondonSW1 1SBTel: +44 (0)20 7960 6060Fax: +44 (0)20 7960 6116E-mail: [email protected]: www.cgii.co.uk

CGI International Limited, Warrington OfficeDallam Lane, WarringtonCheshireWA2 7NTTel: +44 (0)1925 629111Fax: +44 (0)1925 245865E-mail: [email protected]: www.cgii.co.ukManufacturers of a complete range of fire resistingsafety glasses. Performance ratings from 30minutes integrity only to 120 minutes integrityand insulation.

Channel Safety Systems Limited9 Petersfield Business ParkBedford RoadPetersfieldHampshireGU32 3QATel: +44 (0)1730 268231Fax: +44 (0)1730 265552E-mail: [email protected]: www.channelsafety.co.ukA privately owned company committed tocustomer service and known in the industry as aone stop shop for emergency equipment.

Cherry Parts LimitedSunray BuildingBrinkburn StreetBykerNewcastle-upon-TyneNE6 2ARTel: +44 (0)191 276 0458Fax: +44 (0)191 276 0453E-mail: [email protected]: www.cherry-parts.co.ukManufacturers and suppliers of fire extinguisherparts and service equipment.

Chiltern International FireStocking LaneHughenden ValleyHigh WycombeHP14 4NDTel: +44 (0)1494 569800Fax: +44 (0)1494 564895E-mail: [email protected]: www.chilternfire.co.ukTesting, research and consultancy into almost allaspects of fire safety.

Chilworth Technology LimitedBeta HouseChilworth Science ParkSouthamptonSO16 7NSTel: +44 (0)23 8076 0722Fax: +44 (0)23 8076 7866E-mail: [email protected]: www.chilworth.co.ukOffering consultancy, testing and training to theprocess industry for dust/gas/vapour explosivity,chemical reaction hazards, electrostatic problemsand regulatory testing.

Chubb Fire LimitedChubb HouseStaines Road WestSunbury-on-ThamesMiddlesexTW16 7ARTel: +44 (0)800 321666Fax: +44 (0)1932 765630E-mail: [email protected]: www.chubb.co.ukOur approach to fire safety is: PREVENT- riskassessment- training- service/maintenance;DETECT- detection- 24/7 monitoring- smokedetection; CONTAIN- extinguishers- fixedextinguishing systems; ESCAPE- signs- training.

Chubb Fire Major Account DivisionPO Box 16ManchesterM24 4JYTel: +44 (0)161 654 2206Fax: +44 (0)161 654 4419E-mail: [email protected]: www.chubb.co.ukChubb Fire Major Account Division supply andservice fire extinguishers and related fire safetyproducts, including fire safety signs, to multi-siteorganisations throughout the UK. It also deliverscustomer fire training.

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Chubb Fire ScotlandChubb HouseBadentoy CrescentBadentoy ParkPortlethenAB12 4YDTel: +44 (0)1224 787600Fax: +44 (0)1224 787601E-mail: [email protected]: www.chubb-scotland.co.ukSupply, hire and maintenance of fire and safetyequipment through the design, installation,commissioning, inspection and maintenance offire alarm, detection and suppression systems.

Clark Door LimitedWillowholmeCarlisleCumbriaCA2 5RRTel: +44 (0)1228 522321Fax: +44 (0)1228 401854E-mail: [email protected]: www.clarkdoor.comISO 9002 accredited manufacturer of specialistindustrial and fire doors for the cold storage, foodprocessing and pharmaceutical industries.

Claughton Fire Protection18 Eastbourne RoadBirkenheadWirralCH41 4DTTel: +44 (0)151 652 6366Fax: +44 (0)151 670 0284Suppliers of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hosereels, safety signs, gongs and service fire appliancesto the relevant British Standards.

CMP InformationLudgate House245 Blackfriars RoadLondonSE1 9UYTel: +44 (0)20 7921 8060E-mail: [email protected]: www.cmpinformation.comA business media company with an extensivesecurity, fire and health and safety portfolio andpublishers of Fire Safety Engineering.

CNPP (Centre National de Prévention et deProtection)BP 226527950 Saint-MarcelFranceTel: +33 (0)232 536400Fax: +33 (0)232 536466Web: www.cnpp.comCNPP aims to prevent human, natural, industrialand technological risks. Fields of expertise: riskmanagement, general safety, fire, environment andtechnological risks, malfeasance, health and safetyat work.

Collins & Chambers Limited197-199 Mare StreetLondonE8 3QFTel: +44 (0)20 8985 0752Fax: +44 (0)20 8985 3123E-mail: [email protected], marine and industrial safety equipmentsuppliers. Breathing apparatus servicing, trainingand on-site inspection. Cylinders retesting andrepainting for compressed air and oxygen.Established 1962.

Columbus Management LimitedColumbus House, 29A Hathaway DriveWarwickCV34 5RDTel: +44 (0)1926 495550Fax: +44 (0)1926 409495E-mail: [email protected] and suppliers of firefighting andfire protection equipment, mainly for export.

Communication TechnologyP O Box 66UckfieldEast SussexTN22 3ZRTel: +44 (0)1825 766363Fax: +44 (0)1825 766361E-mail: [email protected]: www.communication-technology.co.ukHandheld portable public address systems;loudhailers of high integrity used by military andcivil safety and emergency services, includingLondon Fire Brigade and Royal National LifeboatInstitution.


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Compco Fire Systems LimitedCleeve HouseMalvern Road, Lower WickWorcesterWR2 4YXTel: +44 (0)1905 741600Fax: +44 (0)1905 741620E-mail: [email protected]: www.compcofire.co.ukCompco design, install, service and maintainsprinkler systems, hosereels and wet and dryrisers throughout the UK.

Computerised Engraving10 Waterloo RoadWidnesCheshireWA8 0PYTel: +44 (0)151 420 4590Fax: +44 (0)151 495 1132E-mail: [email protected]: www.computerisedengraving.comEngravers and sign manufacturers, labels,directional signs, fire exit signs, sign systems,made in any material including stainless steel forfire resistance.

Coopers Fire and Smoke EngineeringThe TanneriesBrockhampton LaneHavantHampshirePO9 1JBTel: +44 (0)23 9245 4405Fax: +44 (0)23 9249 2732E-mail: [email protected]: www.coopersblinds.co.ukCoopers are specialists in life safety, gravity failsafe fire and smoke containment systems.

COPON - E.Wood LimitedStandard WayNorthallertonNorth YorkshireDL6 2XATel: +44 (0)1609 780170Fax: +44 (0)1609 780438E-mail: [email protected]: www.copon.co.ukSpecialists in polymer technology contributing toimproved fire safety engineering. Product rangeincludes high performance waterborne andsolvent free coatings which deliver long termprotection.

Copper Development Association5 Grovelands Business CentreBoundary WayHemel HempsteadHertfordshireHP2 7TETel: +44 (0)1442 275700Fax: +44 (0)1442 275716E-mail: [email protected]: www.cda.org.uk

County Passive Fireseals32 Tyedean RoadTelscombe CliffsPeacehavenEast SussexBN10 7ANTel: +44 (0)1273 588599Fax: +44 (0)1273 583515E-mail: [email protected] of Envirograf passive fire protectionmaterials.

CPM Contract Services LimitedCPM HouseKett StreetBulwellNottinghamshireNG6 8NXTel: +44 (0)115 975 7799Fax: +44 (0)115 975 7766E-mail: [email protected]: www.cpm.org.co.ukExpertise in the design, installation andmaintenance of sprinkler systems, hose reels, dryrisers etc.

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Crawford Amber LtdMason WayPlatts Common Industrial EstateHoylandNr BarnsleyYorkshireTel: +44 (0)1226 351135Fax: +44 (0)1226 350176E-mail: [email protected]: www.crawfordamber.co.ukManufacture, installation and service of a widerange of industrial and commercial fire rateddoors. All LPCB approved. 24-hour nationwidemaintenance.

Croner Training12-18 Grosvenor GardensLondonSW1 0DHTel: +44 (0)20 7824 8257Fax: +44 (0)20 7730 4293E-mail: [email protected]: www.cronertraining.co.ukPart of the Croner CCH group, Croner Trainingis a market leader in health and safety training.

Crowcon Detection Instruments Limited2 Blacklands WayAbingdon Business ParkAbingdonOxfordshireOX14 1DYTel: +44 (0)1235 553 057Fax: +44 (0)1235 553 062E-mail: [email protected]: www.crowcon.comCrowcon manufacture gas detection equipmentfor the protection of plant and personnel againstgas hazards. Crowcon provide worldwide supportvia an extensive network of distributors.

Crown Fire Extinguishers5 Lands RoadPinhoeExeterDevonEX4 8PTTel: +44 (0)800 0150 993Fax: +44 (0)845 300 0196E-mail: [email protected]: www.crownfireextinguishers.co.ukTwenty-seven years experience of fire extinguishersales, service, refills, renovations and signage.Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset andHampshire.

Cryotherm Insulation LimitedHirstwood RoadShipleyWest YorkshireTel: +44 (0)1274 589175Fax: +44 (0)1274 593315E-mail: [email protected] and installers of passive fireprotection and insulation systems.

C-TecStephens WayWiganLancashireWN3 6PHTel: +44 (0)1942 322744Fax: +44 (0)1942 829867E-mail: [email protected]: www.c-tec.co.ukC-Tec design and manufacture a wide range ofelectronic equipment including fire alarm controlpanels, call systems, induction loops, staff securitysystems, disabled persons' toilet alarms and powersupplies.

Custom Electronics LimitedUnit 23AAirport Industrial EstateKentonNewcastle-upon-TyneNE3 2EFTel: +44 (0)191 286 7705Fax: +44 (0)191 286 5200E-mail: [email protected] and distributor of power supplyunits (24V and 12V) for the fire and securityindustry. Also distributor of Kilsen fire detectorsand control panels in UK/Ireland.

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Dafoos Fire Protection EquipmentTrading EstablishmentNo 602 Dar Al Riffa BuildingKhalid Bin Walid Road, BurdubaiP O Box 50891Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 (0)4 393 4422Fax: +971 (0)4 393 4433E-mail: [email protected]: www.dafoos.comThe company provides a wide range of automaticfire detection, fire suppression, security andsurveillance systems with design, installation,testing, commissioning and maintenance.

Dätwyler (UK) LimitedThe Chelsea BuildingRivermead DriveSwindonWiltshireSN5 7EXTel: +44 (0)1793 898400Fax: +44 (0)1793 898401E-mail: [email protected]: www.datwyler.co.ukManufacturer and stockists of 'Lifeline' fireresistant cables and accessories for alarm, firedetection, emergency lighting, PA/VA, telemetryand communications systems.

Davencrest LimitedManlec BuildingTudor EstateAshton StreetDukinfieldCheshireSK16 4RRTel: +44 (0)161 339 1550Fax: +44 (0)161 344 2775E-mail: [email protected]: www.sprinklerdesign.co.ukDesign of sprinkler and waterspray systems forarchitects, consultants and installing companies.Inspection, testing and servicing of sprinklersystems available throughout the UK.

Day-Impex LimitedStation WorksEarls ColneColchesterEssexCO6 2ERTel: +44 (0)1787 223232Fax: +44 (0)1787 224171E-mail: [email protected]: www.day-impex.co.ukGlass bulbs for fire sprinkler heads. Conformingto every world standard. UL componentrecognition and LPCB product approval on fullrange of sizes and rated temperatures

Deejay Installations Limited10 South QuayKing's LynnNorfolkPE30 5DTTel: +44 (0)1553 760 527Fax: +44 0)1553 692 173E-mail: [email protected]: [email protected] and/or installation of insulated panels anddoors for the food industry, chillstores and lowtemperature coldstores.

Defensor Fire Detection Systems LtdDefensor House11-15 Kingsley StreetLeicesterLeicestershireLE2 6DLTel: +44 (0)116 244 8689Fax: +44 (0)116 244 8884E-mail: [email protected]: www.defensorfds.co.ukDefensor FDS design, install, commission andmaintain fire detection, voice alarm andaddressable emergency lighting systems.Extensive experience with practical advice onthe best solution.

http://www.datwyler.co.uk

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Defensor Total Systems LtdDefensor House11-15 Kingsley StreetLeicesterLeicestershireLE2 6DLTel: 0116 244 8689Fax: 0116 244 8884E-mail: [email protected]: www.defensorfds.co.ukDefensor TS Ltd design, install, commissionand maintain access control systems and CCTVequipment and systems.

Dehn (UK) LimitedN8B Meltham Mills Industrial EstateMelthamHolmfirthWest YorkshireHD9 4DSTel: +44 (0)1484 859111Fax: +44 (0)1484 859222E-mail: [email protected]: www.dehn.co.ukLightning and surge protection for computers andelectronics. Lightning conductors for protectionof buildings and people and safety equipment -overalls, boots etc.

DG Controls LimitedCadley Hill RoadSwadlincoteDerbyshireDE11 9TBTel: +44 (0)1283 550850Fax: +44 (0)1283 550776E-mail: [email protected]: www.beaconlamps.comManufacturers of a wide range of beacon lampsfor hazard warning and indication in manyapplications including fire, security and industry.

Digisound-Electronic GmbHOststrasse 5422844 NorderstedtGermanyTel: +49 (0)40 52 68 69 19Fax: +49 (0)40 52 68 69 13E-mail: [email protected]: www.digisound.deManufacturer of signalling devices (acoustic andoptical) for alarms and security systems andOEM/manufacturer of industrial signalling(acoustic components).

Direct Communications LimitedEdison RoadSt IvesHuntingdonCambridgeshirePE27 3LHTel: +44 (0)1480 466300Fax: +44 (0)1480 495618E-mail: [email protected]: www.directcoms.co.ukDesign, supply, installation and maintenance offully compliant voice alarm systems. Nationwidecoverage from five regional offices.

Domestic Sprinklers UK Ltd6 Kent CloseWeymouthDorsetDT4 9TFTel: +44 (0)1305 765763Fax: +44 (0)1305 777700E-mail: [email protected]: www.domesticsprinklers.co.ukDesign and installation of domestic andresidential sprinkler systems.

Dorset Fire Engineers18 Springfield RoadBroadweyWeymouthDorsetDT3 5RNTel: +44 (0)1305 814796We sell and service all types of fire extinguishersand give customer demonstrations and fire safetyadvice including fire blankets and hose reels salesand service

Guthrie Douglas Limited12 Heathcote WayHeathcote Industrial EstateWarwickWarwickshireCV34 6TETel: +44 (0)1926 452452Fax: +44 (0)1926 336417E-mail: [email protected]: www.guthrie-douglas.uk.comThe company supplies smoke curtains, accesscontrol, commercial security drives and solarshading systems to the trade.

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Dow Corning LimitedMeriden Business ParkCopse DriveAllesleyCoventryCV5 9RGTel: +44 (0)1676 528000Fax: +44 (0)1676 528001Web: www.dowcorning.comDow Corning is widely recognised as a worldleader in silicone-based materials technology. Thisincludes a comprehensive range of siliconeconstruction sealants.

Draeger Safety UK LimitedUllswater CloseKitty Brewster Industrial EstateBlythNorthumberlandNE24 4RGTel: +44 (0)1670 352891Fax: +44 (0)1670 356266E-mail: [email protected]: www.draeger-safety.co.ukManufacturers and suppliers of breathingapparatus and gas detection systems forprofessional firefighters and industry worldwide.

Dry Riser ServicesAshdown HouseWell Hill LaneOrpingtonKentBR6 7QJTel: +44 (0)1959 533838Fax: +44 (0)1959 534848E-mail: [email protected]: www.dryriserservices.co.ukWet pressure testing, repair and servicing of dryand wet rising mains.

DS DevelopmentsNeptune House41a Hobbs Industrial EstateNewchapelLingfieldSurreyRH7 6HNTel: +44 (0)1342 835444Fax: +44 (0)1342 832277E-mail: [email protected]: www.dsdevelopments.co.ukDesign and manufacture of waterproofcommunication systems and helmet intercoms formarine and land-based rescue services, militaryand police patrol craft.

Dufaylite Developments LimitedCromwell RoadSt NeotsCambridgeshireTel: +44 (0)1480 215000Fax: +44 (0)1480 405526E-mail: [email protected]: www.dufaylite.comManufacturers of passive, intumescent fireprotection products for a range of buildingapplications, including doors, walls, ductworkand plastic services, rated 30/240 minutes.

DuPont International saCh.du PavillonCH 1218 Grand-SaconnexSwitzerlandTel: +41 (0)22 717 5376Fax: +41 (0)22 717 6169E-mail: [email protected]: www.dupont.com/fireDuPont offers a wide range of halon alternativesafe-in-use fire extinguishing agents for totalflooding and streaming applications.

E & J Fire ProtectionUnit 5Ricebridge Industrial EstateStation RoadThorpe le SokenEssexTel: +44 (0)1255 860645Fax: +44 (0)1255 860156Sales and service of portable fire extinguishers.Safety signs. Staff training.

East Sussex FireTowsers Lodge FarmBrickyard LaneMark CrossEast SussexTN6 3NUTel: +44 (0)1892 852343Established 1992, East Sussex Fire installs andmaintains fire alarm systems and supplies firedetection equipment at competitive rates.

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Electro Detectors LimitedElectro HouseEdinburgh WayHarlowEssexCM20 2TPTel: +44 (0)1279 635668Fax: +44 (0)1279 450185E-mail: [email protected]: www.electrodetectors.co.ukManufacturers of radio fire alarm equipmentwhere callpoints, detectors and sounderscommunicate with the control panel by radio,resulting in a cable free system.

Elliott Fire Protection LimitedUnit 11Yew Tree Industrial EstateMill HallAylesfordKentME20 7ETTel: +44 (0)1622 716126Fax: +44 (0)1622 715007E-mail: [email protected]: www.elliottfire.co.ukDesign, supply, installation and service of fixedfire protection systems. Certificated to ISO 9000and LPS 1048 and ISO 9001.

Emergency Diesel Engine ServicesUnit 1Coppice SideBrownhillsWest MidlandsWS8 7EXTel: +44 (0)1543 374999Fax: +44 (0)1543 371999Routine servicing of fire pumps, engines, motors,control panels etc, plus 24-hour service cover.Nationwide operation, ISO 9002 accredited.

Emergency Services TimesGresham House54 High StreetShorehamWest SussexBN43 5DBTel: +44 (0)1273 453033Fax: +44 (0)1273 453085E-mail: [email protected]: mmc.dircon.co.ukEmergency Services Times circulates 5000 copies tobuyers and specifiers of equipment throughoutthe police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, MoD andmountain rescue teams.

East Sussex Fire BrigadeTraining CentreBatts Bridge RoadMaresfieldEast SussexTN22 2HNTel: +44 (0)1825 765088Fax: +44 (0)1825 760697E-mail: [email protected] and challenging training delivered byskilled instructors in modern facilities. Specialisttraining for fire fighters and commercialorganisations includes backdraft/flashover andrecruit training.

Peter East Associates LimitedHathaway HousePopes DriveLondonN3 1QFTel: +44 (0)20 8349 4434Fax: +44 (0)20 8349 4424E-mail: [email protected]: www.petereast.comTraining courses on the movement of dangerousgoods by air, road and sea as well as dangerousgoods safety adviser plus much else.

Econogard Services Limited1 Halifax RoadCambridgeCB4 3QBTel: +44 (0)1223 365591Fax: +44 (0)1223 352494E-mail: [email protected]: www.econogard.co.ukSupply, installation and maintenance of fire alarmand extinguishing systems. Established over 25years. From residential single zone systems toindustrial networked intelligent systems

E2V Technologies106 Waterhouse LaneChelmsfordEssexCM1 2QUTel: +44 (0)1245 453443Fax: +44 (0)1245 453725E-mail: [email protected]: www.argusdirect.comManufacturer (by licence from Argus IndustriesInc.) of the evolutionary Argus®3* thermalimaging camera, designed for optimised casualtysearch, rescue and firefighting safety. Features:image capture, remote control set-up and videotransmission.


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Emergi-lite Safety SystemsBruntcliffe LaneMorleyLeedsWest YorkshireLS27 9LLTel: +44 (0)113 281 0600Fax: +44 (0)113 281 0601E-mail: [email protected]: www.emergi-lite.co.ukEmergi-lite safety systems are an establishedmanufacturer of fire detection and emergencylighting products, including infra-red and centraltesting and central battery systems.

Emexco LimitedUnit 146B BulkingtonDevizesWiltshireSN10 1SLTel: +44 (0)1380 828900Fax: +44 (0)1380 828999E-mail: [email protected]: www.emexco.co.ukEmexco manufactures the Kingpin range ofemergency exit bolts - high security with one-action release in an emergency.

Empteezy Limited4 Muir RoadHouston Industrial EstateLivingstonEH54 5DRTel: +44 (0)1506 430309Fax: +44 (0)1506 441466E-mail: [email protected]: www.empteezy.co.ukISO 14001 and 9002 registered. Manufacturer ofdrum storage, spill control, absorbants and spillkits. All products meet and exceed the oil storageregulations.

EmtechEmtech HouseRadcot Road

FaringdonOxfordshireSN7 8DTTel: +44 (0)1367 245500Fax: +44 (0)1367 245510E-mail: [email protected]: www.emtech.co.ukEmtech specialises in providing organisations withtailor-made fire safety solutions. Established forover 12 years, we provide expertise in fire riskassessment, fire training and fire evacuation drills.

Encon Insulation LimitedBrunswick House1 Deighton CloseWetherbyWest YorkshireLS22 7GZTel: +44 (0)1937 524200Fax: +44 (0)1937 524222E-mail: [email protected]: www.encon.co.ukA leading independent distributor, with over 20branches nationally, for all major brands ofpassive fire protection products in bothstructural and industrial applications.

Enfield Safety Supplies40 QueenswayEnfieldMiddlesexEN3 4SPTel: +44 (0)20 8443 1123Suppliers of industrial protective clothing, safetyequipment including full range of fireextinguishers and fire equipment includingextinguisher servicing. Ex stock service withovernight delivery to the UK.

Enviro Fire33 Hogarth RoadWhitwickCoalvilleLeicestershireLE67 5GFTel: +44 (0)1530 839999Fax: +44 (0)1530 835673E-mail: [email protected]: www.envirofire.comBuilding and supplying fire and rescue simulatorsto the emergency services and industry. Alsosupplying all other fire related products.

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Envirosafe InternationalP O Box 143CongletonCheshireCW12 1TDTel: +44 (0)1260 298714Fax: +44 (0)1260 273568E-mail: [email protected] of speciality personal protectiveclothing, rescue tools, including the Glasmasterextraction tool, hi-visibility garments and gasdetection equipment.

Eurobond Laminates LimitedSeawall Road, TremorfaCardiffCardiffCF24 5THTel: +44 (0)29 2047 3473Fax: +44 (0)29 2049 3001E-mail: [email protected]: www.eurobond.co.ukManufacturer of composite panels and doors forfood process, coldstorage and general industrialapplications. Various fire resisting materialsavailable.

European Risk Assessment4 Princes BuildingsCliftonBristolBS8 4LBTel: +44 (0)1179 743960Fax: +44 (0)1179 706288E-mail: [email protected]: www.europeanrisk.comERA supplies an easy to use, detailed template forcarrying out fire risk assessments, utilising tick-box, question and answer flow charts.

Exide Technologies Network Power14 Gunnels Wood ParkStevenageHertfordshireSK1 2BHTel: +44 (0)1438 359090Fax: +44 (0)1438 727684E-mail: [email protected]: www.exidenetworkpower.co.ukBattery manufacturer of lead acid and nickelcadmium batteries. Exide Technologies have thelargest battery range anywhere in the world.

Extinguishers to Go LimitedFirex House, 37 Emerson RoadPooleDorsetBH15 1QSTel: +44 (0)1202 665506Fax: +44 (0)1202 669990E-mail: [email protected]: www.extinguisherstogoltd.comProvision of fire extinguisher and contractservicing of same plus fire training, mail orderservices.

Extintores Moncayo S L “Exmon”Ctra de la Estacion S/N31540 - BuñuelNavarraSpainTel: +34 948 832002Fax: +34 948 834121E-mail: [email protected]: www.exmon.esManufacturers of high quality fire extinguishersEN3/1996, CE mark and keymark approved andcertified. Powder; foam; CO2 (steel andalumium); trolley units; automatic sprinklers.

Exton (UK) LimitedUnit 3, Solent Industrial EstateShamblehurst LaneHedge EndSouthamptonSO30 2FXTel: +44 (0)1489 788909Fax: +44 (0)1489 788828E-mail: [email protected]: www.extonuk.comProvides a passive fire protection, supply andinstallation service to all major constructioncompanies, architects, cleanroom and foodindustry consultants.

Eyedeal Vision14 Squires Gate Industrial EstateSquires Gate LaneBlackpoolLancashireFY4 3RNTel: +44 (0)1253 345535Fax: +44 (0)1253 345131E-mail: [email protected]: www.eyedealvision.co.ukQualified opticians who specialise in the needs ofthe fire service. Safety spectacles and breathingapparatus spectacles.


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Eyre & Baxter (Stampcraft) Limited229 Derbyshire LaneSheffieldS8 8SDTel: +44 (0)114 250 0153Fax: +44 (0)114 258 0856Manufacturers of standard and special fire andsafety signs and mimic diagrams, control panels,nameplates and labels.

