Summit delegate brochure 2016 by The FPA

FIRE SECTOR SUMMIT

2016 17-18 October Royal College of Surgeons, London

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Opening address This year’s Summit focuses on fire and rescue service delivery, protecting heritage premises and modern construction methods, says Jon O’Neill

AVING MISSED last year’s Summit, I looked back at the article that I penned for the 2014 event, where I confidently predicted the start of a review of Approved Document B (ADB) of the Building Regulations. How wrong can you be? Some in the industry remain as optimistic as I was then; my view, however, has changed. I sense no enthusiasm from ministers or officials for a such a review (in England at least), however necessary many believe that it now is. The government may have changed, but I sense that the overall tone, particularly for fire, has not. The Fire Sector Federation, which is once again supporting this year’s event, was established in response to the Fire Futures Review, commissioned by former Fire Minister Bob Neil. As a result of that review, the government made it clear that it no longer intended to control or direct the way that fire policy was delivered or guidance was produced; instead, they expected the sector itself to lead the shaping of policy. The absence of a review of ADB or updated guidance on fire safety legislation will make its role

and the deliverables and advice and guidance it produces even more important in the months and years ahead. In recent years, the Federation has utilised the outcomes of the Summit to shape its work programme for the year ahead and this year’s programme has been created with this in mind. I am told that Nick Ross did a superb job steering last year’s Summit in the novel surroundings of a Fire Service College garage. He returns this year, but at a venue with a more traditional feel. We are very pleased to have secured the Royal College of Surgeons as our venue and Big Issue creator Lord John Bird as a speaker at our dinner on the evening of the 17th. The morning of the Summit begins with a look at new models for fire and rescue service delivery presented by Falck, which is a private sector provider responsible for delivery of much of the Danish Fire Service. We will move on to hear from Major General Matrooshi, director-general of Dubai Civil Defence. General Matrooshi and his team have had to deal with a series of high-profile building cladding fires in

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recent years. Of course, the problems associated with combustible materials being used in the construction process are of course not confined to the Middle East, and it will be interesting to learn how these fires were successfully brought under control and the measures that have now been adopted to prevent them occurring in the future. The appointment of a new fire minister is generally followed by a quiet period to allow him or her time to familiarise themselves with their new brief. Not so for Brandon Lewis, whom we are delighted to welcome back to the role and to the Fire Sector Summit. We are looking forward to hearing his thoughts on the direction his stewardship will take in the coming years. Our popular Workshop format has been maintained and this year we have three themes: construction, fire and rescue service delivery, and heritage. Following the construction thread, the first workshop covers fire engineering standards and practice, and asks whether they are suitable and sufficient for modern construction processes and materials. Lindsey Seal will give her take as a practitioner in the area of the UK with the greatest proportion of engineered buildings – London. Stuart Blackie from Zurich will provide a perspective from insurers. The second workshop will look at passive fire protection in modern construction, Debbie Smith from BRE and Wilf Butcher will present and I am sure a lively debate will follow. The final workshop on construction considers the fire safety challenges of a multi-use/multi-tenanted built environment and we are grateful to Nick Coombe from London Fire Brigade and Geri Scott from Southwark Council for agreeing to lead. The fire and rescue service delivery workshops begin with a session looking at maximising innovation in service delivery and it asks, where next? I am thrilled that Russ Sanders from the NFPA has agreed to chair this session, which will look at a

recent case study from Belgium. Building on the morning’s theme of tall buildings, the second session considers evacuation strategies and will begin with a presentation by the internationally renowned Professor Ed Galea from the University of Greenwich, followed by Tom Gilbert of the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network. This thread concludes with a session on operational challenges in incidents with hazardous materials, in which CFOA lead Dave Walton will share the stage in the presentation of a case study from Finland. The heritage stream starts with two sessions considering non-intrusive reliable protection, with the passive session featuring presentations from Nial Rowan of ASFP and Terry Crowdy from Historic Royal Palaces, who will outline some of the issues faced at the Tower of London. The active protection session will be led by former director-general of BAFSA Stewart Kidd. The final session sees Bob Bantock from the National Trust and Steve Emery from Oxford University discuss operational challenges and salvage. The final plenary will see FPA chair Chris Hanks present our view on the current fire landscape followed by CFOA president Dave Etheridge, explaining the changes the organisation is making and how it seeks to address the challenges ahead. They will be joined by Russ Sanders, Brian Robinson for the Fire Sector Federation, chief fire and rescue advisor Peter Holland and Matt Wrack from FBU, for an open panel debate. As always, the strength of the Summit is its focus on solutions and the input, interaction and buy-in from delegates. This year’s programme has been designed to follow and support this format and, as ever, we will be providing a report on progress through the pages of FRM Journal. As you can see, we are very fortunate to have been able to assemble a superb panel of speakers, all experts in their field, and I am extremely grateful for their time. I must close by thanking the sponsors and exhibitors, without whose support an event such as this would simply not be viable. The small exhibition accompanying the event is displaying relevant, innovative products, and I would urge you to spend some time walking through to view their displays Jon O’Neill is managing director of the Fire Protection Association For more information on how to become an FPA member, visit www.thefpa.co.uk

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Contents

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Opening address

FPA managing director Jon O’Neill provides an overview of what’s in store at this year’s Fire Sector Summit

Conference programme

Pick your workshop

12-14 Lethal exposure

Matt Wrack explains why the Fire Brigades Union issued new guidance this year on avoiding cancer-causing contaminants

18-36 Workshop information We preview what will be discussed in the nine workshop sessions

41-43 Chris Hanks In light of the Home Office assuming responsibility for the fire and rescue service, FPA chair Chris Hanks looks at the key issues facing the fire service and the fire sector as a whole, ahead of his address to the Summit

44-54 Exhibitor profiles A quick overview of the companies and products that will be on show at this year’s exhibition

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Event programme – Tuesday 18 October 8.15 8.45 9.00 9.15 9.40 10.05 10.30 10.50

