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THE FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 

LIBRARY OF FIRE SAFETY 

VOLUME 1 

Fire 

Protection 

Yearbook 

2003 

Edited by Michael Gale 

FPA 

Fire Protection Association



VOLUME 1 

Fire 

Protection 

Yearbook 

2003 

Edited by Michael Gale 

Published in 2003 by 

The Fire Protection Association 

Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8ND 

© Fire Protection Association 2003 

ISBN 1 902790 22-7 

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Contents 

List of advertisers 4 

Introduction 5 

1. The reform of fire safety legislation 7 

2. Fire safety with waste flammable liquids 11 

3. The United Kingdom fire service 21 

4. United Kingdom fire organisations 37 

5. Fire statistics 65 

6. Fire testing 83 

7. Useful web sites 91 

8. The Fire Protection Association 97 

9. Fire protection associations worldwide 105 

10. FPA training 111 

11. FPA publishing 125 

12. FPA list of fire consultants 159 

13. Buyer’s guide 

Index 

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Introduction 

Of vital importance to the fire protection industry are the changes to fire safety 

legislation in the United Kingdom which are now being drafted. The first 

chapter of the Fire Protection Yearbook 2003 provides a concise survey of the 

proposals and their purpose, which is to reorganise fire safety legislation into a 

simple fire safety regime of general application across workplaces and nondomestic 

premises. It is proposed that the regime is risk-assessment based and 

one of the effects of the anticipated new arrangements will be that the need to 

apply for fire certificates will be abolished. We wish the legal draughtsmen and 

their advisers well in their task. 

Consequently, in a year’s time, it will no longer be necessary to apply for fire 

certificates. It should be the case that the persons responsible for fire safety in 

industrial and commercial premises will need to comply with requirements 

under new legislation which may not be radically different from those currently 

existing. The big difference will be that people like fire safety managers will 

need to gain quickly a good understanding of the implications of the new 

legislative regime in terms of: responsibilities; duties; staff involvement (and 

hence a greater importance for education and training); and record keeping 

(and competence in do-it-yourself risk assessment). They will also need to 

develop an appreciation of the management implications related to those fire 

safety matters which were once prescribed in some detail but will soon be for 

them to evaluate and resolve. 

The Yearbook has a continuing part to play in such circumstances. This edition 

contains, as usual, fully revised versions of a number of the regular chapters, 

including those which list fire brigades and fire sector organisations. The list of 

fire consultants (chapter 12) has been brought up to date, and so has the 

Buyer’s Guide (chapter 13), both via information supplied in response to our 

questionnaire. Both lists have been cleaned, to exclude organisations from 

which replies were not forthcoming since before 2002. 

Chapter 1 (‘The reform of fire safety legislation’) and chapter 2 (‘Fire safety 

with waste flammable liquids’) are new to the Yearbook and continue our 

practice of providing subject-specific sections. ‘Fire statistics’ (chapter 5) 

appears after a year’s break. ‘Useful web sites’ is the new chapter 7; ‘useful’ is in 

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the mind and experience of the user which is why readers are asked to submit 

details of web sites which they find useful, for 2004. 

The fire protection world is one which is in constant flux, so that the task of 

revising the Yearbook never suffers from lack of information. Yearbook 2004 

should be very interesting to assemble, containing as it should the latest 

information about consolidated legislation and the practicalities arising 

therefrom. Meanwhile, 2003/2004 will be a year in which our readership might 

like to review their information resources and sharpen up their fire safety 

management skills in anticipation. The slogan for your colleagues at work 

could be ‘Everyone is a fire warden’ as you get them ready for the new regime. 

We renew our invitation to readers and users of this volume. Please tell us your 

comments and suggestions for improving the Fire Protection Yearbook, so that 

it can be made even more useful. 

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the brochure, please e-mail marketing@thefpa.co.uk and 

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details and one will be posted to you without delay. 

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Introduction 

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The reform of fire safety legislation 

The reform of fire 

safety legislation 

Some earlier editions of the Yearbook contained a chapter about fire safety legislation 

in the UK. It dealt with older Acts, under which the fire authorities had been 

established, and more recent legislation, such as the Fire Precautions Act 1971, 

which established provisions for increased protection of the public from the risks of 

fire and for related purposes. It explained how, in Britain, fire safety legislation, like 

much other legislation dealing with life safety, had been reactive, new law being 

enacted in response to incidents that had caused many fire deaths and had revealed 

particular shortcomings or hazards not dealt with by legislation then existing. 

Fire legislation in the UK, even now, is fragmentary; fire safety provisions are to be 

found in many different Acts of Parliament, often not primarily concerned with fire. 

Such provisions are often concerned with means of escape and the means for fighting 

fire. Examples of both can be found in the Factories Act 1961 and the Offices, Shops 

and Railway Premises Act 1963. 

A further complicating factor is that there is little consistency in the ways in which 

compliance with the provisions are monitored and enforced. In factories, the means 

of escape are subject to certification by the local fire authority but the means for 

fighting fire are approved by the Factory Inspectorate. In the case of offices, the 

means of escape and the means for fighting fire are both approved by the fire 

authority. But in a local authority’s own offices, for example, the means of escape and 

other fire safety matters are both subject to approval by the Factory Inspectorate. 

Developments 

The Government has long recognised that fire safety legislation has developed in a 

piecemeal fashion and that its inconsistencies make it difficult for even fire safety 

professionals to understand. It has undertaken a major review of the legislation with 

the intention of reforming it, by simplifying, rationalising and consolidating existing 

legislation in England and Wales (responsibility for fire safety is devolved in Scotland 

and Northern Ireland). Its detailed proposals are set out in the paper A consultation


document on the reform of fire safety legislation, issued by the Office of the Deputy 

Prime Minister in July 2002. The mechanism for making such changes will be 

through a Regulatory Reform Order made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001. 

Subject to evaluating responses received via consultations with interested parties, and 

also the time taken for Parliamentary consideration of the draft Order, it is proposed 

that the changes will be implemented from April 2004. 

Review principles 

There were a number of criteria applied in the review of fire safety legislation and the 

consideration of how the existing items could be treated. 

A prime objective was that, as far as possible, fire safety legislation should be 

reworked to form one simple fire safety regime of general application across 

workplaces and non-domestic premises. Not surprisingly, and introducing an 

influence and flavour of European regulation, it is proposed that the regime should 

be risk-assessment based and that the person responsible for the premises should be 

responsible for fire safety therein. Other criteria to be applied are: 

• protection should be provided to persons inside a building and those in its 

vicinity who might be affected by a fire (an aspiration which might have the 

additional benefits of reducing the impact of a fire on the environment, the 

consequential property damage and the potential risks to firefighters) 

• there is to be no specific ‘validation mechanism’ (certification by another name?) 

for higher risk premises. Fire authorities will still have a duty of inspection and 

would base their inspection programmes on their judgements of the premises 

they considered to present the highest risks 

• there should be a continuing duty (presumably a duty of the person responsible 

for the premises) to maintain those elements of fire precautions required under 

the Building Regulations which are for use by and the protection of firefighters 

• fire authorities will have a new statutory duty to promote community fire safety, 

statutory powers of entry for the investigation of fires, and a power to take 

samples for testing. 

Anticipated effects 

The proposals will certainly affect employers. The consultation document 

makes the point that any new legislation must retain compliance with 

obligations under European Directives, in particular the Framework Directive 

on safety, the Workplace Directive and its minimum health and safety 

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The reform of fire safety legislation 

provisions in the workplace, the Chemical Agents Directive and the Explosive 

Atmospheres Directive. Wherever there are employers, they will continue to be 

responsible for the safety of their employees. To achieve the broadest possible 

range of application for the new Order, however, it is proposed to introduce a 

fairly wide definition of ‘the responsible person’, so that the legislation would 

apply to premises even where no employer is present. 

The legislation will place a duty upon virtually all those who are responsible for 

buildings to which the public may have access. 

The Government believes that another effect of the proposals will be a 

significant reduction in the financial burden on business. It says that the 

removal of multiple and overlapping fire safety provisions and their replacement 

with a consolidated fire safety regime will have that effect. And it also proposes 

to remove the need to apply for fire certificates. It estimates that the financial 

benefits to business will be around £1.7m from the abolition of the requirement 

for fire certificates and a sum in the bracket £45m to £110m from possible 

savings from a reduction in the number of fires. It estimates the cost of 

implementing the policy is about £65m. 

Tests of the policy 

The consultation document contains an interesting, tabulated account of the 

application of tests to evaluate the possible effects of the new legislative 

arrangements, related to existing legal provisions. For example: 

Tests under the Regulatory Reform Act: burdens to be removed or reduced 

Legislation Burdens imposed Would the proposal remove Would the proposal 

by the legislation any necessary protection? prevent anyone exercising 

a right or freedom? 

Fire Precautions Requirement to have fire No: the protection afforded No 

Act 1971, certificate and associated by the risk-based system 

sections 1 to 8 enforcement provisions. to be created will provide 

the protection necessary. 

Separate fire safety Requirement to comply No: the protection afforded No 

conditions of with separate overlapping by the risk-based system to 

licensing regimes requirements imposed be created will provide the 

by enforcing authority. protection necessary. 

These tests are applied to calculate whether or not any aspect of the Order will 

remove any necessary protection from individuals or organisations and whether it 

prevents them from exercising existing rights or freedoms that they might reasonably 

expect to continue to exercise. Where an Order imposes a burden – and the


consultation document also tabulates such anticipated impositions – then the 

justification is that it needs to be ‘desirable’. It must also be seen to strike a fair 

balance between the public interest and the interest of those who are affected by the 

burden being created, which burden must be proportionate to the potential benefit. 

The scope of the changes 

Many of the legal provisions to be contained in the proposed Order will restate 

provisions currently contained in legislation and dealing with fire safety in the 

workplace and in other non-domestic premises. The broad topics of such 

legislation are: 

• risk assessment 

• the principles of fire prevention to be applied 

• fire safety arrangements 

• fire fighting and fire detection 

• emergency routes and exits 

• safety assistance 

• procedures for coping with serious/imminent danger and danger areas 

• provision of information 

• co-operation and co-ordination 

• persons working at host employers’ or self-employed persons’ premises 

• capabilities and training 

• general duties of employees at work. 

It has been estimated that as many as 140 Statutes and Statutory Instruments 

or parts thereof will be under examination for inclusion within the scope of the 

proposed Order. The cut-off date for comments on the proposals in the 

consultation document was 22 November 2002 and the job of evaluating such 

comments is under way. (English and Welsh versions of the archived copy of 

the document can be viewed at www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/consult/legislate.) 

The task of carrying out such a comprehensive rationalisation of such a large 

body of complicated and interlinked legislation is massive and the aim of 

producing the result by April 2004 may be over-ambitious. 

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Fire safety with waste flammable liquids 

Fire safety with waste 

flammable liquids 

➤ Volatility and flammability 

➤ Containers 

➤ Pipelines 

➤ Waste solvents 

➤ Labelling 

➤ Storage 

➤ Flammable vapours 

➤ Lubricating oil 

➤ Cooking oil 

➤ Oil-soaked rags 

➤ Paints 

➤ Polychlorinated biphenyls 

➤ Good practice 

Combustible waste materials of every description introduce their own special 

risks into industrial and commercial premises. The FPA has a new book, Fire 

safety and waste materials, which is an excellent guide to best practice when 

dealing with the whole range of wastes. This chapter, taken from that book, 

covers the problems of handling waste flammable liquids and solvents, types of 

waste materials that require special treatment in disposal and that come within 

the scope of the Special Waste Regulations 1996. Such substances must be 

stored safely with due consideration of: 

• the flammability and volatility of the liquids 

• the potential corrosion of the containers 

• accidental spillage or leakage 

• the possibility of rainfall spreading spillages by washing or leaching of the 

materials 

• scavenging by children, vandals and thieves.


Every company that uses significant volumes of flammable liquids should 

maintain an inventory of waste liquids, including the type, volume and its 

location on the site. 

Volatility and flammability 

The hazards associated with waste flammable liquids and spillages of these 

substances are very much aligned to their physical properties. But the hazard 

that a spillage represents cannot be defined simply in terms of a property such 

as the flash point of the substance. This is illustrated in Table 2.1 where it can 

be seen, by reference to the Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied 

Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 (HFL) and the Control of Major Accident 

Hazard Regulations 1999 (COMAH), that there is more than one definition 

for terms such as ‘highly flammable’. 

Table 2.1. Some definitions of fire-related terms. 

Definition Flash point Flash point 

(HFL) (COMAH) 

Extremely flammable (No definition) Less than 0°C (and a boiling 

point of 35°C or less)* 

Highly flammable Less than 32°C Less than 55°C* 

Flammable Between 32°C and 60°C Between 21°C and 55°C inclusive* 

Combustible More than 60°C (No definition) 

*The HSE’s Guide to the COMAH Regulations should be referred to for the full definitions. 

Liquids that are defined as flammable or highly flammable can be highly 

hazardous if the ambient temperature is greater than their flash point since in 

these circumstances sufficient vapour will be present from spilled liquids to 

ignite, if an ignition source is present. In the absence of an ignition source, the 

flammable vapours may spread a considerable distance unless dispersed by 

suitable ventilation. 

Another factor that should be taken into consideration is the auto-ignition 

temperature of the liquid. This is the temperature at which the substance will 

catch fire in the absence of a flame or other ignition source. Petrol is often 

considered to be a greater fire hazard than used engine oil, because of its lower 

flash point, but if the two liquids were to come into contact with hot surfaces, 

the engine oil would ignite more readily from the heat of the surface since it 

has a lower auto-ignition temperature. All waste liquids should be kept clear 

not only of flames and other obvious ignition sources, but away from hot 

surfaces as well. 

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Miscibility of flammable liquids with water is also an important factor when 

considering spillages or waste disposal. While small spillages of some liquids, 

such as potable spirits (whisky, gin, brandy etc) and methanol may be made safe 

from fire by diluting with large amounts of water, expert advice should always 

be sought before washing chemicals of any sort into drains or watercourses. 

Liquids that are not miscible with water should never be disposed of in this way. 

Flammable liquids that are not miscible tend to be of a lower density than 

water and thus float on the surface. This is the reason why water is not a 

suitable medium for fighting fires in spillages of flammable liquids. Foam, 

which has a very low density, will seal the surface of a flammable liquid and 

may therefore be used for this purpose, as can dry powders, which extinguish 

fires by interfering with the chemical reactions in the flames. 

Containers 

Whatever the classification, it is important to remember that even containers 

that have been emptied will contain residual traces of liquid. Flammable 

vapours may therefore be present and the volume of these will increase as the 

temperature rises. 

The lids or caps should always be replaced on unwanted or empty containers 

to prevent flammable vapour escaping and accumulating at low levels where it 

may present a significant hazard. In process areas and laboratories use plunger 

or other self-closing types of containers or wash bottles when handling solvents 

so as to limit evaporation. 

Wherever possible, bottles, containers and drums that have contained 

flammable liquids should be returned to the supplier in the original packaging. 

Accumulations of large numbers of containers should be avoided wherever 

possible. 

Pipelines 

Where flammable liquids are transported around a site in pipelines, the 

pipework should be checked periodically for leaks. If leaks are found, repairs 

should be undertaken immediately. Any leakage should be cleared up and the 

extent and impact of any contamination should be assessed. 

The cause of the leak should be investigated and lessons learnt to prevent a 

recurrence of the incident.


Waste solvents 

It must be remembered that the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 

Regulations 1999 (the COSHH Regulations) apply to waste solvents as well as 

to unused materials and thus all their relevant provisions should be observed. 

While there is no need for every different waste solvent from a laboratory or 

similar area to be stored and considered separately, a waste solvent should be 

considered as belonging to one of two separate classes, non-halogenated or 

halogenated. 

Halogenated solvents are those that contain at least one fluorine, chlorine, 

bromine or iodine atom in each molecule. These liquids often have the term 

‘fluoro-‘, ‘chloro-‘, ‘bromo’- or ‘iodo-’ in their chemical names, although not 

necessarily in the proprietary names under which the solvents are marketed. A 

qualified chemist should be consulted if there is any doubt as to the nature of 

the solvents that are being handled in a workplace. 

Waste volumes of halogenated solvents can with safety be mixed together in a 

container for later disposal; the same is true for non-halogenated solvents. But 

it is important to note that the two types of solvents are not compatible and 

should under no circumstances be mixed together. Each type should be 

stored in a separate, clearly marked container. For example, ethyl alcohol, 

acetone and diethyl ether (non-halogenated solvents) should be stored in a 

different container from carbon tetrachloride, trichlorethylene and bromoform 

(which are halogenated products). 

Both of the waste solvent containers may be held in the same flammable liquid 

cupboard pending later removal, when a significant quantity (but not more than 

50L (litres)) has accumulated, to a safe storage area or container outside the premises. 

Additional, separate containers may also be required for any especially reactive 

solvent or reagent that, because of its nature, needs to be handled alone for 

safety or for other reasons such as the recovery of precious metals. 

It must be remembered that waste solvents are as hazardous as the original 

products; they should be treated with respect and handled as neat, new 

solvents. Suitable metal containers should therefore be used and these should 

be sealed with bungs or caps. 

Labelling 

All containers should be labelled prominently with a description of their 

contents and the nature of any hazards posed by the material. Labels should be 

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weather resistant to ensure that they remain legible if they have to be stored for 

a prolonged period of time. The FPA’s book Guide to fire safety signs (2nd edn, 

1997) contains examples of the labels which suppliers are required to use on 

containers of dangerous substances. As well as their pictorial content such 

labels are required to include the following details: 

• the name of the substance 

• the name and address of the supplier 

• the indication of the danger and corresponding symbol(s) 

• the risk phrases 

• the safety phrases, and 

• in the case of a substance (not a preparation) the EEC number. 

Even given that these details are available, if the person responsible for 

arranging the storage of such solvents is in any doubt then expert advice should 

be sought. 

Storage 

Precautions 

Large quantities of waste solvents should be stored in tanks or drums. Mild or 

stainless steel is most suitable. Glass containers should not be used except for 

small amounts in laboratories (i.e. less than 2.5L). 

