February 3, 2021
Examining the debate surrounding the replacement of CE marking with UKCA following Brexit, and its impact on the fire and security sector. Read More
December 22, 2020
The new Online Quoting Platform from CertAlarm has been designed to simplify the selection of test labs and certifiers in the fire protection and security systems industry. Read More
December 8, 2020
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme has issued a reminder regarding the new requirements for FESS occupations. Read More
November 16, 2020
David Mowatt outlines the reasons behind the SCA’s introduction of a third-party accredited smoke control Installer certification scheme. Read More
August 19, 2020
The Scottish Building Standards Division has proposed the introduction of a new certification scheme related to firestopping in buildings. Read More
May 26, 2020
Alex Carmichael, is keen to reiterate that SSAIB is fully operational and continues to provide certification for over firms during the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Read More
January 13, 2020
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) and British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have sent a joint letter to the UK Government, urging a reconsideration of the detail and timelines of the UKCA mark. Read More
January 7, 2020
Take a look at a concise video from the FIA that explains Third-Party Certification, designed to be useful for both beginners and experts. Read More
July 29, 2019
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s leading independent certification body specialising in the security and fire safety sectors, shared in the success of IFSEC and FIREX 2019. Read More
April 24, 2019
Buckingham-based Abbot Fire Group was presented with a certificate at the recent NSI Summit 2019 in Birmingham, as was Bury-based Nobel Fire Systems. Read More
February 20, 2019
Abloy UK’s digital transformation team has become the first CLIQ-approved centre of excellence in the UK and Ireland to gain the CLIQ Competence Centre by ABLOY certification. Read More
January 2, 2019
Fire safety firms will soon be able to issue clients with NSI/BAFE certificates of compliance to give reassurance that kitchen fire protection systems are fit for purpose. Read More
October 22, 2018
BAFE has developed a scheme for third-party certification of the design, installation, commissioning, recharge and maintenance of kitchen fire suppression/extinguishing […] Read More
October 19, 2018
Axis Communications has been given full membership of Secured by Design (SBD), a UK police initiative that promotes the importance of making physical security solutions more resilient against physical and cyber-attack. Read More
October 15, 2018
Certification offers reassurance to customers that minimum standards around security, reliability and privacy protection have been met. Read More
August 2, 2018
Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants has one rig each for Parts 1 & 2, with a third under construction to meet anticipated demand. Read More