Registration & Coffee Introduction of Sponsor & Chair – Jonathan O’Neill, managing director, FPA Chair’s Welcome – Nick Ross New Models for Fire and Rescue Service Delivery – Kjeld Brogaard, deputy managing director, Falck Medical Services Industrial Strategy – Construction 2025 – Where is fire? – Major General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, director-general of Dubai Civil Defence Ministerial Address: Brandon Lewis MP Questions Coffee & Networking Workshops Construction

Fire and Rescue Service Delivery

Heritage

Session 1 11.15

Fire Engineering Standards and Practice – Suitable and Sufficient for Modern Construction? Sponsor & Chair – Turner & Townsend Speakers • Lynsey Seal, London Fire Brigade • Dr Jim Glocking, technical director FPA

Maximising Innovation and IT in Service Delivery – Where Next? Sponsor & Chair – In-Map Speakers • Belgian FRS case study • Russ Sanders, NFPA director

Non-Intrusive, Reliable Protection – Passive Sponsor & Chair – Exova Warringtonfire Speakers • Niall Rowan, technical officer, Association for Specialist Fire Protection • Terry Crowdy, Historic Royal Palaces

Session 2 12.15

Passive Fire Protection in Modern Construction Sponsor & Chair – FSi Ltd Speakers • Dr Debbie Smith, managing director, BRE • Wilf Butcher, Association for Specialist Fire Protection

Evacuation Strategies for Tall Buildings Sponsor & Chair – Evac+Chair Speakers • Jonathan Herrick, chief fire officer West Midlands Fire Service • Tom Gilbert, steering committee residential lead, Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network

Non-Intrusive, Reliable Protection – Active Sponsor & Chair – Advanced Speakers • Jon O’Neill, managing director, FPA • Stewart Kidd, managing director, Loss Prevention Consultancy

13.15 Lunch & Networking Session 3 14.05

Fire Strategy Challenges of a Multi-Use/Multi-Tenanted Built Environment Sponsor & Chair – Gerda Speakers • Nick Coombe, enforcement lead, Chief Fire Officers Association • Gerri Scott, strategic director of housing, Southwark Council

Operational Challenges in Incidents with Hazardous Substances Sponsor & Chair – Asecos Speakers • Dave Walton, CFOA hazmat lead • Finland fire-testing case study

Coffee Break State of the Nation – Chris Hanks, FPA chair CFOA Response – Dave Etheridge, CFOA president Panel Discussion: • Dave Etheridge, CFOA president • Russ Sanders, NFPA director • Chris Hanks, FPA chair 16.30 Closing Remarks – Jonathan O’Neill 17:00 Close

Operational Challenges and Salvage Sponsor & Chair – Apollo Fire Detectors Speakers • Bob Bantock, heritage fire safety specialist, National Trust • Steve Emery, fire officer, Oxford University

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• Brian Robinson, FSF chair • Peter Holland, HMG chief fire advisor for England • Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary

This programme is correct at time of going to press but is subject to change; please see our website for up-to-date information.

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Pick your workshops Please select one workshop to attend from Session A, B and C SESSION A: Workshop 1: Fire engineering standards and practice – Sustainable and sufficient for modern construction? (Sponsored by Turner and Townsend) Lynsey Seal, London Fire Brigade; Dr Jim Glockling,FPA; Paul Lane (chair), Turner and Townsend This workshop will expain that modern premises need to be designed with both life safety and property protection in mind. (See p18)

Workshop 2: Maximising innovation and IT in fire service delivery – Where next? (Sponsored by In-Map) Russ Sanders (chair), NFPA; Jan De Kesel, In-Map The panel will provide examples of how IT innovation is assisting and improving service delivery for the fire and rescue services across the globe. (See p20)

Workshop 5: Evacuation strategies for tall buildings (Sponsored by Evac+Chair) Mark Roberts, Evac+Chair; Jonathan Herrick, West Midlands Fire Service; Tom Gilbert, Tall Buildings Safety Network With the ever-inreasing threat of terroist attacks, this session explores what steps are needed to safely evacuate tall buildings. (See p26)

Workshop 6: Non-intrusive, but reliable active fire protection in heritage buildings (Sponsored by Advanced) Jon O’Neill (chair), FPA; Stewart Kidd, formerly BAFSA secretary general; Amanda Hope, Advanced A discussion on the challenges of installing active fire protection systems in heritage premises, which will include numerous case studies. (See p28)

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Workshop 7:

Non-intrusive, but effective passive fire protection in heritage buildings (Sponsored by Exova Warringtonfire) Ross Newman (chair), Exova Warringtonfire; Niall Rowan, ASFP; Terry Crowdy, Historic Royal Palaces

Fire strategy challenges of a multi-use/multi-tenanted built environment (Sponsored by Gerda) Nick Coombe, CFOA; Mark Sennett (chair), FPA; Gerri Scott, Southwark Council; Paul Coffey, Ealing Council

Presentations will focus on overcoming the challenges posed by installing non-intrusive passive protection in heritage premises. (See p22)

This workshop will discuss the challenges faced by upgrading passive protection in residential premises. (See p32)

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Operational challenges in incidents with hazardous substances (Sponsored by Asecos) Dave Walton, CFOA; Mark Whitely, Asecos

Passive fire protection in modern construction (sponsored by FSi Ltd) Oliver Shaw (chair), FSi Ltd; Wilf Butcher, ASFP; Dr Debbie Smith, BRE Panelists will highlight the need to select/maintain the correct passive protection products and sustainable building methods. (See p24)

A look at the importance of safely storing flamable substances and examining guidance given to firefighters on how to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials. (See p34)

Workshop 9: Operational challenges and salvage operations in heritage premises (Sponsored by Apollo Fire Detectors) Paul Pope (chair), Apollo Fire Detectors; Bob Bantock, National Trust; Steve Emery, Oxford University Fires in heritage permises are becoming far too frequent – this session will explore methods of protecting our cultural treasures. (See p36) * Programme correct at the time of going to print

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Lethal exposure Matt Wrack explains why this year the Fire Brigades Union issued new guidance on avoiding cancer causing contaminants

HERE IS mounting evidence to suggest that firefighters may be at a higher risk of contracting certain kinds of cancer than the rest of the population, due to their exposure to carcinogens when fighting fires. International research on cancers linked to firefighting carried out in 2006 showed a possible increased likelihood of firefighters being affected by three types of cancer, namely testicular cancer, prostate cancer and nonHodgkin lymphoma. Recent conferences of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have debated the issue of contaminants and cancer in detail. The unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 conference was tasked with assessing the level of cancers among its members, requesting that the control measures contained in the FBUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 report, Taking action against cancer in the fire service, were distributed to all members.