The solvents should be stored in a secure, cool and well-ventilated area reserved 

for flammable liquids. They should not be stored with oxidising compounds or 

acids. 

Storage tanks 

Storage tanks should be situated in the open air and their vent pipes should be 

fitted with flame arresters. The flame arresters should be inspected frequently 

and maintained. 

Supported tanks should be located just sufficiently above ground level to 

provide clearance for the operation of valves. Tank supports should be 

constructed of concrete or masonry or should be steel, protected to give a fire 

resistance of not less than 2 hours. The ground beneath tanks should be 

impermeable to liquid and should be sloped to prevent accumulation of liquid.


Tanks above ground level should be bunded and provision should be made for 

the removal or drainage of surface water from within the bund. All metal parts 

of the tank installation should be earthed and bonding terminals should be 

provided for attaching to tankers and containers during transfer operations. 

Tanks should be situated well clear of process plant and buildings, any fixed 

source of ignition and boundary fences. 

Storage of drums 

Drum storage should be in one of the following locations: 

• in the open in a fenced-off compound with protection from weather, 

particularly shading from direct sunlight; canopies and the like should be 

non-combustible 

• in a detached non-combustible building; the building should be in a safe 

position well clear of adjacent buildings, process units or boundary fences 

• where adequate separation cannot be obtained storage should be in a fireresisting 

building. Solvents should be stored in a ground-storey room 

separated from other parts of the premises by fire-resisting walls and floors; 

this type of indoor storage should be kept to a minimum. 

Storage areas: general 

The floors of storage areas should be impermeable, with adequate drainage for 

spilt liquids and to prevent the accumulation of water. Waste solvents must not 

be allowed to enter public drains or watercourses. Special measures may be 

needed to contain spills and leaks; these should be discussed with the relevant 

authorities and the water company. 

A low, impermeable sill should be provided around the storage area to contain 

spillage. Ramps should be provided over the sills in order to allow for wheeled 

access. 

Containers should be arranged so that access is easy and a clear view is available 

to check for leaking liquid. Where solvents are stored or collected: rooms 

should be well ventilated, particularly at low level; naked flames, hot elements 

and all other ignition sources should be eliminated; smoking should be 

prohibited and reduced-sparking tools should be used where possible. 

If waste is transferred from one metal vessel to another the two vessels should 

be electrically bonded and earthed. Solvents should not be transferred by means 

of air pressure or gravity; a suitable pump should be used. 

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Enclosed areas where flammable concentrations of vapour may occur should be 

protected by explosion venting or suppression systems. 

Electrical equipment for use in atmospheres which may contain flammable 

concentrations of solvent vapour should be of a suitable type. Guidance is given 

in BS EN 60079: Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres: Part 14: 

Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines). Construction and 

performance requirements, for the most part, are given in BS 5501: Electrical 

apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres. 

All storage vessels and areas should be clearly marked. 

Lubricating oil 

Waste oil generally includes any mineral-based lubrication or industrial oils 

which have become unfit for the use for which they were originally intended, 

and in particular, used engine oils, gear oils and other mineral lubricating oils, 

oils for turbines and hydraulic oils. 

Small quantities of waste lubricating oil that are generated from, for example, 

changing the oil in your car may be taken with your domestic waste to your 

local authority waste recovery or recycling area. Large quantities which 

accumulate in vehicle workshops and similar businesses, however, should be 

stored in large, sealed metal drums or similar containers to await removal for 

disposal by a specialist waste recovery company. 

Waste oil must not be allowed to enter watercourses or drains. 

Fig. 2.1. Who knows what is stored here? The liquids may be flammable, corrosive, 

oxidising or toxic; many will be incompatible.


Cooking oil 

Waste cooking oil should be drained from deep fat fryers or similar equipment 

into tanks or closed metal containers for disposal. Although not flammable 

liquids by definition, they should be treated as such and not allowed to enter 

watercourses or drains. They should not be mixed in containers with waste 

solvents or other waste products. 

Oil soaked rags 

Some oils, known as unsaturated oils, are oxidised by oxygen in the atmosphere 

and this produces heat. Unsaturated oils are animal or vegetable oils, rather 

than mineral oils; engine oil, for example, will not react in this way. 

When unsaturated oils are distributed on materials such as rags so as to present 

a large surface area for applying the oil, for example, the heat produced can be 

significant. If the rag is screwed up, heat can be created faster than it can escape 

and this build-up of heat can lead to the rag’s igniting. 

Oils which exhibit this behaviour include turpentine oil (not to be confused 

with white spirit substitute, which is a mineral oil), linseed oil, cod liver oil, 

other fish oils and similar natural products. 

Rags, sponges and similar combustible materials that have been used to apply 

or wipe up spillages of such oils should not be disposed of with other waste 

materials because of the danger of their igniting. They should be stored in a 

closed metal container outside the building prior to removal from the site. 

Paints 

It is estimated that up to 25% of paint that is purchased is never used. One 

way of minimising the problem of waste paints is to purchase these materials 

with care; while it may be economical to buy large volumes of paint, it may not 

be economical if the residue is thrown away. The disposal of large volumes of 

some paints will come within the scope of the Special Waste Regulations 1996 

and thus requires careful management. 

There are many formulations of paint that may contain oils, volatile solvents, 

metals and biocides as well as colouring agents and fillers, which can 

contaminate land and watercourses and cause pollution if not disposed of with 

care. 

Whether the paint is water or solvent based there are a number of actions that 

can help to reduce possible pollution: 

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• purchase only the minimum volumes of paint required for the task 

• remove as much paint as possible from brushes and rollers before washing 

or cleaning them 

• never pour paint or brush cleaning solvents into drains 

• follow the manufacturer’s advice on storage so as to prevent waste. 

Lead is no longer a permitted constituent of paints sold in the UK but there 

are many surfaces, especially in older properties, where lead paint may still be 

present. Specialist advice should be sought where large areas of lead paint have 

to be removed. In other cases, furniture and similar items should be removed 

from the area; overalls and suitable dust masks should be worn. The area must 

be cleaned up thoroughly when the process is complete using an efficient 

vacuum cleaner rather than by sweeping. Paint debris, dust sheets and 

disposable overalls should be placed into a sealed bag and disposed of with care, 

along with any remaining quantities of lead based paint. 

The local environmental health department should be contacted for further 

details on disposing or recycling facilities for small volumes of paint and brush 

cleaners. For waste from industrial processes, the Environment Agency or 

Scottish Environment Protection Agency should be consulted. 

Polychlorinated biphenyls 

Polychlorinated biphenyls, often known as PCBs, are highly toxic liquids that 

do not occur in nature but have in the past been used as coolants and lubricants 

in transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment. They were also 

present in some old fluorescent light fittings and hydraulic oils. They may 

therefore enter the waste-product chain when electrical and other equipment is 

scrapped. PCBs do not burn readily and do not readily break down when 

released into the environment. 

PCBs are serious health hazards and are subject to the EU Disposal of 

Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCB/PCT) 

Directive, 96/59/EC. 

The principal requirements of this Directive are that: 

• inventories are required of equipment containing PCB and mixtures 

containing more than 0.005% PCB, whose volume is in excess of 5L 

• the separation of PCBs from other substances for their reuse is prohibited


• the topping up of transformers with PCBs is prohibited 

• PCBs should be removed safely from transformers where they are present 

in a concentration greater than 0.05% by weight 

• transformers containing PCBs are only to be used if they are in good 

working order. 

The Directive also refers to the safe disposal of PCBs; in particular it contains 

obligations to: 

• destroy waste PCBs and equipment containing PCBs as soon as possible 

but not later than 2010 

• prohibit incineration of PCBs and dumping of waste PCBs at sea 

• use specified methods of disposal for waste PCB and PCB-containing 

equipment. 

Good practice when disposing of waste flammable liquids 

• to prevent leakage and accidents, check deliveries to ensure that containers 

are undamaged and are correctly labelled 

• replace caps on empty containers 

• provide clearly labelled flammable liquid containers for different types of 

liquid waste 

• remove from buildings immediately after use rags that have been used with 

products such as turpentine oil and keep them in a closed metal container 

outside 

• ensure that components and fluids are not hazardous before breaking up 

unwanted plant and machinery 

• leaking containers should be placed inside larger vessels and be removed 

from the site as soon as possible by a registered waste carrier 

• seek specialist advice if you have to dispose of large volumes of flammable 

liquids or handle hazardous substances such as PCBs 

• maintain an inventory of waste materials, including the types, volumes and 

their location on the site. 

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The United Kingdom fire service 

The United Kingdom 

fire service 

➤ Introduction 

➤ Combined authorities 

➤ Functions of fire brigades 

➤ Changes proposed in legislative overhaul 

➤ Fire stations and fire controls 

➤ Occupational fire brigades 

➤ Appliances and equipment 

➤ Firefighters’ strike and the Bain review 

➤ Independent review of the fire service 

➤ FBU response to the Bain review 

➤ Fire brigades in the United Kingdom 

Introduction 

It was the Fire Brigades Act 1938 that created fire authorities and required local 

authorities to provide firefighting organisations for their areas – this was the first 

time that everyone in the UK became entitled to receive the services of a fire 

brigade without charge. The 1938 Act never became fully effective because of 

the outbreak of the Second World War. After the war, the Fire Services Act 1947 

effected many amalgamations and the Local Government Act 1972, which 

reorganised local government, resulted in more amalgamations and reduced the 

number of fire authorities. The Local Government Act 1985 led to the 

formation of joint fire and civil defence authorities in London, Birmingham, 

Manchester, Liverpool, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear. 

Fire authorities in England today were established by two principal Acts. In 

England, the Local Government Act 1972 created the 47 non-metropolitan 

county fire authorities and the Local Government Act 1985 led to the formation 

of joint fire and civil defence authorities in London, Birmingham, Manchester, 

Liverpool, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear. 

Wales is served by three fire brigades and there are nine fire authorities in 

Scotland but, since two of them are combined, they count as eight fire brigades.


In Northern Ireland responsibility rests with the Northern Ireland Fire Brigade. 

Public fire brigades are also maintained in Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel 

Islands and in the Isle of Man. 

Because of their widely acknowledged rescue role, a number of brigades have 

added the term to their title, for example Northumberland Fire and Rescue 

Service. For the sake of brevity this chapter refers to ‘fire brigades’, but when 

corresponding with brigades the full preferred title should be used. 

There are many other organisations in the UK which play a part in fire safety 

matters and they are dealt with elsewhere in this book. 

Combined authorities 

One provision of the Fire Services Act 1947 made it possible for adoption of a 

combination scheme in respect of the areas of fire authorities. In the interests of 

efficiency the Secretary of State can seek and obtain the assent of fire authorities 

to combine. The Local Government Act 1992 brought about the abolition of a 

number of the county councils which had been created by the Local 

Government Act 1972 and established a greater number of new, unitary 

authorities, many in the areas of the defunct counties. Unitary authorities can 

be fire authorities but many unitary authorities are areas centred on a single 

large town or city and do not seek the responsibility of a fire authority. 

Subsequently, legislative Orders were made to establish combination schemes 

whereby unitary authorities combined with existing fire authorities. Many 

combination schemes and combined brigades are now in existence but few such 

brigades name their authorities in their operating titles. A title which 

demonstrates the combination scheme is Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and 

Rescue Service. 

Functions of fire brigades 

The work of the public fire brigades in the UK has traditionally fallen under 

two main categories: 

1. Operational role 

• Dealing with fires 

• Providing special services at road traffic accidents and railways incidents 

• Flood and storm damage relief etc 

2. Fire protection (advisory) and enforcement role 

• Providing fire safety advice in the local community when requested 

• Issuing and enforcing fire certificates 

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This role is due to change dramatically with the Government’s proposed 

overhaul of fire safety legislation which is likely to come into force by Spring 

2004. See chapter 1. 

Operational role 

The operational functions of fire brigades are laid down in section 1 of the Fire 

Services Act 1947 (as amended) which places a duty on the fire authority to 

make provision for firefighting purposes and in particular: 

Section 1(1)(a) – Provision of a fire brigade 

Fire authorities are required to secure for their area a fire brigade and such 

equipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements. The fire 

brigade will therefore assume command over all firefighting operations that 

they are called to, including private dwelling houses, industrial and commercial 

premises and fires in the open. Fires other than in buildings can include 

grassland, forests and vehicles. 

Section 1(1)(b) – Training 

Fire authorities have a legal requirement for the efficient training of members 

of the fire brigade. Because of the wide variety of incidents that firefighters can 

be called to, training occupies an important part of the work of the brigade, and 

includes practical training using their appliances and equipment, and 

theoretical training in the lecture room on a wide range of subjects. 

Section 1(1)(c) – Mobilising arrangements 

The law requires calls to the brigade to be dealt with efficiently and this includes 

the means of mobilising fire appliances. 

Modern fire control rooms incorporate the latest technology for processing 

incoming fire calls, mobilising the initial predetermined attendance of fire 

appliances and dealing with subsequent assistance messages from the fire site. 

Reinforcing appliances can be drawn from fire stations within the brigade area 

or from as far afield as may be required from adjacent brigades, in accordance 

with established cooperation agreements. 

The methods of summoning members of a brigade vary considerably. 

Firefighters already at a fire station can be alerted by bells or public address 

systems. Firefighters at home or at work respond to remote-operated pagers. 

Mobilising messages to fire stations often incorporate computerised print-outs, and 

messages to and from mobile fire appliances use radio for speech or e-mail or fax.


Section 1(1)(d) – Information to assist firefighting 

Brigades need to be familiar with their local areas and the availability of water 

supplies and they should pre-plan their response to sites in their area. 

Information gathered as part of the pre-planning process will include a sketch 

plan of a building, hazardous materials stored or used, details of the life risk, 

access for fire appliances, water supplies and matters relating to the building’s 

construction. 

Such information is usually obtained by fire crews carrying out visits to selected 

premises. The visits are usually separate from statutory fire protection 

inspections and will almost certainly only be carried out with the full 

cooperation of the premises management, at a time convenient to the 

management. 

Section 1(1)(e) – Salvage 

This sub-section of the 1947 Act places a duty on fire authorities to take 

reasonable steps to prevent or mitigate damage to property resulting from 

firefighting measures. Damage control is a significant part of fire brigade training 

and has led to a wide range of salvage equipment being used by brigades. 

Section 13 – Water supplies 

To enable firefighters to carry out their role as defined in the Act, section 13 

requires a fire authority to take all reasonable measures to ensure an adequate 

supply of water. 

Fire protection (advisory) and enforcement role 

The current fire protection role of fire brigades in the advisory sense stems from 

the Fire Services Act 1947. 

Section 1(1)(f) – Fire prevention 

This sub-section requires efficient arrangements for giving, when requested, 

advice on these matters: fire prevention; restricting the spread of fire; and 

means of escape in case of fire. 

This requirement for ‘goodwill’ advice has been largely overtaken by legislation 

that places a duty on fire authorities to undertake a fire prevention enforcement 

role (Fire Precautions Act 1971 (as amended) and the Fire Precautions 

(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)). Under the 1971 Act (as 

amended) two designation Orders require certain hotels, boarding houses, 

factories, offices, shops and railway premises to have valid fire certificates. In 

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addition ‘smaller’ places of work are required to maintain defined fire 

precautions measures. 

Fire brigades have a legal obligation to issue and enforce these fire certificates 

and fire prevention methods and this role occupies a large part of the resources 

of fire protection departments of brigades. Some brigades also have an 

enforcement role in the licensing of petroleum spirit storage. All fire authorities 

have a statutory role in fire protection in a wide variety of other buildings, 

including the construction of new buildings under the Building Regulations, 

residential care premises, places of public entertainment, schools etc. 

Fire brigades also frequently invest time in activities beyond the bounds of their 

legal responsibilities, such as animal rescue and promoting the fire prevention 

message in the communities they serve. 

Changes proposed in legislative overhaul 

The government plans to replace existing fire safety legislation with a 

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order which will draw fire safety legislation 

within one document. Due to come into effect by Spring 2004 (see chapter 1), 

the proposed Order is intended to simplify businesses’ responsibilities and to 

introduce a number of major changes. 

The proposed changes will alter fire service responsibilities considerably. 

Businesses will no longer be required to obtain a fire certificate, so the 

requirement for fire brigades to issue and enforce these certificates will cease. 

Instead, the ‘responsible person’ in virtually all workplaces and non-domestic 

buildings will be required to carry out a fire risk assessment and to implement 

necessary improvements highlighted by the assessment. (The risk-assessmentbased 

regime reflects the European approach which is increasingly in evidence 

in legislation concerning health and safety.) 

In most cases the fire authority will be the enforcing authority and will be 

required to develop and maintain an enforcement programme, which should 

include details of how the authority determines the frequency with which 

premises are inspected. Fire authorities will be required to complete a report of 

any inspection they carry out at a premises and make it available on request to 

the responsible person at the premises. 

It is proposed that the enforcing authority should have the power to require the 

responsible person conducting the risk assessment to submit the risk assessment 

and proposed fire safety measures to the authority before implementing them.


Current legislation requires fire brigades to provide fire prevention and safety 

advice when requested. Most brigades go beyond this requirement and carry out 

community fire safety and education work; the proposed new legislation will 

make this an official duty. 

The proposed legislation will also give new powers to fire officers investigating 

fires to enter premises, including domestic premises, for the purpose of 

investigation. 

Fire stations and fire controls 

The workforce of a fire brigade is divided between personnel who are employed 

on a whole-time basis, and those employed on a ‘retained’ scheme, sometimes 

referred to as ‘part-time’ firefighters. In Scotland there is also the category of the 

volunteer firefighter. 

Whole-time firefighters are mainly employed on a shift system, involving day or 

night duty. The 24 hour, 7 day week cover requirement has led to the four 

watch system, watches being designated as red, white, blue or green. 

Retained firefighters are largely employed in small towns and in the country and 

are normally employed in full-time jobs outside of the fire service. They respond to 

emergency calls transmitted by radio to activate their individual pocket alerters. 