FendorHansenHeworth HouseWilliam StreetFellingGatesheadNE10 0JPTel: +44 (0)191 438 3222Fax: +44 (0)191 438 1686Fire and steel glazing specialist FendorHansen,part of the HansenGroup, offer a complete design,manufacture and installation service for fireresistant glazed screens and doors.

Fextra63 Marsh RoadPinnerMiddlesexHA5 5NSTel: +44 (0)20 8866 2098Fax: +44 (0)20 8866 2098E-mail: [email protected]: www.freespace.virgin.net/bdl.fextra/index.htmFire awareness training. Fire extinguisher training.Fire warden/marshal courses are the trainingcourses we offer. Also we undertake fire riskassessments. We also supply fire officers tocompanies when required.

Fike Protection SystemsThe Moorfield CentreMoorfield RoadGuildfordSurreyGU1 1RATel: +44 (0)1483 457584Fax: +44 (0)1483 456235E-mail: [email protected]: www.fike.comFike is an independent company providing costeffective solutions to fire protection contractors.The company sell exclusively to the fire trade withsupport, training and service.

Fire Action19 Ash CloseSwanleyKentBR8 7ESTel: +44 (0)1322 668016Fax: +44 (0)1322 660885E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireaction.co.ukSupply and installation of all types of fire safetyequipment, including extinguishers, alarmsemergency lighting, fire safety signs and a wealthof ancillary equipment. Also staff training.

The Fire CorporationAshton House46 RoundwaysRuislipMiddlesexTel: +44 (0)800 018 1991Fax: +44 (0)1895 623241E-mail: [email protected]: www.firecorporation.comQualified and experienced firefighters providestaff training and fire consulting.

Fire Defence PlcUnit 6 Station RoadSouth MoltonEX36 3LLTel: +44 (0)1769 574070Fax: +44 (0)1769 574079E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-defence.comFire detection and alarm systems of all types.Water-based and gas-based sprinkler systems.Portable extinguishers and fire blankets. Servicingand maintenance. Design, manufacture andinstallation. LPS 1048 and 1014 certificated.

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Fire Equipment Consultants LimitedHolbrook HouseHorsham RoadShalford, GuildfordSurreyGU4 8EJTel: +44 (0)1483 302512Fax: +44 (0)1483 301272E-mail: [email protected]: www.fecltd.comDistribution and marketing of the Firestopperenvironmentally friendly multi-class extinguishingagent. MoD approved including certificated greenand ISO 9001 : 2000 compliant. Replacement forfluorinated foams and other agents.

Fire Extinguisher Rentals LimitedAlfred WorksWoodhill StreetBuryLancashireBL8 1ATTel: +44 (0)161 764 1434Fax: +44 (0)161 764 1434E-mail: [email protected]: www.firext.co.ukSales, service, rental of fire fighting equipment.BSI registered, non-commission paid, qualifiedengineers. North West of England cover. Fightingfires since 1914.

Fire Facilities Management LimitedThe Old Fire Station88/90 High StreetHarrow on the HillMiddlesexHA2 0JETel: +44 (0)20 8422 2332Fax: +44 (0)20 8422 2842E-mail: [email protected]: www.firefm.comFire protection in the workplace, portableextinguishers sales and service, fire training, firerisk asssessment, fire alarms sales and service,dryriser testing and sprinklers.

FIRE LimitedFire Industry Resources and Equipment Limited5-7 Station AvenueWalton on ThamesSurreyKT12 1NRTel: +44 (0)1932 222010Fax: +44 (0)1932 226201E-mail: [email protected]: www.firecontingency.comInstallation and maintenance of extinguishers,hose reels and fire suppression systems. Firewarden and awareness training. Fire signage. Firerisk assessment.

Fire Management Solutions LimitedThe Coach House1 Hedge Place RoadHorns CrossKentDA9 9JZTel: +44 (0)1322 383850Fax: +44 (0)1322 383820E-mail: [email protected]: www.firemanagement.comProvision of corporate fire management services,fire risk assessments, fire safety training andspecial services. Operating on a nationwide basisto the commercial sector.

Fire Protection Association of Southern AfricaP O Box 15467Impala Park 1472South AfricaTel: +27 (0)11 397 1618Fax: +27 (0)11 397 1160E-mail: [email protected]: www.fpasa.co.zaThe FPASA was established in 1973 and offersaccredited training programmes and a range oftechnical services. An extensive technical library isalso available.


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Fire Protection ServicesUnit B7Imperial Business EstateWest MillGravesendKentDA11 0DLTel: +44 (0)1474 535555Fax: +44 (0)1474 535111E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireprotectionservices.co.ukSupply install and maintain fire extinguishers andassociated equipment providing fire alarmdetection; also provide fire training seminars. BSEN3, ISO 9002 and BAFE approved.

Fire Safe International LimitedDorrington Business ParkShrewsburySY5 7JPTel: +44 (0)1743 718008Fax: +44 (0)1743 718003E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-safe-rescue.comFire and safety consultants and engineers - expertopinion; training; maintenance; sales; breathingapparatus.

Fire Safety Equipment LimitedWilford Industrial EstateRuddington LaneWilfordNottinghamNG11 7EPTel: +44 (0)1159 814433Fax: +44 (0)1159 816605E-mail: [email protected] and servicers of fire extinguishers,firefighting and rescue tools including Holmatrohydraulic tools, Tempest fans, Fireground lights,Firecraft gloves and recycled chocks and blocks.

Fire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedHomefield RoadHaverhillSuffolkCB9 8QPTel: +44 (0)1440 705815Fax: +44 (0)1440 704352E-mail: [email protected]: www.firesecurity.co.ukFire Security fabricate, install and serviceautomatic sprinkler systems to BS5306/LPC, FMand NFPA rules, quality system to ISO 9001 andLPS 1048 certification.

Fire Service International LimitedInternational House114 Queens RoadLlandudnoLL30 1TYTel: +44 (0)1492 878880Fax: +44 (0)1492 879667E-mail: [email protected]: www.fsiuk.co.ukFire risk assessments; engineered solutions; fireinvestigation; tailor-made in-house fire safetytraining; fire marshals' courses; ventilation andsmoke control.

Fire Systems LimitedStation HouseRidsdale RoadLondonSE20 8AGTel: +44 (0)20 8659 7235Fax: +44 (0)20 8659 7237E-mail: [email protected]: www.firesystems.co.ukDesign, system supply, installation,commissioning and service and maintenance ofconventional, analogue addressable and gasextinguishant systems. Experience of UK andEuropean installation work.

Fire TimesGresham House54 High StreetShoreham by SeaWest SussexCF14 3BNTel: +44 (0)1273 453033Fax: +44 (0)1273 453033E-mail: [email protected]: www.mmc.dircon.co.ukFire Times circulates 5000 copies to principal officers inpublic, military, industrial and airport brigadesthroughout EC-Europe. Also publish EmergencyServices Times.

Fire Training PartnershipCommerce HouseBridgeman PlaceBoltonBL2 1DWTel: +44 (0)1204 520660Fax: +44 (0)1204 361780E-mail: [email protected] safety training for all levels of responsibility.Informative, practical, compact and enjoyable.Tailored to individual work environments. AnyUK location. Credentials and references available.

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Fire UK LtdFire HouseFenstantonCambridgePE28 9QZTel: +44 (0)1480 498999E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-uk.netA consortium of independent fire servicequalified consultants offering price-sensitive firerisk assessments and related services tocommercial organisations, the public sector andemployers.

Fire Valve ServicesBroom Streetoff Huddersfield RoadNewheyRochdaleLancashireOL16 3RYTel: +44 (0)1706 848599Fax: +44 (0)1706 843474E-mail: [email protected] of fire sprinkler systems and service,repair and modification of existing systems.

Fireco LimitedNewall House31 High StreetBrightonBN2 1RPTel: +44 (0)1273 624054Fax: +44 (0)1273 624055E-mail: [email protected]: www.firecoltd.comManufacture and sales of the 'Dorgard', a uniquewire free battery operated fire door hold opendevice. Releases doors to close when fire alarmsounds.

Fireline LimitedP O Box 2915HoveEast SussexBN3 8PXTel: +44 (0)1273 235238Fax: +44 (0)1273 235238E-mail: [email protected] in extinguishers, hose reels, alarm andextinguishing systems, design, supply andmaintenance. Also first aid and medicalequipment. Consultancy, risk assessments andtraining courses.

Firemaster Extinguisher LimitedFirex House174/6 Hither Green LaneLondonSE13 6QBTel: +44 (0)20 8852 8585Fax: +44 (0)20 8297 8020E-mail: [email protected]: www.firemaster.co.ukManufacturer of a wide range of BS EN3accredited portable fire extinguishers for industryand commerce, and of detection andextinguishing systems.

Fireproofing Software International Limited5 Warton CloseKenilworthWarwickshireCV8 2TETel: +44 (0)1926 512098Fax: +44 (0)1926 512098E-mail: [email protected]: www.fpsi.co.ukProducers of STEELCALC, the leadingestimating software for structural fire protection.

Firequip24 Hollybush WalkBassalegNewportSouth WalesNP10 8BPTel: +44 (0)1633 897383Fax: +44 (0)1633 894373E-mail: [email protected], supply and installation of portable fireextinguishers, fixed fire hose reels, fire hydrants,lay-flat hose, couplings, nozzles etc to BritishStandards.

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Firerisk24 Bethesda PlaceRogerstoneNewportSouth WalesNP10 9FFTel: +44 (0)1633 666538Fax: +44 (0)1633 666538E-mail: [email protected] risk assessments and fire safety training.Tailor-made courses designed to incorporatecompanies' own fire safety procedures, delivered atcustomers' premises.

Firesafe (Bristol)179 Whiteladies RoadCliftonBristolBS8 2RYTel: +44 (0)117 973 6033Fax: +44 (0)117 973 5056Established in 1985, Firesafe provides fire safetytraining, supervised evacuations, and riskassessments and supplies, installs and services firealarm detection and firefighting equipment.

Fireseal International LimitedTrocoll HouseWakering RoadBarkingEssexIG11 8PDTel: +44 (0)20 8594 9599Fax: +44 (0)20 8594 1933E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireseal.co.ukFireseal undertake all aspects of passive fireprotection including intumescent andcementation spray and boarding to steelcompartmentation. Fire curtains andinsulation/acoustic seals. Fireseal are FIRASaccredited.

FirestopitSwadlingcote RoadWoodvilleSwadlingcoteDerbyshireDE11 8DDTel: +44 (0)1283 229022Fax: +44 (0)1283 222219E-mail: [email protected]: www.firestopit.comManufacturers of passive fire protection productsfrom load bearing mortar and fire batts through tointumescent sealants and pipe collars.

Firesure UK Limited95 Ramley RoadPenningtonLymingtonHampshireSO41 8GYTel: +44 (0)1590 610713Fax: +44 (0)1590 610713Building; Fire detection and extinguishment;Factories/offices/shops; Fire safety audits;Hospitals; Hotels; Residential care premises; Riskassessment; Training.

Firetherm LimitedUnit 91Applegarth DriveQuestorHawley Road, DartfordKentDA1 1JDTel: +44 (0)1322 281666Fax: +44 (0)1322 281606E-mail: [email protected]: www.firetherm.comFiretherm are a dynamic company dedicatedentirely to the manufacture of passive firestopping products and intumescent coatings forstructural steel.

FireUK2 Longfields DriveBearstedKentME14 4PDTel: +44 (0)1622 734785Fax: +44 (0)1622 734941E-mail: [email protected]: www.fireuk.netFireUK is an on-line resource for the UK fireindustry. www.fireuk.net has a searchablesuppliers directory with over 500 companies,news, events, articles, jobs and a forum.

Firex1 Whitenbrook DellHytheKent CT21 5WDTel: +44 (0)1303 261931Fax: +44 (0)1303 263759/268383E-mail: [email protected]: www.firex.org.ukUK located portable fire extinguishermanufacturer and approved cylinder/valve/gaugesupplier. ISO 9001 approved factory withCE0036 licensed extinguishers and parts.

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1st Class Fire Protection29 HighlandsOld CostesseyNorwichNorfolkTel: +44 (0)1603 742741Fax: +44 (0)1603 742545Servicing and supply of fire extinguishers, fireblankets, signs and other accessories, alsoinstallation and supply of emergency lighting andfire alarms.

First Fire Protection LimitedUnit 7, Wycombe Industrial MallWest End StreetHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2QYTel: +44 (0)1494 522031/2/3Fax: +44 (0)1494 452752E-mail: [email protected]: www.firstfireprotection.co.ukSpecialise in the design and installation, servicingand maintenance of automatic sprinklerinstallations in accordance with LPC Rules andBS5306 Part 2.

Firstford LtdKing HouseBroadway ParadeElm ParkHornchurchEssexRM12 4RSTel: +44 (0)1708 470351Fax: +44 (0)1708 477991E-mail: [email protected]: www.firstfordltd.co.ukThe company provides a complete service for theinstallation and maintenance of fire alarms,emergency lighting, extinguishers, dry risers,sprinklers, door entry, signage, cctv etc.

FixfireMayflower HouseBodmin RoadWykenCoventryWest MidlandsCV2 5DBTel: +44 (0)2476 616699Supply, installation and maintenance of fire alarm,emergency lighting and firefighting equipment.Supply of fire door hardware and intumescentproducts.

FJN Fire Protection & Training ServicesUnits 11B&C, Hybris Business ParkWarmwell RoadCrosswaysDorchesterDorsetDT2 8BFTel: +44 (0)1305 852511Fax: +44 (0)1305 852520Supply and maintenance of fire equipment (fireextinguishers); test and maintenance of firealarms; fire risk assessment; fire preventiontraining; fire stopping.

Flames Training4 Park LaneCamborneCornwallTR14 7TFTel: +44 (0)7071 880747Fax: +44 (0)1392 438885E-mail: [email protected]: www.flamestraining.comMobile fire extinguisher training; certificatedcourses in basic fire awareness and firemarshal/wardens throughout the UK. Also firerisk assessments

Flexelec (UK) Limited200 Rickmansworth RoadWatfordHertfordshireWD18 7JSTel: +44 (0)1923 234477Fax: +44 (0)1923 240264E-mail: [email protected]: www.flexelec.comTrace heating tapes, cables, mats and temperaturecontrollers for freeze prevention and frostprotection of sprinkler systems, fire escape stairsand ramps.

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Florprotec LimitedCarmel HouseBarmptonDarlingtonDL1 3JGTel: +44 (0)1325 369800Fax: +44 (0)1325 369801E-mail: [email protected] supplies a range of flame retardantpolythene film, temporary floor protection andcotton dustsheets, plus pre-made fireproofwelding mats.

FMS Fire & Security LimitedUnit 19The Enterprise Centre Phase 21 Dryden RoadEdinburghEH20 9LZTel: +44 (0)131 440 3123Fax: +44 (0)131 440 2266E-mail: [email protected]: www.fmsfireandsecurity.co.ukSpecialists in the design, installation,commissioning, service and maintenance ofmulti-discipline fire detection/alarm systems;CCTV; security and access control systems.

Forensic Science InvestigationsPO Box 5274Sutton ColdfieldWest MidlandsB72 1FFTel: +44 (0)121 354 5874Fax: +44 (0)121 354 5874E-mail: [email protected] consultancy specialising in fireinvestigation, including scene examination,examination of exhibits, perusal of documents,expert witness service and fire investigationtraining.

Formica LimitedCoast RoadNorth ShieldsTyne and WearNE29 8RETel: +44 (0)191 259 3512Fax: +44 (0)191 259 3355E-mail: [email protected]: www.formica-europe.comFormica Limited provides a complete portfolio ofproducts for interior applications, from fire-ratedpanels through to complete, fully certified walllining systems.

Fortek Computers Limited1 Spring Garden LaneGosportHampshirePO12 1HYTel: +44 (0)2392 510088Fax: +44 (0)2392 510626E-mail: [email protected]: fortek.co.ukProviders of computer and communicationssystems to the emergency services for over 20years. Eighty-five control rooms worldwide nowuse a Fortek system.

Forward Fire Engineering16 The GreenTemple MillsCelbridgeCo KildareIrelandTel: +353 (0)87 257 1971/ +353 (0)1 627 2533E-mail: [email protected] Fire Engineering is a one-stop companyoffering a full package from design to installationof fire protection products, consultancy and firetraining.

FSB Firebreaks Limited34 Billings Hill ShawHartleyLongfieldKentDA3 8EUTel: +44 (0)1474 704986Fax: +44 (0)1474 704986E-mail: [email protected]: www.fsbfirebreaks.co.ukPassive fire protection solutions includingintumescent coatings for wood, steel and concreteand fire stopping systems supply and installation.

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Fulleon LimitedLlantarinam ParkCwmbran, CardiffGwentNP44 3AWTel: +44 (0)1633 872131Fax: +44 (0)1633 866346E-mail: [email protected]: www.fulleon.co.ukA leading manufacturer of fire alarm ancillaries,including alarm sounders, manual call points,warning beacons, voice alarm sounders andmagnetic door releases.

Gent LimitedWaterside RoadHamilton Industrial ParkLeicesterLE5 1TNTel: +44 (0)116 246 2000Fax: +44 (0)116 246 2300Web: www.gent co.ukManufacturers of fire detection, emergencylighting and call systems, fire alarm systems andprovider of commissioning and maintenancethereof.

GESA (Salmen) GmbHBieberkamp 63MendenGermanyD-58710Tel: +49 (0)2373 8090Fax: +49 (0)2373 80980E-mail: [email protected]: www.gesa-metallumformung.deIn existence since 1965, GESA is a leadingmanufacturer of high quality fire extinguishercylinders, accessory products, hose reels and steelcabinets.

Gilberts (Blackpool) LimitedClifton RoadGilair WorksBlackpoolLancashireFY4 4QTTel: +44 (0)1253 766911Fax: +44 (0)1253 767941E-mail: [email protected]: www.gilbertsblackpool.comManufacturers of fire dampers, smoke dampersand combined smoke/fire dampers for all types ofheating, ventilating and air conditioningductwork.

Glasdon UK LimitedPreston New RoadBlackpoolLancashireFY4 4ULTel: +44 (0)1253 600410Fax: +44 (0)1253 792558E-mail: [email protected]: www.glasdon.comDesign, manufacture and supply of environmentaland safety products, including litter bins withautomatic fire extinguishing units.

Global Fire Equipment Limited23 Stevens RoadEcclesAylesfordKentME20 7SHTel: +44 (0)1622 715266Fax: +44 (0)1622 716642E-mail: [email protected]: www.global-fire.co.ukManufacture and supply fire alarm panels andequipment to installation companies, from 1 to 48loop panels.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceCommercial & Industrial Training UnitEastern AvenueGloucesterGL4 7LPTel: +44 (0)7958 800638Fax: +44 (0)1452 383031E-mail: [email protected]'s CIT unit provides fireextinguisher, manual handling and first-aidtraining for all staff. Using portable facilities thistraining can be provided on site or at local firestations.

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GLT Exports Limited72-8 Morfa RoadHafodSwanseaSA1 2ENTel: +44 (0)1792 455175Fax: +44 (0)1792 455176E-mail: [email protected]: www.zeta-alarms.co.ukThe company manufactures fire alarm systems,including conventional and anlogue controlpanels, detectors, call points, sounders andwarning beacons.

Godwin Pumps LimitedQueningtonCirencesterGloucestershireGL7 5BXTel: +44 (0)1285 750271Fax: +44 (0)1285 750352E-mail: [email protected]: www.godwinpumps.co.ukManufacturers of LPC, NFPA20 and UL/FMapproved diesel and electric powered pump sets,together with associated control equipment andaccessories. Service and backup support provided.

Dave Gore Associates117 Witton LaneHill TopWest BromwichWest MidlandsB71 2AETel: +44 (0)121 601 7160Fax: +44 (0)121 601 7160E-mail: [email protected] of fire safety advice, staff training, firesafety audits and risk assessments.

Grainger Fire ProtectionThornley HouseCarrington Business ParkCarringtonManchesterM31 4XLTel: +44 (0)161 777 6700Fax: +44 (0)161 777 6638E-mail: [email protected]: www.grainger-fire.co.ukInstallation and servicing of fire systems,emergency lighting and extinguishers. LPS 1014and BS EN ISO 9002 approved.

GreCon Limited4 Bridge ViewStepney LaneNewcastle-upon-TyneNE1 6PNTel: +44 (0)191 230 0660Fax: +44 (0)191 230 3669E-mail: [email protected]: www.grecon.deGreCon spark detection systems detect andsuppress ignition sources in dust extractionducts, pneumatic conveyors and drop chutes, toprevent filter fires and dust explosions.

Griffin Fire12 Willow StreetLondonEC2A 4BHTel: +44 (0)20 7251 9379Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 5652E-mail: [email protected]: www.griffinfire.co.ukInstallation and maintenance of firefightingequipment and alarm systems. Staff fire trainingat our training centre in central London. Fire riskassessments.

Groupe Leader68 boulevard Jules DurandB P 35176056 Le Harve CedexFranceTel: +33 (0)235 530575Fax: +33 (0)235 531632E-mail: [email protected]: www.groupe-leader.comManufacturer of a complete range of positivepressure ventilation (conventional and turbofans), environmentally friendly flame generatorsand portable foam units.

Groveley Detection LimitedAnchor WorksGroveley RoadChristchurchDorsetBH23 3HBTel: +44 (0)1202 483497Fax: +44 (0)1202 486658E-mail: [email protected]: www.groveley.co.ukGroveley Detection specialises in hazard detectionproducts. Our range includes Simrad infrared gasdetectors, smoke and gas aspirators and visualflame detectors.

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Guardian Fire LimitedBritannia WorksHurricane WayAirport Industrial EstateNorwichNR6 6EYTel: +44 (0)1603 787679Fax: +44 (0)1603 787996E-mail: [email protected] and distributor of portable fireextinguishers, all produced and independentlycertified to BS EN3 and BS 5423 and CE marked.Other fire products include fire blankets, cabinetsand first aid equipment.

Hainsworth Protective FabricsSpring Valley MillsStanningleyPudseyWest YorkshireLS28 6DWTel: +44 (0)113 257 0391Fax: +44 (0)113 255 8187E-mail: [email protected]: www.protectivefabrics.comDesign, development and manufacture of flameretardant fabrics for supply to garmentmanufacturers producing flame and heatprotective clothing for the fire service, armedforces and other specialist applications.

Hale Products Europe LimitedCharles StreetWarwickWarwickshireCV34 5LRTel: +44 (0)1962 623600Fax: +44 (0)1962 623666E-mail: [email protected]: www.haleeurope.comDesign and manufacture of firefighting pumpsand compressed air foam systems; supplies tofirefighting organisations throughout the world.Fire pumps are available as portable, vehicle andtrailer mounted models.

Hall Fire Protection Limited186 Moorside RoadSwintonManchesterM27 9HATel: +44 (0)161 793 4822Fax: +44 (0)161 794 4950E-mail: [email protected]: www.hallfire.co.ukDesign, supply, installation and maintenance of alltypes of fire detection and supression systems,including sprinklers, mist systems, deluge systemsand kitchen fire suppression systems.

EC HarrisWindsor HouseWindsor LaneCardiffCF10 3DETel: +44 (0)2920 315315Fax: +44 (0)2920 310500E-mail: [email protected]: www.echarris.comE C Harris is a leading international multi-disciplinary consultancy whose people arecommitted to delivering better value projects toclients through the continuous development ofinnovative application of traditional professionalskills.

EC Harris35-38 St Paul's SquareBirminghamWest MidlandsB3 1QXTel: +44 (0)121 212 1192Fax: +44 (0)121 212 1265E-mail: [email protected]: www.echarris.com




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Hartle Ige LimitedSt Pauls Trading EstateHuddersfield RoadStalybridgeCheshireSK15 2QFTel: +44 (0)161 303 7394Fax: +44 (0)161 303 1110E-mail: [email protected]: www.hartleige.comSupply of industrial and garage equipment,including safety cans for flammable liquids andpersonal protective equipment.

Harvel Plastics IncPO Box 757300 Kuebler RdEastonPA 18044 0757USATel: +1 610 252 7355Fax: +1 610 253 4436E-mail: [email protected]: www.harvel.comEstablished in 1964, Harvel Manufactures‘Blazemaster’ fire sprinkler pipes in IPS sizes 3/4"-3" for light hazard fire sprinkler applications.

Hawco LimitedCathedral Hill Industrial EstateGuildfordSurreyGU2 7YBTel: +44 (0)1483 883880Fax: +44 (0)1483 883888E-mail: [email protected]: www.hawco.co.ukThe Hawco ‘Fenwal Detect-a-Fire’ is the industrystandard sealed-probe heat detector. They areunique and offer proven performance indemanding environments.

Hawke InternationalOxford Street WestAshton-under-LyneLancashireOL7 0NATel: +44 (0)161 308 3611Fax: +44 (0)161 308 5848E-mail: [email protected]: www.ehawke.comHawke International is the leading manufacturerof hazardous area cable glands as well as electricalequipment for hazardous locations, with aninnovative range of cable connection, terminationand barrier products.

J & R A Hawkes & SonsTES Brigade WorkshopsWilton InternationalMiddlesbroughClevelandTS90 8JATel: +44 (0)1642 212340Fax: +44 (0)1642 212729E-mail: [email protected]: www.hawkesfire.co.ukSales, service, repair and hire of all types offirefighting appliances, equipment andambulances. Testing of fire equipment. Agents forAngusfire Ltd and e-one fire appliances.