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FBU publication This year, the FBU published new guidance, Dealing with Contaminants, on how firefighters can initially protect themselves against cancer-causing contaminants from the incident ground. It includes ten tips for staying safe, such as to always store personal protective equipment (PPE) in a clean environment; to thoroughly clean the fire appliance interior, equipment and lockers after a fire; and to remove as many products of combustion as possible from PPE afterwards. Firefighters are advised never to take home dirty PPE or store it in a vehicle, and always to wear gloves and dust masks when cleaning dirty PPE and equipment in order to lessen the risks of breathing in dangerous cancer-causing chemicals and prevent

firefighters from substances that can in the worst case scenario be life threatening, and we are now working hard to ensure that our members are made aware of the risks. There is still a lax attitude in some areas about cleaning PPE and a lack of appreciation about what poor PPE cleanliness can mean for health. This new guidance is only a first step – we are already looking at what can be done in the short, medium and long term to tackle the contaminants problem.’

Tackling the issue

them from seeping into the skin. The use of wet wipes to remove as much soot as possible from the head, neck, jaw, throat, underarms and hands immediately afterwards is recommended.

Danger zone According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (AIFF), which represents firefighters in Canada and the USA, cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters, at a staggering 63%, with male firefighters 100 times more likely to suffer from certain cancers – including testicular cancer – than other men. Firefighters can be affected by contaminants present in fires and by products, diesel fumes and building materials such as dust and asbestos. But it isn’t just during the actual firefighting that the danger presents itself – it is when the fire has been extinguished that the risks to health become more acute. Commonly, dangerous contaminants seep into the skin of firefighters who don’t clean their PPE between shouts, or when they leave contaminated PPE near a clean-kit store. Former firefighter and FBU national officer Sean Starbuck said, ‘We are talking about protecting

The measures currently being explored by the FBU range from cost-free solutions, such as raising awareness of the risks among members and union officials, enforcement of clean areas in stations where dirty PPE isn’t allowed, better discipline around clean areas and clean PPE at all incidents, to the possibility of a designated officer to be responsible for minimising contamination. A regular deep clean of crew cabs is recommended, alongside the drawing up and implementation of good hygiene procedures. Many fire services already exhaust extraction, which the FBU feels should be commonplace, but other simple measures – such as waiting until all of the crew are aboard the fire appliance, with windows and doors shut and the appliance room door open before the engine is started – should also be exercised. In addition, the FBU is looking into measures that could have a cost implication:, such as the bagging and containment of dirty PPE, the design of an easy and effective disrobe procedure and the common use of a decontamination procedure at incidents. In the longer term, fire brigades may have to consider professional industrial cleaning methods and staff for PPE and equipment. The FBU is aware of several UK cases in which firefighters have contracted one of the abovenamed cancers linked directly to contaminants being breathed in or absorbed through the skin, and in which they believe the cancer has been a direct

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result of fighting fires without adequate cleaning of PPE afterwards. American ‘volunteer’ firefighter Bucky Mock, aged 73, was diagnosed with multiple myelomas in 2012. He wondered for months whether his cancer could be work related, before receiving confirmation that his suspicions were well founded. He explained, ‘The fire service I worked for suddenly began putting warning tags inside all the new fire kits, urging us to keep them clean at all times to protect against cancer causing contaminants. It was then that I knew that it was my great love – fighting fires – that had caused my poor health.’ He now spends most of his time raising awareness of the dangers of contaminants, so that other firefighters don’t go through what he has endured.

Getting involved However, the responsibility for lessening these risks does not simply lie with firefighters – employers also have a duty of care to do everything they can to protect the health of their firefighters. The FBU wants fire and rescue service management to agree a process to minimise the exposure to contaminants before, during and after incidents, and to ensure that every appliance has the necessary resources to enable firefighters to clean themselves at incidents, such as wet wipes, disposable gloves, dust masks and hand-washing facilities.

Union representatives have a part to play too, and the union suggests they raise the issue of contaminants at the next joint health, safety and welfare committee meeting. Ideally, representatives need to work with management to issue a joint statement with simple principles on how exposure to contaminants can be minimised before, during and after incidents. But it’s not just about practical considerations and the measures that can be taken to lessen risks – it’s as much about changing the culture in which a dirty fire kit after a fire is seen as an essential for any ‘proper’ firefighter. One American firefighter recently revealed: ‘In May, I’ll have 50 years with the fire service, and for years it was almost a badge of honour that the dirtier your clothes and dirtier your helmet were, the more they reflected that you were an aggressive firefighter.’ If the health risks to firefighters are going to be minimised in the future, outmoded attitudes like this have to change. A dirty fire kit doesn’t signify valour or bravery – it just means that the person it belongs to is literally, and unnecessarily, dicing with death. Sean Starbuck concluded, ‘We don’t have all the answers yet, but our new guidance is at least a move in the right direction. We hope it will prompt discussion and debate about how we can have an impact on the risks to firefighter health posed by contaminants. It’s a start.’ Matt Wrack is general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union

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Workshop 1 - Sponsored by Turner and Townsend

Fire engineering standards and practice – sustainable and sufficient for modern construction?