Volunteer firefighters are mainly used in the remoter parts of the west and north 

of Scotland and the island areas, where the fire risk is insufficient to justify the 

provision of retained stations. 

There is also a method of crewing known as ‘day-manning’. As the name 

suggests, whole-time firefighters are employed during the day, often with a 

second crew being provided from the retained section. During the evening and 

at night both the whole-time and retained firefighters are called to emergencies 

by use of a pager system. 

It is the amount of time that firefighters have to spend at the fire station and 

the number of persons on each shift that dictate the size of and facilities 

provided at a fire station. 

Fire controls are staffed by ‘non-operational’ personnel employed on a shift 

system. 

Occupational fire brigades 

There are a number of fire brigades at industrial sites in the UK where the nature 

of the business requires the capability of on-site response to the outbreak of fire. 

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Often they are sites which fall within the scope of the Fire Certificates (Special 

Premises) Regulations 1976. The FPA can supply interested parties with the text 

of the Code of Practice for Occupational Fire Brigades. This is available on floppy 

disk from the FPA Publications Department, tel: 020 7902 5300. 

Appliances and equipment 

Fire appliances and ancillary appliances used by brigades vary considerably and 

the standard list is being added to constantly as special needs are identified. 

It is not practical to seek to describe every type for the purposes of this 

publication, but in considering the problem of access for fire appliances it is 

important that those who need it have a knowledge of the main categories of 

vehicle that may have to approach close to a building in a fire emergency. 

The pumping appliance is the most commonly used vehicle and the standard 

message for assistance ‘make pumps 4’ would mean mobilisation of selfpropelled 

appliances having a built-in pump, such as pump escapes, pumps, 

water tenders, water tender ladders etc. The capacity of the water tank, the type 

of ladder carried, and the firefighting equipment carried provide the main 

differences between the variety of pumping appliances. Pumping appliances 

normally have a crew of at least four firefighters. 

Water tender or water tender ladder 

The water tenders are the real ‘workhorses’ of most fire brigades. Water tenders 

can be defined as self-propelled appliances having a built-in pump with a 

minimum capacity of 2,270L per minute. The capacity of the water tank will 

not be less than 1,820L or more than 2,270L. In some areas a portable fire 

pump may also be carried. 

Hose reel equipment utilises water from the tank pumped at high and/or low 

pressures through the 20mm bore rubber hose which is carried on a revolving 

reel from which only the required length need be drawn off. Other equipment 

carried will usually include compressed air self-contained breathing apparatus 

sets, hose, foam-making equipment, and a wide variety of small gear. 

Ladders carried often include roof ladders and short extension ladders. In 

addition the water tender utilises a 10.5m extension ladder compared with the 

13.5m extension ladder carried on a water tender ladder. 

Hydraulic platform 

This appliance consists of two hydraulically-operated booms with a cage at the 

upper end. The cage platform is so arranged that its floor is always horizontal.


Larger hydraulic platforms may also have a hydraulically-operated arm 

provided to extend the length of the upper boom. Typical hydraulic platforms 

range in size from a maximum height of 13.7m to 30.5m. 

The platform has manual controls duplicated so that the platform can be 

operated from the cage or from the turntable. The platform can be rotated 

through 360°. The cage can be used for rescue purposes and is also fitted with 

a monitor so that large quantities of water can be directed onto a fire from any 

level up to its full working height. 

Turntable ladder 

An appliance which has a power-driven steel sectional ladder mounted on a 

turntable at the rear. The ladder can be extended to about 30m. By operation 

of the controls fitted on the turntable mounting, the ladder can be rotated 

through a complete circle and manoeuvred into any position or height within 

its range. The turntable ladder can be used to gain access to buildings or for a 

rescue role. Using the fixed monitor it can also be used as a water tower. Some 

turntable ladders are fitted with a cage at the head of the top extension. 

Emergency tender 

This is a special appliance carrying specialised equipment not considered 

appropriate to be carried on every pumping appliance. It is generally designed 

to carry a predetermined load of equipment and this will vary among brigades. 

Similar appliances are sometimes referred to as rescue vehicles. 

Other appliances 

Included in a very wide range of vehicles, often individually designed to meet 

a particular need of a brigade, are the following: 

• Breathing apparatus unit 

• Chemical incident unit 

• Control unit 

• Foam tender 

• Hose layer 

• Salvage tender 

Other vehicles include: 

• Canteen vehicle 

• General purpose lorry 

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• Water carrier 

• Four-wheel drive vehicles of various types 

• Staff cars 

Equipment less commonly part of a brigade’s fleet, but relevant to illustrate the 

variety of roles performed by brigades, includes: 

• Fireboats 

• Amphibious vehicles 

• Diving units 

Firefighters’ strike and the Bain review 

At the time this book is being sent for printing, firefighters in the UK are in 

dispute with their local authority employers and are mounting a series of strikes 

of varying lengths. The outcome of the dispute is unknown. 

The fact of the dispute led the employers, the Local Government Association, 

to call for an independent review of the fire service. The Government recruited 

Sir George Bain to conduct such an independent review, the terms of reference 

of which were as follows: 

‘Having regard to the changing and developing role of the Fire Service in the 

United Kingdom, to inquire into and make recommendations on the future 

organisation and management of the Fire Service to: 

• enable it to undertake the full range of responsibilities that are appropriate 

to it; 

• enable it to respond effectively to all the operational demands which may be 

placed upon it; and 

• enable the responsibilities of the Fire Service to be delivered with optimum 

efficiency and effectiveness.’ 

The review team completed its work and presented its Report to the Deputy 

Prime Minister on 16 December 2002. It advocated changes in and flexibility 

of working practices in pursuit of the goal of a more modern and more efficient 

fire service. Among its recommendations were pay parity between whole time 

and retained firefighters as well as mixed crewing. Further information about 

the review can be found at its web site, www.ifrs.org.uk. 

Fire brigades in the United Kingdom 

The following pages give contact details for the United Kingdom’s fire brigades. 

The numbers in square brackets relate to the areas on the national map (page 31).


Enquiries and requests for advice concerning fire safety (such as community fire 

safety education, preventing arson, fire prevention methods, escape routes etc) 

should normally be addressed to the Senior Fire Safety Officer within the local 

brigade. Requests for assistance of a more fundamental nature (such as advice 

about fire protection measures in a planned new factory etc) should be directed 

to the Chief Fire Officer. 

The FPA produces the document Public Firefighting Cover, which gives a full 

listing of all fire brigades and their stations, including the number of pumping 

appliances and crewing arrangements, in addition to brigade contact 

information. This is available to purchase as a floppy disk or can be accessed free 

of charge on the FPA’s website, www.thefpa.co.uk. 

ENGLAND 

Avon Fire Brigade [8] 

Fire Brigade Headquarters 

Temple Back 

Bristol BS1 6EU 

Tel: +44(0)117 926 2061 

Fax: +44(0)117 925 0980 

Web: www.avonfirebrigade.gov.uk 

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire 

and Rescue Service [9] 

Southfields Road, Kempston 

Bedford MK42 7NR 

Tel: +44(0)1234 351081 

Fax: +44(0)1234 845035 

E-mail: bedf00@bedford.fire-uk.org 

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [10] 


103 Dee Road 

Tilehurst, Reading 

Berkshire RG30 4FS 

Tel: +44(0)118 945 2888 

Fax: +44(0)118 959 0510 

E-mail: reception@rbfrs.co.uk 

Web: www.rbfrs.co.uk 

Buckinghamshire & Milton 

Keynes Fire Authority [11] 

Buckinghamshire Fire and 

Rescue Service Headquarters 

Cambridge Street, Aylesbury 

Buckinghamshire HP20 1BD 

Tel: +44(0)1296 424666 

Fax: +44(0)1296 428293 

Web: www.bucksfire.gov.uk 

Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [12] 

Hinchingbrooke Cottage 

Brampton Road 

Huntingdon PE29 2NA 

Tel: +44(0)1480 444500 

Fax: +44(0)1480 444587 

E-mail: information@cambsfire. 

gov.uk 

Web: www.cambsfire.gov.uk 

Cheshire Fire Brigade [13] 


Sadler Road 

Winsford 

Cheshire CW7 2FQ 

Tel: +44(0)1606 868700 

Fax: +44(0)1606 868712 

E-mail: 

feedback@cheshirefire.co.uk 

Web: www.cheshirefire.co.uk 

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Cleveland Fire Brigade [14] 


Endeavour House 

Stockton Road 

Hartlepool 

Cleveland TS25 5TB 

Tel: +44(0)1429 872311 

Fax: +44(0)1429 872241 

Web: www.clevelandfire.gov.uk 

Cornwall Fire Brigade [15] 

Old County Hall 

Station Road 

Truro 

Cornwall TR1 3HA 

Tel: +44(0)1872 273117 

Fax: +44(0)1872 274440 

E-mail: enquiries@fire.cornwall. 

gov.uk 

Cumbria Fire Service [16] 

Station Road 

Cockermouth 

Cumbria CA13 9PR 

Tel: +44(0)1900 822503 

Fax: +44(0)1900 820249 

E-mail: cumbHS@cumbria.fireuk.org 

Web: www.cumbriafire.fire-uk.org

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Derbyshire Fire and Rescue 

Service [17] 

Old Hall, Burton Road 

Littleover 

Derby DE23 6EH 

Tel: +44(0)1332 771221 

Fax: +44(0)1332 270360 

E-mail: enquiries@dfrs.org.uk 

Web: www.derbyshire-fireservice.co.uk 

Devon Fire & Rescue Service 

[18] 

The Knowle 

Clyst St. George 

Exeter EX3 0NW 

Tel: +44(0)1392 872200 

Fax: +44(0)1392 872300 

Web: www.devfire.gov.uk 

Dorset Fire & Rescue Service 

[19] 

Service Headquarters 

County Hall, Colliton Park 

Dorchester 

Dorset DT1 1FB 

Tel: +44(0)1305 251133 

Fax: +44(0)1305 252002 

E-mail: cfo@dorsetfire.gov.uk 

Web: www.dorsetfire.gov.uk 

County Durham and 

Darlington Fire & Rescue 

Brigade [20] 

Brigade Headquarters 

Framwellgate Moor 

Durham DH1 5JR 

Tel: +44(0)191 3843381 

Fax: +44(0)191 3830907 

E-mail: brigade@ddfra.co.uk 

Web: www.ddfra.co.uk 

East Sussex Fire Brigade [43] 

20 Upperton Road 

Eastbourne 

East Sussex BN21 1EU 

Tel: +44(0)845 1308855 

Fax: +44(0)1323 725574 

E-mail: fire.brigade@esfb.org 

Essex County Fire & Rescue 

Service [21] 

Rayleigh Close 

Rayleigh Road, Hutton 

Brentwood CM13 1AL 

Tel: +44(0)1277 222531 

Fax: +44(0)1277 229281 

E-mail: enquiries@essexfire.gov.uk 

Web: www.essex-fire.gov.uk 

Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue 

Service [22] 

Keynsham Road 

Cheltenham 

Gloucestershire GL53 7PY 

Tel: +44(0)1242 512041 

Fax: +44(0)1242 232982 

E-mail: fire@gloscc.gov.uk 

Web: www.glosfire.gov.uk 

Greater Manchester County 

Fire Service [2] 

146 Bolton Road 

Swinton 

Manchester M27 8US 

Tel: +44(0)161 736 5866 

Fax: +44(0)161 743 1777 

E-mail: 

postmaster@manchesterfire.gov.uk 

Web: www.manchesterfire.gov.uk 

Hampshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [23] 

Leigh Road 

Eastleigh 

Hampshire SO50 9SJ 

Tel: +44(0)2380 644000 

Fax: +44(0)2380 643178 

E-mail: 

reception@hantsfire.gov.uk 

Web: www.hantsfire.gov.uk 

Hereford & Worcester Fire 

Brigade [24] 

Copenhagen Street 

Worcester WR1 2HQ 

Tel: +44(0)1905 24454 

Fax: +44(0)1905 723514 

E-mail: info@hwfire.org.uk 

Web: www.hwfire.org.uk 

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Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [25] 

Old London Road 

Hertford SG13 7LD 

Tel: +44(0)1992 507507 

Fax: +44(0)1992 550242 

E-mail: 

techservices.fire@hertscc.gov.uk 

Web: www.hertsdirect.org/hcc/fire 

Humberside Fire Brigade [26] 

Summergroves Way 

Hessle High Road 

Hull HU4 7BB 

Tel: +44(0)1482 565333 

Fax: +44(0)1482 508635 

E-mail: 

staff@humbersidefire.gov.uk 

Isle of Man Fire & Rescue 

Service [27] 

Elm Tree House 

Elm Tree Road 

Onchan 

Isle of Man IM3 4EF 

Tel: +44(0)1624 647300 

Fax: +44(0)1624 647301 

E-mail: iomfire@gov.im 

Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue 

Service [28] 

St. Nicholas 

58 St Johns Road 

Newport 

Isle of Wight PO30 1LT 

Tel: +44(0)1983 823194 

Fax: +44(0)1983 825728 

E-mail: fire.service@iow.gov.uk 

Isles of Scilly Fire Brigade 

See Cornwall 

Kent Fire Brigade [29] 


The Godlands 

Tovil 

Maidstone ME15 6XB 

Tel: +44(0)1622 692121 

Fax: +44(0)1622 698379 

Web: www.kent.fire-uk.org

Burning Questions, 

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Lancashire Fire & Rescue 

Service [30] 

Garstang Road 

Fulwood 

Preston PR2 3LH 

Tel: +44(0)1772 862545 

Fax: +44(0)1772 865144 

Web: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk 

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue 

Service [31] 

Anstey Frith 

Leicester Road, Glenfield 

Leicester LE3 8HD 

Tel: +44(0)116 287 2241 

Fax: +44(0)116 231 1180 

E-mail: enquiries@leicester.fireuk.org 

Web: www.leicsfire.org.uk 

Lincolnshire County Council 

Fire & Rescue [32] 

South Park Avenue 

Lincoln LN5 8EL 

Tel: +44(0)1522 582222 

Fax: +44(0)1522 582200 

Web: www.lincolnshirefire.org.uk 

London Fire Brigade [1] 

8 Albert Embankment 

London SE1 7SD 

Tel: +44(0)20 7587 2000 

Fax: +44(0)20 7587 6394 

Web: www.london-fire.gov.uk 

Merseyside Fire & Civil 

Defence Authority [3] 


Bridle Road 

Bootle 

Merseyside 

Liverpool L30 4YD 

Tel: +44(0)151 296 4000 

Fax: +44(0)151 222 5332 

Web: www.merseyfire.gov.uk 

Norfolk Fire Service [33] 

Whitegates 

Hethersett 

Norwich NR9 3DN 

Tel: +44(0)1603 810351 

Fax: +44(0)1603 812261 

E-mail: norf02@norfolk.fire-uk.org 

Web: www.norfolkfireservice.gov.uk 

Northamptonshire Fire & 

Rescue Service [34] 

County Fire Headquarters 

Moulton Way 

Moulton Park 

Northampton NN3 6XJ 

Tel: +44(0)1604 797031 

Fax: +44(0)1604 797070 

Web: www.northantsfire.org.uk 

Northumberland Fire & 


Loansdean 

Morpeth 

Northumberland NE61 2ED 

Tel: +44(0)1670 533000 

Fax: +44(0)1670 510584 

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [47] 


Crosby Road 

Northallerton 

North Yorkshire DL6 1AB 

Tel: +44(0)1609 780150 

Fax: +44(0)1609 777038 

E-mail: 

ict.unit@northyorks999.net 

Web: www.northyorks999.net 

Nottinghamshire Fire & 


Bestwood Lodge 

Arnold 

Nottingham 

Nottinghamshire NG5 8PD 

Tel: +44(0)115 967 0880 

Fax: +44(0)115 926 1081 

E-mail: info@notts-fire.gov.uk 

Web: www.notts-fire.gov.uk 

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Oxfordshire Fire Service [37] 

Sterling Road 

Kidlington 

Oxford OX5 2DU 

Tel: +44(0)1865 842999 

Fax: +44(0)1865 855241 

Shropshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [38] 


St Michael’s Street 

Shrewsbury 

Shropshire SY1 2HJ 

Tel: +44(0)1743 260200 

Fax: +44(0)1743 260270 

E-mail: shro00@shropshire.fire-uk.org 

Somerset Fire Brigade [39] 

Hestercombe House 

Cheddon Fitzpaine 

Taunton TA2 8LQ 

Tel: +44(0)1823 364500 

Fax: +44(0)1823 364545 

E-mail: 

FBInformation@somerset.gov.uk 

Web: www.somersetfirebrigade.co.uk 

South Yorkshire Fire Service 

[6] 

Wellington Street 

Sheffield 

South Yorkshire S1 3FG 

Tel: +44(0)114 272 7202 

Fax: +44(0)114 253 2266 

E-mail: info@syfire.org.uk 

Web: www.syfire.org.uk 

Staffordshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [40] 

Pirehill House, Aston 

Stone 

Staffordshire ST15 0BS 

Tel: +44(0)1785 813234 

Fax: +44(0)1785 285202 

Web: www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk

Suffolk Fire Service [41] 

Fire Service Headquarters 

Colchester Road 

Ipswich IP4 4SS 

Tel: +44(0)1473 588888 

Fax: +44(0)1473 588997 

E-mail: 

fire.reception@fire.suffolkcc.gov.uk 

Surrey Fire & Rescue Service 

[42] 

70 Wray Park Road 

Reigate 

Surrey RH2 0EJ 

Tel: +44(0)1737 242444 

Fax: +44(0)1737 222857 

Web: www.surrey-fire.gov.uk 

Tyne & Wear Metropolitan 

Fire Brigade [4] 

PO Box 1HR, Pilgrim Street 

Newcastle-upon-Tyne 

NE99 1HR 

Tel: +44(0)191 232 1224 

Fax: +44(0)191 235 9284 

E-mail: enquiries@twfire.org 

Web: www.twfire.org 

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue 

Service [45] 