Bernard Haywood Fire Consultancy40 Essella RoadAshfordKentTN24 8ANTel: +44 (0)1233 645353Fax: +44 (0)1233 645353E-mail: [email protected]: bernardhaywood.co.ukFire training for the staff of nursing/care homes,private clinics and hospitals; fire risk assessmentsof health care premises.

Helmet Integrated Systems LimitedCommerce RoadStranraerDG9 7DXScotlandTel: +44 (0)1776 704421Fax: +44 (0)1776 706342E-mail: [email protected]: www.helmets.co.ukDesign and manufacture of protective firefighters'helmets and communication systems for helmetsto European and NFPA (US) standards.

HFS Flame Retarding (UK) Limited340 St Albans RoadWatfordHertfordshireTel: +44 (0)1923 247900Fax: +44 (0)1923 247900Flame retarding and certification of all softfurnishings, fabrics and curtains on-site to BSrequirements. Full details and price list on request.

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Hilti (Gt Britain) LimitedHilti House1 Trafford Wharf RoadTrafford ParkManchesterM17 1BYTel: +44 (0)800 883 8889Fax: +44 (0)161 786 3888E-mail: [email protected]: www.hilti.co.ukManufacturers and suppliers of LPCB accreditedpenetration seals. Design, specification andtraining services including CPD seminars forspecifiers and training of installers.

Hochiki Europe (UK) LimitedGillingham Business ParkGrosvenor RoadGillinghamKentME8 0SATel: +44 (0)1634 260133Fax: +44 (0)1634 260132E-mail: [email protected]: www.hochikieurope.comEstablished in 1918, Hochiki supplies highquality fire detection products for conventionaland analogue addressable fire systems.

Hodgson Sealants LimitedBelprin RoadBeverleyEast YorkshireHU16 0LNTel: +44 (0)1482 868321Fax: +44 (0)1482 870729E-mail: [email protected]: www.hodgson-sealants.co.ukManufacturer of sealants with a vast range of usesin many markets including fire-resistant glazingand perimeter sealing of doors, windows andscreens.

W J Hogg & Co Limited1A West Bank DriveBelfastBT3 9LATel: +44 (0)28 9077 8700Fax: +44 (0)28 9077 7508E-mail: [email protected], installation and maintenance of smokecontrol systems.

M Holleran Limited23-27 Goodwood RoadNew CrossLondonSE14 6BLTel: +44 (0)20 8692 4442Fax: +44 (0)20 8691 5160E-mail: [email protected]: www.mholleran.co.ukHolleran offer repair, maintenance andinstallation of underground fire mains,associated pumps and storage tanks. Molinginstalls pipelines without excavation and liningsrenovate old networks.

Holme Valley Fire Protection EngineersUnit 2 Thongsbridge MillsMiry LaneHolmfirthHuddersfieldHD9 7RWTel: +44 (0)1484 686900Fax: +44 (0)1484 686900We supply and service all types of firefightingequipment, fire signs. Full theory and practicaltraining courses. Fire alarms and smoke detectorsdesigned and installed. Risk assessment.

How Fire - FSSHillcrest Business ParkCinderbankDudleyWest MidlandsDY2 9APTel: +44 (0)1384 459856Fax: +44 (0)1384 459179E-mail: [email protected]: www.HOWFIRE.co.ukHow Fire/Fire System Services provides firedetection, gas systems, sprinklers, portableextinguishers. We will design, supply, install,commission and also maintain all your systems.

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Hoyles Electronic Developments LimitedUnit 3 Millbrook Business ParkMill LaneRainfordSt HelensMerseysideWA11 8LZTel: +44 (0)1744 886600Fax: +44 (0)1744 886607E-mail: [email protected]: www.hoyles.comHoyle Electronic Developments design, developand manufacture electronic fire and securityequipment. In 1994 the company gained ISO9001 approval from SGS Yarsley ICS.

Huber + Suhner (UK) LtdTelford RoadBicesterOxfordshireOX26 4LATel: +44 (0)1869 364229Fax: +44 (0)1869 364176E-mail: [email protected]: www.hubersuhner.co.ukExperts in the design, manufacture and marketingof products and system solutions, encompassinghigh performance cable and material solutions,passive RF and wireless components and radio andfibre optic products.

Hugo International6 Waterside DriveLangley Business ParkLangleySloughBerkshireSL3 6EZTel: +44 (0)1753 542828Fax: +44 (0)1753 543131E-mail: [email protected]: www.hugoint.comHugo International are a leading voice and datacommunications provider for the worldwidebusiness community. Tetra radios, PMR mobiles,vehicle tracking, GSM mobile phones, internalcommunications.

Humberside Fire Brigade Industrial TrainingCentreClough RoadHullHU6 7PLTel: +44 (0)1482 462815Fax: +44 (0)1482 444670E-mail: [email protected]: www.humbersidefire.gov.ukSTCW 95, firefighting, crisis management,petrochemical, liquid/gas firefighting. confinedspace entry, BA, extinguisher, fire safety, LGVchemical safety, leadership training, fireextinguisher instructor course, incident commandcomputer simulation.

Hunter Division: Interfloor Group LtdEdinburgh RoadHeathhallDumfriesDG1 1QAScotlandTel: +44 (0)1387 269591Fax: +44 (0)1387 250995E-mail: [email protected]: www.hunterboots.comHunter's firefighting boots offer suberb comfortand durability. Ultima 4000 combines neoprenelinings and lightweight uppers with steelencapsulated dual-density outsoles, which provideoutstanding abrasion resistance.

II Systems11 Synge PlaceDublin 8IrelandTel: +353 (0)1 478 3316Fax: +353 (0)1 478 3431E-mail: [email protected]: www.iisystems.ieAn ISO 9002 registered company established in1984, specialising in the production and sales ofintumescent fire seals for the constructionindustry.

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I Spy Security Services Ltd308 Haydons RoadWimbledonLondonSW19 8J2Tel: +44 (0)20 8545 0314Fax: +44 (0)20 8545 0524E-mail: [email protected]: www.ispysecurityservices.co.ukDesign, supply, installation and maintenance offire, security, CCTV and access control systems.Professional installations to the highest standardsfor discerning clients.

IBE Fire Safety Management48 Main StreetEbberstonNorth YorkshireYO13 9NSTel: +44 (0)1723 850027Fax: +44 (0)1723 850027E-mail: [email protected] safety management systems; Fire safety riskassessment; Training, basic fire safety, fire warden,hot fire training, petrol - forecourt control,competent persons; Fire safety - safe systems ofwork.

ICAS ASP O Box 78N-1332 OsteraasNorwayTel: +47 (0)67164150Fax: +47 (0)67164151E-mail: [email protected]: www.icas.noSmoke alarms and smoke alarm systems fordwellings and the agriculture industry.

ICAS UK LimitedSuite 9 Gerrard House Business CentreWorthing RoadEast PrestonBN16 1ANTel: +44 (0)1903 787249Fax: +44 (0)1903 787249E-mail: [email protected] smoke alarms and smoke alarm systemsfor dwellings. Aspiration detectors for stables.

ICOM (UK) LimitedSea StreetHerne BayKentCT5 4AYTel: +44 (0)1227 741741Fax: +44 (0)1227 741742E-mail: [email protected]: www.icomuk.co.ukICOM(UK) is a radio communications companywhich operates in the commercial, marine,airband and amateur markets. Distributors ofradio equipment.

ICS (UK) Limited6A Sherwood RoadAston Fields Industrial EstateBromsgroveWorcestershireB60 3DRTel: +44 (0)1527 579898Fax: +44 (0)1527 870610E-mail: [email protected]: www.icsfire.comDesigners, manufacturers and installers ofpropane-fuelled, realistic hot fire trainingequipment. All scenarios totally repeatable andinstructor controlled. Safe and effective training.

ICT Training (Fire Awareness)11 Kirkwood DriveCookridgeLeedsWest YorkshireLS16 7DYTel: +44 (0)113 261 9273Fax: +44 (0)7092 172511E-mail: [email protected] is a young and exciting new companyoffering tailored fire safety training courses, firerisk assessments, fire prevention surveys, firewardens and advice.


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IFAST LtdIndependent Fire & Safety TrainingGoodhew CloseYaptonNr ArundelWest SussexBN18 0JATel: +44 (0)1243 553868Fax: +44 (0)1243 553868E-mail: [email protected]: www.ifast-online.co.ukWe specialise in both theory and practical 'live'fire training to industrial, commercial anddomestic premises both locally and nationally,either on or off site.

Imass LimitedEldon HouseRegent CentreGosforthNewcastle-upon-TyneNE3 3PWTel: +44 (0)191 213 5555Fax: +44 (0)191 213 0526E-mail: [email protected]: www.imass.co.ukImass is a leading UK IT solutions provider. Itssoftware products support major operationalrequirements, including risk management, mobiledata solutions, fire safety, hydrant managementand real-time systems.

Impulse Engineering LtdCrabtree HouseCrabtree LaneHeadleyBordonHampshireGU35 8QBTel: +44 (0)1428 717900Fax: +44 (0)1428 717911E-mail: [email protected]: www.impulse-eng.comDesign, supply, installation and service of all typesof fire detection, extinguishing and alarm systems.Specialists in analogue, aspirating and fixed CO2and FM200 extinguishing systems.

Independent Fire and Safety Training Limited2 Garwick TerraceGreetlandHalifaxWest YorkshireHX4 8DATel: +44 (0)1422 372508Fax: +44 (0)1422 372508E-mail: [email protected]: www.ifast-online.co.ukSpecialists in staff fire training, health and safetycourses, risk assessments, fire extinguishermaintenance courses. Provision of fire equipment,service, signs, ancillaries (nationwide coverage).

Industrial Door Engineering LimitedWinnington AvenueWinningtonNorthwichCheshireCW8 4EQTel: +44 (0)1606 871832Fax: +44 (0)1606 871482E-mail: [email protected]: www.industrial-door-eng.co.ukManufacture, service and repair of all types ofindustrial doors in north west England, northWales and west Yorkshire.

Infographics UK Limited(Head Office)12 Hanover CourtGlenrothesFifeKY7 5SBScotlandTel: +44 (0)1592 750677Fax: +44 (0)1592 610534E-mail: [email protected]: www.infographics.co.ukInfographics provides high-performanceinformation technology solutions to corporateand government clients in the UK and abroad.Specialises in applications for the fire service.

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International Centre for Emergency Techniques(ICET)P O Box 4304940 AK RaamsdonksveerThe NetherlandsTel: +31 (0)1625 17080Fax: +31 (0)1625 16560E-mail: [email protected]: www.icet.nlICET is a specialist of world renown in thedevelopment of multi-disciplinary rescue training,disaster management and consultancyprogrammes.

Interspiro Limited7 Hawksworth RoadCentral ParkTelfordShropshireTF2 9TUTel: +44 (0)1952 200190Fax: +44 (0)1952 299805E-mail: [email protected] of high quality breathingapparatus, escape apparatus, diving equipment,communications equipment for BA and divingand specialised training products.

Intfire25 Fairview RoadSuttonSurreyTel: +44 (0)20 8642 7583Fax: +44 (0)20 8642 7583E-mail: [email protected]: www.int-fire.co.ukElectrical installations including fire alarms andburglar alarms. Services and repairs carried out.Friendly and reliable service, including emergencylights and intercoms.

IR Martin RobertsMillen RoadSittingbourneKentME10 2AATel: +44 (0)1795 476161Fax: +44 (0)1795 422463E-mail: [email protected]: www.irmartinroberts.co.ukDesign, manufacture and supply of highperformance general purpose fire, security,acoustic, thermal and cleanroom steel doors andframes.

ISL Fire Safety (A division of Ideal SecuritiesLimited)The DeneWest NewtonNorfolkPE31 6AXTel: +44 (0)1485 544711E-mail: [email protected] safety consultants, fire risk assessments, fireemergency plans, fire risk management,inspection and audit, fire safety training, buildingand asset protection.

Jalite plcWins HouseBentallsBasildonEssexSS14 3BSTel: +44 (0)1268 242300Fax: +44 (0)1268 274148E-mail: [email protected]: www.jalite.comJalite manufacture photoluminescent materials,escape route lighting systems, fire safetyinstruction notices, signs and exit location andindentification products.

JG Fire Protection and TrainingOld RoadLeconfieldBeverleyEast YorkshireHU17 7NHTel: +44 (0)1964 550732Fax: +44 (0)1964 550732Service/supply of fire alarms, extinguishers, fireprotection equipment, emergency lighting, nursecall. Fire training given on site or at trainingcentre.

John Dennis Coachbuilders LimitedWestfield RoadSlyfield Industrial EstateGuildfordSurreyGU1 3SPTel: +44 (0)1483 506678Fax: +44 (0)1483 579488E-mail: [email protected] of fire service vehicles, primarilywater and rescue tenders.


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Jonesco (Preston) LimitedPitman WayFulwoodPrestonLancashirePR2 9ZDTel: +44 (0)1772 704488Fax: +44 (0)1772 702209E-mail: [email protected]: www.jonesco-plastics.comManufacturer of fireboxes, BA boxes, hose reelcabinets and firestands out of polyethylene.Health and safety storage containers. NATOapproved. Established 35 years.

Jordan Site Management Services Ltd72 Hailey RoadErithKentDA18 4AHTel: +44 (0)20 8310 5000Fax: +44 (0)20 8312 2487E-mail: [email protected] and installers of sprinkler systems, dryand wet risers and hose reel installations,throughout the UK and Europe over the past 30years.

Kaba Door Systems LimitedHalesfield 4TelfordShropshireTF7 4APTel: +44 (0)870 000 5252Fax: +44 (0)870 000 5253E-mail: [email protected]: www.kaba.co.ukA single source for all fire door and accessproducts and support services - total accesssolution.

KAC Alarm Company Limited15-19 Trescott RoadSmallwoodRedditchWorcestershireB98 7AHTel: +44 (0)1527 406655Fax: +44 (0)1527 406677E-mail: [email protected]: www.kac.co.ukManufacturers and suppliers of break glass callpoints, sounders, warning beacons and strobes,and smoke detectors.

Kappler EuropePlot 1, Crown Farm WayMansfieldNottinghamshireNG19 0FTTel: +44 (0)1623 416200Fax: +44 (0)1623 416250E-mail: [email protected]: www.kappler.comA leading producer of protective clothing,Kappler is known for innovative fabrics andgarments which protect workers from thedeadliest hazards.

KBS Fire Protection Systems LimitedUnits 2 and 3, Hollies ParkHollies Park RoadCannockStaffordshireWS11 1DBTel: +44 (0)1543 467779Fax: +44 (0)1543 467445E-mail: [email protected]: www.kbsfireprotection.co.ukAs the sole UK distributors of KBS products wecan supply or install all types of fire seals aroundelectrical and mechanical service penetrations.

Keane Security & Fire Safety LimitedConsultant & Training Specialists2 Lansdowne TerraceBallsbridgeDublin 4IrelandTel: +353 (0)1 668 8573Fax: +353 (0)1 668 3829E-mail: [email protected]: www.keanesecurity.comA leading consultancy and training organisationKSFS numbers 14 governments among its chiefclients as well as international organisations andleading Irish industrial, financial and commercialbodies.

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Kermel20 rue AmpereColmarF-68000FranceTel: +33 (0)389 204744Fax: +33 (0)389 204738E-mail: [email protected]: www.kermel.comInherently fire-resistant Kermel fibres, either100% Kermel or in blends, provide acombination of safety, performance and comfortfor firefighters in both station wear andbunkersuits.

The Key Consultancy Ltd11 Kidderminster RoadBromsgroveWorcestershireBG1 7JJTel: +44 (0)1527 575182Fax: +44 (0)1527 576288E-mail: [email protected]: www.thekeyconsultancy.co.ukKey offers health, safety and environmentaltraining/consultancy at practitioner, manager,supervisor and specialist levels. A provider ofNEBOSH, IOSH and own developed trainingprogrammes.

Kidde Fire ProtectionThame Park RoadThameOxfordshireOX9 3RTTel: +44 (0)1844 265003Fax: +44 (0)1844 265156E-mail: [email protected]: www.kfp.co.ukSuppliers of fire detection and suppressionequipment for industrial, commercial and marineapplications. Explosion protection systems. Oilmist detection.

Kidde Fire Protection Services400 Dallow RoadLutonBedfordshireLU1 1URTel: +44 (0)1582 413694Fax: +44 (0)1582 402339E-mail: [email protected] Fire Protection Services offers a totalcapability in active fire protection, encompassingthe supply, installation and servicing of all types offire protection products.

Kidde FyrneticsMathisen WayPoyle RoadColnbrookSloughSL3 0HBTel: +44 (0)1753 685148Fax: +44 (0)1753 685096E-mail: [email protected]: www.kiddefyrnetics.co.ukResidential ionisation and optical alarms in DCand hard wired. AC heat alarms and CO alarms.Fire blankets/extinguishers/escape ladders.

Kidde plcMathisen WayPoyle RoadColnbrookSloughSL3 0HBTel: +44 (0)1753 689848Fax: +44 (0)1753 689309E-mail: [email protected]: www.kidde.comKidde is a leading global supplier of fire and safetyproducts, systems and services to industrial,commercial, aerospace, combustion control andretail customers.

Kidde Safety Europe LtdMathisen WayPoyle RoadColnbrookSloughSL3 0HBTel: +44 (0)1753 685148Fax: +44 (0)1753 685096E-mail: [email protected]: www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.ukSupplier of domestic fire safety equipment,including extinguishers, smoke and carbonmonoxide alarms, fire escape ladders and fireblankets.

DJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services)3 Glan RoadPorthcawlCF36 5DFTel: +44 (0)1656 771208Fax: +44 (0)1656 771208E-mail: [email protected], installation and maintenance of fire alarm,emergency lighting and firefighting equipment.


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Kingfell Fire Protection Ltd6 Southwark StreetLondonSE1 1TQTel: +44 (0)7357 6746Fax: +44 (0)7357 9283E-mail: [email protected]: www.kingfell.co.ukKingfell provides a range of professional fire safetyand engineering consultancy services, includingsafety stategies, system design, training, riskassessments, standards and specifications andauditing.

Kingspan Insulated PanelsKingspan LimitedGreenfield Business Park No 2GreenfieldHolywellCH8 7GJTel: +44 (0)1352 716110Fax: +44 (0)1352 710161E-mail: [email protected]: www.kingspanpanels.comKingspan Insulated Panels manufacture insulatedfiresafe roof and wall cladding systems. These areavailable with insurer approved, LPCB andFactory Mutual certifications.

Klaxon Signals LimitedWrigley StreetOldhamLancashireOL4 1HNTel: +44 (0)161 287 5555Fax: +44 (0)161 287 5511E-mail: [email protected]: www.klaxonsignals.comAudible and visual signalling equipment for fire,security, industrial, marine, hazardous area andwide area coverage applications; equipmentincludes hooters, sirens, bells, buzzers, air horns,electronic sounders, visual signals and hazardousarea equipment.

Kryscon Limited96 Christian FieldsNorburyLondonSW16 3JXTel: +44 (0)20 8679 0282Fax: +44 (0)20 8764 5466E-mail: [email protected]: www.kryscon.comKryscon provides fire protection services, its rangeincluding fire alarm systems/equipment,extinguishers/maintenance, domestic/residentialsprinklers and training.

KT AssembliesUnit 10 Conqueror EstateMoorhurst RoadCastieham Industrial EstateSt Leonards on SeaEast SussexTN38 9NATel: +44 (0)1424 851754Fax: +44 (0)1424 855039Manufacture AC/DC power supplies, timers,door interlocks, special control panels, dooralarms and access control systems. An electronicbespoke service is available.

http://www.kingspanpanels.com

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LeMaitre6 Forval CloseWandle WayMitchamSurreyCR4 4NETel: +44 (0)20 8646 2222Fax: +44 (0)20 8646 1955E-mail: [email protected]: www.lemaitreltd.comLeading manufacturer of smoke generators fortraining in fire evacuation, community fire safetyand use of breathing apparatus. All machines andfluid are NATO codified and specified by TheBuying Agency.

Link Instruments Limited12 Greenway LaneBuritonPetersfieldGU31 5SXTel: +44 (0)1730 269609Fax: +44 (0)1730 231184E-mail: [email protected]: www.linkinst.comWorldwide supplier of liquid level indicator stripsensors, ultrasonic liquid level comparitors fortesting the liquid gas content of fire extinguishersand systems.

Liquid Plastics LimitedAstral HousePO Box 7Miller StreetPrestonLancashirePR1 1EATel: +44 (0)1772 259781Fax: +44 (0)1772 882016E-mail: [email protected]: www.liquidplastics.co.ukLiquid plastics is at the leading edge of themanufacture of high performance protectivecoatings such as the fire retardant Firecheck.

KT Fire Protection Limited105 Sea StreetHerne BayKentCT6 8QUTel: +44 (0)1227 363570/362704Fax: +44 (0)1227 365662Supply, installation and maintenance of fire alarm,emergency lighting and firefighting equipment.Working to the British Standard since 1975.

Landon KingswayPriory RoadBirminghamB6 7LHTel: +44 (0)121 327 1662Fax: +44 (0)121 328 2492Web: www.concentriccontrols.comEstablished in 1961, Landon Kingsway provideexpertise in gas and oil safety shut off systems forindustrial and commercial boilerhouses/plantrooms. The product portfolio includesmechanical fire valves, safety valves, gas provingsystems, oil fillpoint equipment, electro/mechanical fire valves, gas detection and oil levelcontrol.

Leaderflush & ShaplandPO Box 5404NottinghamNG16 4BUTel: +44 (0)870 240 0666Fax: +44 (0)870 240 0777E-mail: [email protected]: www.leaderflushshapland.co.ukLeading performance door and doorsetmanufacturer, offering a wide range of bespokeproducts suitable for commercial and industrialbuildings. Performance options include fireratings to 120 minutes. All products are BWF-Certifire approved.

Leigh's PaintsTower WorksKestor StreetBoltonLancashireBL2 2ALTel: +44 (0)1204 521771Fax: +44 (0)1204 382115E-mail: [email protected]: www.wjleigh.co.ukManufacturers of high performance anti-corrosiveand fire protection coatings for the fabrication,marine and petrochemical markets.

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The London Fan Company Limited75-81 Stirling RoadActonLondonW3 8DJTel: +44 (0)20 8992 6923Fax: +44 (0)20 8992 6928E-mail: [email protected]: www.londonfan.co.ukManufacturers of industrial fans including: casedand plate axials, bifurcateds, roof-extract, flame-proof and emergency smoke extract fans and axialimpellers.

Lorient Polyproducts LimitedFairfax RoadHeathfield Industrial EstateNewton AbbotDevonTQ12 6UDTel: +44 (0)1626 834252Fax: +44 (0)1626 833166E-mail: [email protected]: www.lorientgroup.comLorient manufacture fire, smoke and acousticproducts for door assemblies, including glazingsystems, and fire resistant air transfer grilles fordoors, walls and ducts.

Lothian & Borders Fire BrigadeScottish International Fire Training Centre93 McDonald RoadEdinburghEH7 4LXTel: +44 (0)131 556 4852Fax: +44 (0)131 558 9256E-mail: [email protected]: www.ibfire.org.ukLothian and Borders Fire Brigade has a wellestablished Fire Training Centre delivering a broadspectrum of training from fire marshal courses tofire fighting at sea courses.

McKenzie-Martin LimitedEton Hill WorksEton Hill RoadRadcliffeManchesterM26 2USTel: +44 (0)161 723 2234Fax: +44 (0)161 725 9531E-mail: [email protected] of a range of fire/smoke roofventilators. Suppliers of smoke extract fans.

Macron Safety Systems (UK) LimitedFireater HouseSouth Denes RoadGreat YarmouthNorfolkNR30 3PJTel: +44 (0)1493 859822Fax: +44 (0)1493 858374E-mail: [email protected]: www.macron-safety.comThe company manufactures and supplies acomprehensive range of cost-effective fireprotection products, designed to meet the needsof the market place.

MagnumAviation WaySouthend on SeaEssexSS2 6GHTel: +44 (0)1702 541741Fax: +44 (0)1702 547947E-mail: [email protected]: www.magnumfootwear.co.ukEmergency service men and women all over theworld choose Magnum as their essentialequipment. Fully compliant with and exceedingcriteria for EN 345-1 or EN 347-1.

Manchester Fire ProtectionErrwood House212 Moss LaneBramhallCheshireSK7 1BDTel: +44 (0)161 439 8513Fax: +44 (0)161 440 8930E-mail: [email protected], supply and installation of automaticsprinkler systems.

Mann McGowanIntumescent House9 Springlakes EstateDeadbrook LaneAldershotHampshireGU12 4UHTel: +44 (0)1252 333601Fax: +44 (0)1252 322724E-mail: [email protected]: www.mannmcgowan.co.ukManufacturers of passive fire protection productsincluding fire resisting glazed screens, door seals,sealants, air transfer grilles, pipe sleeves, acousticseals and smoke seals.

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Marsh Risk ConsultingNo 1, The Marsh CentreAldgate High StreetLondonE1 8DXTel: +44 (0)20 7357 1000Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 5127Web: www.marsh.comProperty and asset risk management; independentinsurance risk surveys/audits; business continuitymanagement; health and safety risk management;risk management training.