Modern premises need to be designed with both life safety and property protection in mind, according to Paul Lane, Jim Glockling and Lynsey Seal

PAUL LANE (chair), associate director at Turner and Townsend, will discuss the perception that simply having a fire risk assessment on modern premises means that you are compliant. He will also discuss the importance of maximising property protection so that in the event of a major fire the building isn’t a total loss and can be re-used. FPA technical director Jim Glockling will state that Building Regulations have developed over the years principally by responding to loss-of-life events. A basic assumption is that the challenge presented is from fires arising within the building itself, with the emphasis on preventing spread from the compartment of origin to adjacent ones. In traditional masonry building methods the fire compartments are contiguous, with the protection being afforded by the structural material of construction itself. Some newer building methods, such as light timber frame, rely on plasterboard skins for their performance and thereby create fire compartments suspended in an interconnecting combustible lattice. In association with other design features, such as the requirement to ventilate voids, and use of combustible facades, the FPA

believes there is an urgent need to review building regulations to address fire ingress and spread internally through voids and externally over facades. Lynsey Seal from London Fire Brigade (LFB) will look at the changing face of modern construction, particularly the challenges facing regulatory bodies when considering ever more complex schemes where the standards have struggled to keep pace with industry developments. She will explore how LFB’s Fire Engineering Group uses its unique position of considering buildings from conception to occupation to influence the design standards and seek continual improved safety for both members of the public and firefighters Paul Lane (chair, left) is associate director at Turner and Townsend Dr Jim Glockling (centre) is technical director at the Fire Protection Association Lynsey Seal (right) is senior fire engineer and head of London Fire Brigade’s fire engineering group

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Workshop 2 - Sponsored by In-Map

Maximising innovation and IT in service delivery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where next? Jan De Kesel and Russ Sanders will provide examples of how IT innovation is assisting and improving service delivery for the fire and rescue services across the globe IN 2014, the Belgian government introduced legislation very similar to our own Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires public and private premises to take general fire precautions. This workshop looks at how one Belgian Fire Department (zone) already at the forefront of collecting data from premises took this as an opportunity to overcome some existing challenges it was already facing and how it worked with In-Map to build a standardised solution. Belgian fire brigades have always wanted to gather risk-related information on sites in their area, in order to be able to react with the right personnel and equipment in the right way the moment an incident occurs. This knowledge would help them protect fire officers and assets. Until now, this data has always been a challenge to collect and close to impossible to maintain, few

companies would supply the information voluntarily and information coming forward would often not be in the correct format. In-Map managing director Jan De Kesel will look at existing challenges internally in the fire service, as well as any issues this caused for the public and how these were overcome. The session will explore the advantages this has brought to the fire service in terms of efficiency and cost savings. We are also delighted to welcome NFPA regional director Russ Sanders to chair the workshop. Russ will also share some examples of how innovation and IT are affecting fire and rescue service delivery in the USA Jan De Kesel (left) is managing director of In-Map Russ Sanders (right) is a regional director at the National Fire Protection Association

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Workshop 3 - Sponsored by Exova Warringtonfire

Non-intrusive but effective passive fire protection in heritage buildings Niall Rowan, Ross Newman and Terry Crowdy will focus on overcoming the challenges posed by installing non-intrusive passive protection in heritage premises THE PANEL for this workshop will examine real-life situations where a requirement to upgrade fire performance posed a challenge to preserving the integrity of the building. How do we adopt a sympathetic yet effective approach for our heritage building stock, given the need for commercially viable solutions? Demands and issues to overcome are: • the change of use for these buildings, eg adding kitchens, developing as wedding venues and sleeping accommodation • providing public access while taking account of the mobility of the public using these buildings • historic construction types often utilising combustible internal wall, ceiling and floor linings, such as timber panelling • hidden void spaces located throughout these buildings • protecting the nation’s heritage and high-value content which could be lost • high cost of repair/replacement following a fire incident Niall will demonstrate that historic buildings can still meet modern-day requirements, using a case study to illustrate the point. He will also discuss some of the techniques that can be used to ensure that upgrading work succeeds in meeting the performance required, without compromising the original character of the building. Ross will talk about the importance of competency and quality with respect to contractors employed to 22

undertake upgrading work. Focusing on both doors and fire-stopping/cavity barriers in hidden voids, he will talk about the role third party certification plays in ensuring that passive fire protection products are installed and maintained correctly, so that in the event that a fire does break out, they perform as intended and protect both the fabric and structure of the building.

Tower of London Terry Crowdy will discuss the technical and moral challenges of improving passive fire protection in William the Conqueror’s Tower of London, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood guard over London for 900 years. Terry will outline the advantages to be gained from improving fire compartmentation in such an iconic historic building, but highlights the need to take a multidisciplined approach to minimise the physical and visual intervention into the historic fabric Niall Rowan (left) is technical officer at the Association For Specialist Fire Protection Ross Newman (centre) is principal technical officer at Exova Warringtonfire Terry Crowdy (right) is fire and emergency planning advisor to Historic Royal Palaces

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Workshop 4 - Sponsored by FSi

Passive fire protection in modern construction

Oliver Shaw, Wilf Butcher and Debbie Smith will highlight the need to select/maintain the correct passive protection products and sustainable building methods THE WORKSHOP will be chaired by Oliver Shaw from FSi, who will discuss aspects of built in fire protection and compartmentation focusing mainly on the correct specification of product at the design stage. Getting this right can vastly improve the chances of being able to install and maintain correctly this life safety aspect of the build, keeping it compliant during the lifespan of the building.

Spotlight on BREEAM BRE managing director Debbie Smith will explain the background to BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method), the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings and communities. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the de facto measure used to describe a building’s environmental performance. There are often perceived conflicts between the delivery of sustainable design and the susceptibility of a building to fire, and this has led to active debate and challenge around the area of credits within BREEAM for fire protection products. The issues around the inclusion of ‘fire credits’ within BREEAM will be explained, along with the current ongoing work to value the many ways of achieving regulatory compliance regarding fire safety, when consideration is given to the broader consequences of fires and fire protection measures

in terms of their environmental, economic and societal impacts. Wilf Butcher will close the session by explaining how the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is working with experts from across the construction sector to develop functional solutions for improving fire safety in the built environment. A ‘Question Time’ event held by the ASFP at Firex International in June identified a number of issues for consideration. The panel of experts was reunited at a Roundtable event in September to discuss the way forward. With fragmentation within the construction design and build process identified as a key factor in preventing the correct specification and installation of passive fire protection, the panel is now working to develop an industry-wide framework to address these issues. ASFP CEO Wilf Butcher will consider the panel’s proposals and look at how the framework can be implemented to ensure that installed fire protection measures within the modern built environment are fit for purpose Oliver Shaw is sales director at FSi Ltd Wilf Butcher (centre) is CEO of the Association of Specialist Fire Protection Dr Debbie Smith (right) is managing director of BRE

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Workshop 5 - Sponsored by Evac+Chair

Evacuation Strategies for Tall Buildings With the ever-increasing threat of terrorist attacks, this session sees Mark Roberts, Jonathan Herrick and Tom Gilbert explore what steps are needed to safely evacuate tall buildings IS EVACUATING a building that simple? Organisations spend millions on ensuring there is building access and state-of-the-art fire systems in place, but there’s a problem… people! Mark Roberts (chair) is a leading expert on evacuation and he will speak on the practicalities of building evacuation and the challenges we face to ensure we protect life in an emergency situation. He will take a no-nonsense approach to building evacuation, asking: • what steps do we really need in place? • how do we deal with what-ifs? • how do we cope with the people factor?