Service Headquarters 

Warwick Street 

Royal Leamington Spa 

Warwickshire CV32 5LH 

Tel: +44(0)1926 423231 

Fax: +44(0)1926 450332 

E-mail: 

fireandrescue@warwickshire.gov.uk 

West Midlands Fire Service [5] 

Lancaster Circus, Queensway 

Birmingham B4 7DE 

Tel: +44(0)121 359 5161 

Fax: +44(0)121 380 7007 

E-mail: contact@wmidsfire.gov.uk 

Web: www.wmfs.net 

West Sussex Fire Brigade [44] 


Northgate 

Chichester 

West Sussex PO19 1BD 

Tel: +44(0)1243 786211 

Fax: +44(0)1243 780416 

Web: www.wsfb.co.uk 

West Yorkshire Fire Service [7] 

Oakroyd Hall 

Bradford Road 

Birkenshaw 

West Yorkshire BD11 2DY 

Tel: +44(0)1274 682311 

Fax: +44(0)1274 651315 

Web: www.wyorks-fire.org.uk 

Wiltshire Fire Brigade [46] 

Manor House, Potterne 

Devizes 

Wiltshire SN10 5PP 

Tel: +44(0)1380 723601 

Fax: +44(0)1380 727000 

E-mail: enquiries@wfb.org.uk 

Web: www.wfb.org.uk 

SCOTLAND 

Central Scotland Fire Brigade [1] 


Main Street, Maddiston 

Falkirk FK2 0LG 

Tel: +44(0)1324 716996 

Fax: +44(0)1324 715353 

E-mail: csfb1@globalnet.co.uk 

Dumfries and Galloway Fire 

Brigade [2] 

Brooms Road 

Dumfries DG1 2DZ 

Tel: +44(0)1387 252222 

Fax: +44(0)1387 260995 

E-mail: fmr@dumgal.gov.uk 

Fife Fire & Rescue Service [3] 

Strathore Road 

Thornton , Kirkcaldy 

Fife KY1 4DF 

Tel: +44(0)1592 774451 

Fax: +44(0)1592 630105 

E-mail: fife00@fife.fire-uk.org 

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Grampian Fire Brigade [4] 

19 North Anderson Drive 

Aberdeen AB15 6DW 

Tel: +44(0)1224 788788 

Fax: +44(0)1224 692442 

E-mail: firemaster@ 

grampianfirebrigade.co.uk 

Web: www.grampianfirebrigade.co.uk 

Highland & Islands Fire 

Brigade [6] 

16 Harbour Road 

Longman West 

Inverness IV1 1TB 

Tel: +44(0)1463 227000 

Fax: +44(0)1463 236979 

E-mail: 

firemaster@highland.fire-uk.org 

Web: www.hifb.org 

Lothian & Borders Fire 

Brigade [5] 


Lauriston Place 

Edinburgh EH3 9DE 

Tel: +44(0)131 228 2401 

Fax: +44(0)131 228 1514 

E-mail: loth00@lothian.fire-uk.org 

Web: www.lothian.fire-uk.org 

Strathclyde Fire Brigade [7] 

Bothwell Road 

Hamilton 

Lanarkshire ML3 0EA 

Tel: +44(0)1698 300999 

Fax: +44(0)1698 338444 

Web: www.strathclyde.fire-uk.org 

Tayside Fire Brigade [8] 


Blackness Road 

Dundee DD1 5PA 

Tel: +44(0)1382 322222 

Fax: +44(0)1382 200791 

E-mail: brigade@taysidefire.gov.uk 

Web: www.taysidefire.gov.uk


WALES 

Mid & West Wales Fire 

Brigade [2] 

Lime Grove Avenue 

Carmarthen 

Carmarthenshire SA31 1BF 

Tel: +44(0)1267 221444 

Fax: +44(0)1267 238329 

E-mail: mail@mawwfire.gov.uk 

North Wales Fire Service [1] 

Fire Service Headquarters 

Coast Road, Rhyl 

Denbighshire LL18 3PL 

Tel: +44(0)1745 343431 

Fax: +44(0)1745 343257 

E-mail: nwal100@nwalesfireservice.org.uk 

Web: www.nwalesfireservice.org.uk 

South Wales Fire Service [3] 

Lanelay Hall 

Pontyclun CF72 9XA 

Tel: +44(0)1443 232000 

Fax: +44(0)1443 232180 

E-mail: swfs@southwales-fire.gov.uk 

Web: www.southwalesfire.gov.uk 

NORTHERN 

IRELAND 

Northern Ireland Fire Brigade [1] 


1 Seymour Street 

Lisburn BT27 4SX 

Tel: +44(0)2892 664221 

Fax: +44(0)2892 677402 

E-mail: it@nifb.org 

Web: www.nifb.org.uk 

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CHANNEL 

ISLANDS 

Guernsey Fire Brigade 

Arsenal Road, St Peter Port 

Guernsey 

Channel Islands GY1 1UW 

Tel: +44(0)1481 724491 

Fax: +44(0)1481 715988 

States of Jersey Fire Service 

Rouge Bouillon, St Helier 

Jersey JE2 3ZA 

Channel Islands 

Tel: +44(0)1534 737444 

Fax: +44(0)1534 766375 

E-mail: sjfrs.admin@gov.je 

Web: www.fire.gov.je

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United Kingdom fire organisations 

United Kingdom fire 

organisations 

Responsibility for fire safety in the United Kingdom is shared among a wide 

range of bodies including: 

• government departments 

• local authorities 

• independent and professional bodies 

• trade associations. 

This chapter contains an alphabetical listing of the principal bodies, as well as 

short sections on government departments and local authorities. 

Arson Control Forum 

Fire Policy Division, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Zone A/17, Portland 

House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 6152 • Fax: 020 7944 5599 

E-mail: acf.enquiries@odpm.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.arsoncontrolforum.gov.uk 

The Arson Control Forum is a government-led national body seeking to reduce 

arson-related deaths, injuries and damage. It distributes Government funding 

to support local initiatives to reduce arson and it funds research into the causes 

and prevention of arson. It also aims to raise public awareness of arson 

prevention and investigation issues and monitors and contributes to 

improvements in the recording and detection of arson in the UK 

The Forum fosters partnerships between the Fire Service, agencies and 

community groups and comprises representatives from a wide range of parties, 

including the fire and police services, the insurance industry, central 

government departments, local authorities, the Confederation of British 

Industry and the Fire Brigades’ Union, among others.


Arson Prevention Bureau 

51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ 

Tel: 020 7216 7474 • Fax: 020 7696 8996 

E-mail: karen.haestier@abi.org.uk • Web: www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk 

Campaigns to reduce the incidence and cost of arson by raising awareness, 

undertaking initiatives and working closely with other organisations such as 

government departments, fire and police services, insurers and major trade 

associations. An important product of this collaboration has been a range of 

effective guidance documents for the control of arson. 

Association of British Fire Trades 

see British Fire Protection Systems Association 

Association of British Insurers 

51 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HQ 

Tel: 020 7600 3333 • Fax: 020 7696 8999 

Web: www.abi.org.uk 

The Association of British Insurers is the trade association for the UK’s 

insurance industry, representing around 400 companies. It speaks out on issues 

of common interest, informs and participates in debates on public policy issues 

and acts as an advocate for high standards in the insurance industry. The 

Association also organises conferences and seminars and publishes research 

reports, policy documents and a quarterly journal. 

Association of Building Engineers - Fire Surveyors Section 

Lutyens House, Billing Brook Road, Northampton NN3 8NW 

Tel: 01604 404121 • Fax: 01604 784220 

E-mail: building.engineers@abe.org.uk • Web: www.abe.org.uk 

Promotes the knowledge, study and practice of each and all of the arts and 

sciences concerned with the built environment: 

• planning 

• design 

• construction 

• maintenance. 

Also endorses the creation and maintenance of a high standard of professional 

qualification, conduct and practice, and seeks to encourage and facilitate cooperation 

between the construction professions. The Fire Surveyors Section 

comprises ABE members having a special interest in fire safety, fire engineering, 

insurance and related fields of activity. 

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Association of Fire Insurance Surveyors 

c/o Steve Grover, Norwich Union Insurance, 69 Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1BG 

Tel: 020 7662 4966 • Fax: 020 7662 4968 

Arranges topical meetings dealing with a wide range of fire-related subjects of 

interest to members. AFIS, founded in 1976, was initially formed to provide a 

forum for fire insurance surveyors to disseminate information and exchange 

views. A key objective is to promote communication and co-operation with 

other bodies involved in fire prevention and protection. 

AIRMIC 

(Association of Insurance and Risk Managers in Industry and Commerce) 

6 Lloyd’s Avenue, London EC3N 3AX 

Tel: 020 7480 7610 • Fax: 020 7702 3752 

E-mail: enquiries@airmic.co.uk • Web: www.airmic.com 

AIRMIC has a membership of more than 960 UK and overseas risk managers 

within industry, commerce and the public sector. Is the UK’s principal 

organisation dedicated to the wide-ranging interests of all professionals 

practising or responsible for insurance and risk management. AIRMIC is the 

principal supplier of practical operational support for risk and insurance 

managers and assists its members in terms of self-development, technical 

awareness and internal working relationships as well as representing their 

interests within the insurance market, government and the media. 

Association for Specialist Fire Protection 

Association House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7EN 

Tel: 01252 739142 • Fax: 01252 739140 

E-mail: info@associationhouse.org.uk • Web: www.asfp.org.uk 

The ASFP was formed in 1975 and currently represents more than 60 member 

companies, including all the major UK based product manufacturers and 

installers of specialist fire protection products, with Associate members 

representing regulatory, certification, testing and consulting bodies. The 

Association seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the nature of fire, 

the various forms of passive fire protection, their function and the benefits that 

they provide. Its members are fully committed to sustaining and improving, 

through performance, their recognised position in the construction industry.


BAFE (formerly British Approvals for Fire Equipment) 

Neville House, 55 Eden Street, Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1BW 

Tel: 020 8541 1950 • Fax: 020 8547 1564 

E-mail: bafe@abft.org.uk • Web: www.bafe.org.uk 

National organisation which selects and establishes criteria to be met by fire 

protection equipment and installation and maintenance services. It also 

controls schemes for the regulated approval of such equipment/services and 

administers a system of quality markings for use alongside those schemes. 

Its governing body represents purchasers and specifiers, regulatory authorities, 

assessment bodies and trade associations. BAFE is not a certification body, its 

role is to select criteria as national criteria and to adopt schemes as national 

schemes. BAFE only adopts schemes run by certification bodies which are 

accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (see chapter 6). 

Current BAFE schemes are operated by the British Standards Institution (BSI), 

the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), UL International (UK) 

Limited, National Quality Assurance (NQA), United Register of Systems Ltd 

(URSL) and the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). 

BM TRADA Certification Limited 

Stocking Lane, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4NR 

Tel: 01494 569700 • Fax: 01494 565487 

E-mail: enquiries@bmtrada.com • Web: www.bmtrada.com 

BM TRADA Certification Limited began in 1934 as the Timber Research and 

Development Association. The company has since expanded and is now a 

leading multi-sector Certification Body accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom 

Accreditation Service) to assess and register companies to ISO 9000, ISO 

14001 and EMAS. 

BM TRADA offers comprehensive certification for timber fire doors, through 

its Q-Mark manufacturing and installation schemes. The manufacturers 

scheme has been operating since 1981 and provides independent assurance to 

architects, specifiers, enforcing authorities and building owners that all doors 

sold under the scheme meet the specified technical and regulatory 

requirements. The installers scheme was launched in January 2001 and provides 

assurance for customers that installers who are registered on the scheme have 

attended a BM TRADA-approved training course, have passed an exam and 

must demonstrate regularly that fire doors are correctly installed and checked 

under their management. 

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BRE 

Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 7JR 

Tel: 01923 664000 • Fax: 01923 664010 

E-mail: enquiries@bre.co.uk • Web: www.bre.co.uk 

BRE is a leading centre of expertise for fire safety, the built environment, risk 

sciences and loss. BRE provides research, consultancy, information and training 

services and incorporates LPC and FRS. 

British Automatic Sprinkler Association 

Richmond House, Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AH 

Tel: 01353 659187 • Fax: 01353 666619 

E-mail: info@basa.org.uk • Web: www.basa.org.uk 

BASA is the association for the British sprinkler industry. It promotes: 

• greater and more efficient use of sprinkler and other systems using water as 

a fire extinguishant 

• improved codes and standards by which systems are designed and installed. 

Member companies manufacture, design and install sprinkler installations to 

LPC Rules and other recommendations. Affiliate members manufacture other 

equipment and provide specialised products for the sprinkler industry or have 

an interest in promoting sprinkler protection. 

British Fire Consortium 

7 Cromwell Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 0HJ 

Tel: 01295 709800 • Fax: 01295 276409 

E-mail: enquiries@britishfireconsortium.co.uk • Web: www.britishfireconsortium.co.uk 

An association of small and medium-sized fire trade service and manufacturing 

companies which seek to offer service and/or supply of products in compliance 

with the appropriate quality standards in the United Kingdom. 

British Fire Protection Systems Association 


Tel: 020 8549 5855 • Fax: 020 8547 1564 

E-mail: bfpsa@abft.org.uk • Web: www.bfpsa.org.uk 

BFPSA is the co-ordinating body for the fire protection systems industry, representing 

the collective interest to government, insurers, British Standards Institution, Chief 

and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association, Confederation of British Industries, 

Loss Prevention Certification Board, European Union, Eurofeu, Euralarm and other 

trade and professional bodies. Its objectives are to pursue more effective defence 

against fire and to enhance the common commercial interests of members. 

The Association of British Fire Trades constitutes the secretariat for the BFPSA, at the 

BFPSA address, Tel: 020 8549 8839. 

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United Kingdom fire organisations


British Fire Services Association 

86 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QR 

Tel: 0116 254 2879 • Fax: 0116 254 2879 

E-mail: info@bfsa.org.uk • Web: www.bfsa.org.uk 

BFSA provides a central organisation for fire brigades and fire trained personnel 

worldwide, and aims to elevate the status and procure the advancement of its 

members. 

Membership of the BFSA is open to individuals and groups engaged in fire 

fighting or employed in a fire protection role. Organisations in the field of the 

manufacture, supply or maintenance of firefighting equipment are offered 

Associate Membership. 

BFSA Functional Groups give points of contact for members and dissemination 

of information within fields of interest. Functional Groups cover: 

• Local Authority (Operational) 

• Occupational Fire Brigade Personnel 

• Training and Vocational Qualifications 

• Fire Safety Advisory 

• Aviation (Civil and MoD) 

British Insurance and Investment Brokers’ Association 

BIBA House, 14 Bevis Marks, London EC3A 7NT 

Tel: 020 7623 9043 • Fax: 020 7626 9676 

E-mail: enquiries@biba.org.uk • Web: www.biba.org.uk 

Represents the insurance broking industries in discussions with government, 

other organisations, the media and the general public, and aims to raise 

standards. 

British Textile Technology Group 

Wira House, West Park Ring Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 6QL 

Tel: 0113 259 1999 • Fax: 0113 278 0306 

E-mail: info@bttg.co.uk • Web: www.bttg.co.uk 

Textile and materials-related testing, investigation and evaluation, including fire 

testing and assessment. Tests include flammability, ignitability, burning 

behaviour, flame retardancy, heat transfer, heat protection and molten metal 

splash testing. Materials tested include floor and wall coverings, upholstery, 

fibre and foam fillings, fabrics, clothing, aircraft and motor vehicles, mattresses 

and bedding, plastics and protective clothing such as that worn by firefighters 

and industrial workers. 

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BSI Product Services 

Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, 

Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ 

Tel: 01442 278607 • Fax: 01442 278630 

E-mail: product.services@bsi-global.com • 

Web: www.bsi-global.com 

BSI Product Services has been based at 

Hemel Hempstead since 1959 and 

provides a range of testing and 

certification services to the fire industry. 

Certification is offered for both voluntary 

and mandatory schemes. The voluntary 

certification mark is the famous BSI 

kitemark. Schemes cater for a wide range 

of fire protection equipment, including 

extinguishers, fire panels and smoke 

detectors. BSI Product Services is also a 

Notified Body for 16 European 

Directives, including the Construction 

Products Directive, and provides 

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certification services for CE marking of products for trade within the EEA. 

Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council 

c/o ODPM, Zone B/17, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 8896 or 020 7944 6782 • Fax: 020 7944 5599 

E-mail: john.bould@odpm.gsi.gov.uk 

The Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council is an advisory body that the 

Secretary of State, responsible for fire matters at the Office of the Deputy Prime 

Minister (ODPM), is required to establish and maintain under section 29 of 

the Fire Services Act 1947. The CFBAC is made up of members representing a 

range of interests and includes representatives from the Local Government 

Association, the Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association, the Fire 

Brigades Union, Retained Firefighters Union, Institution of Fire Engineers, 

Commissioner of London Fire Brigade, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 

and Chairs of Fire Safety Advisory Board, Integrated Personal Development 

Advisory Board and Health and Safety Advisory Board. 

During 2000 a Fire Safety Advisory Board (FSAB) (see below) was established 

as a sub-committee of the CFBAC, comprising representatives of all the major 

stakeholder organisations of the fire community.


Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association 

10-11 Pebble Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffs B77 4RD 

Tel: 01827 302300 • Fax: 01827 302399 

E-mail: info@cacfoa.fire-uk.org • Web: www.fire-uk.org 

The Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers' Association (CACFOA) is the 

foremost official organisation for principal fire officers in the UK. CACFOA was 

formed in 1974 following local government reorganisation to allow Principal Fire 

Officers the ability to meet and discuss fire related or government influenced 

matters, with the aim of reaching a combined understanding of what each UK fire 

brigade needed to improve operations and training within their service. 

Also, importantly, to discuss funding and government issues which affected fire 

authorities throughout the United Kingdom. 

CACFOA has a membership of almost all the Chief, Deputy and Assistant 

Chief Fire Officers (and Firemasters in Scotland) of fire brigades in the United 

Kingdom. 

