Dubai fire lab adds BS 8414 cladding tests to its UKAS accreditations
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
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EAPFP calls for mandatory third-party certification of passive fire protection installers
July 24, 2018
During the association’s latest biannual meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, EAPFP members also discussed several initiatives underway across Europe designed to enhance installer training and encourage certification. Read More
Soaring demand for cladding fire tests inspires major new collaboration
July 18, 2018
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) is collaborating with US-based safety science organisation UL LLC to boost UK capacity for testing and certification of facades and building envelope products. Read More
LPCB Attack Testing Zone returns for IFSEC 2018: Watch last year’s action and view 2018 timetable
June 4, 2018
Security doors, perimeter fencing, shutters and covers will be subjected to hammers, wire cutters and other handheld tools as technicians from the LPCB put non-approved products to the test alongside LPCB-approved alternatives. Read More
LPS 1175 door testing demonstration held at ASSA ABLOY
May 2, 2018
The event consisted of an overview of the LPS 1175 test standard, a factory tour and a practical demonstration highlighting the difference in performance between certified and non-certified security doors. Read More
Security firms offered route to becoming certified fire installers
March 2, 2018
SSAIB has partnered with the Fire Industry Association (FIA) to help interested security-registered firms gain certification in fire detection and alarms. Read More
Cowboy operators beware: Certification scheme breaks new ground
September 28, 2017
Endorsed by organisations across the industry, the CTSP Register certifies individuals rather than their employers. Is this the long advocated breakthrough needed to combat rogue traders? Read More
Oncam’s 360-degree Evolution becomes first surveillance camera to earn NSF food sanitation certification
September 15, 2017
The 360-degree stainless steel Evolution camera from Oncan has earned certification from NSF International to standard 169 – the first CCTV camera to do so. Read More
Register of certified fire and security installers launched to combat rogue trader problem
September 5, 2017
The ‘CTSP’ Register will only include individuals who have demonstrated that they have at least a year’s experience and are suitably qualified in the disciplines they claim to provide services in. Read More
Watch: The LPCB Attack Testing Zone at IFSEC 2017
August 10, 2017
Security doors, perimeter fencing, shutters and covers were subjected to hammers, wire cutters and other handheld tools in the LPCB Attack Testing Zone at IFSEC 2017. Read More