World Trade Center The session will take a detailed look at issues raised during the evacuation of the World Trade Center in New York during 9/11. He will also put lifts under the spotlight, questioning if people will use them during evacuations of tall buildings and how to create evacuation models that incorporate their use.

West Midlands Fire Service chief fire officer Jonathan Herrick will detail fire and rescue service response to fires in tall buildings, which will include evacuation plans. The panel is completed by Tom Gilbert, who is the steering committee residential lead for the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network. Tom will cover common failings and problems during evacuations from high-rise living accommodation Jonathan Herrick (left) is cheif fire officer at West Midlands Fire Service Tom Gilbert (centre) is steering committee residential lead for the Tall Buildings Fire Safety Network Mark Roberts (right) is sales director at Evac+Chair For more information on Evac+Chair, please visit www.evac-chair.co.uk

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Non-intrusive, but reliable active fire protection in heritage buildings Jon O’Neill, Stewart Kidd and Amanda Hope will discuss the challenges of installing active fire protection systems in heritage premises THIS SESSION will be chaired by Fire Protection Association managing director Jon O’Neill and will discuss numerous case study examples of how active fire protection systems are protecting heritage sites across the UK. Amanda Hope from Advanced will explain how vital it is to select the correct active protection systems to safeguard heritage premises. She will provide numerous case studies on how Advanced has supplied alarm and detection systems to historic sites across the UK, including: the Natural History Museum; the Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle; and Iona Abbey. Quick and reliable fire systems are essential for protecting sites of cultural significance as, in the event of a fire, they provide the earliest possible warning. This can create vital extra time to try to save the premises and/or its contents, or warn and help occupants to evacuate.

Heritage under fire When the FPA published Heritage Under Fire in 1994, the concept of installing sprinkler systems in historic buildings was dealt with in a few short paragraphs. Suggesting only that sprinklers were particularly suitable for premises where the fire service response might be extended, the advice includes 28

acknowledgement of concerns about accidental or excessive water damage. Stewart Kidd will explain that these concerns have served to militate against the wider adoption of automatic fire suppression systems (AFSSs) – it’s only now, 20 years later, that there is a more general understanding of the value of AFSSs in heritage protection. Today, building standards demand that people in all parts of any building, including dwellings, are able to exit the premises or quickly reach a place of safety without the aid of tools or specialist knowledge and without resorting to features such as vertical ladders, ropes or hoists. It is the author’s contention that AFSSs are particularly appropriate for helping buildings undergoing restoration or adaptive reconstruction to achieve this compliance Jon O’Neill (chair, left) is the managing director of the Fire Protection Association Stewart Kidd (centre) is the former secretary general of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Amanda Hope (right) is sales manager at Advanced Electronics Limited

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Core Competency Ensuring the safety of building occupants, through limiting the spread of fire and maintaining the continuous integrity of the building structure are key factors in damage limitation. The further a fire spreads, the more the building and its contents will be damaged. This in turn has a significant impact on resulting costs – to the insurer, the owner and/or the occupier. There is also a direct impact on business continuity. Passive fire protection is essential for all businesses to protect themselves in the unlikely event of a fire, as a smaller, more contained fire will cause less disruption. This has been shown in several recent cases of arson, where insulated panels acted as a passive fire protection system, preventing the spread of fire and ensuring that the building occupier could restart their business soon after the fire brigade left the premises. Firstly, in respect of smoke emissions, FM 4882 is an insurance industry standard for insulated panels, developed by FM Global extending FM4880 standard, ‘Class 1 Fire Rating of Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Panels, Interior Finish Materials or Coatings, and Wall Systems’ to cover smoke sensitive occupancies. Satisfying the requirements of FM 4882 means undergoing stringent testing, including the UBC 26-3 small room test, ASTM E84 test and the FM 16ft High parallel panel test. Secondly, of parallel significance in fire protection ratings for insulated panels is LPS 1181 is series of standards covering sandwich panels and built up cladding systems including jointing and fixing methods, sealants, gaskets and flashings. Of direct relevance to our range of panel systems used internally in controlled environments is LPS 1181: Part 2 ‘requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built-up systems for use as internal constructions in buildings.’

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Fire strategy challenges of a multi-use/multi-tenanted built environment Nick Coombe, Gerri Scott and Paul Coffey will discuss the challenges faced by upgrading passive protection in residential premises WHEN THE Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came in on 1 October 2006, housing providers and specially registered social landlords were expected to have their entire property portfolio risk assessed and an action plan put in place immediately. This was despite the fact that this was the first time parts of housing were included in fire service- enforced fire legislation. The introduction of the Housing Act the previous year and the Decent Homes strategy were meant to have ensured that there was little more to do, but this wasn’t the case. London Fire Brigade enforcement lead Nick Coombe will focus on how to work with the fire and rescue service to ensure safety of residents while bearing in mind the economic landscape.