Masson Seeley & Co LimitedHowdaleDownham MarketNorfolkTel: +44 (0)1366 388000Fax: +44 (0)1366 385222E-mail: [email protected]: www.masson-seeley.co.ukSign manufacturer to the health sector and privatesector.

Mastervolt UK LimitedWinchester Hill Business ParkRomseyHampshireSO51 7UTTel: +44 (0)1794 516443Fax: +44 (0)1794 516453E-mail: [email protected]: www.mastervolt.co.ukMastervolt are leading European manufacturers ofpower electronics and silent diesel generator setsfor mobile electrical applications. Reliable ACpower in remote and field locations.

Matthew Hall Fire Engineering7-14 Great Dover StreetLondonSE1 4YRTel: +44 (0)20 7407 7272Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 6390E-mail: [email protected]

MC Fire ProtectionShard HouseDuck LaneLudgershallBuckinghamshireHP18 9TXTel: +44 (0)1844 237861Fax: +44 (0)1844 238527E-mail: [email protected]: www.mcfp.co.ukFire protection consultancy, staff training and riskassessment. Supply/installation of fireextinguishers and ancillary equipment. Alarm andemergency lighting supply and maintenance.

Means of EscapeWins HouseBentallsPipps Hill Industrial EstateBasildonEssexSS14 3BSTel: +44 (0)1268 242340Fax: +44 (0)1268 284046Web: www.means-of-escape.comMagazine dedicated to discussing the issuessurrounding safe evacuation in a climate ofincreasing legislation and the growing importanceof risk assessment and self regulation.

MEDC LimitedColliery RoadPinxtonNottinghamNG16 6JFTel: +44 (0)1773 864100E-mail: [email protected]: www.medc.comMEDC design, manufacture and market a rangeof Atex/Cenelec approved field devices/controland distribution systems for fire and gas andcommunications systems.

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Methodist Insurance plcBrazennose House WestBrazennose StreetManchesterM2 5ASTel: +44 (0)161 833 9696Fax: +44 (0)161 833 1287Web: www.methodist-insurance.co.ukGeneral insurers, primarily selling propertyinsurance but also liability, personal accident andpecuniary loss insurance mainly, but notexclusively, to churches and charities.

Metro Inspection ServicesMetro House1 Joan StreetThe CutLondonSE1 8DATel: +44 (0)20 7960 3939Fax: +44 (0)20 7960 3940E-mail: [email protected] provides fire safety and health andsafety services to more than 2500 properties in theUK.

Mid Career CollegeP O Box 20CambridgeCB1 5DGTel: +44 (0)1223 880016Fax: +44 (0)1223 881604E-mail: [email protected]: www.mid-career-college.ac.ukThe College provides a wide range of courses onfire protection including fire protection andalarms, means of escape, risk assessment,sprinklers.

Midas Technologies (GB) LimitedUnit A, Roundhouse CloseEastern IndustryPeterboroughPE7 2DWTel: +44 (0)1733 342600Fax: +44 (0)1733 346672E-mail: [email protected]: www.midastech.co.ukMidas can offer you a one stop shop service for allyour design, manufacturing and installationrequirements.

Millwood Servicing Limited102 Stafford RoadWallingtonSurreySM6 9AYTel: +44 (0)20 8669 0080Fax: +44 (0)20 8669 2727E-mail: [email protected]: www.millwood.co.ukWe specialise in the sales and servicing of all firealarm and emergency lighting systems, fireextinguishers, hose reel installations, in-house firesafety training.

Andrew Mitchell & Co Limited15 Dunivaig RoadEaster Queenslie Industrial EstateGlasgowG33 4TTTel: +44 (0)141 773 5454Fax: +44 (0)141 773 5455E-mail: [email protected]: www.mitco.co.ukSupplier of a wide range of industrial textilesincluding flame-retardant fabric/materials, fireblankets, protective covers and portable shelters.Items are manufactured to your specificrequirements.

MITIE McCartney Fire Protection Limited8 Lawmoor PlaceGlasgowG5 0XWTel: +44 (0)141 429 4646Fax: +44 (0)141 429 4442E-mail: [email protected]: www.mccartney.co.ukA leading UK designer, installer and maintainer ofpassive fire protection solutions for public,industrial and commercial buildings and utilities.

MK Fire Training16 Raleigh CloseOld HallWarringtonWA5 9QSTel: +44 (0)1925 414223Fax: +44 (0)1925 419385E-mail: [email protected] training consultancy specialising in fire safetyand fire marshal training courses for industry,offices, hotels, nursing homes etc.

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MMB InternationalUnit ACalamine StreetMacclesfieldCheshireSK11 7HUTel: +44 (0)1625 615025Fax: +44 (0)1625 511513E-mail: [email protected]: www.ambulance-sales.co.ukSpecial vehicle builders whose products includecustom-built fire safety demonstration vehicles,mobile workshops and control units.

Monitor Risk Management LtdMaerdy Road Business ParkFerndaleCardiffCF43 4ABTel: +44 (0)1443 757676Fax: +44 (0)1443 757975E-mail: [email protected]: www.monitor.uk.comMonitor's risk assessments are carried out byexperienced fire officers. All significant findingsare available securely online.

Morley-IAS Fire SystemsCharles AvenueBurgess HillWest SussexRH15 9UFTel: +44 (0)1444 235556Fax: +44 (0)1444 254410E-mail: [email protected]: www.morley-ias.co.ukMorley-IAS Fire Systems is one of the largest firealarm panel manufacturers in the UK. The ZXSeries panels are highly versatile intelligentaddressable panels.

Moulson Davies LimitedGothic HouseBarker GateNottinghamNG1 1JUTel: +44 (0)115 958 6800Fax: +44 (0)115 950 5837E-mail: [email protected]: www.moulsondavies.co.ukComprehensive fire risk assessments. Design andimplementation of fire safety and managementsystems. Complete range of fully tested products.Consultancy services. Full range of trainingprogrammes.

MSA (Britain) LimitedEast ShawheadCoatbridgeLanarkshireScotlandTel: +44 (0)1236 424966Fax: +44 (0)1236 440881E-mail: [email protected]: www.msabritain.co.ukGlobal manufacturer of fire protection products:SCBA, thermal imaging, gas detectioninstruments, fire helmets.

MSD International LimitedCranwell HouseRoute du PicquerelSt. SampsonGuernseyTel: +44 (0)1481 242559Fax: +44 (0)1481 242565E-mail: [email protected]: www.msdinternational.comPeople-centred business continuity management,specialising in disaster simulation exercises,training and testing. Based on extensive practicalcontingency planning experience.

MSF LimitedUnit 3, Priestley WayManor Royal Industrial EstateCrawleyWest SussexRH9 2NTTel: +44 (0)1293 543838Fax: +44 (0)1293 537590E-mail: [email protected]: www.msf-fire.co.ukA BS EN ISO 9000 approved company whichservices and supplies portable fire extinguishers,fire hoses, fire alarms and emergency lightingthroughout the south of England.

Multifabs Survival LimitedKirkhill PlaceDyceAberdeenAB21 0GUScotlandTel: +44 (0)1224 770099Fax: +44 (0)1224 723677E-mail: [email protected]: www.multifabs-survival.comManufacturers and suppliers of practical solutionsin survival wear to leading military forces,emergency services and oil and gas operatorsaround the world.


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JW Munday & Associates (Australasia)PO Box 251Avoca BeachNew South WalesNSW 2251AustraliaTel: +61 (02) 4365 0556Fax: +61 (02) 4365 0556E-mail address: [email protected]: www.fireforensics.com.auA highly experienced multi-disciplinary teambringing forensic science and realted expertise tofire and explosion investigations. Other servicesprovided include training and arson riskassessment.

Mustang Communications LimitedEastfield Industrial EstateScarboroughYorkshireYO11 3UTTel: +44 (0)1723 582555Fax: +44 (0)1723 581673E-mail: [email protected]: www.mustang.co.ukManufacture a comprehensive range of highreliability public address equipment andassociated control systems suitable for theemergency services.

National Access and Rescue CentreLake District Business ParkMintbridge RoadKendalLA9 6NHTel: +44 (0)1539 728866Fax: +44 (0)1539 728833E-mail: [email protected]: www.narc.co.ukSupplier of ‘Rescuepack’ - specialist equipmentand training for firefighter safety and casualtyrescue. For confined spaces, protection from fallsand all vertical situations.

National Fire Fighting Manufacturing CoLimitedP O Box 17014DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 (0)4 8815653Fax: +971 (0)4 8816229E-mail: [email protected]: www.naffco.comManufacturer and supplier of BS kitemark fireextinguishers, fire hose reels, fire extinguishingsystems and fire pumps.

National Security Inspectorate (NSI)Queengate House14 Cookham RoadMaidenheadBerkshireSL6 8AJTel: +44 (0)870 205 0000Fax: +44 (0)1628 773367E-mail: [email protected]: www.nsi.org.ukProvision of inspection services, throughNACOSS Fire Systems, for companies installingfire detection systems.

Nebridge (Engineers) LimitedLindsey ParkBowburn North Industrial EstateDurhamDH6 5PFTel: +44 (0)191 377 9611Fax: +44 (0)191 377 9612Established in 1976, NEL supply, commission,maintain and repair fire alarms, emergencylighting and security systems. Specialist systemengineering is a particular expertise of NEL.

Nederman LimitedPO Box 50391 Walton SummitBamber BridgePrestonPR5 8AFTel: +44 (0)1772 334721Fax: +44 (0)1772 315273E-mail: [email protected]: www.nederman.com

NewAge Industries7 Champaklal Udyog BhavanSion (East)Mumbai 400 022IndiaTel: +91 (0)22 2407 7421Fax: +91 (0)22 2407 4229E-mail: [email protected]: www.newage-india.comManufacturers of gunmetal and light alloy BSIthreaded fittings, hoses BS:6391 type 1, 2, 3(Lloyd's, UL approved), high volume long rangewater/foam monitors, foam equipment, FE227,CO2 systems.

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Next TwoColliery RoadPinxtonNottinghamNG16 6JFTel: +44 (0)1773 864111Fax: +44 (0)1773 582850E-mail: [email protected]: www.medc.com0Next Two supply loudpeakers for public address,voice alarm and background music systems to beused in industrial, commercial and leisureapplications.

Nields Plastic Co LimitedUnits 1 & 2, Foley Trading EstateHerefordHR1 2SFTel: +44 (0)1432 268341Fax: +44 (0)1432 353247E-mail: [email protected]: www.nields.co.ukNields Plastic Co Limited produces fireretardant/protective polythene, approved to LossPrevention Standard 1207 (protective coveringmaterials).

Nittan (UK) LimitedHipley StreetOld WokingSurreyGU22 9LQTel: +44 (0)1483 769555Fax: +44 (0)1483 756686E-mail: [email protected]: www.nittan.co.ukManufacturers of a comprehensive range ofconventional and analogue addressable firedetectors. Supplied to leading fire systemcompanies worldwide.

No Climb Products LimitedAlston WorksAlston RoadBarnetEN5 4ELTel: +44 (0)20 8449 3391Fax: +44 (0)20 8449 4029E-mail: [email protected]: www.noclimb.comNo Climb Products are a leading manufacturerand supplier of test and maintenance equipmentfor heat/smoke detectors.

Noberne Doors LimitedLupton StreetHunsletLeedsLS10 2QPTel: +44 (0)113 277 8577Fax: +44 (0)113 277 2049E-mail: [email protected] timber fire doors/door sets up to120min fire resistance.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceCrosby RoadNorthallertonNorth YorkshireDL6 1ABTel: +44 (0)1609 780150Fax: +44 (0)1609 788520Web: www.northyorks999.netNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is abrigade providing competitive, realistic firetraining to commerce and industry. Its video unitundertakes commercial projects.

David North LimitedRenfield4 Holland RoadBramhallCheshireSK7 2PQTel: +44 (0)161 440 9876Fax: +44 (0)161 440 9990E-mail: [email protected] insurance surveys, risk management andcontrol for both the London company and Lloyd'sof London, high risk insurance markets.

Norton LodgeHeddingtonCalneWiltshireSN11 0PETel: +44 (0)1380 850339Fax: +44 (0)1380 850804E-mail: [email protected] production of fire safety, security andhealth and safety training videos, DVDs andinteractive CD Roms.


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Norton Waugh Management SoftwareThe Old SchoolWeston-under-LizardShifnalShropshireTF11 8SZTel: +44 (0)1952 850333Fax: +44 (0)1952 850649E-mail: [email protected]: www.nortonwaugh.co.ukProducers of a range of health and safetyapplications for PCs, including COSHH,incident/accident recording, risk assessment,auditing and planned maintenance.

Notifier Fire SystemsCharles AvenueBurgess HillWest SussexRH15 9UFTel: +44 (0)1444 230300Fax: +44 (0)1444 230888E-mail: [email protected]: www.notifier.ltd.ukManufacture, distribution and design of firedetection equipment and a leading manufacturerof analogue addressable control equipment.

NST Fire Protection13 Willoughbys LaneHigh GarrettBraintreeEssexCM7 9SJTel: +44 (0)1376 325865/+44 (0)7941 971216Extinguisher supply and maintenance includingsignage. Training (fire) and first aid. Fire riskassessment.

Robert H Nurcombe2 Stanhome DriveWest BridgfordNottinghamNG2 7FFTel: +44 (0)7973 213019E-mail: [email protected] risk assessments and fire plans for industryand the power generation business.

Nutec Centre for Safety LimitedHaverton Hill Industrial EstateBillinghamClevelandTS23 1PZTel: +44 (0)1642 566656Fax: +44 (0)1642 563224E-mail: [email protected]: www.nutecglobal.comNutec is a recognised provider of offshore andonshore safety and survival training services.

Oggioni sasVia Gariberto da Besana 1120045 Besana in BrianzaMilanoItalyTel: +39 0362 995062Fax: +39 0362 540682E-mail: [email protected]: www.oggionisas.comOggioni SAS produces a new range of firedetectors, gas sensors and new scada/HMIsoftware Galileo++ realised in component objecttechnology.

Olympic Fire Protection Limited10/11 Stratfield ParkWaterloovillePortsmouthHampshirePO7 7XNTel: +44 (0)23 9223 1444Fax: +44 (0)23 9225 0666E-mail: [email protected]: www.olympicfire.co.ukAn LPS 1048 certificated sprinkler companyproviding design, installation and a nationwide24-hour service and maintenance team for alltypes of active fire protection systems.

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One Stop Safety18 ReedsWestmill ParkCrickladeSwindonWiltshireSN6 6JFTel: +44 (0)1793 750773Fax: +44 (0)1793 750773E-mail: [email protected]: www.onestopsafety.co.ukTraining in fire safety, first aid, manual handlingand health and safety. Extinguisher supply,inspection and maintenance, portable appliancetesting, health and safety inspections, riskassessment.

Pacific UK97 High RoadBuckhurst HillEssexIG9 5SNTel: +44 (0)20 8506 0422Fax: +44 (0)20 8504 2279E-mail: [email protected]: www.pacifichelmets.comA full range of fire helmets and specialistprotective headgear from a leading specialistprotective headgear manufacturer.

Packsome ClothingLitchurch LaneDerbyDE24 8AATel: +44 (0)1332 292121Fax: +44 (0)1332 291143E-mail: [email protected]: www.packsomeclothing.comSpecialist protection clothing manufacturer.Range of clothing specifically for the fire serviceincluding water rescue suits, rope rescue, RTAsuits, training coveralls and traditional firefightinggarments.

Palmers LimitedAnchor Business CentreSchool LaneChandler's FordEastleighHampshireTel: +44 (0)23 8081 0700Fax: +44 (0)23 8027 4831E-mail: [email protected]: www.palmersgroup.comOperate in a number of UK markets includingconstruction, petrochemicals, power generation,offshore fabrication and nuclear industries.

Panel and Louvre Group Companies1A Bridle CloseFinedon Road Industrial EstateWellingboroughNN8 4RNTel: +44 (0)1933 228500Fax: +44 (0)1933 228580E-mail: [email protected]: www.palcouk.comAccess panels, covers, grilles, diffusers, louvres,column casings, fire doors, bespoke metalwork.

ParaidParaid HouseWeston LaneBirminghamB11 3RSTel: +44 (0)121 706 6744Fax: +44 (0)121 706 6746E-mail: [email protected]: www.paraid.co.ukEVAC+CHAIR has been designed andmanufactured to evacuate the disabled/injuredfrom multi-storey buildings in cases of fire, falsealarm, smoke and bomb alert, with ease, speedand safety.

Pennine Fire Extinguisher ServicesPleasington StreetBlackburnLancashireBB2 1UFTel: +44 (0)1254 263378Fax: +44 (0)1254 278898E-mail: [email protected]: www.penninefire.co.ukSpecialists in the supply, installation andmaintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Fireawareness training. Fire alarms, signage and manyother fire safety products available.


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Peripheral Support Services Limited14 Enterprise CourtRankine RoadBasingstokeHampshireRG24 8GETel: +44 (0)1256 844685Fax: +44 (0)1256 810082E-mail: [email protected]: www.pss-firequest.co.ukDesign and manufacture of analogue addressablefire control panels and on-site networking.Multiplexing systems and PC graphics. Specialpanels and custom designs.

PermabondWoodside RoadEastleighHampshireSO50 4EXTel: +44 (0)23 8061 9822E-mail: [email protected]: www.permabond.comManufacture speciality adhesives and sealants forthe fire protection market as well as a wide rangeof structural adhesives.

Permalight AGHoher Holzweg 32P O Box 140630956 HemmingenGermanyTel: +49 (0)5101 9263 0Fax: +49 (0)5101 5013E-mail: [email protected] of photoluminescent products forlow-location-lighting systems.

Permatex - Unitherm79 Elm Park WayRooley MoorRochdaleOL12 7JQTel: +44 (0)1706 638616Fax: +44 (0)1706 711351E-mail: [email protected]: www.unitherm-online.comIntumescent coatings for steel. Water based andsolvent based up to 2 hours fire resistance. Woodclear varnish and emulsion class 0. Cable coating.

The Physical Risk TeamLuton and Dunstable Hospital NHS TrustLewsey RoadLutonBedfordshireLU4 0DZTel: +44 (0)1582 497959Fax: +44 (0)1582 570606E-mail: [email protected] on-site fire safety training to staff. Alsooffer fire safety training, live fire extinguishertraining and fire risk assessments to companies.

Pilkington plcProcessing and MerchantingPrescot RoadSt HelensMerseysideWA10 3TTTel: +44 (0)1744 692000Fax: +44 (0)1744 613049Web: www.pilkington.comPilkington Pyroshield™, Pilkington Pyrodur™and Pilkington Pyrostop™ provide tried andtested solutions as leaders in fire-resistantglazing, covering the range of performancerequirements.

Plysu Protection Systems LimitedStation RoadWoburn SandsMilton KeynesMK17 8SETel: +44 (0)1908 287123Fax: +44 (0)1908 583741E-mail: [email protected]: www.plysuprotectionsystems.comManufacturers of respiratory and chemicalprotection suits and portable, inflatabledecontamination showers for hazmat and casualtydecontamination.

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Pneupac LimitedBramingham Business ParkEnterprise WayLutonBedfordshireLU3 4BUTel: +44 (0)1582 430000Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001E-mail: [email protected]: www.pneupac.co.ukDevelopment, design and manufacture of portablegas powered ventilators/resuscitators for theemergency transport and rescue field. Thecompany also manufactures a range of anaestheticmachines.

Praybourne LimitedHeming RoadWashford Industrial EstateRedditchWorcestershireB98 0DHTel: +44 (0)1527 514111Fax: +44 (0)1527 516787E-mail: [email protected]: www.praybourne.co.ukManufacturer of kitemarked fire blankets, highvisibility safety clothing, fire extinguisher and hosereel covers, weld drapes, fire safety signage andextinguisher stands. ISO 9002/BAFE approved.Established 1983.

PremdorGemini HouseHargreaves RoadGroundwell Industrial EstateSwindonSN25 5AJTel: +44 (0)1793 708200Fax: +44 (0)1793 708280E-mail: [email protected]: www.premdor.co.ukManufacturers and marketers of doors, windowsand cubicles, including BWF-Certifire approvedfire doors.

Premier Fire ProtectionPremier House49 Sunmead RoadSunbury-on-ThamesMiddlesexTW16 6PFTel: +44 (0)1932 770473Fax: +44 (0)1932 785056E-mail: [email protected]: www.premierfireprotection.co.ukSales/service: fire alarms, fire extinguishers, hosereels, fire training courses, fire risk assessment.

Prescribed Solutions Limited96 ElmwayHilda ParkChester-le-StreetCo DurhamDH2 2LFTel: +44 (0)191 389 0813Fax: +44 (0)191 389 0813E-mail: [email protected]: www.prescribedsolutions.co.ukTraining and education consultants offering smallto medium companies practical advice onapplying fire prevention policy arrangements tomeet legal standards and compliance.

Prestige Protec Systems Limited160A Halesowen StreetRowley RegisWest MidlandsB65 0ESTel: +44 (0)121 559 4047Fax: +44 (0)121 561 5610E-mail: [email protected]: www.prestigeprotecsystems.co.ukDesign, installation, service and maintenanceengineers specialising in fire detection, alarms,gaseous extinguishant systems, nurse call anddistress alarms, halon removal and upgrade. 24-hour service cover.


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Printrak-Motorola LtdSchlumberger ComplexCobham RoadFerndownDorsetBH21 7PTTel: +44 (0)1202 862000Fax: +44 (0)1202 862001E-mail: [email protected]: www.printrakinternational.comPrintrak, a trading name of Motorola, is anestablished supplier of command room solutions,including computer aided dispatch, mobileapplications software and wireless data devices.

Productos MesaPol San Lazaroc/Silo S/N26250 Santo Domingo de los CalzadaLa RiojaSpainTel: +34 941 341546Fax: +34 941 342254E-mail: [email protected]: www.productosmesa.comProductos Mesa is an ISO 9001 companyproducing fire industrial hoses and personalprotection clothing to EN standards.

Profile Industrial Doors LimitedNewby Road Industrial EstateHazel GroveStockportSK7 5DGTel: +44 (0)161 483 9611Fax: +44 (0)161 483 9572E-mail: [email protected]: www.profiledoors.co.ukManufacture, installation, repair and maintenanceof all types of industrial doors and shutters.

Proline Textile sasBP 10280202 PeronneFranceTel: +33 (0)322 73 40 40Fax: +33 (0)322 73 40 41E-mail: [email protected]: www.proline-textile.comWaterproof, windproof and breathable laminatedfabrics for fire tunics. Special thermal barriers.

Promat Fire Protection LimitedHead OfficeVictoria WorksBonsall StreetMill Hill, BlackburnLancashireBB2 4DDTel: +44 (0)1254 267267Fax: +44 (0)1254 680521E-mail: [email protected]: www.promat.co.ukManufacturers of passive fire protection productsand systems. The company offer an extensiverange of boards, penetration seals and glazingproducts designed to meet the most stringentproject requirements.

Protec Camerfield Ltd5 Churchill WayNelsonLancashireBB9 6RTTel: +44 (0)1282 717474Fax: +44 (0)1282 717475E-mail: [email protected]: www.protec.co.ukDesign, supply and installation of fixed fireprotection equipment including automaticsprinkler systems, hose reels, hydrants and waterspray installations.

PSP Safety Products LimitedUnit 9 Aintree RoadKeytec 7 Business ParkPershoreWorcestershireWR10 2JNTel: +44 (0)1386 552555Fax: +44 (0)1386 552592E-mail: [email protected]: www.pspsafety.co.ukWe design, manufacture and supply specialist firefighting equipment to suit customers' specificrequirements. Trolley, trailer, vehicle and fixedsystems.

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PSU Designs Limited6-7 Bloomfield ParkBloomfield RoadTiptonWest MidlandsTel: +44 (0)121 557 6499Fax: +44 (0)121 557 6498E-mail: [email protected]: www.psudesigns.co.ukDesign and manufacture switch mode powersupplies including designs to EN54-4/2 for use infire alarm and voice alarm systems.

Pulsar Developments LimitedSpracklen HouseDukes PlaceMarlowBuckinghamshireSL7 2QHTel: +44 (0)1628 473555Fax: +44 (0)1628 474325E-mail: [email protected]: www.pulsardevelopments.comSupplier of rechargeable batteries and automaticchargers, standby power, power supplies, DC-ACinverters, DC-DC converters, loudhailers, Excertified high power torches, security metaldetectors.

Pyramid Fire Protection Limited132 Rutland RoadSheffieldS3 9PPTel: +44 (0)114 272 8921Fax: +44 (0)114 272 7631E-mail: [email protected]: www.pyramid-fire.co.ukPyramid have over 35 years' experience indesigning, supplying and installing all types offixed extinguishing systems, fire alarms andportable extinguishers.

Pyroban LimitedEndeavour Works, Dolphin RoadShoreham by SeaSussexBN43 6QGTel: +44 (0)1273 466200Fax: +44 (0)1273 465313E-mail: [email protected]: www.pyroban.comPyroban supply and install explosion protectionsystems for internal combustion and batteryelectric vehicles. LPG and diesel emission controlsystems are also available.

Pyrogen (UK) LimitedGilnow Mill Business CentreSpa RoadBoltonLancashireBL1 4SFTel: +44 (0)1204 373300Fax: +44 (0)1204 373355E-mail: [email protected]: www.pyrogen.co.ukDesign and supply of aerosol fire extinguishingsystems and associated equipment for use as halonreplacement and alternative to large size-and-weight gas and watermist systems.