Civil Contingencies Secretariat 

Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2AS 

Tel: 020 7273 3212 • Fax: 020 7273 4363 

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat has assumed what was formerly the role of 

the Home Office Emergency Planning Unit and continues to fulfil the Unit’s 

major functions: 

• to enhance the quality of national civil protection by playing a part in 

central government planning 

• to enhance the quality of local civil protection and thus render the public 

safer from disasters 

• to take an informed interest in civil protection internationally and thus 

enhance the quality of national protection. 

Commonwealth and Overseas Fire Services Association 

Tumbles Cottage, Hersham-Launcells, Bude, Cornwall EX23 9LZ 

Tel: 01288 321622 • Fax: 01288 321590 

E-mail: cofiresa@btinternet.com • Web: www.cofsa.org.uk 

Brings together fire services and trade associations (both public and private) in 

the Commonwealth and other English-speaking countries to improve the flow 

of technical and practical information and to assist with exchange visits between 

member brigades in the UK and overseas. 

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Community fire safety 

see National Community Fire Safety Centre 

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Department for Education and Skills 

Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT 

Tel: 0870 000 22 88 • Fax: 01928 794 248 

E-mail: info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.dfes.gov.uk 

Department for Education and Skills is responsible for fire safety in local 

authority educational establishments in England and Wales. Advice regarding the 

building of schools is given by the Department’s Architects and Building branch. 

Department of Trade and Industry 

1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET 

Tel: 020 7215 5000 • Fax: 020 7222 0612 

E-mail: dti.enquiries@dti.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.dti.gov.uk 

also: Consumer and Competition Policy Directorate 

The changes in departmental responsibilities which followed the 2001 general 

election saw the Construction Directorate move from the old DETR to the 

DTI, which is also responsible for consumer protection legislation relating to 

product liability and consumer safety, for example, fire safety requirements in 

respect of oil heaters, toys, children’s night-clothes and upholstered furniture. 

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) 

The DTLR was the home of central government’s fire organisations until 2002, 

when such bodies became part of the new Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 

(ODPM) and the DTLR was disbanded. 

District Surveyors Association 

137 Lupus Street, London SW1V 3HE 

Tel: 020 7641 8737 • Fax: 020 7641 8739 

E-mail: info@labc-services.co.uk • Web: www.labc-services.co.uk 

DSA is the association of chief building control officers in local authorities. Its 

members administer local authority building control departments which 

exercise responsibilities in respect of: 

• building regulations 

• safety at sports grounds 

• entertainment licensing 

• local building Acts. 

DSA works closely with local government associations and the Office of the 

Deputy Prime Minister in pursuit of good practice in the implementation of 

legislation and technical standards.


Emergency planning 

see Civil Contingencies Secretariat 

Emergency Planning College (Cabinet Office – Civil Contingencies 

Secretariat) 

The Hawkhills, Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y06 3EG 

Tel: 01347 821406 • Fax: 01347 822575 

E-mail: epc.marketing@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.co-ordination.gov.uk/college 

Formerly a unit of the Home Office and now part of the Cabinet Office’s Civil 

Contingencies Secretariat, the Emergency Planning College is a major provider 

of training in emergency preparedness and acts as a permanent national forum 

for representatives of central and local government, the emergency services, the 

private sector and volunteer groups. 

The College provides seminars, training courses, workshops, consultancy and 

presentations (including bespoke seminars and workshops) to help organisations 

to reduce the potential for disasters to impact upon the community. Key themes 

covered are organisational vulnerability, the value of good risk management 

practices and sound business continuity arrangements. The College is the 

European Commission’s UK Documentation Centre for emergency planning and 

its library has a unique collection of resource materials. 

Federation of British Fire Organisations 

c/o Fire Protection Association, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8ND 

Tel: 020 7902 5300 • Fax: 020 7902 5301 

E-mail: fpa@thefpa.co.uk • Web: www.thefpa.co.uk 

Founded in 1963, FOBFO co-ordinates, supports and furthers the interests of 

constituent member organisations without infringing on their separate 

functions, and liaises with the Comité Technique International de Prévention 

et d’Extinction du Feu (CTIF) and other organisations throughout the world. 

FOBFO also promotes community fire safety in the UK and other EU 

countries. 

Fire and Blast Information Group 

c/o The Steel Construction Institute, Silwood Park, Ascot, Berks SL5 7QN 

Tel: 01344 623345 • Fax: 01344 622944 

E-mail: fabig@steel-sci.com • Web: www.fabig.com 

FABIG is a trans-national, cross-industry membership organisation. It provides 

a centre for information relating to the loading, response and protection of 

offshore structures subjected to fire and explosions. FABIG helps its members 

address complex technical problems by disseminating recognised authoritative 

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Head Office, PO Box 5404, Nottingham NG16 4BU 

Tel: 0870 240 0666 Fax: 0870 240 0777 

E-mail: enquiries@lsleaderflushshapland.co.uk 

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guidance on good practice and promotes open discussion through informal 

meetings and newsletters. 

FABIG have recently expanded their activities to include on-shore oil and gas 

plants and have begun holding technical meetings in Houston, USA, on fire 

and explosion issues. 

Fire Brigades’ Union 

Bradley House, 68 Coombe Road, Kingston-upon-Thames KT2 7AE 

Tel: 020 8541 1765 • Fax: 020 8546 5187 

E-mail: office@fbu.org.uk • Web: www.fbu.org.uk 

FBU aims to win its members the best possible working conditions and to serve 

the community by encouraging its members to be skilled at their craft. The 

union represents all uniformed employees of local authority fire brigades on the 

Central Fire Brigades Advisory Council and the National Joint Council.


Fire Conferences and Exhibitions Limited 

10-11 Pebble Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffs B77 4RD 

Tel: 01827 302300 • Fax: 01827 302399 

Promotes fire conferences and exhibitions on behalf of its joint proprietors, the 

Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CACFOA), the Fire 

Protection Association (FPA) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). 

Fire Experimental Unit 

c/o Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH 

Tel: 01608 650004 • Fax: 01608 651281 

Web: www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/fepd/frdg.htm 

FEU is a unit within the Fire Research Division of the Office of the Deputy 

Prime Minister. It carries out research into the serviceability of firefighting 

equipment and appliances and is based at the Fire Service College. 

Fire Extinguishing Trades Association 


Tel: 020 8549 8839 • Fax: 020 8547 1564 

E-mail: feta@abft.org.uk • Web: www.feta.org.uk 

FETA was formed in 1916 and comprises manufacturers and/or specialised 

distributors of fire extinguishers, portable firefighting equipment and/or 

fittings. Its main aims and objectives are: to promote greater use of high quality 

fire products and services by influencing the format and content of British, 

European and international fire codes and standards; to uphold and enhance 

the professional status of the fire protection industry and FETA members in the 

marketplace; to encourage good relations with government departments, local 

authorities and other public bodies, insurance companies, fire brigades and 

trade associations at home and abroad, all in pursuance of more effective 

defence against fire. 

Fire Fighting Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association 

Forbes House, Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DS 

Tel: 020 7235 7000 • Fax: 020 7235 7112 

E-mail: cford@smmt.co.uk • Web: www.smmt.co.uk 

Principal UK trade association for manufacturers of fire appliances and power 

take-off water pumps. It maintains a close link with government departments 

in all areas affecting fire legislation, technical regulations and brigade matters. 

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Fire, Health and Safety Directorate (FHSD) 

ODPM, Zone A/17, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 6923 • Fax: 020 7944 5599 

FHSD is a principal directorate within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 

(ODPM) and advises the Secretary of State on fire matters. (Its fire element was 

once part of the Fire and Emergency Planning Directorate of the Home Office.) It 

has a number of divisions, including the Fire Research Division, the Fire Policy 

Division, the Building Regulations Division and HM Fire Service Inspectorate. 

Fire Industry Confederation 


Tel: 020 8549 8839 • Fax: 020 8547 1564 

E-mail: fic@abft.org.uk • Web: www.the-fic.org.uk 

The Fire Industry Confederation was founded (as the Fire Industry Council) to 

agree and implement policy on issues extending beyond the scope of individual 

member associations. The Confederation, through its public affairs function, 

influences fire safety legislation and represents the fire protection industry on 

the Fire Safety Advisory Board. The Confederation also has, through its trade 

enterprises company, created International Fire Expo as a major exhibition and 

conference event for the industry. 

Fire Information Group 

LPC Centre for Risk Sciences, BRE, Garston, Watford WD2 7JR 

Tel: 01923 664938 • Fax: 01923 664910 

E-mail: rebbeckj@bre.co.uk • Web: www.bre.co.uk 

FIG is composed principally of librarians and information officers working in 

organisations in or linked to the fire industry and dedicated to the co-operative 

exchange of information. The group meets twice a year to discuss matters of 

common interest. 

Fire Insurance Surveyors’ Society 

c/o Ian Wainwright, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Beaufort House, Brunswick 

Road, Gloucester GL1 1JZ 

Tel: 01452 528533 • Fax: 01452 423557 

E-mail: ian_wainwright@eigmail.com • Web: www.ecclesiastical.co.uk 

This society arranges annually a season of meetings at which invited speakers 

give presentations on topics of concern to its members.




Tel: 020 7902 5300 • Fax: 020 7902 5301 

E-mail: fpa@thefpa.co.uk • Web: www.thefpa.co.uk 

FPA is the UK’s national fire safety organisation and its activities are described 

in chapter 8 of this handbook. It was established in 1946 and has strong 

support from the insurance industry, primarily through the Association of 

British Insurers and Lloyd’s. Priority access to FPA services is obtained through 

corporate membership. 

The role of the FPA is to identify and draw attention to fire dangers and to 

provide information and advice on all aspects of fire safety. Its services are 

specifically designed to assist managers in the fire and security sectors and their 

professional advisers: insurance surveyors, fire prevention officers, architects 

and consultants. 

FPA works closely with government departments, fire brigades and all other 

organisations concerned with fire safety. There are over 100 Fire Liaison Panels 

and affiliated groups and local fire protection associations. These are supported 

and co-ordinated by the FPA (see chapter 8). 

Fire Safety Advisory Board 

c/o ODPM, Zone 17C, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 6617 • Fax: 020 7944 5599 

E-mail: Geoffrey.Gower-Kerslake@odpm.gsi.gov.uk 

At a meeting of the CFBAC in May 1999 it was agreed to establish a nonstatutory 

forum on fire safety within the CFBAC structure, a move linked to an 

earlier proposal by the Fire Brigades’ Union for a Fire Safety Commission. The 

forum, the Fire Safety Advisory Board, met for the first time in August 2000. 

Its terms of reference cover the following issues: 

• to work towards reduction in the incidence of fire and related casualties and 

damage 

• to maintain a strategic overview of all general fire safety matters 

• to develop and monitor measures to improve standards of fire safety and 

public awareness of related issues 

• to promote partnership and coordinated effort in fire safety 

• to monitor and contribute to fire safety work conducted by European and 

international bodies 

• to report progress on the above terms and to make recommendations to the 

CFBAC as appropriate. 

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Its membership covers the wide range of central and local government, trade 

associations, trade unions and professional bodies. 

Fire Safety Development Group 

23 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HW 

Tel: 020 7233 5955 • Fax: 020 7233 5618 

E-mail: secretariat@fsdg.org.uk • Web: www.fsdg.org.uk 

Represents manufacturers of structural fire protection products alongside other 

fire safety interests. It offers advice to government departments and regulatory 

bodies and it maintains close relationships with other fire safety stakeholders. 

Fire Service College 

Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0RH 

Tel: 01608 650831 • Fax: 01608 651788 

E-mail: enquiries@fireservicecollege.ac.uk • Web: www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk 

Fire Service College is an agency of the ODPM providing technical and staff 

training for the middle and senior ranks of public fire brigades. Its purpose is to 

maintain and improve the competence of officers. It also examines new or 

developing problems on behalf of the fire service as a whole. Courses and seminars 

are concerned largely with the application of modern management methods and 

techniques and the study of the more complex operational problems. 

Government departments 

From the general election of 2001 until May 2002 the Department for 

Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) held responsibility for 

fire safety, the fire service and some related matters. In May 2002 the Office of 

the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) was established as a central department 

bringing together key responsibilities for fire safety matters formerly overseen 

by the DTLR, in addition to regional and local government, housing, planning 

and regeneration. 

Since 2001 emergency planning has been under the control of the Cabinet 

Office, the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (CCS) of which assumed the 

principal functions of the Home Office’s Emergency Planning Unit and also has 

control of the Emergency Planning College. The Cabinet Office also maintains 

its News Co-ordination Centre (NCC), which acts as a central information 

source in the event of an emergency. The NCC was set up in September 2000 

and can provide a variety of services, including a call centre and web site, to the 

emergency services and voluntary agencies.


Halon Users National Consortium 

Global House, College Street, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AD 

Tel: 01730 264040 • Fax: 01730 269042 

E-mail: halon@hunc.org • Web: www.hunc.org 

HUNC was established in 1993 by a group of interested parties, its members 

including government departments, commercial companies and trade and 

professional associations. The Consortium was mandated to maintain a 

database of its membership and other interested organisations, in particular 

recording the amount of halon which was in stock or contained in systems. It 

monitors halon availability and current prices and offers advice on such subjects 

as recycling, waste disposal, transportation etc. 

Health and Safety Executive 

Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS 

Tel: 020 7717 6000 

Web: www.hse.gov.uk 

The same contact details apply to: 

• Health Directorate 

• Nuclear Safety Directorate 

• Railway Inspectorate 

Other HSE divisions/establishments: 

HSE Health and Safety Laboratory 

Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9JN 

Tel: 0114 289 2027 • Fax: 0114 289 2010 

Broad Lane, Sheffield S3 7HQ 

Tel: 0114 289 2000 • Fax: 0114 289 2500 

Operating as an agency of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HSL’s 

facilities are located at its Buxton and Sheffield sites. 

At Buxton there are extensive open experimental areas suitable for the conduct 

of ad hoc large scale hazardous fire and explosion tests, as well as on-site 

workshop facilities. HSL Sheffield provides a full chemical analysis capability 

and photographic services. 

The Health and Safety Laboratory operates independently of commercial 

interests and has a reputation for objective and impartial research and advice. Its 

expertise is available to other government departments, other governments and 

the private sector. All experimental work is carried out to ISO9001 standards. 

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HSE Hazardous Installations Directorate 

St Anne’s House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3RA 

Tel: 0151 951 4000 

HSE Field Operations Directorate 

Daniel House, Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 3TW 

Tel: 0151 951 4000 

HM Fire Service Inspectorate 

ODPM, Zone C/18, Portland House, Stag Place, London SW1E 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 5569 • Fax: 020 7944 5558 

Web: www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/fire/dob/hmfsi.htm 

By practical inspection of fire brigades the Inspectorate obtains information for 

the Minister of State at the Fire, Health and Safety Directorate at the Office of 

the Deputy Prime Minister on the way in which fire authorities are performing 

their statutory functions. It also advises the Secretary of State and the policy 

units at the ODPM about professional and technical aspects of fire matters 

generally. In particular it provides the technical resources for the compilation of 

codes of practice and guides to legislation for the benefit of fire brigades. HM 

Chief Inspector reports annually to the Secretary of State on the results of the 

Inspectorate’s work. 

Home Office Emergency Planning Unit 

see Civil Contingencies Secretariat 

Home Office 

50 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H 9AT 

Tel: 020 7273 3000 • Fax: 020 7273 2065 

E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.homeoffice.gov.uk 

Home Office deals with internal affairs in England and Wales which are not the 

specific business of other Government departments. Formerly it was, via the 

Home Secretary, responsible to Parliament for fire safety in England and Wales 

and, under the Fire Services Act 1947, had a general responsibility for the 

efficiency of fire brigades, but these responsibilities now lie with the Office of 

the Deputy Prime Minister. 

Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association 

c/o National Fire Training Services, Carrington Business Park, Carrington, Urmston, 

Manchester M31 4YR 

Tel: 0161 776 4251 • Fax: 0161 776 0103 

Web: www.ifeda.co.uk 

Founded in 1989 as an independent body representing fire trade companies. Its 

principal role is to promote quality standards and professionalism in service,


delivery and distribution of fire protection products within the fire industry and 

to promote these benefits to insurance companies, fire authorities, government 

departments and fire trade companies generally. IFEDA is concerned with 

service engineer certificated training, service engineer licensing and the third 

party accreditation of member companies. 

Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) 

Swan House, 207 Balham High Road, London SW17 7BQ 

Tel: 020 8675 5432 • Fax: 020 8673 5880 

E-mail: info@icel.co.uk • Web: www.icel.co.uk 

ICEL is the leading UK authority on Emergency Lighting. ICEL’s primary 

objectives are to ensure that clients receive the quality of product and scheme 

design to which they are entitled and to safeguard the interests of the end user. 

This is achieved by promoting high standards of ethical behaviour in the 

industry and promoting the availability of professional advice and competence 

in design service, both before and after installation. ICEL also lobbies for 

legislation to underpin standards of safety and performance and provides expert 

advice and guidance. 

The guides and standards published by ICEL are well known, respected 

worldwide and form the basis of many national standards prior to the 

harmonisation of European Standards. 

Inspectorate of the Security Industry (ISI) 

Orchard House, Victoria Square, Droitwich WR9 8DS 

Tel: 01905 773131 • Fax: 01905 773102 

E-mail: isi@nsi.org.uk • Web: www.nsi.org.uk 

ISI is a division of the National Security Inspectorate (see page 60) and inspects 

companies which provide ‘people-based’ services in the security industry. 

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers 

153 Purley Downs Road, Sanderstead, Surrey CR2 0RN 

Tel: 020 8651 5174 • Fax: 020 8657 0145 

E-mail: secretary@ifpo.org.uk • Web: www.fire.org.uk/IFPO 

IFPO advances fire prevention education and is primarily concerned with safety 

practice. It also helps promote fire prevention standards throughout the world. 

The Institute produces a magazine, Fire Safety Professional (FSP), telephone 

01986 874 526. 

