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Advice
In this section of the website you will find regular updates and resources to keep you up to date on what is happening within the sector.
This will include white papers and updates from Government.
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Approved Code of Practice
A National Framework for Fire Risk Assessor Competency This Approved Code of Practice has been prepared by a working group of fire risk assessors who assembled at the invitation of the Fire Sector Federation to consider the implications of competency raised by the Building a Safer Future Report The Code seeks consolidate the fire industry …
Choosing a Fire Risk Assessor
This guide is provided to help those with this responsibility (referred to as ‘duty holders’ in this document) decidewho should carry out a fire risk assessment so that the premises comply with the applicable fire safety legislation
Conducting Fire Drills during the Pandemic
Resulting from the coronavirus situation some concerns have arisen regarding testing existing fire and emergency evacuation plans. For example, how to maintain the essential levels of social distancing and additional hygiene needed during fire evacuation drills. It is emphasised this is during drills – in an emergency the controls to prevent spread of the virus …
Covid-19 Revival Planning
It is true that recovery is often longer and harder than response. And so to help its members plan ahead to a time when business can restart the Federation outlines below some planning thoughts which it hopes will prompt thinking and planning. Workforce Health and Safety The workforce needs confidence they will be safe to …
Fire Competency Framework
This framework was prepared by members of the Federation’s Competency work group to assist in the development of competency by individuals wishing to operate in the areas of fire and fire safety. It also guidance for interpretation by those providing training and education in these areas.
Fire Stopping Service Penetrations
This is a Best Practice Guide in Design and Installation with a foreword by Dame Judith Hackitt has been produced to assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations through fire compartment walls and floors in new buildings to ensure that fire compartmentation is maintained. Download Guide
Guide to Choosing a Fire Risk Assessor
The updated guide is now available Read More
Our Plan To Rebuild
The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
Why bother with Third Party Assurance and Certification?
Recognising a third party to offer assurance that a product, service or system is of sufficient quality, and therefore will perform as required to deliver the desired outcome, is an uncomplicated and practical way to safeguard any consumer or user. This is especially so in areas that impact on safety. This is the reason why …