QuelfireP O Box 35Caspian RoadAltrinchamWA14 5QATel: +44 (0)161 928 7308Manufacturers and suppliers of fire resistantintumescent coatings for structural steel (up totwo hours fire resistance); fire stops for plasticpipes, M & E services and construction joints.

Rafiki Protection Limited55 Springvale Industrial EstateCwmbranSouth WalesNP44 5BDTel: +44 (0)1633 865558Fax: +44 (0)1633 866656E-mail: [email protected]: www.rafiki.bizManufacturers of intelligent fire detectionsystems. Conventional and addressable systemsincorporating the unique ‘multipoint’ detectorwith integral sounders.

Rankins (Glass) Company Limited22-24 Pearsons StreetLondonE2 8JDTel: +44 (0)20 7729 4200Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 7135E-mail: [email protected]: www.rankinsglass.co.ukRankins are glass processors and glaziers. We carrya large stock of different glasses and specialise infire-resistant, low-reflective glass and glass forfurniture and features.


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Raydex/CDTPO Box 3Church StreetLittleboroughLancashireOL15 8HGTel: +44 (0)1706 374015Fax: +44 (0)1706 370576E-mail: [email protected]: www.raydex-cdt.co.ukFire resistant cables manufactured to BS 6387(C, W and Z).

RB Fire Safety Services Limited15 Compton RoadTottonSouthamptonHampshireTel: +44 (0)23 8090 5346Fax: +44 (0)23 8090 6002E-mail: [email protected] professional independent service havingextensive knowledge in all areas of fire safety. Firesafety staff training is tailored to your premisesusing digital camera Powerpoint presentation.

Rea Metal Windows Limited126-136 Green LaneLiverpoolL13 7EDTel: +44 (0)151 228 6373Fax: +44 (0)151 254 1828E-mail: [email protected], manufacture and installation of fire ratedsteel framed glazing systems.

Reka Cables LimitedP O Box 12Fin-05801 HyvinkööFinlandTel: +358 (0)19 45681Fax: +358 (0)19 456 8300E-mail: [email protected]: www.reka.fiReka Cables offer a comprehensive range of cablescovering the low, medium and high voltage rangesincluding the Flamerex fire performance range.Cables manufactured in Finland.

RemsdaqParkwayDeeside Industrial ParkDeesideFlintshireCH5 2NLTel: +44 (0)1244 286495Fax: +44 (0)1244 286496E-mail: [email protected]: www.remsdaq.comManufacturer and supplier of systems for accesscontrol and integrated security as well as a range ofperimeter intruder detection systems.

RES Systems Limited139 Caversham RoadReadingBerkshireRG1 8AUTel: +44 (0)118 950 0635Fax: +44 (0)118 959 1167E-mail: [email protected]: extinguishers.co.ukTotal fire protection in the workplace, installation,servicing, maintenance of extinguishers, alarms,lighting, signage, extinguishing systems andaccessories. Staff training and all other services.

RGIT Montrose LimitedForties RoadMontroseAngusDD10 9ETTel: +44 (0)1224 899707Fax: +44 (0)1224 244776E-mail: [email protected]: www.rgitmontrose.comInternational provider of training courses andconsultancy. Over 150 scheduled courses coveringfire, health and safety, survival, marine,wellservices, major emergency management andtechnician training.

RGT Fire Protection95 Beaumont RoadBournvilleBirminghamB30 2EBTel: +44 (0)121 433 5175Fax: +44 (0)121 486 1847E-mail: [email protected], supply, installation and maintenance ofautomatic fire sprinkler systems.

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Right Direction (UK) Limited377 Gloucester RoadHorfieldBristolBS7 8TWTel: +44 (0)117 924 4256Fax: +44 (0)117 924 4295E-mail: [email protected] retail and manufacture road and safety signs.Screen printing, engraving, adhesive letters,vehicle livery, protective clothing, fireextinguishers, first aid kits and directory boards.

RLK Health, Fire & SafetyOkefieldMerrivale View RoadDouslandYelvertonDevonPL20 6NSTel: +44 (0)1822 853419Fax: +44 (0)1822 853419E-mail: [email protected] 1994, provides consultancy, fire andhealth and safety risk assessments andmanagement, fire audits, staff training, CIEHbasic and risk assessment training and fireextinguisher training.

RMS Refko Installations LimitedLambs Lane NorthRainhamEssexRM13 9XLTel: +44 (0)1708 520236Fax: +44 (0)1708 521379Established in 1976, the company installs andservices sprinkler systems, hose reels and dry risers.

H Roberts and Son LimitedWarren HouseRegent StreetLiverpoolL3 7BNTel: +44 (0)151 236 7558Fax: +44 (0)151 236 2026E-mail: [email protected]: www.hroberts.co.ukSupply, installation and maintenance of portablefire extinguishers and fire alarm systems since1907.

Rockfield Safety LtdUnits V and WCaerphilly Business ParkCaerphillySouth WalesTel: +44 (0)29 2086 6999Fax: +44 (0)29 2085 1999E-mail: [email protected]: www.rockfieldsafety.co.ukDesign, installation and maintenance of fireengineering products and security/surveillancesystems; supply and distribution of safetyequipment and protective clothing; fire riskassessment; environmental management; training;consultancy; signage.

Rockfon LimitedPencoedBridgendCF35 6NYTel: +44 (0)1656 864696Fax: +44 (0)1656 864549Web: www.rockfon.co.ukManufacture and sales and marketing of fire safesuspended ceiling systems and acoustic products.

Rockwool LimitedPencoedBridgendCF35 6NYTel: +44 (0)1656 862621Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302E-mail: [email protected]: www.rockwool.co.ukRockwool is the largest producer of stone wool,the most naturally firesafe insulation, in the world.

Rolland Sprinklers saUsine de 73410 MognardFranceTel: +33 (0)479 547250Fax: +33 (0)479 547248E-mail: [email protected]: www.rolland-sprinklers.comA French-based and ISO 9002 quality certifiedcompany, which manufactures a complete rangeof fire sprinkler products which are LPC and/orFM approved.


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Rotary Firematic Limited5 Trench RoadMalluskNewtownabbeyCo AntrimBT36 4XATel: +44 (0)28 9083 1200Fax: +44 (0)28 9083 1201E-mail: [email protected]: www.rotarygroup.comDesign and installation of fire sprinkler systemsand the fabrication of pipework for sprinklersystems.

Rowans Fire ProtectionChurch LaneClarboroughRetfordNottinghamshireDN22 9NQTel: +44 (0)1777 702097Fax: +44 (0)1777 702097E-mail: [email protected] can provide fire risk assessment, supplyand service fire extinguishers and carry out fireawareness and fire marshal training.

Roxtec LimitedUnit 3, Leigh StreetWalshawBuryLancashireBL8 3ALTel: +44 (0)161 761 5280Fax: +44 (0)161 763 6065E-mail: [email protected]: www.roxtec.co.ukCable and pipe penetration sealing.

RSM Refko Installations LimitedLambs Lane NorthRainhamEssex RM13 9XLTel: +44 (0)1708 520236Fax: +44 (0)1708 521379LPCB registered supervised company designingand installing sprinkler systems, modificationsand alterations. Also servicing of sprinkler valvesets and dry risers.

Rühl Feuerlöschmittel GmbHHugenottenstrasse 105D-61381 FriedrichsdorfGermanyTel: +49 (0)6172 733225Fax: +49 (0)6172 722132E-mail: [email protected]: www.ruehl-ag.comProduction and distribution of fire extinguishingpowders, foam compounds and aqueousextinguishing agents.

Ruth Lee Fire and Rescue EquipmentPen Y GeulanTreddolCorwenDenbighshireLL21 0ENTel: +44 (0)1490 460325Fax: +44 (0)1490 460325E-mail: [email protected]: www.ruthlee.co.ukManufacturer of training dummies in a full rangeof sizes, including a water rescue dummy. Otherproducts include windscreen sheet and RTAsharps protectors.

S & D Santana Limited123 Westmead RoadSuttonSurreySM1 4JHTel: +44 (0)20 8770 7308Fax: +44 (0)20 8643 8441E-mail: [email protected]: www.santana.uk.comDesign and manufacture of integrated alarmmanagement systems for fire, security, access, cctvand all other disciplines in a buildingenvironment.

SAFE Communicatons LimitedBank HouseSouthwick SquareSouthwickWest SussexBN42 4FNTel: +44 (0)1273 871400Fax: +44 (0)1273 596600E-mail: [email protected] in supply of: public help points outsidefire stations; door entry activation by simple code;public address/intercom by telephone or privatenetwork.

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Safety Services (UK) LimitedLakeside Industrial EstateStanton HarcourtOxfordOX8 1SLTel: +44 (0)1865 883288Fax: +44 (0)1865 883467E-mail: [email protected] and safety consultancy providing advice,guidance, training and site support on all aspectsof health, safety and fire issues.

Saffire (UK)The BeechesCheckleyHerefordHR1 4NDTel: +44 (0)1432 851273Fax: +44 (0)1432 851273E-mail: [email protected]: www.saffireuk.co.ukProviding health and safety and fire safetyconsultancy. Also delivering health and safety andfire safety training.

Saffire Products LimitedUnit 22Hazelford Way Industrial EstateNewsteadNottinghamshireNG15 0DGTel: +44 (0)1623 722000Fax: +44 (0)1623 722200E-mail: [email protected]: www.saffire.co.ukSaffire manufactures a comprehensive range of fireextinguishers, fire safety products, parts andaccessories. Saffire has developed a totallyenvironmentally friendly film forming foam.

Saf-T-Glo LimitedTurbine Way, Ecotech Innovation Business ParkSwaffhamNorfolkPE37 7XDTel: +44 (0)1760 723232Fax: +44 (0)1760 723323E-mail: [email protected] of photoluminescent signs,materials and way guidance systems.

SAS Fire Protection73 Hatch RoadNorburyLondonSW16 4PWTel: +44 (0)20 8406 0301Fax: +44 (0)7977 995461E-mail: [email protected]: www.sasfire.comSAS Fire Protection cover all aspects of the fireprotection industry, from portable fireextinguishers to fire alarms and sprinklersystems.

Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems LimitedPO Box 66UckfieldEast SussexTN22 3ZRTel: +44 (0)1825 766363Fax: +44 (0)1825 766361E-mail: [email protected]: www.scarecrowbio-acoustic.co.ukHandheld portable public address systems;loudhailers of high integrity used by military andcivil safety and emergency services, includingLondon Fire Brigade and Royal National LifeboatInstitution.

Schott Glass LimitedDrummond RoadStaffordST16 3ELTel: +44 (0)1785 223166Fax: +44 (0)1785 223522E-mail: [email protected]: www.schott.com/ukA major European specialist glass manufacturer.Schott is a manufacturer and distributor ofPyran® S and Pyranova® fire resistant glasses.Pyran® S has a unique borosilicate composition,making it capable of integrity ratings of over twohours, and has proven performance in a widerange of constructions.

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Scientifics Limited500 London RoadDerby DE24 8BQTel: +44 (0)1332 264619Fax: +44 (0)1332 263386E-mail: [email protected]: www.scientifics.comIndependent laboratory offering a full range of firetesting services provided by experienced scientists.Tests include toxic fume emissions testing (NFX70-100) and forensic fire investigation services.

Scotsafe Safety Loss Prevention ServicesCampsie View1 Rashiehill RoadSlamannanFalkirkStirlingshireFK1 3HDTel: +44 (0)1324 851022Fax: +44 (0)1324 851022E-mail: [email protected]: www.scotsafe.ndo.co.ukScotsafe carry out various safety/fire riskassessments/inspections/audits. Also fire/safetytraining courses are provided.

Sear Securicom341 Ordnance RoadEnfieldMiddlesexEN3 6HETel: +44 (0)1992 787457Fax: +44 (0)1992 717007Specialists in the installation and maintenance offire alarms, emergency lighting, nursecall, CCTVand access control systems.

Securikey LimitedP O Box 18AldershotHampshireGU12 4SLTel: +44 (0)1252 311888Fax: +44 (0)1252 343950E-mail: [email protected]: www.securikey.co.ukSecurikey are leading national UK suppliers of keyfiling fireproof cabinets and fireproof safes.

Security Industries Specialist Services LtdPritchard House55 Clewer Hill RoadWindsorBerkshireTel: +44 (0)1753 621622Fax: +44 (0)1753 860687E-mail: [email protected] insurer in the fire, safety and securitymarketplaces. Attractively priced superior coverfor manufacturers, suppliers, installers,consultants and their better protected clients.Tailormade schemes.

Semmco Limited16 Wintonlea Industrial EstateMonument Way WestWokingSurreyGU21 5ENTel: +44 (0)1483 757200Fax: +44 (0)1483 740795E-mail: [email protected]: www.semmco.comDesign and manufacture of escape breathingapparatus and service/repair of pneumaticequipment and hir pressure airlines. Rangeincludes Head10 lightweight oxygen escape mask.

Senior HargreavesLord StreetBuryLancashireBL9 0RGTel: +44 (0)161 764 5082Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2336E-mail: [email protected]: www.hargreaves-ductwork.co.ukDuctwork contractors. Fire resistant ductworkfor smoke and kitchen extract, ventilation andpressurisation. Constructed to Method 3, BS5588: Part 9. Tested to BS 476: Part 24.

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Serco LtdInternational Fire Training CentreTechnology HouseTeesside AirportDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL2 1NUTel: +44 (0)1325 333317Fax: +44 (0)1325 333655E-mail: [email protected]: www.iftc.co.ukThe International Fire Training centre offers afull range of realistically simulated training forfire fighters from the Aviation, Petrochemicaland Offshore sectors. Our expert team providestraining to meet the needs of the ICAO, UKCAA and OPITO requirements.

SET24-25 Greengate LaneCarnforthLancashireLA5 9JJTel: +44 (0)1524 730033Fax: +44 (0)1524 730222SET design, install and maintain sprinklerpumphouse installations, frost protection traceheating and insulation, pre-action systems,compressors, life safety alarm panels and electricalinterwiring.

SF Detection4 Stinsford RoadNuffield Industrial EstatePooleDorsetBH17 0RZTel: +44 (0)1202 645577Fax: +44 (0)1202 665331E-mail: [email protected]: www.sfdetection.comManufacturer and supplier of domestic gas and carbonmonoxide detection equipment for use inhome/boat/caravan and light commercial applications.

Signal Fire Protection3 Honeycroft CourtBroadmeadowsSouth NormantonAlfretonDerbyshireDE55 3AFTel: +44 (0)1773 581988Fax: +44 (0)1773 581988The company provides a service of maintainingand supplying portable fire extinguishers.

Signet AC Limited6 Tower RoadWashingtonTyne and WearNE37 2SHTel: +44 (0)191 417 4551Fax: +44 (0)191 417 0634E-mail: [email protected]: www.signet-ac.co.ukSignet specialise in the design and manufacture ofvoice alarm, paging and background musicsystems. They are cost-effective and compliant.

Signs & Labels LimitedDouglas Bruce HouseCorrie WayBredbury Industrial ParkStockportSK6 2RRTel: +44 (0)161 494 6125Fax: +44 (0)161 430 8514E-mail: [email protected]: www.safetyshop.comA leading manufacturer of safety signs andsupplier of health and safety equipment. Productsinclude fire safety equipment, first aid andpersonal protective equipment.

Signs & Plastic Products LimitedThe Pearson BuildingBright StreetMiddlesbroughTS1 2AATel: +44 (0)1642 246087Fax: +44 (0)1642 246088Web: www.signplas.co.ukManufacturers of fire and safety signs, industrial,commercial, shop, hospital, local authority signsand custom-made signs. Engraving, screenprinting, computer originated signs and pre-agreed lettering systems ready for customer tomount. Door notices, notice boards.

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Signs InternationalP O Box 25KingswoodBristolBS30 6LUTel: +44 (0)117 932 4049Fax: +44 (0)117 932 4924Manufacturer of fire and safety signs. Suppliersthe to the trade for over 40 years.

Graham A Smith62 Gorse RoadGranthamNG31 9LQTel: +44 (0)1476 576860Fax: +44 (0)1476 576860E-mail: [email protected] risk assessments for all businesses andindustries. Staff training applicable to businesscarried out. Experience in hospitals, healthpremises, electrical supply and public services.

Smoke Control Services Limited24/25 Valley EnterpriseBedwas House Industrial EstateCaerphillyMid GlamorganCF83 8DWTel: +44 (0)29 2088 1848Fax: +44 (0)29 2088 1948E-mail: [email protected]: www.smokecontrol.co.ukSpecialists in design and installation of smokecontrol systems, with representatives as membersof British and European standards committees forthe design of smoke ventilation systems.

SODECO28 rue Isambert28200 ChateaudunFranceTel: +33 (0)2 3745 5050Fax: +33 (0)2 3745 5051E-mail: [email protected]: www.sodeco-fr.comEstablished in 1984, Sodeco provides softwareunder Windows 95/98/NT for the design ofsprinkler systems: Sigma: hydraulic calculationsAutosprink: CAD and hydraulic, and stock listingand price.

SolutionsUnit 8 Victory ParkMedway City EstateStroodRochesterKent ME2 4ERTel: +44 (0)1634 294923Fax: +44 (0)1634 290920E-mail: [email protected]: www.fire-solutions.comIndependent stockist/distributor of passive fireprotection products fuly tested to current UK andEuropean standards.

Solutions Fire Safety LimitedPO Box 5963BasildonEssex SS14 3GWTel: +44 (0)845 601 2632Fax: +44 (0)845 601 2659E-mail: [email protected]: www.solutionsfiresafety.co.ukFire safety management including risk assessment,fire safety training, signing, wayguidance productsand evacuation zoning.

SOS Waypoint LimitedUnit B2A Mill OnePleasley Vale Business ParkMansfieldNottinghamshire NG19 8RLTel: +44 (0)1623 812612Fax: +44 (0)1623 812504E-mail: [email protected]: www.sos-uk.co.ukManufacturers of tactile, electroluminescent andphotoluminescent wayguidance systems for fireescape route lighting and fire exit signage,complying with part III of the 1995 DisabilityDiscrimination Act.

Southeast Fire Protection12/14 Upper AvenueEastbourneEast Sussex BN21 3XHTel: +44 (0)1323 642645Fax: +44 (0)1323 642701E-mail: [email protected]: www.southeastfireprotectionltd.co.ukThe supply, installation and maintenance of fireprotection equipment. The training of personnelin fire related matters. Fire risk assessments alsocarried out. Accredited to BS EN 9002.

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Spanset LimitedTelford WayMiddlewichCheshireCW10 0HXTel: +44 (0)1606 737494Fax: +44 (0)1606 737502E-mail: [email protected]: www.spanset.comManufacturers and designers of height safetyequipment and associated products. Firstcompany to be accredited by the BSI for heightsafety training to BS EN ISO 9001.

Spears Manufacturing Co15853 Olden StreetSylmarCalifornia 91342USATel: +1 818 364 1611Fax: +1 818 367 3014E-mail: [email protected]: www.spearsmfg.comSpears produces a complete line of corrosionresistant CPVC pipe fittings for fire sprinklersystems as defined in NFPA 13, 13R and 13D.

Specialised Loss Prevention Consultancy26 BroadwayWilburtonElyCambridgeshireCB6 3RTTel: +44 (0)1353 741099Fax: +44 (0)1353 741628E-mail: [email protected]: www.risk-consultant.comSLPC provides advice and practical help related tosecurity, fire protection, disaster planning andbusiness recovery for a wide range of premises andoccupations.

Spector/Lumenex LimitedMorley AvenueMapperleyNottinghamNG3 5FWTel: +44 (0)115 955 1199Fax: +44 (0)870 161 7342E-mail: [email protected]: www.spector-lumenex.co.ukDesigners and manufacturers of public addressand alarm evacuation systems, intercoms, beacons,acoustic hoods and booths. Specialists in audioequipment for hazardous atmospheres.

SPI (Fire Engineering) LimitedUnit 11, Farnborough Business CentreEelmoor RoadFarnboroughHampshireGU14 7XATel: +44 (0)1252 373331Fax: +44 (0)1252 373332E-mail: [email protected]: www.spifire.co.ukSupporting the fire trade with the design, supply,installation, commissioning and maintenance offixed gaseous extinguishing systems; specialistservices in the removal of halon and themechanical aspects of halonreplacement/alternative systems.

SRB Technologies (UK) Limited6 Portland Business CentreManor House LaneDatchetBerkshireSL3 9EGTel: +44 (0)1753 592492Fax: +44 (0)1753 592692E-mail: [email protected]: www.srbtechnologies.comSRBT manufacture Betalux® self-illuminatingfire safety signs. Requiring no electrical power,wiring or maintenance, Betalux® remainilluminated to BS5499: Part 2 for 15 years.

Stafford Bridge Doors LimitedBedford RoadPavenhamBedfordshireMK43 7PSTel: +44 (0)1234 826316Fax: +44 (0)1234 826319E-mail: [email protected] of high quality, timber/steelenhanced, aesthetic security doorsets (tested toBritish Government SEAP standards). Fireretardancy approvals imminent at time ofprinting.


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Stand-By Fire Protection29 Diceland RoadBansteadSurreySM7 2ETTel: +44 (0)1737 359232/ 361676Fire extinguisher sales and servicing. Extinguishertesting and refurbishing workshop.

Static Systems Group plcHeath Mill RoadWombourneStaffordshireWV5 8ANTel: +44 (0)1902 895551Fax: +44 (0)1902 324969E-mail: [email protected]: www.staticsystems.co.ukThe company specialises in the design,manufacture, supply and installation of advancedfire alarm systems for hospitals, universities,heritage and other large public buildings.

The Steel Construction InstituteSilwood ParkAscotBerkshireSL5 7QNTel: +44 (0)1344 623345Fax: +44 (0)1344 622944E-mail: [email protected]: www.steel-sci.orgThe Steel Construction Institute is anindependent, membership-based organisation. Itdevelops and promotes the best use of steel inconstruction. The SCI has extensive expertise inthe design and engineering of steelwork againstfire and blast in both onshore and offshoreenvironments and carries out research on allaspects of fire and safety engineering of steel andcomposite building.

Aidan Steer Freelance Writer/Editor80 Pentney RoadBalhamLondonSW12 0NYTel: +44 (0)20 8675 5469Fax: +44 (0)208 675 5469E-mail: [email protected] writing, editing and sub-editing services.Many years' experience writing for Fire Prevention.Also rewriting, proof-reading and media relations.

Stenhouse Equipment (Safety) LimitedSeco WorksCannon StreetHullHU2 0AETel: +44 (0)1482 329045Fax: +44 (0)1482 226774E-mail: [email protected]: www.stenhouse.demon.co.ukManufacturers of marine firefighting equipment,breathing apparatus and suppliers of safetyequipment.

Stocksigns LimitedOrmside WayRedhillSurreyRH1 2LGTel: +44 (0)1737 764764Fax: +44 (0)1737 763763E-mail: [email protected]: www.stocksigns.co.ukStocksigns are manufacturers of fire and generalhealth and safety signs to British Standards andcurrent legislation.

Storm Fire Protection LimitedThe Safety CentreNew Yatt RoadNorth LeighWitneyOxfordshireOX8 6TNTel: +44 (0)1993 882170Fax: +44 (0)1993 882156E-mail: [email protected]: www.stormfireprotectltd.co.ukEstablished 1982. Experts providing full fireprotection.

Strand Hardware LimitedStrand HouseLong StreetPremier Business ParkWalsallWest MidlandsW52 9DYTel: +44 (0)1922 639111Fax: +44 (0)1922 626025E-mail: [email protected]: www.strandhardware.co.ukStrand Hardware's range includes Strand-Febemergency exit hardware which meets the latestEuropean Standards, ‘Athmer’ automatic doorseals and Strand-Rielda reprogrammable cylinderlocks.

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Strebor Fire Protection (International) LimitedStrebor HouseBrook RoadWimborneDorsetBH21 2BHTel: +44 (0)1202 886797Fax: +44 (0)1202 889329E-mail: *@strebor.fire.comWeb: www.strebor.fire.comWorldwide supplier of fire monitors, nozzles, fireprotection equipment for oil refineries and storagedepots. On site fire training and equipment.

Surefire Systems LimitedMarston CourtManor RoadWallingtonSurreySM6 0DWTel: +44 (0)20 8773 3770Fax: +44 (0)20 8669 6652E-mail: [email protected]: www.surefire.co.ukHigh quality custom design, engineering,installation and maintenance of fire protectionsystems, Scotchmist® water spray systems andleading specialist in halon decommissioning withBAFE accreditation.

Surelock McGill Limited25/26 The Business CentreMolly Millars LaneWokinghamBerkshireRG41 2QYTel: +44 (0)118 977 2525Fax: +44 (0)118 977 1913E-mail: [email protected]: www.surelockmcgillgroup.comManufacture high quality, multiplebolting/locking fire and emergency exit devicestested to BSEN 1125 and 179. Holders ofCertifire approval certificates (CF228 andCF229).

Sutherland Fire & Security12 Mansefield TerracePort EllenIsle of IslayPA42 7BLTel: +44 (0)1496 302379Fax: +44 (0)1496 302601E-mail: [email protected]: www.sfsfire.comSpecialists in portable firefighting equipment,sales, maintenance and short term hire.Emergency lighting installation and maintenance,security and fire alarms supplies, installation andmaintenance.