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Institute of Fire Safety Managers 

c/o K.S. Day (Membership Secretary) 

65 Torrin Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 6AW 

Tel: 01743 248 045 • Fax: 01743 249 119 

E-mail: IFSM@florianfire.com • Web: http://nav.to/instituteoffiresafetymanagers 

Founded in 1993, IFSM aims to assist fire safety professionals in industry, 

commerce and the public sector to achieve and maintain the highest possible 

standards of fire safety in the workplace. 

Institution of Fire Engineers 

148 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QB 

Tel: 0116 2553654 • Fax: 0116 2471231 

E-mail: info@ife.org.uk • Web: www.ife.org.uk 

The Institution of Fire Engineers (founded 1918) aims to promote and improve 

the science and practice of fire extinction, fire prevention and fire engineering, 

and to encourage the exchange of ideas in fire engineering science. 

The Institution sets examination syllabuses covering a wide range of fire 

engineering subjects. Examinations are held annually in the UK and abroad. 

There are examinations to provide the academic qualification for Technician, 

Graduate and Member grades of membership. 

The Institution is a licensed member of the Engineering Council (UK) 

authorising the IFE to register those appropriately qualified members as 

Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer and Engineering Technician. 

The Institution’s Fire Engineers Journal is published jointly with the FPA’s 

monthly Fire Prevention. The Institution runs seminars, conferences and an 

annual exhibition and is also represented on many external committees in the 

fire engineering arena. 

Intumescent Fire Seals Association 

20 Park Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 9AH 

Tel: 01844 275500 • Fax: 01844 274002 

E-mail: ifsa@intfire.com • Web: www.ifsafire.co.uk 

Founded by the principal companies manufacturing or marketing intumescent 

fire seals in the UK to increase awareness of the effectiveness of these fire 

protection materials and establish the highest standards for their manufacture 

and use. Publishers of the IFSA Code on the subject of gap and penetration 

sealing.


Line of Fire 

c/o C. Nixon, Secretary, 5 Worwood Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7LY. 

Tel: 020 8891 7106 (business), 0115 846 0906 (home) 

E-mail: admin@lineof fire.org.uk or nixonc@ntlworld.com • Web: www.lineoffire.org.uk 

Line of Fire is a national interest group of fire safety professionals in industry 

and commerce. It seeks to advance fire safety measures in the workplace as part 

of a co-ordinated health and safety approach. It also seeks to exert, on behalf of 

its members and their activities, a positive influence on those who make 

regulations and set standards related to fire safety. 

Lloyd’s Market Association 

Suite 1085, Lloyd’s, 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7DQ 

Tel: 020 7327 4931 • Fax: 020 7327 4443 

E-mail: lma@lloyds.com • Web: www.the-lma.com 

LMA is the largest of the market associations at Lloyd’s and is an administrative 

body providing information, representational and technical support services to 

underwriters writing UK and worldwide non-marine business at Lloyd’s. 

Local authorities 

Local authorities are responsible for enforcing a considerable amount of fire 

safety legislation – district, unitary and county councils in England and Wales 

and unitary councils in Scotland. 

District councils have a role in relation to some health and safety at work 

legislation, local bye-laws, building control and licensing of places of public 

entertainment, inspection and/or enforcement responsibility, often covering 

fire safety matters. 

Unitary councils also have a fire protection role in relation to consumer protection, 

to the registration of residential care premises and to safety at places of sport. 

County councils (where there are no unitary authorities) have responsibilities 

including the safety of places of sport, consumer protection, and the registration 

of residential care premises. (Scottish bodies were reconstituted in 1996.) 

Responsibilities for fire matters may be either shared with or passed to the fire 

authorities. 

The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) 

BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Herts WD25 9XX 

Tel: 01923 664100 • Fax: 01923 664994 

E-mail: enquiries@brecertification.co.uk 

Web: www.redbooklive.com or www.brecertification.co.uk 

BRE Certification operates certification schemes for products, systems, 

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processes and personnel for construction products and materials in the built 

environment. LPCB is part of BRE Certification and operates product 

certification and installer certification schemes for fire and security products 

and services, plus management systems certification to support the product and 

installer schemes. LPCB is additionally a Notified Body for CE Marking to the 

Construction Products Directive, the Pressure Equipment Directive and the 

Marine Equipment Directive. 

LPC Risk Sciences 

(Part of FRS, a fire division of BRE) 

BRE, Garston, Watford, Herts WD25 9XX 

Tel: 01923 664700 • Fax: 01923 664910 

E-mail: frsenquiries@bre.co.uk • Web: www.bre.co.uk/frs 

LPC Risk Sciences is an authority on loss prevention and control and provides 

independent research, technical support and advice to insurers, government 

departments, industry and others. Particular areas of expertise include: fire 

protection, fire suppression, extinguishing systems, crime, security, 

occupational and environmental liability, natural perils and risk management.


The Loss Prevention Council (LPC) forms a key part of FRS, BRE’s fire 

division. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is now a part of BRE 

Certification, an independent approvals and certification organisation (see 

above). 

Maritime and Coastguard Agency 

Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1EG 

Tel: 02380 329100 • Fax: 02380 329298 

E-mail: infoline@mcga.gov.uk • Web: www.mcga.gov.uk 

The MCA is an executive agency of the DfT and is committed to continuous 

improvement in maritime safety, preventing loss of life and protecting the 

marine environment. One of its objectives is to develop, promote and enforce 

high standards of maritime safety. Fire safety on board UK ships falls within the 

MCA’s brief, and it treats the topic in two parts, (1) issues of fire appliances and 

active systems, and (2) structural fire protection and related passive fire 

protection matters. 

Marine Accident Investigation Branch 

First Floor, Carlton House, Carlton Place, Southampton, SO15 2DZ 

Tel (office hours): 02380 395500; (24 hours): 02380 232527 • Fax: 02380 232459 

E-mail: maib@dft.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.maib.gov.uk 

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) investigates all types of 

marine accidents, both to ships and to people on board them. Its fundamental 

role is to determine the circumstances of an accident and its causes. Its aim is 

to improve safety at sea and prevent accidents in the future. It is not the MAIB’s 

job to apportion liability, nor, except when necessary to achieve its fundamental 

purpose, to apportion blame. The MAIB does not enforce laws or carry out 

prosecutions. The MAIB is a branch within the Department for Transport 

(DfT) and is not part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. 

Ministry of Defence 

Metropole Building, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5SB. 

Tel: 020 7218 9000 

Defence Fire Services 

Fax: 020 7218 3943 

The Defence Fire Service is made up of a mixture of service personnel (army, navy 

and air force) and civilians. Its headquarters is in London and its management 

structure reflects that of the local authority fire service. Its function is to provide 

special firefighting services – in particular for MoD sites and premises – and to 

cover special risks where local authority brigades do not have the specialist 

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equipment, or where time is a critical factor in saving life or where time losses due 

to fire might adversely affect the operations of the armed forces. 

National Approval Council for Security Systems (NACOSS) 

Queensgate House, 14 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8AJ 

Tel: 0870 205 0000 • Fax: 01628 773 367 

E-mail: nacoss@nsi.org.uk • Web: www.nsi.org.uk 

NACOSS is a division of the National Security Inspectorate (see page 60) and 

approves security system companies involved in the installation of intruder 

alarms, access control systems and CCTV systems, and in the operation of 

central monitoring systems. 

National Association of Fire Officers (NAFO) 

Hayes Court, West Common Road, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AU 

Tel: 020 8462 7755 • Fax: 020 8315 8234 

E-mail: info@nafo.org.uk • Web: www.nafo.org.uk 

NAFO works to represent its members, who are drawn from all ranks and parts 

of the British fire service, with respect to the improvement and protection of 

their terms and conditions of employment. It is an autonomous association 

within Amicus (Amicus-AEEU is the UK’s largest union in the manufacturing 

industries) and it is a non-politically aligned organisation. 

National Association of Hospital Fire Officers 

c/o K.Bullas, Risk Management Department, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, 

Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0JR 

Tel: 01204 390948 • Fax: 01204 390908 

E-mail: ken.bullas@boltonh-tr.nwest.nhs.uk 

NAHFO was formed to promote the highest possible standards of fire safety in 

health service premises. It also aims to distribute relevant information to its 

member hospital fire officers and to establish a career structure for members. 

National Community Fire Safety Centre 

Zone C/18, ODPM, Portland House, Stag Place, London SE1 5LP 

Tel: 020 7944 5628 or 020 7944 5780 • Fax: 020 7944 5588 

E-mail: ncfsc@odpm.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.firekills.gov.uk 

The National Community Fire Safety Centre (NCFSC) works within the 

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to provide a focus for national 

campaigns and programmes aimed at reducing the incidence of accidental fires, 

fire-related deaths and injuries. The NCFSC works closely with the fire service 

and other government departments, as well as business and community 

partners, to help to reduce fire risk through education, behaviour change, 

research and the development of good practice.


National Fire Sprinkler Network 

135 Canterbury Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 2LG 

Tel/Fax: 0121 588 8206/ 07770 570 205 

E-mail: nfsn@btconnect.com • Web: www.nfsn.co.uk 

Promotes the use of fire sprinklers for life safety, the protection of property and 

the environment. A coalition of individuals and organisations spanning the fire 

safety community. 

National Security Inspectorate (NSI, Incorporating NACOSS & ISI) 

Queensgate House, 14 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8AJ 

Tel: 0870 205 0000 • Fax: 01628 773 367 

E-mail: nsi@nsi.org.uk • Web: www.nsi.org.uk 

NSI is the national body inspecting firms providing security systems in the UK. 

It provides voluntary approval and certification for companies in order to 

promote and monitor high standards. NSI brings together NACOSS (National 

Approval Council for Security Systems), covering electronic systems and 

services, and ISI (the Inspectorate of the Security Industry), covering manned 

services. Lists of approved companies are available from all NSI schemes. NSI 

also incorporates ICON, a scheme regulating electronic system installers, run by 

the certification body of the NSI. 

News Co-ordination Centre 

Cabinet Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2AS 

Tel: 020 7273 3212 • Fax: 020 7273 4363 

Web: www.co-ordination.gov.uk 

The NCC operates the website of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (Cabinet 

Office). It provides links to government and non-government sources on a wide 

variety of emergencies and crises that can affect the UK, plus emergency 

planning guidance and government information. It is equipped to provide a 

range of services, including a call centre. 

NHS Estates 

1 Trevelyan Square, Boar Lane, Leeds LS1 6AE 

Tel: 0113 254 7000 • Fax: 0113 254 7299 

E-mail: nhs.estates@doh.gov.uk • Web: www.nhsestates.gov.uk 

Responsible for the organisation and management of fire precautions in 

National Health Service premises including hospitals and GP surgeries. 

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Northern Ireland Office 

Fire Authority for Northern Ireland 

1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, Co Antrim BT27 4SX 

Tel: 028 9266 4221 • Fax: 028 9260 5853 

The Fire Authority is responsible under the Fire Services (Northern Ireland) 

Order 1984 for making provision for firefighting, for enforcing fire precautions 

and for providing advice in relation to fire prevention. The Authority also fulfils 

other non-statutory functions such as provision of emergency services at road 

traffic accidents. 

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety 

Public Safety Unit, Annexe 4, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3QS 

Tel: 028 9052 0500 • Fax: 028 9052 3343 

In fulfilling its statutory duty the Fire Authority is financed by and accountable 

to the DHSSPS (under devolution, and to the Secretary of State for Northern 

Ireland under direct rule). 

Nuclear Safety Division 

Web: www.hse.gov.uk/nsd 

see also Health and Safety Executive 

Occupational Fire Protection Association 

On 4 October 2002, the Occupational Fire Protection Association (OFPA) – 

formerly the Industrial Fire Protection Association (IFPA) – closed for business 

after 62 years. 

In the UK, membership of the OFPA was a longstanding tradition for large 

organisations that operated industrial fire brigades. The Association’s original 

objectives were to raise the standards of efficiency in the industrial fire service, to 

exchange ideas and to disseminate technical and specialist knowledge to assist 

member companies in fulfilling their individual responsibilities for fire safety. 

During the 1990s company fire brigades were slowly being disbanded. In 1995 

the IFPA changed its name to the Occupational Fire Protection Association and 

pursued the principal objective of ‘promoting fire safety and loss control in the 

workplace’. In its final years the OFPA comprised a networking forum of fire 

safety managers of companies where there were occupational fire brigades or 

emergency response teams. The organisation facilitated the flow of information 

to industry, promoted the exchange of ideas among members of the Association 

and assisted and advised managers of member companies concerning industrial 

fire hazards.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) 

Dover House, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AU 

Tel: 020 7944 4400 

Web: www.odpm.gov.uk 

In May 2002 the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister was established as a 

central department bringing together key responsibilities for fire safety matters 

formerly overseen by the DTLR, in addition to regional and local government, 

housing, planning and regeneration. Its principal fire-related bodies are part of 

its Fire, Health and Safety Directorate and are as follows: 

• Fire Policy Division 

• Fire Research Division 

- including Fire Experimental Unit 

• HM Fire Service Inspectorate 

- including National Community Fire Safety Centre 

• Building Regulations Division 

- including British Board of Agrément. 

see also Fire Safety Advisory Board. 

Passive Fire Protection Federation 

Association House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7EN 

Tel: 01252 739152 • Fax: 01252 739140 

E-mail: info@associationhouse.org.uk 

The Federation seeks to promote the philosophy of passive fire protection and its 

secretariat is based at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (see above). 

Personal Safety Manufacturers Association 

Tamesis House, 35 St Philip’s Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 8JS 

Tel: 020 8330 6446 • Fax: 020 8330 7447 

E-mail: psma@tamgroup.co.uk 

Represents manufacturers of personal protective equipment. 

Rail Industry Fire Association 

Secretary: Alan Freeman, The Dene, West Newton, Norfolk, PE31 6AX 

Tel: 01485 544711 

E-mail: AlanAfreeman@aol.com 

RIFA brings together all those in the industry who have responsibility for fire 

safety so that information and experience can be shared with the objective of 

promoting the highest quality of fire safety standards and procedures. 

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Residential Sprinkler Association 

Mill House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading RG7 4JX 

Tel: 0118 971 2322 • Fax: 0118 971 3015 

E-mail: info@firesprinklers.org.uk • Web: www.firesprinklers.org.uk 

The Association works to promote the use of sprinklers in residential premises, 

and generally advocates their use for life safety applications. 

Scotland: Her Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland 

Room GW10, St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG 

Tel: 0131 244 2785/2452 • Fax: 0131 244 2564 

Web: www.scotland.gov.uk/about/fire 

HMFSI is independent of fire brigades, fire authorities and the Scottish 

Executive. It exists to inspect all fire brigades in Scotland and to monitor how they 

are carrying out their functions under relevant Acts of Parliament. It advises 

Ministers, central government departments and fire authorities and brigades on 

professional and technical matters related to fire service provision in Scotland. 

Scotland: Scottish Executive Justice Department 

Fire and Emergency Planning 

Room GW14, St. Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG 

Tel: 0131 244 2166 • Fax: 0131 244 2819 

E-mail: gordon.west@scotland.gsi.gov.uk • Web: www.scotland.gov.uk 

The Justice Department of the Scottish Executive brings together, among other 

things, the activities of the Scottish Office Home Department and the Scottish 

Court Administration. In partnership with Firemasters and fire authorities in 

Scotland it carries out the First Minister’s responsibilities for administration of 

an efficient fire service, including provision of training at the Scottish Fire 

Service Training School. 

Society for the Protection of Life from Fire 

Secretary: V Rance, c/o PPIAB, 29 Queen Anne’s Gate, London, SWIH 9BU 

Tel: 020 7799 8555 • E-mail: vic.rance@ppiab.org.uk 

The Society is a charitable organisation established in 1836. Its Trustees 

consider nominations from police and fire services for recognition of acts of 

bravery by people who put themselves at risk while rescuing someone else from 

fire. It awards certificates and, in exceptional cases, a medal.


Sprinkler Engineers’ Society 

c/o M.Green, Hall Fire Protection Ltd, 186 Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester 

M27 9HA 

Tel: 0161 793 4822 • Fax: 0161 794 4950 

E-mail: mike.green@hallfire.co.uk • Web: www.hallfire.co.uk 

Forum for sprinkler engineers and others involved in sprinkler system design 

and operation. For its annual programme of talks it recruits speakers from the 

fire industry and from companies committed to sprinkler protection. 

Wales 

Fire services in Wales are provided by the three Combined Fire Authorities 

created by the Home Secretary at the time of local government reorganisation 

in Wales in 1996. Fire Services have been a local authority service since 1948 

and whilst the Deputy Prime Minister now has overarching responsibility for 

ensuring effective and efficient Fire Services are in place, at local level, the 

responsibility is still linked to local democracy. The three Combined Fire 

Authorities in Wales, although local authorities in their own right, draw their 

members from the Unitary Authorities of their areas on an electoral 

proportionate basis. They are effectively single service authorities like the police 

and National Parks. 

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has policy responsibility for the fire 

service in Wales. Responsibility for funding the service is split between the 

Welsh Assembly Government, which is responsible for the revenue funding, 

and the ODPM, which provides the capital funding. This split has resulted in 

problems and uncertainties and is reckoned to be unhelpful. 

The Bain Review (2002) recommended that, for Wales: 

• the Welsh Assembly be given policy and funding responsibility for the fire 

service; 

• responsibility for national inspection, pay bargaining and terms and 

conditions of employment should continue to be determined on an 

England and Wales basis; 

• there should be the closest possible collaboration between the Welsh fire 

authorities. 

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Fire statistics 

➤ UK fire statistics: general 

➤ Statistics for 2001 

➤ Trends - numbers of fires 

- deaths and injuries 

- arson 

- costs of fires 

- people at risk 

- causes of fires 

➤ FPA large fire loss analysis 2000 

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One of the principal sources of official statistics which has helped with the 

preparation of this chapter in past editions of the Yearbook has been the Home 

Office’s Statistical Bulletin, Fire Statistics United Kingdom, prepared by the 

Research, Development and Statistics Directorate of the Home Office. Late in 

2001, at a time of changes in the responsibilities of government departments, 

the task of preparing fire statistics had been moved to the Department for 

Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR). Since the situation 

concerning availability of statistics was not straightforward as we approached 

our press date for the 2002 Yearbook, we omitted the statistics chapter. 

