BESA updates guidance on fire dampers after finding critical number of incorrect installations
August 30, 2022
The Building Engineering Services Association has issued a technical bulletin after finding significant problems with fire damper installations. Read More
ASFP releases new guidance documents on structural fire protection, firestopping and planned maintenance
June 8, 2022
The ASFP has expanded its range of guidance with the release of three new and three updated documents. Read More
New Government fire guidance covers information boxes, evac alert systems and tougher external wall system standards
June 1, 2022
The guidance is designed to ensure tall buildings are made safer and said to meet recommendations from Phase One of the Grenfell Inquiry. Read More
FIA unveils new guidance note at FIREX 2022 for fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities
May 27, 2022
A guidance note has been launched by the Fire Industry Association regarding fire alarm considerations for people with sensory sensitivities. Read More
CPNI releases Vehicle as a Weapon Detection guidance
May 9, 2022
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has published guidance on Vehicle as Weapon (VAW) detection technology. Read More
ASFP releases new advice on the fire protection of structural steel and firestopping seals
September 7, 2021
The ASFP has released a suite of new Advisory Notes related to the fire protection of structural steel, and the compatibility between pipes and acoustic or firestopping seals. Read More
FIA and NFCC release new Premises Information Box (PIB) Code of Practice for residential buildings
June 18, 2021
The FIA and National Fire Chiefs' Council have released a new Code of Practice for Premises Information Boxes (PIBs) in residential buildings. Read More
New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks
May 20, 2021
New guidance designed to prevent commercial vehicles from being used as weapons in acts of terrorism has been published. Read More
Firestopping of service penetrations: Best practice guide
February 14, 2021
Five organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide for Firestopping of Service Penetrations. Read More
Euralarm releases guidance document on gaseous systems
October 26, 2020
The Extinguishing Section of Euralarm has published a guidance document explaining the differences between approved gaseous extinguishing systems and components. Read More
ASFP publishes independent guidance on active fire curtains
September 18, 2020
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published its most up-to-date guide to the provision of proprietary active fire curtains. Read More
New ASFP Blue Book offers fire-resisting ductwork guidance
September 11, 2020
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has published a new edition of its Blue Book European Version - Fire resisting ductwork. Read More