System Sensor EuropeHorsham Gates 3North StreetHorshamRH13 5PJTel: +44 (0)1403 276500Fax: +44 (0)1403 276501E-mail: [email protected]: www.systemsensoreurope.comManufacturer of fire detection products forcommercial and industrial buildings, and specialrisk applications.

T & J Fire6 Bridgegate CentreMartin FieldWelwyn Garden CityHertfordshireAL7 1JGTel: +44 (0)1707 326093Fax: +44 (0)1707 376280Web: www.tjfire.co.ukBSI, BAFE, EN3. Specialise in supply andmaintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, fireblankets to London and Home Counties.

Talentum Developments LimitedBeal LaneShawOldhamLancashireOL2 8PFTel: +44 (0)1706 844714Fax: +44 (0)1706 882612E-mail: [email protected]: www.talentumd.co.ukThe manufacture of flame detection equipment.IR, IR/IR, UV/IR products. Also available for EExd and IS hazardous areas. ISO 9001.


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Tate Fire and Security Protection CompanyLimitedTate HouseValley Line Industrial ParkStation RoadCheddarSomersetBS27 3EETel: +44 (0)1934 744111Fax: +44 (0)1934 744304E-mail: [email protected]: www.tatefire.co.ukManufacturer and supplier of fire alarms, burglaralarms, door entry equipment, access control,nurse call systems, disabled toilet alarms, panicalarms etc.

Taylor Robinson LimitedFire Protection HouseWooley Colliery RoadDartonBarnsleySouth YorksS75 5JATel: +44 (0)1226 386911Fax: +44 (0)1266 388206E-mail: [email protected]: www.taylorrobinson.co.ukDesign, supply, installation and service ofautomatic sprinkler installations.

TBA Textiles LimitedPO Box 40Rooley Moor RoadRochdaleLancashireOL15 0EPTel: +44 (0)1706 758817Fax: +44 (0)1706 750256E-mail: [email protected]: www.tbafirefly.comTBA Textiles are manufacturers of the Fireflyrange of passive fire protection products, namelycavity fire barriers, fire and smoke curtains, fireresistant light canopies.

Tebay RoadBromboroughWirralMerseysideCH62 3PHTel: +44 (0)151 334 4030Fax: +44 (0)151 334 1684Web: www.thermal-ceramics-firemaster.co.ukManufacturers of passive fire protection productsand systems. 'Firemaster' fire protection systemsfor buildings, tunnels, offshore platforms andships.

Thermal Designs UK LimitedUnit A15, Fiveways Industrial EstateWestwells RoadCorshamWiltshireSN13 9RETel: +44 (0)1225 811141Fax: +44 (0)1225 811447E-mail: [email protected]: www.tdiuk.comWe manufacture and supply the K-Mass passivefireproofing in moulded-on form, as K-Cabs or asRetrofit covers, and fireproof enclosures, all testedto UL1709.

Thermica LimitedStoneford HouseChamberlain RoadHullHU8 8HHTel: +44 (0)1482 329618Fax: +44 (0)1482 227723E-mail: [email protected]: www.thermica.co.ukThe company manufactures a range of passive fireprotection and insulation products.

Thermographic Measurements CompanyLimitedRiverside BuildingsUnit 1 Dock RoadConnah's QuayFlintshireCH5 4DSTel: +44 (0)1244 818348Fax: +44 (0)1244 818502E-mail: [email protected]: www.T-M-C.comTMC is an innovative company dedicated to thedevelopment of temperature measurementproducts. TMC is a world leader in themanufacture of colour change thermometers.

http://www.tbafirefly.com

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Thermotech Fire Protection LtdUnit 25, Haigh ParkHaigh Avenue, ReddishStockportCheshireSK4 1QRTel: +44 (0)161 476 5551Fax: +44 (0)161 476 2998E-mail: [email protected] in maintenance and service of firesprinkler systems.

Thorn Security LimitedTyco House205 Bedford AvenueSlough Trading EstateSloughBerkshireSL1 4RYTel: +44 (0)1753 702350Fax: +44 (0)1753 702365E-mail: [email protected] of Tyco International, a major manufacturerof fire detection, access control and integratedsecurity systems complying with LPCB and NFPArequirements.

Tiger Tools LimitedP O Box 11WokinghamBerkshireRG40 4RGTel: +44 (0)118 973 4284E-mail: [email protected]: www.headtorches.comHeadtorches and headlamps for leisure andindustry (including Ex, for use in potentiallyexplosive atmospheres).

Tindall Engineering Limited (MICO)Abryll HouseWright Street (off Yorkshire Street)OldhamLancashireOL1 3TFTel: +44 (0)161 620 0666Fax: +44 (0)161 620 3966E-mail: [email protected] of emergency exit panic hardwareapproved to CEN 1125, EN 179 and LPS 1175.Also multi-point security locks with emergencyexit facilities.

Titan Fire & Security1 Swan WharfWaterloo RoadUxbridgeMiddlesexUB8 2RATel: +44 (0)1895 813333Fax: +44 (0)1895 813355E-mail: [email protected]: www.titan-fire.co.ukEstablished 1984. Independent solutions for fireand security systems support services. An Investorin People company.

CS Todd & Associates Limited74 Crooksbury RoadRunfoldFarnhamSurreyGU10 1QDTel: +44 (0)1252 783484Fax: +44 (0)1252 342341E-mail: [email protected] practice well qualified to deliverconsultancy services and training in all aspects offire safety. Particular services include fire riskassessment and system design.

Todo Mundo LimitedIrvin HouseIcknield WayLetchworthHertfordshireSG6 1EYTel: +44 (0)1462 676444Fax: +44 (0)1462 676333E-mail: [email protected]: www.todomundo.co.ukQualified health and safety personnel able toprovide a professional service covering training,consultancy, fire, sales, hire and servicing ofspecialist confined space safety equipment.

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TPT Fire Protection Services LimitedPlantagenet HouseKingsclere ParkKingsclereNewburyBerkshireRG20 4SWTel: +44 (0)1635 299014Fax: +44 (0)1635 299727E-mail: [email protected] 1048 certificated sprinkler installer andsupervising body. Full in-house design, supply andinstallation of sprinkler, watermist, hydrant andspray systems.

Training and Risk SurveysClayton House12 Osprey DriveHayling IslandHampshireTel: +44 (0)23 9246 9557Fax: +44 (0)23 9246 9557E-mail: [email protected] in risk management, risk assessment andcommercial insurance. Well received in manycountries largely because of its practical bias andthe use of case studies.

Training Network UK14 Barnsley RoadSouth ElmsallWest YorkshireWF9 2SETel: +44 (0)1977 644222Fax: +44 (0)1977 652222E-mail: [email protected]: www.trainingnetworkuk.comOne stop shop for all kinds of safety-relatedtraining on a national basis. Specialist sectioncovers all kinds of fire training.

Triangle Integrated Fire SystemsOrchard HouseOrchard StreetCanterburyKentCT2 8AJTel: +44 (0)1227 471473Fax: +44 (0)1227 471475E-mail: [email protected]: www.triangle-integrated.co.ukTriangle specialise in the design, supply,installation and maintenance of fire detectionand alarm systems, voice alarm and firesuppression systems.

Trinity Protection Systems LimitedLittle Bridge Business ParkOil Mill LaneClyst St MaryExeterDevonEX5 1AGTel: +44 (0)1392 874455Fax: +44 (0)1392 875546E-mail: [email protected] in the design, engineering andmaintenance of fire detection, suppression andvoice alarm systems. Coverage includes 24-houremergency response.

Trolex LimitedNewby RoadHazel GroveStockportCheshire SK7 5DYTel: +44 (0)161 483 1435Fax: +44 (0)161 483 5556E-mail: [email protected]: www.trolex.comTrolex specialises in the design and manufactureof sensors and monitoring equipment for heavyindustries. Full installation and commissioningservices can be provided where required.

Tuf Tools LimitedP O Box 7ColneLancashireTel: +44 (0)1282 869306Fax: +44 (0)1282 870268E-mail: [email protected]: www.tuftools.co.ukSuppliers of hydraulic rescue equipment, lightingsystems and forcible entry tools to the UK rescueservices.

TVF (UK) plc59/69 Queens RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP13 6AHTel: +44 (0)1494 450641Fax: +44 (0)1494 465378E-mail: [email protected]: www.tvfplc.co.ukNationwide suppliers, installers and maintainersof fire protection systems and equipment. TVFare also an independent solutions provider for firesuppression and water mist systems.

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UK Fire International LimitedThe Safety CentreMountergateNorwichNorfolkNR1 1RYTel: +44 (0)1603 727000Fax: +44 (0)1603 662796E-mail: [email protected]: www.ukfire.co.ukCompany offers a nationwide total fire safety andsecurity protection package. Operates from anetwork of UK branch offices. Newenvironmentally friendly extinguisher.

Unique Fire Protection Limited26 Snugborough Trading EstateBraddanIsle of ManTel: +44 (0)1624 623592Fax: +44 (0)1624 679470Supply and maintain all types and makes of handportable fire extinguishers.

Universal Safety Consultants LtdCumberland House80 Scrubs LaneLondonNW10 6RFTel: +44 (0)20 8960 3201/ 9750Fax: +44 (0)20 8960 9793E-mail: [email protected]: www.usc.org.ukEstablished 1985, the company providescomprehensive services including fire riskassessment, fire safety training and supplies andmaintains portable extingushers, hose reels andfire blankets.

The University of EdinburghThe Office of Lifelong Learning (CPD)11 Buccleuch PlaceEdinburghEH8 9LWTel: +44 (0)131 651 1818Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1746E-mail: [email protected]: www.lifelong.ed.ac.ukContinuing professional development. Shortcourses are provided to industry and theprofessions for individuals wishing to improve orrefresh their expertise, including fire science andfire investigation courses.

Uny Systems64 Lower StreetPulboroughWest SussexRH20 2BWTel: +44 (0)870 900 8877Fax: +44 (0)870 900 8878E-mail: [email protected]: www.unysystems.co.ukUny systems provide a complete andcomprehensive solution to design, management,supply, installation and planned maintenance ofmost types of fire detection equipment.

LW Vass LimitedStation Road Industrial EstateAmpthillBedfordshireMK45 2RBTel: +44 (0)1525 403255Fax: +44 (0)1525 404194E-mail: [email protected]: www.vass.co.ukSuppliers of new and used firefighting and rescueequipment including appliances, fire clothing andwater distribution equipment such as standpipes,hoses, nozzles etc.

VectorcommandColt InternationalNew LaneHavantHampshirePO9 2LYTel: +44 (0)2392 449100Fax: +44 (0)2392 449149E-mail: [email protected]: www.vectorcommand.comVectorcommand is a unique desktop simulatordesigned to train and assess incident commandersand other emergency personnel in the world'scivil, aviation and industrial fire and rescuesectors.

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Viking Supplynet LtdUnit 38, Bellwin DriveFlixborough Industrial EstateScunthorpeDN15 8SNTel: +44 (0)1724 295300Fax: +44 (0)1724 295301E-mail: [email protected]: www.vikingcorp.comViking manufacture and distribute fire sprinklerproducts and systems, including wet, dry, deluge,preaction and foam/water based fixed systems.

Vimpex LimitedStar LaneGreat WakeringEssexSS3 0PJTel: +44 (0)1702 216999Fax: +44 (0)1702 216699E-mail: [email protected]: www.vimpex.co.ukComprehensive range of audible and visual alarmsincluding FIRE-CRYER voice alarm sounders.Hazardous area equipment. Anti-tamper, anti-vandal protective equipment. Bells, strobes,electronic sounders always ex stock.

Vipond Fire Protection Limited10/12 Glenfield RoadKelvin Industrial EstateEast KilbrideG75 0RATel: +44 (0)1355 237588Fax: +44 (0)1355 263399E-mail: [email protected]: www.vipondfire.co.ukVipond is one of the leading internationalorganisations providing a full range of fireprotection services dedicated to protecting life andproperty from fire.

Vision Alert Automotive LimitedVictoria Industrial ParkVictoria RoadSeacroftLeedsLS14 2LATel: +44 (0)845 130 0155Fax: +44 (0)845 130 0255E-mail: [email protected]: www.visionalert.co.ukManufacturers of Europe's most advanced rangeof beacons and lightbars and suppliers ofcommercial/emergency vehicle lighting andworklamps.

Vision Fire & SecurityVision HouseFocus 31Mark RoadHemel HempsteadHertfordshireHP2 7BWTel: +44 (0)1442 242330Fax: +44 (0)1442 249327E-mail: [email protected]: www.vesda.comVision Fire and Security, manufacturer anddistributor of the world market leader VESDA®aspirating smoke detectors, which providereliable, very early warning in any environment.

Walter Frank & Sons LimitedWakefield RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS71 3LUTel: +44 (0)1226 201771Fax: +44 (0)1226 284218E-mail: [email protected]: www.walterfrank.co.ukRegistered to BS EN ISO 9002 for themanufacture of firefighting equipment andwaterway fittings including hose couplings,nozzles, standpipes, collecting heads, breechings,hydrant valves etc.

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Ward Building Components LimitedSherburnMaltonNorth YorkshireYO17 8PQTel: +44 (0)1944 712000Fax: +44 (0)1944 710555E-mail: [email protected]: www.wards.co.ukManufacturers of fire rated external roof and wallcladding products for industrial and commercialbuildings.

Warnstar LimitedLegion HouseGodstone RoadKenleySurreyCR8 5YSTel: +44 (0)20 8668 8251Fax: +44 (0)20 8660 8218E-mail: [email protected]: www.warnstar.comWarnstar's photoluminescent safety signage ispresented on the best grades of material. Ourgraphic design, quality material and in-housemanufacture delivers customer service.

Warrington Fire ResearchHolmesfield RoadWarringtonCheshireWA1 2DSTel: +44 (0)1925 655116Fax: +44 (0)1925 655419E-mail: [email protected]: www.wfrc.co.ukUK's largest independent testing, consultancy,research and certification organisationspecialising in fire. Can test to British, Europeanand International Standards. Recognised andaccepted by approval bodies worldwide.

Warsash Maritime CentreNewtown RoadWarsashSouthamptonHampshireSO31 9ZLTel: +44 (0)1489 576161Fax: +44 (0)1489 573988E-mail: [email protected]: www.solent.ac.uk/wmcTraining for the maritime industry conducted byexperienced mariners and professional fireofficers. Facilities include: 3-storey steel strip;breathing apparatus training unit; helicopterfirefighting and rescue unit; fire pit; LPG trainingmodule.

Waterous12 Brookside Business ParkCold MeeceStoneStaffordshireST15 0RZTel: +44 (0)1785 761929Fax: +44 (0)1785 769013E-mail: [email protected]: waterous-europe.comFire pumps for vehicle mounting rear mountsARFF and portable pumps. Largest selection ofCAF systems.

Wessex Textiles LimitedBlake Industrial EstateColley LaneBridgwaterSomersetTA6 5LTTel: +44 (0)1278 450450Fax: +44 (0)1278 450550E-mail: [email protected]: www.wessextiles.co.ukDesign, manufacture, source, supply andmanagement of quality corporate clothing.

http://www.wfrc.co.uk

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West Midlands Fire Service Commercial &Industrial Training UnitDartmouth RoadSmethwickWest MidlandsB66 1BGTel: +44 (0)121 380 7380Fax: +44 (0)121 380 7383E-mail: [email protected] safety training for all levels of industrial andcommercial employers and employees. Providing avariety of courses from basic fire safety toadvanced fire risk assessment level two.

West Yorkshire Fire ServiceCommunity Fire Safety DepartmentNelson StreetBradfordBD5 0EZTel: +44 (0)1274 750400Fax: +44 (0)1274 750459The West Yorkshire Fire Service has offered freehome fire safety checks since 1998. Fire deaths inthe authority's area have fallen by 33% since1998.

Wight Fire CoUnit 16, Faulkner LaneSandownIsle of WightPO36 9AZTel: +44 (0)1983 407155Fax: +44 (0)1983 408167E-mail: [email protected]: www.wightfire.co.ukSupply, installation and maintenance of portableextinguishers, fire alarm systems, emergencylighting. Full range of safety signs. NICEICapproved contractor, BSI registered company.

Wilson OrganisationWilson House1/3 Waverley StreetNottinghamNG7 4HGTel: +44 (0)115 942 0111Fax: +44 (0)115 942 0459E-mail: [email protected]: www.wilsonorganisation.comIndependent insurance brokers and financialadvisors providing advice and solutions forcoporate clients. Risk managers of clients' fire,security and liability risks.

Withy Grove Stores Limited35-39 Withy GroveManchesterM4 2BJTel: +44 (0)161 834 0044Established 1850. Nationwide suppliers of safes,fire cabinets, data safes, under floor and wall safes,security cabinets and office furniture. Specials toorder.

Wormald Fire Systems206 Bedford AvenueSlough Industrial EstateSloughBerkshireSL1 4RYTel: +44 (0)1753 574111Fax: +44 (0)1753 824226E-mail: [email protected]: www.wormald.co.ukManufacturers/installers of all types of firedetection and active protection systemsincluding extinguisher and safety equipment,fire and security doors. 14 UK branches.

Wrexham Mineral CablesWynnstay Technology ParkRuabonNr WrexhamLL14 6ENTel: +44 (0)1978 810789Fax: +44 (0)1978 821502E-mail: [email protected]: www.teeco.comManufacturers of mineral-insulated fire-survivalcables, accessories and tools for the fire protectionindustry and for use in explosive atmospheres.

Yorkshire Tube and FittingsPO Box 166LeedsLS10 1NATel: +44 (0)113 270 1104Fax: +44 (0)113 270 5644E-mail: [email protected]: www.imiyorkshire.comManufacturer of copper tube and copper and alloyfittings for use in plumbing, heating and fireprotection systems.

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Zellweger AnalyticsHatch Pond House4 Stinsford RoadNuffield EstatePooleDorsetBH17 0RZTel: +44 (0)1202 676161Fax: +44 (0)1202 678011E-mail: [email protected]: www.zelana.comManufacturers of portable gas detectionequipment plus fixed industrial fire and gasdetection systems. Additional services includeproduct training, commissioning and servicing.

Zetron27-29 Campbell CourtBramleyTadleyHampshireRG26 5EGTel: +44 (0)1256 880663Fax: +44 (0)1256 880491E-mail: [email protected]: www.zetron.comZetron manufacture communications systems forcontrol rooms, firefighter alerting, officer paging,remote site monitoring and call recording.

ZiC Courses & PublicationsPO Box 52East HorsleySurreyKT24 6YQTel: +44 (0)1483 285626Fax: +44 (0)1483 281564E-mail: [email protected]: www.greenpost.co.ukDistance learning courses for the fire servicepromotion exams, IFE and many others - GCEA-levels, LLB, book-keeping, business skills.Materials, tuition and questionbusters.

http://www.greenpost.co.uk

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ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMSA & S Group LimitedAdams Rite Europe LimitedADT Fire and Security plcDefensor Total Systems LtdFMS Fire & Security LimitedI Spy Security Services LtdKT AssembliesRemsdaqS & D Santana LimitedSAFE Communicatons LimitedSear SecuricomSecurikey LimitedTate Fire and Security Protection Company Limited

ACCESS COVERSMidas Technologies (GB) LimitedPanel and Louvre Group Companies

ACOUSTIC DOORSAccentHansenIR Martin RobertsLeaderflush & ShaplandPanel and Louvre Group CompaniesProfile Industrial Doors LimitedStafford Bridge Doors Limited

ACTUATORSBelimo Automation UK Limited

ADHESIVESPermabond

AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENTCasella CELMSA (Britain) LimitedScientifics LimitedTrolex Limited

ALARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSNotifier Fire SystemsRemsdaqS & D Santana Limited

ALARMS,FIREA & E Fire Equipment LimitedADT Fire and Security plcAdvanced ElectronicsAFS Systems LimitedAlarms, Controls & Electronic Systems Installations

LimitedAmalgamated LimitedArdenoak LimitedBristol FireBS Fire Alarm ServicesChannel Safety Systems Limited

Custom Electronics LimitedDigisound-Electronic GmbHEast Sussex FireEconogard Services LimitedElectro Detectors LimitedFire Protection ServicesFJN Fire Protection & Training ServicesForward Fire EngineeringGlobal Fire Equipment LimitedGrainger Fire ProtectionGriffin FireHochiki Europe (UK) LimitedICAS ASIntfireKidde Safety Europe LtdKlaxon Signals LimitedMC Fire ProtectionMEDC LimitedMetro Inspection ServicesMorley-IAS Fire SystemsNittan (UK) LimitedNotifier Fire SystemsPeripheral Support Services LimitedPrestige Protec Systems LimitedPyramid Fire Protection LimitedPyrogen (UK) LimitedSAS Fire ProtectionSoutheast Fire ProtectionStatic Systems Group plcStorm Fire Protection LimitedSystem Sensor EuropeTalentum Developments LimitedTate Fire and Security Protection Company LimitedTitan Fire & SecurityTriangle Integrated Fire SystemsVimpex LimitedWrexham Mineral Cables

ALARMS,SECURITYADT Fire and Security plcAdvanced Power Conversion PlcAPTEK Fire & SecurityM Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security SystemsC-TecDigisound-Electronic GmbHEmexco LimitedFulleon LimitedHoyles Electronic Developments LimitedIntfireKlaxon Signals LimitedNebridge (Engineers) LimitedTate Fire and Security Protection Company LimitedThorn Security Limited


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ANTI-VANDAL PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENTA & S Group LimitedMidas Technologies (GB) LimitedVimpex Limited

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERYLorient Polyproducts LimitedStrand Hardware LimitedTindall Engineering Limited (MICO)

ASPIRATING SYSTEMSAFS Systems LimitedAshgood Fire ProtectionDefensor Total Systems LtdGroveley Detection LimitedICAS UK LimitedMacron Safety Systems (UK) LimitedVision Fire & SecurityZellweger Analytics

ASSET MARKING SYSTEMSComputerised EngravingSigns & Labels Limited

AVIATION FIRE SAFETYSOS Waypoint Limited

BATTERIES/CHARGERSCustom Electronics LimitedExide Technologies Network PowerICOM (UK) LimitedMastervolt UK LimitedPSU Designs LimitedPulsar Developments Limited

BEACONSDG Controls LimitedDigisound-Electronic GmbHMEDC LimitedVimpex LimitedVision Alert Automotive Limited

BOOTSEnvirosafe InternationalMagnum

BREAK GLASS CALL POINTSADT Fire and Security plcBRK Brands Europe LtdFulleon LimitedKAC Alarm Company LimitedMorley-IAS Fire SystemsNotifier Fire SystemsSAFE Communicatons Limited

BREATHING APPARATUS/RELATEDEQUIPMENTAcetrain (Smoke Machines) LimitedCollins & Chambers Limited

Draeger Safety UK LimitedEyedeal VisionFire Safe International LimitedInterspiro LimitedJonesco (Preston) LimitedLeMaitreSemmco LimitedStenhouse Equipment (Safety) Limited

BUILT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENTSYSTEMSAC Engineering Services (UK) Limited

BUSINESS CONTINUITYBELFOR-Relectronic (UK) LtdMarsh Risk ConsultingMSD International LimitedWest Midlands Fire Service Commercial &

Industrial Training Unit

CABINETSA & S Group LimitedCherry Parts LimitedEmpteezy LimitedFormica LimitedGESA (Salmen) GmbHJonesco (Preston) LimitedSecurikey Limited

CABINETS,FIRE-RESISTINGAEI Cables LimitedEmpteezy LimitedMidas Technologies (GB) LimitedWithy Grove Stores Limited

CABLES,ACCESSORIESBoddingtons LimitedBritish Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)Dätwyler (UK) LimitedFlexelec (UK) LimitedReka Cables LimitedRoxtec Limited

CABLING,FIRE-RESISTANTAEI Cables LimitedBritish Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)Cavicel spaDätwyler (UK) LimitedHuber + Suhner (UK) LtdRaydex/CDTWrexham Mineral Cables

CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHANTSYSTEMSADT Fire and Security plcAtlas Fire Engineering LimitedCrowcon Detection Instruments LimitedLink Instruments LimitedWormald Fire Systems

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CARBON MONOXIDEDETECTORS/ALARMSBRK Brands Europe LtdBW Europe LtdCustom Electronics LimitedGroveley Detection LimitedKidde FyrneticsKidde plcKidde Safety Europe LtdOggioni sasSF Detection

CAVITY FIRE BARRIERSExton (UK) LimitedRockwool LimitedTBA Textiles Limited

CCTV EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMSADT Fire and Security plcAPTEK Fire & SecurityDefensor Total Systems LtdFirstford LtdFMS Fire & Security LimitedHugo InternationalI Spy Security Services LtdNebridge (Engineers) LimitedRemsdaqSear SecuricomThorn Security LimitedTitan Fire & Security

COMMUNICATIONSSYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTAdvanced Power Conversion PlcBaldwin Boxall Communications LimitedCommunication TechnologyDätwyler (UK) LimitedDS DevelopmentsFortek Computers LimitedHugo InternationalICOM (UK) LimitedImass LimitedInfographics UK LimitedInterspiro LimitedMustang Communications LimitedSAFE Communicatons LimitedScarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems LimitedSignet AC LimitedSpector/Lumenex LimitedZetron