The situation is now much clearer and various sources of fire statistics are 

available for reference: 

• Fire Statistics, Estimates: United Kingdom 2001 (published December 2002) 

has been prepared by the Fire Statistics and Research Section, Fire Policy 

Division, Fire, Health and Safety Directorate, of the Office of the Deputy 

Prime Minister (ODPM), which is the new home of fire statistics. (That 

summary of estimates will be followed in the Spring of 2003 by Fire 

Statistics: United Kingdom 2001.) 

• The FPA’s Large Fire Analysis for 2001 appeared in the January 2003 issue 

of Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal.


• The Association of British Insurers’ Statistical Bulletin is another valuable 

reference publication, in particular for information concerning the values of 

claims for commercial fire damage and business interruption. 

• The Geneva Association houses the World Fire Statistics Centre, which 

produces information bulletins on national fire costs from more than 20 

leading countries. 

This chapter is based on information obtained from these main sources. It 

concentrates on the statistics of fires in buildings in the UK. 

UK fire statistics: general 

Fires occur in a variety of places. They happen in buildings of all kinds, vehicles 

now catch fire or are set alight more frequently, and fires occur in various 

circumstances out of doors. People die in or are injured by fires and property is 

destroyed or damaged by fires. Businesses find their activities are seriously 

disrupted by the effects of fires. 

The assembly and checking of statistics arising from the recording of such 

occurrences is an arduous and lengthy process, which is why the most recent 

annual estimates are a year or two old when released. This apparent disadvantage 

brings a real benefit, however. One result of the UK’s consistent and regular 

recording of the statistics of fires, their incidence, causes, effects and related data 

is that it is possible to take a long view and that it is also possible to identify 

trends and, sometimes, to reach conclusions about fire hazards. 

STATISTICS FOR 2001 

Principal statistics for fires in the UK are compiled from reports submitted to 

the ODPM by the local authority fire brigades, concerning fires which they 

attend. The main points noted in the Estimates document for 2001 are as 

follows: 

• The total number of fires attended by brigades increased by 15% to 

546,300 

• The number of false alarms increased by 4% to 481,100 (which was still 

lower than the 1995 peak of 507,000) 

• Fires and false alarms together totalled 1,027,400, an increase of 10% on 

2000 

• In the category of ‘primary’ fires (fires purely involving property) there was 

an increase of 4%, up to 228,100 fires 

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• In the category of building fires (a) fires in dwellings fell by 3% to 69,000 

and (b) fires in other buildings increased by 4% to 43,500 

• ‘Secondary’ fires (outdoor fires not involving property) increased by 25% to 

302,000; this included a worrying increase in refuse fires (up 28% to 

203,200). 

It should be noted that, in the sections which follow, the statistics for 2000 and 

2001 are estimated and should be viewed in the knowledge that some revisions 

may occur. For example, in the cases of fatalities in road vehicle fires, 

inspections of death certificates may reveal that deaths occurred from factors 

other than the fires. 

Casualties 

Considering fire-related casualties in 2001: 

• The total number of deaths in building fires was estimated to be 525, an 

increase of 7% on the 2000 figure of 491 

• Non-fatal casualties in building fires were an estimated 15,922 compared to 

16,262, a reduction of 2%. This is still more than the level in 1994 (15,321) 

but importantly the total of non-fatal casualties fell for the fourth 

consecutive year. 

False alarms 

There are two kinds of false alarms, those that are accidental (including some 

which result from faulty equipment) and those that are generated deliberately, 

which are malicious false alarms. In 2001 the number of false alarms in total 

increased by 4% to 481,000. Within this category the number of malicious 

false alarms was unchanged at 74,100, while the number of false alarms due to 

equipment malfunction increased by 6% to 279,800. 

Trends: numbers of fires 

What are the figures for fires in occupied buildings in the UK? The following 

two tables record numbers of fires per year, in occupied buildings, in thousands 

from 1982 to 2001.


Table A. Fires in occupied buildings, 1982-1991 (thousands) 

Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 

Dwellings 56.4 57.4 59.0 62.6 63.5 63.2 64.2 64.5 63.2 64.1 

Other 39.8 40.1 42.5 42.1 42.1 40.9 42.2 45.7 44.9 43.3 

Total 96.2 97.5 101.5 104.7 105.6 104.1 106.4 110.2 108.1 107.4 

Table B. Fires in occupied buildings, 1992-2001 (thousands) 

Year 1992 1993 1994* 1995* 1996* 1997* 1998* 1999* 2000* 2001* 

Dwellings 64.6 65.3 66.6 68.7 71.7 72.5 71.1 72.2 70.9 69.0 

Other 42.8 43.4 46.5 47.8 47.1 44.4 41.8 43.7 41.7 43.5 

Total 107.4 108.7 113.1 116.5 118.8 116.9 112.9 115.9 112.6 112.5 

*Note: From 1994 onwards the figures include ‘late’ calls (fires known to have been extinguished when the call was made) to 

fires to which the brigade responded. 

Sources: Home Office, DLTR, ODPM 

Improvements in reporting and recording fires probably played a part in the 

increases in numbers of fires since the early 1980s, and the inclusion of ‘late’ 

calls has increased recorded numbers of fires since 1994. For every pair of years 

from 1996 and 1997, however, the annual average of total fires in buildings has 

fallen, from 117.9 to 112.6 (in thousands). It is a matter for continuing concern 

that the falling trend is very slow and that there are still instances when one 

year’s figures exceed those for the previous year. 

Statistics show an estimated 43,500 fires in ‘other’ buildings in 2001, but what 

are other buildings? Most of these fires occurred in the following locations: 

• retail distribution 5700 fires 13% 

• industrial premises 4500 10% 

• restaurants, cafes, pubs etc 3400 8% 

• private garages and sheds 8900 21% 

• hospitals 3000 7% 

The following table gives more details of fires in types of ‘other’ buildings (not 

dwellings), for 2000 and 2001. 

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Agricultural premises 1260 1 1367 -8 

Construction industry 369 - 483 -24 

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5690 5 5367 6 

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Trends: deaths and injuries 

During the 1970s the annual recorded number of deaths from fire (all 

locations, including vehicle fires) was in the region of 1000. For deaths in 

occupied buildings, the trend through the 1980s was generally downwards (see 

the table). The 1985 figure of 805 includes casualties at the disaster at the 

Bradford City football ground (56 deaths). That was a bad year, since there were 

also 55 people killed in the aircraft which caught fire on the runway at 

Manchester Airport. 

Table D. Numbers of fire deaths, 1982-1991 

Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 

No of deaths 808 803 767 805 828 802 805 719 686 667 

Table E. Numbers of fire deaths, 1992-2001 

Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 

No of deaths 658 587 531* 605* 600* 595* 541* 501* 491* 525 

* Includes ‘late’ calls and deaths related to incidents involving heat or smoke, which were not recorded thus before 1994. 

Sources: Home Office, DTLR, ODPM 

For three years running in the 1990s (see above) the annual total of fire deaths 

in occupied buildings increased, against the general trend, to around 600, but 

since 1998 has shown an encouraging downward trend. Taking a broader view 

of the 20 years under consideration, the annual average of deaths for the first 3 

years was 792 and for the last 3 years was 506, a healthy improvement 

(reduction) of 36%. 

In terms of fire risk, the home is still a more dangerous place than the office or 

factory. Of the 525 deaths in buildings in 2001, 486 occurred in dwellings, 39 

in other buildings. 

Trends: arson 

Arson remains a considerable problem for British society, as the statistics for 10 

years indicate. There is no noticeable downward trend for arson fires in 

buildings and while, for a few years (1997/8/9), the figures were reduced for the 

‘Other’ category, which includes industrial and commercial buildings, the 2001 

estimate is getting back towards 20,000. 

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Table F. Arson fires in buildings, 1992-2001 (thousands) 

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Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 

Dwellings 10.6 10.8 13.7 13.8 14.3 13.8 13.4 13.9 14.2 14.8 

Other 15.7 16.9 22.4 21.9 21.4 18.9 17.1 17.9 18.0 19.7 

Total 26.3 27.7 36.1 35.7 35.7 32.7 30.5 31.8 32.2 34.5 

Sources: Home Office, DTLR, ODPM 

While the focus of this chapter is on building fires, a staggering arson statistic 

is that, since 1994, malicious fires involving road vehicles have increased from 

40,300 to 79,100, almost double, making 2001 the worst year on record by a 

clear margin. 

Trends: costs of fires 

Statistics in the following table have been taken from a statistical bulletin of the 

Association of British Insurers (ABI). The total value of claims for fire losses in 

both domestic and commercial premises have risen steadily during the 10 years 

covered by the table. Looking only at the figures for claims for fires involving 

commercial premises, this steady rise is perhaps not surprising. More difficult 

to explain are the large swings in the amounts of business interruption (BI) 

claims (and at the time of writing the total for the first three quarters of 2002 

is £191m compared to £84m for the whole of 2001). There may be factors 

which affect business interruptions claims differently from claims for premises 

and property. There appears to be no relation, however, between the movements 

of fire claims and BI claims year-on-year, nor even looking at one-year or twoyear 

gaps between the original fire loss and a subsequent BI claim. 

The BI statistics perhaps pose more questions than they answer. Why do they 

not bear a closer relationship to fire claims? Has the effect of the fire risk 

assessment content of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations been 

transitory? Have they had any effect at all? If it is true that more arson property 

fires accompany a period of economic downturn, is there worse to come for BI 

claims? Would benefits come from closer inspection of the figures? How good 

are most organisations at getting back into business? Is it harder for office-based 

businesses than for factories – or for warehousing companies? We do not have 

the answers but are interested in people’s evidence on this whole subject.


Table G. Costs of fires and business interruption claims (£m) 

Year Fire costs Business interruption costs 

re fire damage 

Domestic Commercial Total 

1992 237 613 850 139 

1993 223 423 647 104 

1994 191 424 615 188 

1995 208 492 700 163 

1996 223 484 707 177 

1997 270 492 762 221 

1998 281 602 884 207 

1999 286 579 866 99 

2000 333 521 855 122 

2001 371 679 1049 84 

2002 (9 mo) 257 575 832 191 

Source: ABI 

Trends: people at risk 

While this chapter is principally concerned with losses in non-domestic 

buildings, it is worth looking at the latest statistics for deaths in all fires, for the 

last two years on record. 

Table H. Fire deaths by age groups, 1999 and 2000, and by gender, 2000 

Age group No of deaths Deaths per 1m population 

1999 2000 1999 2000 

0-4 years 30 17 8 4.5 

5-10 10 14 2 3 

11-16 8 15 2 3 

17-24 38 46 7 8 

25-29 26 26 6 6 

30-59 226 248 9 10 

60-64 36 40 13 14 

65-79 126 110 18 16 

80 and over 

Gender 

91 87 39 36 

- Male 13 

- Female 8 

Source: DTLR 

It ought to be a sobering thought (both metaphorically and actually) that, when 

it comes to dying in a fire in the UK, males are 1.6 times more likely to do so 

than females, regardless of age groups. 

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When age groups are considered, then from age 5 one’s chances of dying in a 

fire increase very slightly with age up to about 59 years and then rise quite 

dramatically. A member of the 80-years-plus cohort is almost 4 times more 

likely to die in a fire than people aged 30-59. 

Trends: causes of fires 

In occupied buildings other than dwellings about 55% of fires are accidental 

(the figure is 80% for dwellings). It is estimated that in 2001 there were 23,800 

accidental fires in other buildings, the same as 2000. Over the last 10 years 

there has been a general reduction in the number of accidental fires in other 

buildings, the 2001 figure showing a 16% reduction on the 28,400 such fires 

in 1991. 

Detailed statistics of causes of fires are not yet available for 2001. For 2000, 

however, the main cause of accidental fires in other buildings was faulty 

electrical appliances and leads. It heads the following short list: 

• faulty electrical appliances/leads 6200 fires (down 7% on 1999) 

• misuse of equipment/appliances 4800 (down 10%) 

• careless handling of hot substances 2400 (down 9%) 

• chip pan fires 900 (down 17%) 

The main sources of ignition were electrical appliances (25% or 6000 

incidents) and cooking appliances (just under 25%, 5800 incidents). A notable 

source of ignition which was showing an increase in 2000 over 1999 was 

blowlamps and welding etc, up 8% to 1200 fires. 

It will be remembered that arson was the cause of 19,700 fires in other 

buildings out of the total of 43,500 (see above). 

FPA large fire loss analysis 2000 

The large loss analysis is based entirely on the FPA’s Fire Records database. A 

fire qualifies for inclusion in this analysis if it involved a fatality or if the loss 

was £50,000 or more. It can be seen (Table 3) that there was a small increase 

in the total number of fires reported in 2000 compared to those reported in 

1999 but this is still significantly below the level of reporting in the early 

1990s. There is no direct correlation between the FPA annual totals and those 

of the Association of British Insurers or the Government. The number of fires 

in occupied buildings attended by local authority fire brigades reported to the 

Government remained fairly constant at around 115,000 per year, whereas the


insurance losses had dropped from just under £1,200m in 1991 to £750m in 

1993, rising again to about £980m in 2000. 

In 2000, although the total number of fires reported to the FPA increased by 

about 10%, the total loss resulting fell by about 15%. 

The collection of data by the FPA is done on behalf of the Association of British 

Insurers (ABI) and during 2002 the ABI has developed the data collection 

process and revised the collection formats. This should begin to influence the 

quality of data for analyses from 2002 onwards. 

Meanwhile, the Fire Statistics User Group started work in 2001 and is making 

progress on the co-ordination of fire-related statistics. It has succeeded in 

producing a list of fire-related data sources which it is hoped will be made 

available soon. 

Closer examination 

Looking in more detail at the 2000 analysis, there are similar trends to previous 

years. For example, the number of fires causing individual losses in excess of 

£1m accounted for about 7% of all fires compared with 10% in 1999, but they 

still accounted for about 50% of the total losses. 

Arson fires increased in 1999, with 41% of fires being started deliberately in 

2000, compared with 34% in 1999. The losses from these fires also increased 

from 30% of total losses in 1999 to 36% in 2000. There was a slight downward 

trend overall in the percentage of fires due to arson over the preceding ten years. 

This has also been reflected in the percentage of losses due to arson. 

In 1999, the distribution of losses by the time of occurrence of the fire was 

unusually evenly distributed through 24 hours. In 2000, this returned to the 

more normal pattern of higher loss attributed to night-time fires. About twothirds 

of fires occurred at night and these accounted for about two-thirds of the 

losses. For deliberate fires the distribution between night and day was even more 

marked, with 75% of deliberate fires occurring at night accounting for 77% of 

losses from deliberate ignitions. 

Table 1. Number of fires in occupied buildings* 

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 

No. of 

fires 000s 112.6 115.7 112.9 116.9 118.8 116.5 113.1 108.7 107.4 107.4 

* Source: ODPM. (In 2002 a Government reshuffle moved responsibility for fire safety matters and collection of fire 

statistics to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. The 2000 figures were published in February 2002, before that 

reorganisation. Figures from 1994 onwards are based on sampled data weighted to the brigade totals.) 

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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 

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Business 

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855 866 884 762 707 700 615 647 850 1 018 

£m 122 123 236 270 203 175 188 104 139 179 

Total estimated 

loss £m 977 989 1 120 1 032 910 875 803 751 989 1 197 

Note: These figures are estimated gross insured claims compiled quarterly by the ABI from returns provided by members 

of the FPA. 

Table 3. Ten year review 1999–2000 

Year 

Total no. of 

2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 

fires reported 466 424 465 411 439 514 509 537 761 814 

% change 9.9 -8.8 13.1 -6.4 -14.6 1.0 -5.2 -29.4 -6.5 2.5 

Loss £m 164.2 193.5 239.1 186.3 175.2 250.0 198.0 201.1 323.0 33.7 

% change 

Average cost 

-15.1 -19.1 28.3 6.3 -29.9 26.3 -1.5 -37.9 -3.0 -3.6 

of a fire £m 0.352 0.456 0.514 0.453 0.399 0.486 0.389 0.374 0.425 0.410 

% change -22.8 -11.3 13.5 13.5 -17.9 24.9 4.0 -12.0 3.7 -6.0


Table 4. The distribution of losses in 2000 

Loss range £000 No. of fires % of all fires Cost £000 % total cost of all fires 

Up to 99 170 36.5 10 215 6.2 

100-249 159 34.1 24 683 15.0 

250-499 63 13.5 21 714 13.2 

500-1000 40 8.6 26 011 15.8 

1000+ 34 7.3 81 562 49.7 

Total 466 100 164 184 100 

Table 5. How fires started in 1997 and 1998 

Source of ignition No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total loss 

of all fires 

2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 

Accidental ignition 

Deliberate/possibly 

183 187 39.3 44.1 70 799 93 808 43.1 49 

deliberate 

Unknown/under 

189 146 40.6 34.4 59 160 58 841 36.0 30 

investigation 94 91 20.2 21.5 34 225 40 903 20.8 21 

Total 466 424 100 100 164 184 193 552 100 100 

Table 6. The incidence and cost of arson 1989-1998 

Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 

No. of arson 

fires 

% of total 

189 146 170 176 202 219 232 257 365 405 

no. of fires 40.6 34.4 37 43 46 43 46 47.9 48 49.8 

Loss £000 59 160 

% of 

58 841 57 921 71 515 74 136 69 979 79 147 91 644 156 835 132 382 

total loss 36 30.4 24 49 42 28 40 46 48 40 

Average cost 

of an arson 

fire £000 313 403 340.7 523.4 367 319.5 341.2 356.6 429.7 326.9 

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Table 7. Accidental fires: Sources of ignition 

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No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total cost 

of all fires 

2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 

Electrical appliances/ 

installations 

Smokers’ materials/ 

75 91 16.1 21.5 27 319 54 999 16.6 28.4 

matches 

Gas appliances 

(excluding 

blowlamps and 

37 21 7.9 5 25 567 5 372 15.6 2.8 

welding) 

Hot work/sparks/ 

welding including 

13 9 2.8 2.1 3 022 1 097 1.8 0.6 

blow lamps 12 23 2.6 5.4 3 012 9 226 1.8 4.7 

Naked light 8 10 1.7 2.4 618 8 487 0.4 4.4 

Rubbish burning 

Spontaneous 

3 0 0.6 0 980 0 0.6 0 

combustion 2 1 0.4 0.2 615 150 0.4 0.1 

Chimney 1 3 0.2 0.7 95 650 0.1 0.3 

Other 32 29 6.9 6.8 9 572 13 827 5.8 7.1 

Total 183 187 39.3 44.1 70 799 93 808 43.1 48.3 

Table 8. Time of ignition 

No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total loss No. of Loss due to 

of all fires deliberate deliberate 

Evening 

fires fires £000 

(1800-2359) 

Night time 

146 31.3 53 514 32.6 67 28 684 

(0000-0559) 

Total night fires 

155 33.3 57 942 35.3 75 17 731 

(1800-0559) 

Morning 

301 64.6 111 456 67.9 142 46 415 

(0600-1159) 

Afternoon 

62 13.3 14 096 8.6 17 5 592 

(1200-1759) 

Total day fires 

82 17.6 35 705 21.7 23 6 090 

(0600-1759) 144 30.9 49 801 30.3 40 11 682 

Unknown 21 4.5 2 927 1.8 6 863 

Total 466 100 164 184 100 188 58 960 

*Note: It can be seen that about 65% of all fires reported occurred at night and that the night-time fires accounted for 

about 68% of reported losses. This is a similar distribution to that of 1999. 75% of deliberate fires occurred at night. 