Passive protection Ealing Council fire safety manager Paul Coffey will focus on the challenge of upgrading passive fire protection and improving resident safety, highlighting optimum strategies. Points of interest include: • getting the right fire risk assessments • evaluation of existing fire protection within housing stock, including the removal and third party testing of products

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Workshop 8 - Sponsored by asecos

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Heritage premises – operational challenges and salvage Fires in heritage premises are becoming far too frequent, Paul Pope, Bob Bantock and Steve Emery explore methods of protecting our cultural treasures LIFE SAFETY should always, clearly, be paramount in any system specification, but it’s a sad fact that any fire occurring in a historic building will most likely result in the loss of priceless and irreplaceable contents, as well as run the risk of structural damage and loss of architectural features. Paul Pope from Apollo will explain that modern multisensor fire detectors should be considered for heritage buildings, as they are very efficient at detecting many different fires and in distinguishing between genuine fires and nuisance signals. Due to the sophistication of their modes and settings, their deployment requires careful planning by experienced engineers. He will discuss the latest developments in multisensor detector technology and how to integrate them into the protection of historic buildings.

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One of Clandon Park’s most important rooms, the Speakers’ Parlour, has miraculously survived almost intact, which has enabled access to the collections that remained inside. Bob will talk through the challenges the Trust faces in protecting heritage premises from major fires and how it protects many of its sites. Oxford University fire officer Steve Emery completes the panel and he will reveal how the University selects appropriate suppression systems to protect its libraries. The University has thousands of irreplaceable artifacts and books in its libraries that date back centuries. Steve will explain the steps taken not only to protect these iconic buildings, but also to ensure the contents are not destroyed if a suppression system is triggered Paul Pope (left) is head of systems integration and technical support at Apollo Fire Detectors Bob Bantock (centre) is heritage fire safety specialist at the National Trust Steve Emery (right) is fire officer at Oxford University For more information on Apollo Fire Detectors, please visit www.apollo-fire.co.uk

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State of the union In light of the Home Office assuming responsibility for the fire and rescue service, FPA chair Chris Hanks looks at the key issues facing the fire and rescue service and the fire sector as a whole ahead of his address at the Summit

OW THAT the ire and rescue service is resettled in the Home Office, it does feel as though the wind of change is beginning to blow through the land. Momentum also seems to be building, following the Prime Minister’s statements on both governance and inspection. However, while reform in these areas may be both necessary and even long overdue, politicians should not assume that the tremendous success that has been achieved in reducing fire deaths, injuries and incidents means ‘job done’ – far from it, in fact. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has recently raised concerns that, despite fire incidents having almost halved during the past decade or so, the aggregate cost of fires to insurers continues to rise, and once again the question being asked is why? For many years, statisticians at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) were convinced that the major factor driving this trend was inflation in the cost of (re)construction. However, with such dramatic falls in the number incidents and no corresponding fall in cost, there is a general acceptance that we must now start to look further for the reasons and solutions if this trend is to be reversed. A study by RISCAuthority in 2009 suggested a cycle of events in which rapid fire spread in open

spaces leads to sudden structural failure. This in turn means that the fire and rescue service is more likely to resort to employing external firefighting tactics to reduce personal safety risks to firefighters to acceptable levels; but what has changed since then? The removal of national standards of fire cover and the introduction of integrated risk management planning following the Bain Review of 2002 ensured that fire and rescue service response quite correctly followed risk. Analysis of recent large loss fire incidents suggests that these frequently occur in less populated areas, at the edge of urban conurbations and outside of normal business hours, when fire and rescue service response is directed at residential areas where life risk is higher. This will inevitably lead to longer response times, leaving the fire and rescue service to face larger conflagrations. Regardless of any changes in appetite for risk, firefighters are quite correctly reluctant to adopt aggressive tactics when there is no risk to life. Add to this the ongoing issue of the unwanted fire signals emanating from automatic fire alarms systems, which has led to fire and rescue services implementing ever more draconian (never mind inconsistent) measures that inevitably further delay response, and we have the initial ingredients

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for a perfect storm emerging. Let us hope that in moving to the Home Office, fire and rescue services, alongside alarm manufacturers, are actively encouraged to formally liaise and implement actions that can be drawn from the success of colleagues in the police, who achieved such dramatic decreases in unwanted alarms for intruder detector systems when they started to cause problems in the 1980s. What is absolutely clear is that we need fire and rescue services to respond universally and consistently to automatic fire alarms, but they will need to be assured that the signal that has been generated from these systems is as a result of a fire. Of course, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all about response. If we have learnt anything over the past 15 years or so, it is the importance of prevention and protection, and good fire safety management combined with appropriate protection is key. So, what about enforcement? Much has been said about consistency of enforcement and standards of risk assessment in recent months, and I do not wish to dwell upon it here. That will be the job of the new Fire Inspectorate as and when it emerges, as will the reported drop in enforcing officers in some fire

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and rescue services. Insurers themselves, however, should perhaps take a step back and reflect. It is recognised that cost reduction is now a driver for all, but as the industry increases survey thresholds and risk control become more remote, larger losses will, in time, almost inevitably follow. I do not wish it thought that the argument here is that the fire and rescue service is responsible for the increase in fire losses to insurers. In the UK we are fortunate to have one of the best and most professional fire services in the world; they do an excellent job, given the circumstances and cards that are stacked against them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the most significant of which is the building regulations. The FPA has been calling for a review of building regulations for fire for years. Report after report has concluded that modern methods of construction and the exponential growth in the use of combustible materials in the construction process, all in the name of sustainability, must call into question the suitability of the current Approved Document B with regard to the protection of the modern built environment from fire. To not test this and simply keep repeating that deaths and injuries

are falling puts us in serious danger of repeating the error of the past, where we have had to quickly enact stable-door legislation after a tragic incident or series of tragic events. Many fire professionals were dismayed at the repeal of the local Buildings Acts; a move which has seen building owners in London de-commission property protection measures such as sprinkler systems, because they are no longer covered by law. The Department of Education’s recently published proposals to weaken the fire safety requirements for schools seemingly confirm the government’s attitude to the protection and resilience of property. Actually, on second thoughts, maybe a review of building regulations would not be as beneficial as many in the industry hope or expect! So, to conclude – why are fire losses increasing? In simple terms, larger compartments in bigger buildings which, made of more combustible materials (and also, perhaps, increased response times?), are leading to larger fires. The fire and rescue service and insurers will continue to be pushing water uphill until the government adopts a more joined-up approach to creating resilience in the built environment and accepts that no regulation is bad regulation

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Apreco Limited is a global supplier of Pressure Relief Vents used with Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems and Pressurised Stairwells. Apreco is ISO 9001 & 14001 UKAS-accredited, highlighting its commitment to quality and environmental responsibilities. Its vents have four hour fire resistance to BS EN 1634-1:2014 with Exova Warringtonfire.