COMPOSITE WALL LININGSEurobond Laminates LimitedThermica Limited

COMPUTER PROTECTION DEVICESDehn (UK) LimitedSODECO

COMPUTER SOFTWAREBruhn NewTech LimitedFireproofing Software International LimitedFortek Computers LimitedImass LimitedInfographics UK LimitedNorton Waugh Management SoftwarePrintrak-Motorola LtdSODECO

CONSULTANCYBritish Fire Advisory Services LtdCNPP (Centre National de Prévention et de

Protection)Fire Service International LimitedFire UK LtdForward Fire EngineeringICS (UK) LimitedThe Key Consultancy LtdKingfell Fire Protection LtdMSD International LimitedScotsafe Safety Loss Prevention ServicesSolutions Fire Safety LimitedTodo Mundo LimitedWarrington Fire Research

CONTINGENCY PLANNINGBabtie RushbrookBeckett Risk Management LtdMSD International Limited

CONTROL PANEL MANUFACTUREComputerised EngravingGlobal Fire Equipment LimitedHoyles Electronic Developments LimitedKT AssembliesMorley-IAS Fire SystemsNotifier Fire Systems

CONTROL/INDICATING EQUIPMENTAinsty Fire Training ServicesAlpha Instrumentation LimitedArmstrong Pumps LimitedKT AssembliesMastervolt UK LimitedPeripheral Support Services LimitedRafiki Protection LimitedThermographic Measurements Company Limited

COVERING MATERIALS,TEMPORARY/PROTECTIVEJ & J Carter LimitedFlorprotec Limited


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Liquid Plastics LimitedAndrew Mitchell & Co LimitedNields Plastic Co Limited

DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENTAireshelta LimitedPlysu Protection Systems Limited

DECORATIVE SURFACESFormica Limited

DETECTOR TEST EQUIPMENTNo Climb Products Limited

DIESEL ENGINESEmergency Diesel Engine Services

DISASTER PLANNINGBeckett Risk Management LtdBELFOR-Relectronic (UK) LtdBurgoyne Consultants LtdFire Management Solutions LimitedHumberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training CentreKeane Security & Fire Safety Limited

DISTANCE LEARNINGZiC Courses & Publications

DIVING EQUIPMENTCollins & Chambers LimitedHunter Division: Interfloor Group LtdInterspiro Limited

DOOR RELEASE MECHANISMS,AUTOMATICFireco LimitedFulleon Limited

DOORSAccentHansenAdams Rite Europe LimitedAttenborough Industrial Doors LimitedCrawford Amber LtdEurobond Laminates LimitedIR Martin RobertsKaba Door Systems LimitedLeaderflush & ShaplandNoberne Doors LimitedPremdorProfile Industrial Doors LimitedRankins (Glass) Company LimitedRea Metal Windows LimitedStafford Bridge Doors Limited

DRENCHER SYSTEMSProtec Camerfield Ltd

DRUM STORAGEEmpteezy Limited

DUCTWORK AND FITTINGSHawke InternationalRockwool LimitedSenior Hargreaves

DUMMIES (TRAINING)Ruth Lee Fire and Rescue Equipment

EDUCATIONAlpha FilmsBridgend CollegeBurder FilmsCarter JonasFire Protection Association of Southern AfricaForensic Science InvestigationsInfographics UK LimitedNutec Centre for Safety LimitedPrescribed Solutions LimitedRowans Fire ProtectionThe Steel Construction InstituteThe University of EdinburghWarsash Maritime Centre

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVEATMOSPHERESDehn (UK) LimitedHawke InternationalSpector/Lumenex LimitedSRB Technologies (UK) LimitedWrexham Mineral Cables

ELECTRICAL INVERTERSMastervolt UK LimitedPulsar Developments Limited

EMERGENCY DOORS/DOOR HARDWAREClark Door LimitedEmexco LimitedSecurikey LimitedStafford Bridge Doors LimitedSurelock McGill Limited

EMERGENCY EXIT DEVICESAdams Rite Europe LimitedEmergi-lite Safety SystemsEmexco LimitedHoyles Electronic Developments LimitedSemmco LimitedSurelock McGill LimitedTindall Engineering Limited (MICO)

EMERGENCY LIGHTINGAdvanced ElectronicsAeslite LimitedAlarms, Controls & Electronic Systems Installations

LimitedBradley Lomas Electrolok LimitedBristol Fire

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Channel Safety Systems LimitedDätwyler (UK) LimitedEmergi-lite Safety Systems1st Class Fire ProtectionFixfireForward Fire EngineeringGent LimitedGrainger Fire ProtectionIntfireJalite plcDJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services)KT Fire Protection LimitedMetro Inspection ServicesNebridge (Engineers) LimitedPermalight AGPulsar Developments LimitedS & D Santana LimitedSear SecuricomSOS Waypoint LimitedSRB Technologies (UK) LimitedSutherland Fire & SecurityUny SystemsVision Alert Automotive Limited

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEMSLandon KingswayOggioni sas

ENGINE PROTECTION PRODUCTSPyroban Limited

ESCAPE CHUTESAb Mobiltex Oy

EVACUATION CHAIRSParaid

EXHIBITIONSCMP InformationICOM (UK) LimitedPrescribed Solutions Limited

EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONDr J H Burgoyne and Partners

EXPLOSION PROTECTIONP W Allen & Company LimitedBurgoyne Consultants LtdHawke InternationalKidde Fire ProtectionKidde plcPyroban LimitedWrexham Mineral Cables

EXTINGUISHER TRAININGAGF Fire ProtectionBedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceCrown Fire Extinguishers

Dorset Fire EngineersE & J Fire ProtectionEast Sussex Fire BrigadeEnviro FireExtinguishers to Go LimitedFextraFire Extinguisher Rentals LimitedFire Faciltities Management LimitedFIRE LimitedFire Training PartnershipFirexFJN Fire Protection & Training ServicesGloucestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceICT Training (Fire Awareness)IFAST LtdIndependent Fire and Safety Training LimitedNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNutec Centre for Safety LimitedPennine Fire Extinguisher ServicesThe Physical Risk TeamPrescribed Solutions LimitedRLK Health, Fire & SafetyGraham A SmithStrebor Fire Protection (International) LimitedSutherland Fire & SecurityTodo Mundo LimitedUK Fire International LimitedWest Midlands Fire Service Commercial &

Industrial Training UnitWormald Fire Systems

EXTINGUISHERS,PORTABLE,ANDMAINTENANCEA & E Fire Equipment LimitedA6 FirexAGF Fire ProtectionAmerex Fire International LtdANAF France saANAF spaArdenoak LimitedAsco Fire GroupBavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGBristol FireBRK Brands Europe LtdBryland Fire Protection LtdBW Fire EngineeringCease-Fire ProtectionCherry Parts LimitedChubb Fire LimitedChubb Fire Major Account DivisionChubb Fire ScotlandCrown Fire ExtinguishersE & J Fire ProtectionEnfield Safety Supplies


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Enviro FireExtintores Moncayo S L "Exmon"FextraFire ActionFire Extinguisher Rentals LimitedFire Faciltities Management LimitedFIRE LimitedFire Protection ServicesFire Safety Equipment LimitedFireline LimitedFiremaster Extinguisher LimitedFirequipFireUKFirex1st Class Fire ProtectionFixfireFJN Fire Protection & Training ServicesGESA (Salmen) GmbHGriffin FireGuardian Fire LimitedHolme Valley Fire Protection EngineersIndependent Fire and Safety Training LimitedJG Fire Protection and TrainingKidde Fire Protection ServicesKidde FyrneticsKidde Safety Europe LtdDJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services)Kryscon LimitedKT Fire Protection LimitedMC Fire ProtectionMoulson Davies LimitedMSF LimitedNational Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co LimitedNST Fire ProtectionOne Stop SafetyPennine Fire Extinguisher ServicesPyramid Fire Protection LimitedRES Systems LimitedRight Direction (UK) LimitedH Roberts and Son LimitedRowans Fire ProtectionSaffire Products LimitedSAS Fire ProtectionSignal Fire ProtectionSoutheast Fire ProtectionStorm Fire Protection LimitedT & J FireUK Fire International LimitedUnique Fire Protection LimitedUniversal Safety Consultants LtdWight Fire CoWormald Fire Systems

EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMSActspeed LimitedM Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security SystemsAutoquench LimitedBW Fire EngineeringCease-Fire ProtectionCompco Fire Systems LimitedDafoos Fire Protection EquipmentDuPont International saFike Protection SystemsFiremaster Extinguisher LimitedImpulse Engineering LtdKidde plcMacron Safety Systems (UK) LimitedNational Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co LimitedPSP Safety Products LimitedPyramid Fire Protection LimitedPyrogen (UK) LimitedRES Systems LimitedRolland Sprinklers saSPI (Fire Engineering) LimitedStorm Fire Protection LimitedSurefire Systems LimitedTitan Fire & SecurityTrinity Protection Systems LimitedWormald Fire Systems

FANSFire Safety Equipment LimitedGroupe LeaderHale Products Europe LimitedW J Hogg & Co LimitedThe London Fan Company LimitedMcKenzie-Martin LimitedNederman Limited

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTA & E Fire Equipment LimitedA6 FirexAdvanced ElectronicsAEI Cables LimitedAeslite LimitedAGF Fire ProtectionAlarms, Controls & Electronic Systems Installations

LimitedAlarmtec LimitedAlpha Instrumentation LimitedAmalgamated LimitedAPTEK Fire & SecurityArmstrong Priestley LimitedAsco Fire GroupAshgood Fire ProtectionBBC Fire Protection LimitedBryland Fire Protection LtdBW Fire Engineering

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C-TecCustom Electronics LimitedEast Sussex FireEconogard Services LimitedElectro Detectors LimitedEmtechFire Action1st Class Fire ProtectionFirstford LtdFixfireFulleon LimitedGent LimitedGlobal Fire Equipment LimitedGLT Exports LimitedGrainger Fire ProtectionGriffin FireI Spy Security Services LtdJG Fire Protection and TrainingKidde Fire ProtectionKlaxon Signals LimitedKryscon LimitedKT Fire Protection LimitedMorley-IAS Fire SystemsMSF LimitedPyrogen (UK) LimitedRB Fire Safety Services LimitedSear SecuricomStatic Systems Group plcTrinity Protection Systems LimitedTVF (UK) plcUny SystemsWight Fire Co

FIRE APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENTAcme WhistlesAmerex Fire International LtdAsco Fire GroupAspli Safety LimitedBW Fire EngineeringCommunication TechnologyCrown Fire ExtinguishersEconogard Services LimitedExtinguishers to Go LimitedFire Safe International LimitedJ & R A Hawkes & SonsJohn Dennis Coachbuilders LimitedPremier Fire ProtectionScarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems LimitedStand-By Fire ProtectionLW Vass Limited

FIRE BARRIER TAPEBoddingtons Limited

FIRE BARRIERSCape Calsil Systems LimitedCease-Fire ProtectionCoopers Fire and Smoke EngineeringCounty Passive FiresealsCrawford Amber LtdEncon Insulation LimitedExton (UK) LimitedFirestopitHawke InternationalKBS Fire Protection Systems Limited

FIRE BLANKETSArdenoak LimitedClaughton Fire ProtectionCrown Fire ExtinguishersDorset Fire EngineersEncon Insulation LimitedEnfield Safety SuppliesFire Extinguisher Rentals LimitedFiremaster Extinguisher LimitedGuardian Fire LimitedAndrew Mitchell & Co LimitedMSF LimitedPraybourne LimitedH Roberts and Son LimitedStand-By Fire Protection

FIRE CURTAINSBolton Gate Company LtdCease-Fire ProtectionCoopers Fire and Smoke EngineeringKaba Door Systems LimitedTBA Textiles Limited

FIRE DAMPERSBelimo Automation UK LimitedDufaylite Developments LimitedGilberts (Blackpool) LimitedII SystemsLorient Polyproducts LimitedMann McGowan

FIRE DEMONSTRATION VEHICLESMMB International

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM SYSTEMSAeslite LimitedAlarms, Controls & Electronic Systems Installations

LimitedAmalgamated LimitedApollo Fire Detectors LimitedAPTEK Fire & SecurityArgus Fire Protection Co. LtdAshgood Fire ProtectionM Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security SystemsBBC Fire Protection Limited


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Bradley Lomas Electrolok LimitedBS Fire Alarm ServicesChannel Safety Systems LimitedChubb Fire LimitedCrowcon Detection Instruments LimitedC-TecDafoos Fire Protection EquipmentDefensor Fire Detection Systems LtdEconogard Services LimitedElectro Detectors LimitedEmergi-lite Safety SystemsFire Defence PlcFire Systems LimitedFireco LimitedFiresafe (Bristol)FireUKFirstford LtdFMS Fire & Security LimitedGent LimitedGlobal Fire Equipment LimitedGLT Exports LimitedGrainger Fire ProtectionHochiki Europe (UK) LimitedICAS ASImpulse Engineering LtdKidde Fire ProtectionKidde Fire Protection ServicesKidde plcDJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services)KT Fire Protection LimitedMatthew Hall Fire EngineeringMSA (Britain) LimitedNebridge (Engineers) LimitedNittan (UK) LimitedPeripheral Support Services LimitedPremier Fire ProtectionPrestige Protec Systems LimitedPyrogen (UK) LimitedRafiki Protection LimitedRES Systems LimitedRockfield Safety LtdS & D Santana LimitedSETStatic Systems Group plcStorm Fire Protection LimitedSurefire Systems LimitedSystem Sensor EuropeT & J FireTalentum Developments LimitedTate Fire and Security Protection Company LimitedThorn Security LimitedTriangle Integrated Fire SystemsTrolex LimitedUK Fire International Limited

Vipond Fire Protection LimitedWormald Fire SystemsZellweger Analytics

FIRE DOORS/SHUTTERSA & S Group LimitedAccentHansenAlsecure Commercial Services LimitedBolton Gate Company LtdClark Door LimitedCoopers Fire and Smoke EngineeringCrawford Amber LtdEurobond Laminates LimitedFireco LimitedIndustrial Door Engineering LimitedIR Martin RobertsKaba Door Systems LimitedLeaderflush & ShaplandProfile Industrial Doors LimitedRea Metal Windows LimitedWormald Fire Systems

FIRE EQUIPMENT TESTINGFirequipPennine Fire Extinguisher ServicesStand-By Fire ProtectionT & J FireFIRE ESCAPE STAIRWAYSApreco LimitedFlexelec (UK) Limited

FIRE INVESTIGATIONBabtie RushbrookDr J H Burgoyne and PartnersCasella StangerFire Safe International LimitedFire Service International LimitedFire UK LtdForensic Science InvestigationsScientifics LimitedThe University of EdinburghWarrington Fire Research

FIRE MAINS CONSTRUCTIONM Holleran Limited

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERSAeslite LimitedAJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co LtdArmstrong Priestley LimitedAshvale Fire Services LimitedAutomatic Fire Control LtdBabtie RushbrookBryland Fire Protection LtdCompco Fire Systems LimitedDorset Fire EngineersElliott Fire Protection Limited

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Fire Systems LimitedHolme Valley Fire Protection EngineersJordan Site Management Services LtdOlympic Fire Protection LimitedPennine Fire Extinguisher ServicesPremier Fire ProtectionRGT Fire ProtectionRockfield Safety LtdRSM Refko Installations LimitedStand-By Fire ProtectionStrebor Fire Protection (International) LimitedVipond Fire Protection LimitedWarrington Fire ResearchWormald Fire Systems

FIRE RESISTING SHUTTERSBolton Gate Company LtdCrawford Amber LtdIndustrial Door Engineering Limited

FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS/PRODUCTSAmeron BV - Head officeAmeron BV - UK branchAquafire SystemsJ & J Carter LimitedCGI International LimitedCOPON - E.Wood LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedFirestopitFiretherm LimitedFireUKFlorprotec LimitedHFS Flame Retarding (UK) LimitedKermelLiquid Plastics LimitedAndrew Mitchell & Co LimitedNields Plastic Co LimitedPermabondPermatex - UnithermRankins (Glass) Company LimitedSolutionsTBA Textiles Limited

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTAinsty Fire Training ServicesBabtie RushbrookBaker Consulting ServicesBedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceBELFOR-Relectronic (UK) LtdBritish Fire Advisory Services LtdBruhn NewTech LimitedCarter JonasChubb Fire LimitedCroner TrainingEmtech

FextraFire ActionFire Faciltities Management LimitedFIRE LimitedFire Management Solutions LimitedFire Protection Association of Southern AfricaFire Service International LimitedFire Training PartnershipFire UK LtdFireriskFiresafe (Bristol)Firesure UK LimitedForensic Science InvestigationsGloucestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceBernard Haywood Fire ConsultancyIBE Fire Safety ManagementICT Training (Fire Awareness)Independent Fire and Safety Training LimitedISL Fire Safety (A division of Ideal Securities

Limited)Keane Security & Fire Safety LimitedMC Fire ProtectionMonitor Risk Management LtdMoulson Davies LimitedNST Fire ProtectionRobert H NurcombeThe Physical Risk TeamPremier Fire ProtectionPrescribed Solutions LimitedRB Fire Safety Services LimitedRLK Health, Fire & SafetyRowans Fire ProtectionScotsafe Safety Loss Prevention ServicesGraham A SmithSolutions Fire Safety LimitedCS Todd & Associates LimitedTodo Mundo LimitedTraining Network UKTVF (UK) plcUK Fire International LimitedWest Midlands Fire Service Commercial &

Industrial Training Unit

FIRE ROLLER SHUTTERSAlsecure Commercial Services LimitedAttenborough Industrial Doors LimitedClark Door LimitedIndustrial Door Engineering LimitedKaba Door Systems LimitedProfile Industrial Doors Limited

FIRE SIMULATORSGroupe LeaderICS (UK) Limited


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FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENTAkron Brass CompanyAmerex Fire International LtdArgus Fire Protection Co. LtdAutoquench LimitedChubb Fire LimitedFike Protection SystemsKidde Fire ProtectionMSF LimitedTVF (UK) plc

FIREFIGHTING CHEMICALSFire Equipment Consultants LimitedFirexJ & R A Hawkes & Sons

FIREFIGHTING PRODUCTSANAF France saBavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGCairns Advanced Technologies (UK) LimitedChubb Fire ScotlandClaughton Fire ProtectionDuPont International saExtintores Moncayo S L "Exmon"Fire Safety Equipment LimitedFiremaster Extinguisher LimitedFirex1st Class Fire ProtectionHale Products Europe LimitedJ & R A Hawkes & SonsHolme Valley Fire Protection EngineersHunter Division: Interfloor Group LtdMacron Safety Systems (UK) LimitedNewAge IndustriesPacksome ClothingProductos MesaRolland Sprinklers saRühl Feuerlöschmittel GmbHSutherland Fire & SecurityWalter Frank & Sons Limited

FIREFIGHTING/INTERVENTION VEHICLESCarmichael International LimitedColumbus Management LimitedJohn Dennis Coachbuilders LimitedNational Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co LimitedPSP Safety Products Limited

FIRST AID EQUIPMENTAspli Safety LimitedFireline LimitedGuardian Fire LimitedHolme Valley Fire Protection EngineersRight Direction (UK) Limited

FIRST AID TRAININGBedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceScotsafe Safety Loss Prevention ServicesTodo Mundo LimitedTraining Network UKWarsash Maritime Centre

FLAME DETECTORSGLT Exports LimitedGroveley Detection LimitedTalentum Developments LimitedZellweger Analytics

FLAME RETARDANT FABRICSJ & J Carter LimitedFlorprotec LimitedHainsworth Protective FabricsHFS Flame Retarding (UK) LimitedKermelMultifabs Survival LimitedProline Textile sas

FOAM EXTINGUISHANT SYSTEMSAkron Brass CompanyAmec Capital Projects LimitedArgus Fire Protection Co. LtdColumbus Management LimitedFire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedHale Products Europe LimitedProtec Camerfield LtdPSP Safety Products LimitedPyramid Fire Protection LimitedSaffire Products LimitedViking Supplynet LtdWaterousWormald Fire Systems

FOGGING SYSTEMSWormald Fire Systems

FROST PROTECTIONFlexelec (UK) LimitedSET

GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTBryland Fire Protection LtdBW Europe LtdCasella CELChubb Fire ScotlandCrowcon Detection Instruments LimitedDraeger Safety UK LimitedEnvirosafe InternationalFire Defence PlcGroveley Detection LimitedLandon KingswayMSA (Britain) LimitedOggioni sas

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Pyroban LimitedScientifics LimitedSF DetectionTodo Mundo LimitedTrolex LimitedZellweger Analytics

GAS EXTINGUISHANTS/SYSTEMSADT Fire and Security plcAFS Systems LimitedApreco LimitedAshgood Fire ProtectionAtlas Fire Engineering LimitedBBC Fire Protection LimitedDefensor Fire Detection Systems LtdDuPont International saFike Protection SystemsFire Systems LimitedOlympic Fire Protection LimitedPrestige Protec Systems LimitedSPI (Fire Engineering) LimitedTriangle Integrated Fire SystemsUny SystemsWormald Fire Systems

GENERATORS,AUXILIARYEmergency Diesel Engine ServicesMastervolt UK LimitedPSU Designs Limited

GLASS BULBS FOR FIRE SPRINKLERSDay-Impex Limited

GLAZING,FIRE-RESISTANT/TOUGHENEDC3S Securiglass LtdCGI International LimitedFendorHansenII SystemsMann McGowanPilkington plcPromat Fire Protection LimitedRankins (Glass) Company LimitedRea Metal Windows LimitedSchott Glass Limited

HALOGEN-FREE COMPOUNDSAEI Cables Limited

HALON SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTDuPont International saFike Protection SystemsSPI (Fire Engineering) LimitedWormald Fire Systems

HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMSBritish Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)Burgoyne Consultants LtdEmtech

Nederman LimitedNorton Waugh Management SoftwareNutec Centre for Safety LimitedSafety Services (UK) LimitedSOS Waypoint LimitedTodo Mundo Limited

HEAT DETECTORS/ALARMSAlpha Instrumentation LimitedApollo Fire Detectors LimitedHawco LimitedHochiki Europe (UK) LimitedKidde FyrneticsNittan (UK) LimitedNo Climb Products LimitedOggioni sasRafiki Protection LimitedSystem Sensor Europe

HIGH-VISIBILITY CLOTHINGPraybourne Limited

HOSES/HOSE FITTINGS/HOSEREELS/CABINETSArdenoak LimitedAshvale Fire Services LimitedChubb Fire Major Account DivisionChubb Fire ScotlandExtintores Moncayo S L "Exmon"FirequipGESA (Salmen) GmbHJonesco (Preston) LimitedMacron Safety Systems (UK) LimitedManchester Fire ProtectionNederman LimitedNewAge IndustriesProductos MesaH Roberts and Son LimitedT & J FireLW Vass LimitedWalter Frank & Sons Limited

HYDRANTS/FITTINGSAshvale Fire Services LimitedFirequipManchester Fire ProtectionNewAge IndustriesWalter Frank & Sons Limited

HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENTAirshore InternationalFire Safety Equipment LimitedTuf Tools Limited

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SPI (Fire Engineering) LimitedSurefire Systems LimitedWormald Fire Systems

INSPECTION SERVICESP W Allen & Company LimitedNational Security Inspectorate (NSI)Graham A SmithCS Todd & Associates Limited

INSULATION MATERIALS/PRODUCTSDeejay Installations LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedFiretherm LimitedRockwool LimitedWard Building Components Limited

INSURANCEBeckett Risk Management LtdBritish Nuclear InsurersMethodist Insurance plcDavid North LimitedSecurity Industries Specialist Services LtdTraining and Risk SurveysWilson Organisation

INSURANCE VALUERSDavid North Limited

INTRUDER DETECTIONSYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTKT AssembliesRemsdaq

INTUMESCENT COATINGS/SEALSAlfas Industries LimitedAmeron BV - Head officeAmeron BV - UK branchAquafire SystemsAstroflame Fireseals LimitedCOPON - E.Wood LimitedCounty Passive FiresealsDufaylite Developments LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedFiretherm LimitedHFS Flame Retarding (UK) LimitedHilti (Gt Britain) LimitedII SystemsLorient Polyproducts LimitedMann McGowanNoberne Doors LimitedPalmers LimitedPermatex - UnithermQuelfireSolutionsThermal Designs UK Limited

IONISATION SMOKE DETECTORS,DISPOSAL OFActive Collection Bureau Limited

IT SOLUTIONSFortek Computers LimitedHumberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training CentreImass LimitedInfographics UK LimitedNorton Waugh Management SoftwareVectorcommand

KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENTAmerex Fire International LtdDafoos Fire Protection EquipmentFire Extinguisher Rentals LimitedFJN Fire Protection & Training ServicesForward Fire EngineeringHall Fire Protection LimitedSaffire Products LimitedSigns & Labels LimitedWormald Fire Systems

LADDERSP W Allen & Company Limited

LIFTING EQUIPMENTSpanset LimitedTuf Tools Limited

LIGHTNING/POWER SURGE PROTECTIONEQUIPMENTDehn (UK) Limited

LOCKSEmexco LimitedSurelock McGill LimitedTindall Engineering Limited (MICO)

LOUDHAILERSCommunication TechnologyNext TwoPulsar Developments LimitedScarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems Limited

