A small sample of IFSEC Global.com’s visitors suggests that the community backs the idea of a fire safe register, with the majority of people saying that it is long overdue.
Our poll was hosted in response to a workshop, sponsored by BM TRADA, at the recent Fire Sector Summit where the question was posed, “Is it time for a National Fire Safe Register?” The consensus in that discussion was overwhelmingly in favour, as were the comments on our article.
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Poll results revealed that 76.19 percent were in favour of a National Fire Safe Register, while 21.05 percent were against the idea. Admittedly, this was a small sample size of just 21 people. However it suggests that in general the backing for the idea is there.
Parliamentary Seminar Poll
This poll is a precursor for a much larger piece of information gathering that BM TRADA is undertaking, and the organization is seeking views from the industry on whether such a register should be created, and why. The comments from this more detailed survey will be revealed and discussed at the ASFP’s Parliamentary Seminar into building fire safety on December 4.
Our discussion suggested that the most likely format for a National Fire Safe Register would be as an umbrella scheme representing third-party certification schemes that are already established. BM TRADA is keen to hear your views.
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