BT Redcare protects hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses from accidental fire or arson with our alarm-signalling services . Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a leader in the fire and security market since 1985. Its now a legal requirement to have third-party certification on all fire detection and alarm equipment, and the company is proud that its Redcare Fire product meets this rigorous standard.

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Quality pressure relief Vents 4 HoUR F iRE With the World’s 1st Pressure Relief Vents with EWCL5 certificate of approval and U.A.E. compliance certification Apreco are the true market leaders in pressure relief venting. Apreco is the market leader in the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Pressure Relief Vents typically used with fixed Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems.

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Apreco’ s latest inert gas IGV range of vents have a unique switchable flange system for flexible single way pressure relief venting that provides the ability to utilise these vents for halocarbon as well as inert gas venting. Aligned to this we have the patent pending SGV range of vents providing ‘true’ two way venting again a first in the market. Both models have market leading Free Vent performance which has been certified by BSRIA UKAS accredited lab and 4 hour fire resistance to EN 1364-1 by EXOVA Warrington Fire.

Apreco are winners of the following Chamber of Commerce awards; n Exporter of the Year 2014. n Manufacturer of the Year 2015. Designed and Manufactured in the United Kingdom, Apreco are ISO 9001 and 14001 UKAS accredited giving our organisation the quality systems that provide the foundation for customer service excellence and continuous improvement.

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Cables Britain

EMS

www.cablesbritain.com sales@cablesbritain.com

www.emsgroup.co.uk customer.services@emsgroup.co.uk

Cables Britain is exhibiting its addressable heatdetection cable, a sensor cable that measures temperatures between -40°C and +85°C.The system monitors both fixed temperature and rate of rise every ten seconds. LISTEC is open-protocol, easy to install, maintenance-free and insensitive to humidity, dust, frost and harsh environments.

EMS Ltd is an award- winning UK manufacturer and developer of wireless and hybrid fire solutions. With nearly 50 years experience and class leading products, including the UK’s first EN54-25 approved fire system FireCell, EMS is universally acknowledged as the leader in wireless alarm technology. There’s wireless and then there’s EMS wireless.

Coltraco Ultrasonics

Evac+Chair International

www.coltraco.com sales@coltraco.co.uk

www.evacchair.co.uk info@evacchair.co.uk

Coltraco Ultrasonics, world-leading British OEM of ultrasonic safety equipment since 1987, delivers a range of integrated continuous monitoring systems and handheld inspection products for testing fire suppression systems. Operating in 105 countries across 19 markets, Coltraco is committed to Safesite®: safety for safety’s sake, reducing risk to life, business and facilities.

The world-leading Evac+Chair is a simple-touse, single person-operation chair allowing transportation of a mobility-impaired person on the flat or down stairs quickly and safely, without the need for lifting or great physical strength. A choice of training courses, plus annual service contracts, are offered.

C-Tec

Exova Warringtonfire

www.c-tec.com sales@c-tec.co.uk

www.exova.com globalfire@exova.com

Currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary, C-TEC is a leading UK manufacturer of world-class life-safety systems including conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, call systems, disabled refuge systems, power supplies and hearing loops.

Part of Exova Group, one of the world’s leading laboratory-based testing organisations with more than 130 laboratories and offices in 33 countries, Exova Warringtonfire specialises in providing testing, inspection and consultancy services for the fire, construction and transportation industries. Sister companies Exova BM TRADA and Warrington Certification provide third party product and personnel certification schemes, including those for fire risk assessors, fire doors and fire stopping.

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Greater Challenges. Smarter Solutions.

Storage and distribution facilities are evolving. So are the challenges you face when protecting them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Tyco is leading the way with solutions designed to help optimize protection for sites with narrower aisles, greater heights, and a changing array of commodities and packaging. Tyco solutions include the highest ceiling-only protection with ESFR sprinklers, low install cost with EC sprinklers, and industry leading valves, all with pure performance. To find out how we can help future-proof your storage protection, contact your Tyco representative or visit www.tyco-fire.com/Storage.

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FFE www.ffeuk.com sales@ffeuk.com FFE has designed and manufactured fire detection solutions in the UK for over 40 years. Our talentum®, fireray®, Aviation Fire Extinguishers and Vibration Switches are trusted by installers, distributors and organisations to protect some of the most valuable, prestigious, and strategic sites and assets in the world.

FirePro

Fire Service College www.fireservicecollege.co.uk sales@fireservicecollege.ac.uk

A leading organisation specialising in providing firefighters and emergency responders worldwide with the best possible skills and multi-service training. A new customer engagement model offers modularised and distributed delivery, while strategic-level engagement and an expanded service portfolio provide cost-effective, value-driven bespoke solutions.

FSi Ltd

www.fireprouk.com sales@fireprouk.com

www.fsiltd.com sales@fsiltd.com

FirePro is a leading condensed aerosol fire extinguishing agent, and can protect in-cabinet as well as total room flood for various classes of fire risk. There are no pressurised cylinders, hence no pipe work and no F Gas requirements. Our network of third party specialist BAFE SP203 or LPS 1014 distributors covers the UK and Ireland and can provide bespoke fire detection solutions to suit most risks, in accordance with ISO Standard 15779.

FSi Ltd manufactures and develops a wide range of compartmentation systems for the world’s construction industry, using an extensive library of worldwide test and certification data and helping customers install products competently. FSi and its customers value highly the combined 50 years of industry and technical knowledge collected by the FSi team.

Fire Protection Association

Fire and Security Jobs

www.thefpa.co.uk fpa@thefpa.co.uk

www.centogroup.com da@centogroup.com

The Fire Protection Association (FPA) is the UK’s national fire safety organisation, working to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and the means by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum. We have attained an unrivalled reputation for our quality of work and expertise in all aspects of fire, including research, consultancy, training, membership, publications, risk surveying and auditing. Our products and services are designed to help fire, security and safety professionals achieve and maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management.