LOUDSPEAKERSAmpekkoDigisound-Electronic GmbHDirect Communications LimitedMEDC LimitedMustang Communications LimitedNext Two

MARINE FIREFIGHTINGDS DevelopmentsHumberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training CentreLink Instruments LimitedStenhouse Equipment (Safety) Limited

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Thorn Security LimitedWarsash Maritime Centre

MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENTPneupac Limited

MOBILE DATA SYSTEMSFortek Computers LimitedHugo International

NOZZLESAkron Brass Company

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTIONSYSTEMS/PRODUCTS/INSTALLERSAmeron BV - Head officeAmeron BV - UK branchAstroflame Fireseals LimitedBritish Gypsum LimitedCape Calsil Systems LimitedCounty Passive FiresealsCryotherm Insulation LimitedDafoos Fire Protection EquipmentDufaylite Developments LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedExton (UK) LimitedFendorHansenFireproofing Software International LimitedFireseal International LimitedFirestopitFiretherm LimitedFireUKFSB Firebreaks LimitedGESA (Salmen) GmbHHFS Flame Retarding (UK) LimitedHilti (Gt Britain) LimitedII SystemsKBS Fire Protection Systems LimitedLeigh's PaintsLorient Polyproducts LimitedMann McGowanMITIE McCartney Fire Protection LimitedPalmers LimitedPromat Fire Protection LimitedQuelfireSchott Glass LimitedSolutionsTBA Textiles LimitedThermal Designs UK LimitedThermica LimitedWormald Fire Systems

PENETRATION SEALSBritish Gypsum LimitedCryotherm Insulation LimitedDufaylite Developments LimitedEncon Insulation Limited

FirestopitHilti (Gt Britain) LimitedKBS Fire Protection Systems LimitedMITIE McCartney Fire Protection LimitedQuelfireSolutions

PERSONAL PROTECTIVECLOTHING/EQUIPMENTAireshelta LimitedBennett Safetywear LimitedDehn (UK) LimitedEnfield Safety SuppliesEnvirosafe InternationalEyedeal VisionHainsworth Protective FabricsHartle Ige LimitedHelmet Integrated Systems LimitedKappler EuropeKermelMagnumMultifabs Survival LimitedPacific UKPacksome ClothingPlysu Protection Systems LimitedProductos MesaProline Textile sasRight Direction (UK) LimitedSpanset LimitedLW Vass LimitedWessex Textiles Limited

PIPEWORK AND FITTINGSCopper Development AssociationFlexelec (UK) LimitedHarvel Plastics IncM Holleran LimitedSpears Manufacturing CoViking Supplynet LtdYorkshire Tube and Fittings

PLASTIC PIPESSpears Manufacturing Co

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT)EQUIPMENTJG Fire Protection and TrainingOne Stop SafetySAS Fire ProtectionSigns & Labels Limited

POWER TAKE OFFSPSU Designs Limited

PRESSURE GAUGESBailey & Mackey LimitedTuf Tools Limited


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PRESSURE RELIEF VENTSApreco Limited

PRESSURE SWITCHESBailey & Mackey LimitedHawco Limited

PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONSAssociation of Building EngineersCopper Development AssociationFire Protection Association of Southern AfricaNational Security Inspectorate (NSI)

PROJECT MANAGEMENTBaker Consulting ServicesCarter JonasPalmers LimitedAidan Steer Freelance Writer/Editor

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTAmpekkoBaldwin Boxall Communications LimitedCommunication TechnologyDefensor Total Systems LtdDirect Communications LimitedMustang Communications LimitedNext TwoSAFE Communicatons LimitedScarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems LimitedSpector/Lumenex Limited

PUBLICATIONSCMP InformationCNPP (Centre National de Prévention et de

Protection)Emergency Services TimesEuropean Risk AssessmentFire TimesMeans of EscapeSigns & Plastic Products LimitedAidan Steer Freelance Writer/EditorZiC Courses & Publications

PUMPSArmstrong Pumps LimitedColumbus Management LimitedEmergency Diesel Engine ServicesGodwin Pumps LimitedHale Products Europe LimitedLW Vass LimitedWaterous

PYROTECHNICSLeMaitre

REDUCED-SPARKING TOOLSHartle Ige Limited

REFINERY PROTECTIONThermal Designs UK Limited

RESCUE EQUIPMENTAirshore InternationalCairns Advanced Technologies (UK) LimitedJohn Dennis Coachbuilders LimitedMultifabs Survival LimitedNational Access and Rescue CentreRuth Lee Fire and Rescue EquipmentTodo Mundo LimitedTuf Tools Limited

RESEARCHBREChiltern International FireThe Steel Construction Institute

RESUSCITATION TRAINING/EQUIPMENTPneupac Limited

RISK ASSESSMENTBaker Consulting ServicesBeckett Risk Management LtdBELFOR-Relectronic (UK) LtdBritish Fire Advisory Services LtdBurgoyne Consultants LtdCarter JonasEuropean Risk AssessmentDave Gore AssociatesIBE Fire Safety ManagementIFAST LtdInternational Centre for Emergency Techniques

(ICET)ISL Fire Safety (A division of Ideal Securities

Limited)Keane Security & Fire Safety LimitedMeans of EscapeMetro Inspection ServicesMonitor Risk Management LtdDavid North LimitedNorton Waugh Management SoftwareOne Stop SafetyRLK Health, Fire & SafetyGraham A SmithTodo Mundo LimitedTraining and Risk SurveysUniversal Safety Consultants LtdWilson Organisation

SAFES,FIRE-RESISTINGSecurikey LimitedWithy Grove Stores Limited

SAFETY EQUIPMENTAirshore InternationalAspli Safety Limited

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BW Europe LtdCairns Advanced Technologies (UK) LimitedDraeger Safety UK LimitedE2V TechnologiesEnvirosafe InternationalFireco LimitedHartle Ige LimitedMagnumNational Access and Rescue CentreNational Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co LimitedPacksome ClothingPyroban LimitedRockfield Safety LtdSemmco LimitedSigns & Labels LimitedSpanset LimitedStenhouse Equipment (Safety) LimitedUniversal Safety Consultants LtdWormald Fire Systems

SEALANTSAlfas Industries LimitedAstroflame Fireseals LimitedDow Corning LimitedHilti (Gt Britain) LimitedHodgson Sealants LimitedKBS Fire Protection Systems LimitedPermabondRoxtec Limited

SECURE INSPECTION HATCHESMidas Technologies (GB) Limited

SECURITY DOORS AND SHUTTERSAccentHansenAlsecure Commercial Services LimitedAttenborough Industrial Doors LimitedClark Door LimitedIndustrial Door Engineering LimitedIR Martin RobertsLeaderflush & ShaplandRankins (Glass) Company LimitedStafford Bridge Doors LimitedWormald Fire Systems

SECURITY GRILLESAlsecure Commercial Services Limited

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE:ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMSADT Fire and Security plcAmalgamated LimitedBristol FireBS Fire Alarm ServicesChannel Safety Systems LimitedCrowcon Detection Instruments Limited

Defensor Fire Detection Systems LtdDirect Communications LimitedFire Defence PlcFire Systems LimitedFiresafe (Bristol)Firstford LtdFMS Fire & Security LimitedHow Fire - FSSI Spy Security Services LtdImpulse Engineering LtdKidde Fire Protection ServicesMetro Inspection ServicesMillwood Servicing LimitedPrestige Protec Systems LimitedRockfield Safety LtdSETSoutheast Fire ProtectionSutherland Fire & SecurityThermotech Fire Protection LtdTrinity Protection Systems LimitedUny SystemsVipond Fire Protection LimitedWormald Fire Systems

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: EXTINGUISHERSA6 FirexAmec Capital Projects LimitedAsco Fire GroupBavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGBristol FireE & J Fire ProtectionExtinguishers to Go LimitedFire Defence PlcFiresafe (Bristol)Firstford LtdHow Fire - FSSKidde Fire Protection ServicesLink Instruments LimitedMC Fire ProtectionMillwood Servicing LimitedNST Fire ProtectionPrestige Protec Systems LimitedRockfield Safety LtdSutherland Fire & SecurityUnique Fire Protection LimitedWight Fire CoWormald Fire Systems

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: GENERALA6 FirexADT Fire and Security plcAJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co LtdAmec Capital Projects LimitedArmstrong Priestley LimitedArmstrong Pumps Limited


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Asco Fire GroupAtlas Fire Engineering LimitedAutomatic Fire Control LtdBavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGBristol FireBS Fire Alarm ServicesChannel Safety Systems LimitedCompco Fire Systems LimitedCPM Contract Services LimitedCrowcon Detection Instruments LimitedCryotherm Insulation LimitedDavencrest LimitedDefensor Fire Detection Systems LtdDirect Communications LimitedDry Riser ServicesEast Sussex FireElliott Fire Protection LimitedEmergency Diesel Engine ServicesExtinguishers to Go LimitedFire Defence PlcFire Protection ServicesFire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedFireline LimitedFiresafe (Bristol)First Fire Protection LimitedFirstford LtdHall Fire Protection LimitedHow Fire - FSSI Spy Security Services LtdImpulse Engineering LtdIntfireJG Fire Protection and TrainingJordan Site Management Services LtdKidde Fire Protection ServicesLink Instruments LimitedMatthew Hall Fire EngineeringMC Fire ProtectionMetro Inspection ServicesMillwood Servicing LimitedMITIE McCartney Fire Protection LimitedNST Fire ProtectionPrestige Protec Systems LimitedRGT Fire ProtectionRockfield Safety LtdRotary Firematic LimitedSAS Fire ProtectionSoutheast Fire ProtectionSutherland Fire & SecurityThermotech Fire Protection LtdTindall Engineering Limited (MICO)Titan Fire & SecurityTriangle Integrated Fire SystemsTrinity Protection Systems LimitedTVF (UK) plc

Unique Fire Protection LimitedUny SystemsVipond Fire Protection LimitedWight Fire CoWormald Fire Systems

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: PASSIVESYSTEMSCryotherm Insulation LimitedFire Defence PlcMITIE McCartney Fire Protection LimitedRockfield Safety Ltd

SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: SPRINKLERSYSTEMSActspeed LimitedAJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co LtdAmec Capital Projects LimitedArmstrong Priestley LimitedAtlas Fire Engineering LimitedAutomatic Fire Control LtdCompco Fire Systems LimitedCPM Contract Services LimitedDavencrest LimitedElliott Fire Protection LimitedFire Defence PlcFire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedFirst Fire Protection LimitedFirstford LtdHall Fire Protection LimitedHow Fire - FSSJordan Site Management Services LtdKidde Fire Protection ServicesOlympic Fire Protection LimitedRGT Fire ProtectionRockfield Safety LtdRolland Sprinklers saRotary Firematic LimitedSETThermotech Fire Protection LtdTPT Fire Protection Services LimitedWormald Fire Systems

SHELTERS,PORTABLEAireshelta LimitedJ & J Carter LimitedGlasdon UK LimitedAndrew Mitchell & Co Limited

SIGNS/NOTICES,FIRE/SAFETYA & E Fire Equipment LimitedA6 FirexAspli Safety LimitedBavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KGBoddingtons LimitedCherry Parts Limited

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Chubb Fire Major Account DivisionClaughton Fire ProtectionComputerised EngravingDG Controls LimitedE & J Fire ProtectionEnfield Safety SuppliesEyre & Baxter (Stampcraft) LimitedFire ActionFixfireHoyles Electronic Developments LimitedIFAST LtdJalite plcDJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services)Masson Seeley & Co LimitedMoulson Davies LimitedRES Systems LimitedRight Direction (UK) LimitedH Roberts and Son LimitedSaf-T-Glo LimitedSigns & Plastic Products LimitedSigns InternationalSolutions Fire Safety LimitedSOS Waypoint LimitedSRB Technologies (UK) LimitedStocksigns LimitedUnique Fire Protection LimitedWarnstar LimitedWight Fire Co

SMOKE CURTAINSBolton Gate Company LtdC3S Securiglass LtdCoopers Fire and Smoke EngineeringGuthrie Douglas LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedSmoke Control Services Limited

SMOKE DAMPERSBelimo Automation UK LimitedGilberts (Blackpool) LimitedW J Hogg & Co LimitedSmoke Control Services Limited

SMOKE DETECTORS/ALARMSActive Collection Bureau LimitedAdvanced Power Conversion PlcAlpha FilmsApollo Fire Detectors LimitedBRK Brands Europe LtdElectro Detectors LimitedEmergi-lite Safety SystemsGLT Exports LimitedHawco LimitedHochiki Europe (UK) LimitedICAS ASKAC Alarm Company Limited

Kidde FyrneticsKidde Safety Europe LtdNittan (UK) LimitedNo Climb Products LimitedRafiki Protection LimitedSystem Sensor EuropeVision Fire & Security

SMOKE EXTRACTORSW J Hogg & Co LimitedThe London Fan Company LimitedNewAge IndustriesSmoke Control Services Limited

SMOKE GENERATORSAcetrain (Smoke Machines) LimitedLeMaitre

SOUND LEVEL METERSCasella CEL

SOUNDERSKAC Alarm Company Limited

SPARK DETECTION SYSTEMSGreCon LimitedTalentum Developments Limited

SPRINKLERSYSTEMS/COMPONENTS/INSTALLERSActspeed LimitedAFS Systems LimitedAJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co LtdAmec Capital Projects LimitedArabact LimitedArgus Fire Protection Co. LtdArmstrong Priestley LimitedAshvale Fire Services LimitedM Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security SystemsAutomatic Fire Control LtdAutoquench LimitedCompco Fire Systems LimitedCopper Development AssociationCPM Contract Services LimitedDavencrest LimitedDay-Impex LimitedDomestic Sprinklers UK LtdElliott Fire Protection LimitedExtintores Moncayo S L "Exmon"Fire Defence PlcFire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedFire Valve ServicesFirst Fire Protection LimitedHall Fire Protection LimitedM Holleran LimitedJordan Site Management Services LtdKryscon Limited


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Manchester Fire ProtectionMatthew Hall Fire EngineeringOlympic Fire Protection LimitedProtec Camerfield LtdRGT Fire ProtectionRolland Sprinklers saRotary Firematic LimitedRSM Refko Installations LimitedSETSODECOSpears Manufacturing CoTaylor Robinson LimitedThermotech Fire Protection LtdTPT Fire Protection Services LimitedViking Supplynet LtdVipond Fire Protection LimitedWormald Fire Systems

STEEL CLADDINGKingspan Insulated PanelsThe Steel Construction InstituteWard Building Components Limited

STROBESKAC Alarm Company Limited

STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTIONAmeron BV - Head officeAmeron BV - UK branchAstroflame Fireseals LimitedBritish Gypsum LimitedCape Calsil Systems LimitedCOPON - E.Wood LimitedCounty Passive FiresealsCryotherm Insulation LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedFendorHansenLiquid Plastics LimitedMITIE McCartney Fire Protection LimitedPermatex - UnithermRockfon LimitedRockwool LimitedThe Steel Construction InstituteThermica Limited

STRUCTURAL STEELWORK,PROTECTION OFBritish Gypsum LimitedCape Calsil Systems LimitedCOPON - E.Wood LimitedEncon Insulation LimitedExton (UK) LimitedPermatex - UnithermPromat Fire Protection LimitedQuelfireThermal Designs UK Limited

TECHNICAL AUTHORSAidan Steer Freelance Writer/Editor

TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEMSAdvanced ElectronicsAlpha Instrumentation LimitedHawco LimitedThermographic Measurements Company LimitedTrolex Limited

TESTING/CERTIFICATION WORKBREBritish Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC)BSI Product ServicesChiltern International FireChilworth Technology LimitedCNPP (Centre National de Prévention et de

Protection)Collins & Chambers LimitedLink Instruments LimitedScientifics LimitedWarrington Fire ResearchWormald Fire Systems

THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENTP W Allen & Company LimitedCairns Advanced Technologies (UK) LimitedE2V Technologies

TORCHESTiger Tools Limited

TRADE ASSOCIATIONSAssociation for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)Association of Building EngineersBritish Automatic Sprinkler AssociationCopper Development Association

TRADE SUPPLIESCherry Parts LimitedICOM (UK) LimitedJalite plcSaffire Products Limited

TRAININGActspeed LimitedAinsty Fire Training ServicesAlpha FilmsBedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue ServiceBREBridgend CollegeBruhn NewTech LimitedBurder FilmsChiltern International FireChilworth Technology LimitedChubb Fire Major Account DivisionClaughton Fire Protection

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CNPP (Centre National de Prévention et deProtection)

Collins & Chambers LimitedCroner TrainingDraeger Safety UK LimitedEast Sussex Fire BrigadePeter East Associates LimitedEmtechEnviro FireEuropean Risk AssessmentExtinguishers to Go LimitedThe Fire CorporationFIRE LimitedFire Management Solutions LimitedFire Protection Association of Southern AfricaFire Protection ServicesFire Safe International LimitedFire Service International LimitedFire Training PartnershipFire UK LtdFireline LimitedFireriskFiresafe (Bristol)Firesure UK LimitedFlames TrainingGloucestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceDave Gore AssociatesGriffin FireBernard Haywood Fire ConsultancyHumberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training CentreIBE Fire Safety ManagementICT Training (Fire Awareness)IFAST LtdIndependent Fire and Safety Training LimitedInternational Centre for Emergency Techniques

(ICET)Interspiro LimitedISL Fire Safety (A division of Ideal Securities

Limited)Keane Security & Fire Safety LimitedThe Key Consultancy LtdKryscon LimitedLothian & Borders Fire BrigadeMarsh Risk ConsultingMeans of EscapeMid Career CollegeMK Fire TrainingMonitor Risk Management LtdNational Access and Rescue CentreNorth Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNorton LodgeNST Fire ProtectionNutec Centre for Safety LimitedOne Stop Safety

The Physical Risk TeamRB Fire Safety Services LimitedRGIT Montrose LimitedRLK Health, Fire & SafetyRowans Fire ProtectionSafety Services (UK) LimitedSaffire (UK)Scotsafe Safety Loss Prevention ServicesSerco LtdSolutions Fire Safety LimitedSoutheast Fire ProtectionSpanset LimitedStrebor Fire Protection (International) LimitedCS Todd & Associates LimitedTodo Mundo LimitedTraining and Risk SurveysTraining Network UKUniversal Safety Consultants LtdThe University of EdinburghWarsash Maritime CentreWest Midlands Fire Service Commercial &

Industrial Training UnitZiC Courses & Publications

TRAINING EQUIPMENTAcetrain (Smoke Machines) LimitedEnviro FireGroupe LeaderICS (UK) LimitedLeMaitreNorton LodgeRuth Lee Fire and Rescue EquipmentStrebor Fire Protection (International) LimitedVectorcommand

VALVESAkron Brass CompanyLandon KingswayViking Supplynet LtdWalter Frank & Sons Limited

VEHICLE BUILDERSCarmichael International LimitedJ & R A Hawkes & SonsJohn Dennis Coachbuilders Limited

VENTILATION SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTAC Engineering Services (UK) LimitedBelimo Automation UK LimitedGroupe LeaderW J Hogg & Co LimitedThe London Fan Company LimitedMcKenzie-Martin LimitedNederman LimitedPneupac LimitedSmoke Control Services Limited


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VIDEO PRODUCTIONAlpha FilmsBREBurder FilmsFire TimesNorton Lodge

VISUAL/VIBRATING WARNING DEVICESBS Fire Alarm ServicesDG Controls LimitedJalite plcMEDC LimitedVision Alert Automotive Limited

VOICE ALARM SYSTEMSAmpekkoBaldwin Boxall Communications LimitedBBC Fire Protection LimitedC-TecDefensor Fire Detection Systems LtdDirect Communications LimitedKlaxon Signals LimitedMustang Communications LimitedNext TwoSignet AC LimitedSpector/Lumenex LimitedTrinity Protection Systems LimitedVimpex Limited

WALL AND CEILING PANELSDeejay Installations LimitedEurobond Laminates LimitedFormica LimitedPromat Fire Protection LimitedRockfon LimitedThermica Limited

WARNING DEVICESAcme Whistles

WASTE MANAGEMENTActive Collection Bureau LimitedGlasdon UK LimitedPalmers Limited

WATER MIST SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTArabact LimitedAutoquench LimitedFike Protection SystemsHall Fire Protection LimitedSurefire Systems LimitedTPT Fire Protection Services LimitedWormald Fire Systems

WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENTAmec Capital Projects LimitedCPM Contract Services LimitedDavencrest LimitedFire Security (Sprinkler Installations) LimitedMatthew Hall Fire EngineeringProtec Camerfield LtdSpears Manufacturing CoTPT Fire Protection Services LimitedWormald Fire Systems

WATER STORAGE TANKSM Holleran Limited

WELDING/CUTTINGEQUIPMENT/ANCILLARIESAireshelta LimitedFlorprotec Limited

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Index

IndexArson statistics 70-71Associations and organisations 37-65, 105-110Auto-ignition temperature of

flammable liquid 12

Bain review 29British Standards 139Buyer’s guide 181-276

Casualties in fires 67, 70Causes of fires 73Chemical Agents Directive 9Combined fire authorities 22Confederation of Fire Protection

Associations Europe 105Construction Products Directive and

fire testing 84Containers: for flammable liquids 12, 14;

labelling of 14-15Control of Major Accident Hazard

Regulations 1999 12Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Regulations 1999 14Cooking oil 18Costs of fires 71

Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls andPolychlorinated Terphenyls Directive 19-20

Drums, storage of 16

Electrical equipment, intrinsically safe 17European fire safety and Directives 8-9European Group of Official laboratories

for Fire-testing 85Explosive Atmospheres Directive 9

False alarms 67Fire appliances and equipment 27-29Fire authorities 21-36;

joint fire and civil defence authorities 21;combined authorities 22

Fire Brigades Act 1938 21Fire brigades: names/addresses 30-36Fire Certificates (Special Premises)

Regulations 27Fire certification 5, 8, 25Fire consultants’ list 159-180Fire deaths 67, 70, 72Fire legislation: reform of 5, 7-10, 25;

review of 8

Fire liaison panels 102Fire losses, FPA analysis for 2000 73-82Fire organisations 37-64Fire Precautions Act 1971 7, 9Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal 102,

125Fire Protection Association 97-104Fire safety audits 97Fire Services Act 1947 21, 22, 23Fire stations and fire controls 26Fire statistics 65-82; for 2001 66Fire Test Study Group 88Fire testing 83-88Flammable liquids; and fire safety 11-20;

miscibility with water 13; good practice fordisposal of 20

Flammable vapours 17Flash point of flammable liquids 12Framework Directive 8

Government departments 51

Halogenated solvents, precautions with 14Health and Safety Signs (Safety Signs and

Signals) Regulations 1996 157‘Highly flammable’, defined 12Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied

Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 12

Ireland, Northern 61

Local authorities 56Local Government Act 1972 21, 22Local Government Act 1985 21Local Government Act 1992 22Loss report forms 100Lubricating oil 17

NFPA fire codes and other publications 136Non-halogenated solvents, precautions with 14Northern Ireland 22, 61

Occupational fire brigades 26-27Occupational Fire Protection Association 104Organisations and associations 37-65, 105-110

Paints 18-19Pipelines for transport of flammable liquids 13Polychlorinated biphenyls 19-20Products and services, companies supplying

181-276Publications, catalogue of FPA etc resources

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Rags, oil soaked, disposal of 18Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 8, 25Regulatory Reform Act 2001 8; tests relating to

effects of revisions 9Risk assessment philosophy 25

Scotland 21, 35, 63Signs 156-57Solvents, waste 14Special Waste Regulations 1996 11Standards organisations 110Statistics 65-82Storage of flammable liquid wastes 15-16

Test laboratories: names/addresses 89-90;testing procedures etc at 87

Third party certification 8Training, catalogue of FPA courses 111-124

Unitary authorities 22United Kingdom Accreditation Service 86

Wales 21, 36, 64Waste solvents 14Web sites 91-96Workplace Directive 8

Fire Protection Yearbook 2003The 2003 Yearbook contains, as ever, a collection of useful information forpeople who work in the broad area of fire safety.

For 2003 the opening chapter surveys the impending consolidation of firesafety legislation in the United Kingdom, a matter referred to inappropriate places elsewhere in the volume. ‘Fire safety with wasteflammable liquids’ follows, one of those practical, subject-specific chaptersfor which the Yearbook is noted. Then come chapters of the ‘directory’ typewith which readers are familiar, all of them brought up to date for thisedition. The chapter entitled ‘Useful web sites’ signifies the change ininformation use which has overtaken the fire industry, like all others.

This is Volume 1 of the FPA’s Library of Fire Safety, the other volumes ofwhich are included in the CD which contains the 2003 Yearbook.

The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safetyorganisation and it works to identify and draw attention to the dangers offire and the means by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum.The FPA is supported by the Association of British insurers and Lloyd’s.

Contents: Introduction; The reform of fire safety legislation; Fire safetywith waste flammable liquids; The United Kingdom fire service; UnitedKingdom fire organisations; Fire statistics; Fire testing; Useful web sites;The Fire Protection Association; Fire protection associations worldwide;FPA training; FPA publishing; FPA list of fire consultants; Buyer’s guide;Index

ISBN 1 902790 22-7 £25.00 net

‘If you are into fire prevention then this is just the reference bookfor you’ - Health and Safety at Work

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