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BAFE invited feedback on proposed changes to the SP101/ST104 scheme, which pertains to the competence of technicians who maintain fire extinguishers.
In April 2016, after a lengthy consultation period and with the agreement of its board and council, BAFE launched a major review of the scheme (full title: Contract Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers incorporating Registered Fire Extinguisher Service Technicians).
Emerging from the review is SP101:2017 (Competency of Portable Fire Extinguisher Organisations and Technicians), a ‘ground up’ revision of the SP101/ST104 scheme. The new incarnation says companies have an obligation to ensure technicians are skilled – and remain skilled – in executing competent extinguisher maintenance.
Changes are also proposed to company QA requirements with a dual option of ISO9001:15 or a certificated quality management system.
The consultation opened on 9 January and runs until 6 March 2017.
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BAFE scheme revamp on fire extinguisher maintenance now open to consultationBAFE invited feedback on proposed changes to the SP101/ST104 scheme, which pertains to the competence of technicians who maintain fire extinguishers.
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