Cento Fire & Security Jobs is the leading recruitment specialist for the Fire and Security industry. It provide a blend of advanced industry knowledge and recruitment expertise to create a completely bespoke recruitment experience, tailored to clients’ individual needs. With over 50 years’ experience in the Fire and Security industries, Cento recruiters are professional networkers, establishing relationships with the most influential individuals within those industries.

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Gerda www.gerdasecurity.co.uk enquiries@gerdasecurity.co.uk WHO? GERDA, is an experienced British manufacturer of fire doorset solutions for: residential flat and apartment entrance; corridor, stairwell, lobbies; service and utility. WHAT? It showcases latest straightforward technology in fire doorsets for installation and maintenance management. WHY? Assisting Responsible & Competent Persons with maintenance duties under the RR(FS)O. WHEN? Fire Sector Summit 2016

Hopespare

In-Map www.in-map.com hayden.vdk@in-map.com

In-map is a software company established in 1995. Its team of developers and commercial staff has experience in a number of sectors, allowing the company to produce class-leading software. Its cloud-based platform is a one-stop tool for asset/ hazard mapping and collaborative reporting.

Kingspan

www.hopespare.com sales@hopespare.com

www.kingspan.com info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk

With 30 years’ experience and a flexible approach to clients, Hopespare offers unique solutions to new and existing applications. A supplier of hose, fittings and connectors to associated fire suppression companies, Hopespare manufactures and stocks specialist and standard components used for any type of gas or liquid.

Kingspan Insulation is a market-leading manufacturer of premium and high-performance rigid insulation products and insulated systems for building fabric and building services applications. Kingspan Insulation has a vast product range, including optimum performance OPTIM-R vacuum insulation; premium performance rigid Kooltherm insulation; high-performance rigid Therma insulation; and highperformance rigid extruded polystyrene insulation.

Institute of Fire Safety Managers

National Security Inspectorate

www.ifsm.org.uk info@ifsm.org.uk

www.nsi.org.uk nsi@nsi.org.uk

The Institute was formed in 1993 to provide a professional ‘haven’ for those people who are involved directly with fire safety management in industry and commerce. It now embraces a much wider membership, including young professionals, students and emergency-service personnel and has members all over the world.

NSI is the first-choice certification body for 1,800 security and fire safety organisations wishing to demonstrate professionalism and competence to clients. NSI-approved companies commit to rigorous audits against industry standards and/or BAFE scheme requirements. We offer many fire-related options, including fire detection and alarms, fixed gaseous fire suppression systems, emergency lighting and life-safety fire risk assessments.

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Products Hopespare stocks, distributes and manufacturers many different hydraulic and pneumatic based products to large OEM customers right down to sole traders. We as a company have the experience, expertise and knowledge, from design through supply, to after sales support of all your product needs.

Our product range includes:  Hose and Hose Assemblies  Fittings  Brass  Steel  Stainless Steel  Compression  Metric  Imperial  Filters  Quick Couplings  Tubing  Valves  Gauges / Sensors  Flanges  KarryKrimp Hose Crimper  Machinery and Tooling  Lubricants and Accessories

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Patol

Turner and Townsend

www.patol.co.uk info@patol.uk.com

www.turnerandtownsend.com paul.lane@turntown.co.uk

Patol is a privately owned British designer and manufacturer of specialist fire detection products for industrial applications. The company is the UK distributor for the Securiton SecuriRAS range of aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems and manufactures Linear Heat Detection Cable (LHDC), available as resettable or ‘analogue’ and nonresettable, ‘digital’ technologies.

In today’s complex and ever-changing world, our clients want to see results that make a difference. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, we help deliver the outcomes that matter to you, with services covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

SSAIB

Wagner

www.ssaib.org ssaib@ssaib.co.uk

www.wagner-uk.com info@wagner-uk.com

SSAIB is a leading certification body for organisations providing third party certification under licence from BAFE for fire detection and alarm systems (SP203), life-safety fire risk assessment (SP205) and portable fire extinguishers (SP101). SSAIB’s approach is inclusive of small and larger providers. SSAIB certification is the mark of excellence.

Wagner specialises in innovative and individual fire protection concepts. With the expertise and experience of around 40 years, it offers its customers a full range of fire protection solutions based on the company’s principle of ;everything from one source’, from planning to design, installation and 24-hour service.

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Unprotected fire equipment is an easy target for someone who can operate and activate in seconds without being identified; resulting in a building being evacuated and the Fire Service responding to a false alarm. The Smart+Guard is a tough polycarbonate hinged protective cover that can easily be installed over a range of emergency switches and other devices to provide protection from vandalism, accidental damage or misuse.

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Crucial 3rd party certification assures great performance It’s a legal requirement to have third-party certification on all fire detection and alarm equipment, and we’re proud that our Redcare Fire product meets this rigorous requirement. LPS 1277 certification is the strongest assurance you can get that our alarm signalling system is the best choice available.

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Xtralis is Now a Part of Honeywell

Xtralis, now part of Honeywell, provides innovative solutions for the early detection and visual verification of fire, gas and security threats. Our technologies prevent disasters by giving time to respond before life, assets, or business continuity are compromised. Our brands include VESDA® smoke detection and ADPRO® security solutions.

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www.fire-magazine.com Andrew.lynch@pavpub.com FIRE magazine brings you the latest news and policy developments for the Fire and Rescue Service, while its UK Police Directory – ACPO’s official UK listings – gives you comprehensive policing contacts and resources. Meanwhile, check out our emergency services websites covering fire, policing and the ambulance service. It’s all at the stand, so please drop by.

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The FPA has launched a new membership group titled the Emergency Evacuation Association (EEA). For the first time ever the world of emergency evacuation has a unified voice to offer knowledgeable advice, to safeguard interests and to united companies and organisations form all sectors. EEA has been launched to there is real input to help shape and form the direction of evacuation for its members and its future.

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Offer a unified voice to ensure evacuation is the focus encompassing universal evacuation standards

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