This is a similar proportion to 1999 (72.6%) but in year 2000 these night-time deliberate fires accounted for 77% of 

losses due to deliberate fires. This is a markedly higher proportion than 1999 (50.5%).


Table 9. Where fires started 

Place of origin No. of fires % of all fires Loss £000 % of total loss 

of all fires 

Storage areas 

Warehouse, storeroom 33 7.1 25 526 15.5 

External storage 9 1.9 2 051 1.2 

Refuse store 7 1.5 931 0.6 

Shop, market 14 3.0 3 980 2.4 

Barn, silo 8 1.7 928 0.6 

Other 3 0.6 825 0.5 

Total 74 15.9 34 241 20.9 

Production/workshop 

Residential rooms 

55 11.8 23 186 14.1 

Bathroom 4 0.9 620 0.4 

Living room/dining room 29 6.2 2 657 1.6 

Bedroom, bedsit 25 5.4 2 982 1.8 

Other 18 3.9 3 754 2.3 

Total 

Public assembly area 

103 22.1 16 179 9.9 

Bar/restaurant 11 2.4 2 901 1.8 

Classrooms/lecture room 12 2.6 9 330 5.7 

Other 14 3 3 184 1.9 

Total 40 8.6 16 179 15.7 

Office 

Other specified 

18 3.9 9 279.9 5.7 

External structure/fittings 30 6.4 12 388 7.5 

Roof space 10 2.1 4 434 2.7 

Plant room 13 2.8 6 286 3.8 

Ducts, flues and voids 9 1.9 3 361 2.0 

Access area 15 3.2 2 480 1.5 

Laboratory 2 0.4 600 0.4 

Other 48 10.3 9 945 6.1 

Total 127 27.3 39 494 24.1 

Not known 49 10.5 15 999 9.7 

Total 466 100 164 184 100 

*Note: For 2000 some of the ‘Other’ categories have been expanded over those for 1999 to provide additional 

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Table 10. The seven occupancy categories suffering the largest numbers of fires in 2000 

Occupancy No. of fires 2000 No. of fires 1999 

Dwellings 83 61 

Shops 52 29 

Education (schools and colleges) 46 40 

Recreational and cultural services 27 15 

Insurance banking and business services 23* 1* 

Clubs and public houses 22 18 

Wholesale distribution 20 9 

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COVERS: 

Arsonists and their motives Arson in commerce and industry 

Arson in dwellings Arson in public buildings 

The problem of vehicle fires Empty buildings, farms and grassland fires 

Fire investigation for fire safety managers Designing against arson 

An arson risk assessment method Incendiaries, bombs and terrorism 

Annexes Arson statistics 

Arson risk assessment checklist Record of fire incidents 

Checklist for telephonists Further reading 

List of useful contacts 

This is Vol.6 in the FPA Library of Fire Safety – the FPA members’ handbooks 

Copies are available at £15.00 each, less member discount. From the: 

Publications Department,Fire Protection Association, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8ND 

Telephone: 020 7902 5300 Fax: 020 7902 5301 

*Note: The increase in numbers of fires in insurance and banking services is a function of the reporting rather than a 

real increase. Some reports received by the FPA come in the name of the property owner, which is often an investment 

company. 

Table 11. The seven occupancy categories suffering the largest fire losses in 2000 

Occupancy No. of fires 2000 No. of fires 1999 

Education (schools and colleges)* 31 349 19 514 

Shops 16 345 10 724 

Insurance banking and business services 12 226 150 

Paper, printing and publishing 10 228 3 495 

Wholesale distribution 9 314 14 487 

Furniture industry 8 654 1 274 

Other manufacturing industries 8 343 5 364 

*Note: Educational establishments, as in previous years, feature in the top seven in Tables 10 and 11


Table 12. Breakdown of fires by occupancy 

Occupancy/category No. of Loss £000 Average loss % of total 

fires £000 cost of all 

fires 

Losses in industrial premises 

Agriculture, forestry and fishing 14 2 654 190 1.6 

Paper, printing and publishing 9 10 228 1 136 6.2 

Food, drink and tobacco 9 2 653 295 1.6 

Rubber and plastics 12 3 544 295 2.2 

Textiles, footware and clothing 7 2 947 421 1.8 

Timber, wood products excluding furniture 9 2 152 239 1.3 

Chemical and allied industries 2 700 350 0.4 

Construction industry 4 825 206 0.5 

Electronics 1 175 175 0.1 

Metal manufacture 4 5 887 1 472 3.6 

Engineering 8 2 327 291 1.4 

Other manufacturing industries 17 8 343 491 5.1 

Furniture industry 10 8 654 865 5.3 

Production of man-made fibres 1 300 300 0.2 

Leather and leather goods 

Manufacture of non-metallic mineral 

1 495 495 0.3 

products (pottery and glass) 1 1 380 1 380 0.8 

Coke, petrol and nuclear fuel - - - - 

Mining and quarrying - - - - 

Gas, electricity and water - - - - 

Sub total 

Losses in transport and distribution premises 

109 53 266 8 601 32.4 

Retail distribution - - - - 

Transport and communication 2 1 290 645 0.8 

Wholesale distribution 20 9 314 466 5.7 

Scrap and waste 3 405 135 0.2 

Repair of consumer goods and vehicles 16 5 145 322 3.1 

Sub total 

Losses in other service premises 

41 16 154 1 568 9.8 

Education (schools and colleges) 46 31 349 682 19.1 

Shops 52 16 345 314 10 

Recreational and cultural services 27 7 650 283 4.7 

Clubs and public houses 22 6 992 318 4.3 

Cafes and restaurants 13 2 556 197 1.6 

Insurance banking and business services 23 12 226 532 7.4 

Hotels, boarding houses etc 5 2 651 530 1.6 

Hospitals 1 500 500 0.3 

Public admin., defence and law enforcement 11 1 046 95 0.6 

Hostels and holiday camps 1 75 75 0 

Homes for the disabled, orphanages etc - - - - 

Other services including churches 15 2 367 158 1.4 

Sub total 216 83 757 3 684 51 

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Losses in dwellings 

Single occupancy 74 7 337 99 4.5 

Multiple occupancy (flats) 9 957 106 0.6 

Private sheds and garages - - - - 

Other/unspecified 1 80 80 0 

Sub total 

Other 

84 8 374 285 5.1 

Unknown 6 667 111 0.4 

Unoccupied 10 1 968 197 1.2 

Sub total 

Summary of losses 

16 2 635 308 1.6 

Industrial 109 53 266 8 601 32.4 

Transport and distribution 41 16 154 1 568 9.8 

Other service premises 216 83 757 3 684 51 

Dwellings 84 8 347 285 5.1 

Other 16 2 635 308 1.6 

Grand total 466 164 184 352 100 

Table 13. Million-pound-plus fires 

Occupancy/location 

January 

Estimated loss £ 

17 Agricultural store, Darlington, County Durham 1 300 000 

20 Builders merchants, London 2 150 000 

30 College, Bradford, West Yorkshire 3 100 000 

30 Box makers, Leicester 2 700 000 

February 

3 Ceramic industry, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 1 380 000 

23 School, Armthorpe, South Yorkshire 1 730 000 

27 Pine furniture manufacturer, Darlaston, Staffordshire 4 075 000 

March 

23 Envelope printers, Washington, West Sussex 9 000 000 

April 

1 School, Allerton Bywater, West Yorkshire 8 300 000 

2 Pub and hotel, Monkton, Ayrshire 1 900 000 

4 Restaurant, Chelmsford, Essex 1 045 000 

6 Primary school, Cruden Bay, Grampian 1 550 000 

27 Precision Engineering, Harlow, Essex 1 000 000 

28 School, Dalmuir, Clydebank 1 030 000 

May 

14 Freight packaging services, Reading, Berkshire 1 200 000 

18 Hotel and restaurant, Nottingham 1 300 000 

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June 

16 Public house and restaurant, Bottesford, Leicestershire 1 275 000 

17 Secondary school, Lytchett Minster, Dorset 2 250 000 

27 Metal industry, Nuneaton, Warwickshire 3 650 000 

29 School, Tylorstown, Mid Gamorgan 2 200 000 

July 

8 Furniture industry, Lisburn, County Antrim 1 090 800 

16 Warehouse, Wandsworth, London 1 990 000 

22 Metal industry, Calne, Wiltshire 1 750 000 

August 

18 Distribution warehouse, Dundee, Tayside 1 010 000 

23 Community centre, Glasgow 1 950 000 

26 School, Cumbernauld, Strathclyde 2 050 000 

September 

4 Office, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 1 400 000 

12 Office, Cobham, Surrey 6 000 000 

17 Shop, Colchester, Essex 2 150 000 

17 Shop, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 1 100 000 

October 

15 Factory, Loughborough, Leicestershire 2 879 000 

21 Hotel, Liverpool 1 000 000 

22 Furniture industry, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear 2 147 000 

November 

4 Vehicle manufacturer, Wigan, Greater Manchester 2 400 000 

December 

4 Textile industry, Birmingham 1 010 000 

27 Community centre, Airdrie, Strathclyde 1 500 000 

*Note: There were 36 fires that caused losses of £1m or over reported to the FPA during 2000. The total cost of these 

fires was estimated at £83.6m 

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Fire testing 

➤ Why test? 

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Fire testing 

➤ European Group of Official Laboratories for 

Fire-testing (EGOLF) 

➤ United Kingdom Accreditation Service 

(UKAS) 

➤ Testing and certification 

➤ Standard tests 

➤ Fire Test Study Group guidance 

➤ Test laboratories 

It is important that fire protection equipment and systems perform precisely 

when required and as intended to combat the risks against which they provide 

protection. The designers who select and specify products and equipment for 

particular applications and the inhabitants of the protected premises need to be 

sure that the kit is approved and certain to work. Almost as importantly, 

insurers require the assurance that their customers’ premises are safeguarded by 

effective equipment. 

How can such guarantees be given? It is known that technical standards dictate 

the quality to be achieved in manufacture and performance of such equipment 

but potential purchasers may wonder how compliance with such standards is 

monitored. The answer lies in the process of third-party testing and 

certification, the subject of this chapter. 

Why test? 

A manufacturer may wish to have one of its products tested to show that it meets 

the requirements of a particular national or international technical standard and 

so demonstrate that it is suitable for use in a particular application. Evidence of 

a successful test result can help the product gain inclusion in a list of similar 

items and so come to the attention of designers and specifiers. 

The organisation seeking to have its product, material or system tested should 

have a clear idea of the reasons why it chooses the test route, and the right


questions must be asked at the beginning to ensure that the standard/tests 

chosen are the right ones, so that in the event of a successful and well designed 

test programme the material/product will be able to satisfy the widest possible 

number of applications. 

EUROPE 

A key aim of the European Union is to remove barriers to trade between 

member states. An example of a barrier to trade is where a manufacturer has to 

carry out the national fire test of every country in which the product is to be 

sold. In the construction sector, the EU is addressing this problem via the 

Construction Products Directive (CPD). 

In support of the CPD there are some 600 European technical specifications 

being prepared for construction products. These, in turn, require 

approximately 1500 supporting standards, which include fire test methods. 

Some 80% of construction products have a stated fire performance and 

consequently, the development of European test and classification methods is 

important in the new European system. 

In order for a manufacturer to place a construction product on the European 

market, such products have to satisfy the requirements of the appropriate 

European technical specification which calls up the relevant fire test and 

classification method. Consequently, if a product needs to comply with 

European technical specification, then it is vital to check that the standard(s) 

against which it is tested are appropriate to those markets. 

Manufacturers will need to know whether their products are covered by a 

European technical specification and, if so, the level of attestation of 

conformity (level of proof that the product meets the standard). This is 

important because many products will no longer be able to be placed on the 

market with test results alone. For critical products, for example, fire doors, a 

level of third party product certification is required – similar to the voluntary 

schemes currently run by Warrington Fire Research (Certifire) or LPC (LPCB). 

There are a number of national standards and accreditation bodies in Europe, 

many of them with an interest in fire industry products. There are also many 

fire testing laboratories in Europe, often operating to the standards set by their 

national bodies but also capable of testing in compliance with European and 

international standards. The preceding paragraphs provided basic guidance 

about the need to select appropriate test programmes for particular products. 

What about the choice of a test laboratory? 

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It is important to understand that the choice of organisation, be it test 

laboratory, certification body or European Technical Approval body, will 

depend of the level of attestation of conformity given in the European technical 

specification. For example, as mentioned above, fire doors have a high level of 

attestation (system 1). This means that a manufacturer has to approach a 

certification body which will organise and take responsibility for the particular 

tests (including non-fire tests). Conversely, a partition manufacturer, with a 

product at system 3 attestation of conformity needs only to find a suitable test 

laboratory. All the bodies mentioned in this paragraph must be notified to the 

European Commission as capable of undertaking their respective functions, be 

it testing, certification or inspection. In the UK a body becomes notified by 

being UKAS accredited (see below). 

European Group of Official Laboratories for Fire-testing (EGOLF) 

The European Group of Official Laboratories for Fire-testing (EGOLF) was 

founded in 1988 to provide a focus for fire testing issues in Europe. 

Membership is open to all independent, official, nationally recognised 

laboratories that test materials, components and products in support of 

legislation in Europe. 

Laboratories in membership of EGOLF are mainly able to provide testing, 

assessment, certification and research services in the reaction to fire and fire 

resistance of elements of construction (building products) and related 

products. EGOLF and its members play a major role in the related activities of 

the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), in particular concerning 

safety in the event of fires involving materials and structures. 

There are currently 48 test laboratories in membership of EGOLF. Most of 

them (40) are in EU and EFTA countries, the remainder being in countries of 

eastern Europe. 

Many conditions attach to gaining membership of EGOLF, including the 

requirement that members must belong to their national fire laboratory liaison 

group (if one exists) or, if not, to be approved by the other members of EGOLF 

in that country. 

Companies in the UK wishing to obtain further information about EGOLF, 

its principal objectives and its member laboratories should contact:


EGOLF Administration and Technical Executive, 

Brian Bircher & Associates, 1 Vernon Drive, Marple, Stockport SK6 6HJ 

Tel: 0161 427 5472; Fax: 0161 427 8045; E-mail: EGOLFBBA@aol.com; 

Web site: www.egolf.org.uk). 

UNITED KINGDOM 

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) 

In the United Kingdom, UKAS bears responsibility for assessing and 

accrediting the competence of organisations in the fields of: 

• measurement 

• testing 

• inspection 

• certification of: 

- systems 

- products 

- personnel. 

Laboratories may be accredited by UKAS to perform calibration or testing 

services. Any laboratory which seeks such accreditation must satisfy UKAS 

assessment managers that it is technically competent and that it operates a 

quality system, to rigorous international standards. 

Part of the UKAS web site (www.ukas.org/testing) can be consulted by those 

in search of test facilities. By pursuing the ‘single search’ option it is possible to 

obtain listings of laboratories concerned with testing particular products in 

particular capacities. For example, by specifying the family ‘Construction’, the 

test ‘Fire resistance and protection’ and the product ‘Building components and 

materials’, the result is a list of laboratories where such testing is performed at 

permanent laboratory premises. 

Contact details: 

UKAS 

21-47 High Street, Feltham, Middlesex TW13 4UN 

Tel: 020 8917 8400; Fax: 020 8917 8500; Web: www.ukas.org 

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A laboratory which has achieved successful assessment by UKAS will be issued 

with a schedule of accreditation. The schedule will specify those calibrations or 

tests for which the laboratory has been accredited and for which it may issue 

certificates or reports bearing the UKAS mark. All UKAS-accredited laboratories 

are visited every year by UKAS assessors and re-assessed at 4-yearly intervals. 

When a testing laboratory issues a test report for an accredited test, such a 

report will indicate: 

• test specified 

• product or material tested 

• test method used. 

Customers are advised to specify that they require a UKAS report or certificate 

to ensure that all testing is carried out by a UKAS-accredited laboratory. 

Competent laboratories not accredited by UKAS do exist but in the field of fire 

testing, directly linked as it is to life safety, every effort should be made to use 

a laboratory accredited by UKAS. 

A single test report has limitations. While it is evidence that a particular 

product passed a certain test on a specific day, it gives no guarantee that the 

product will always be manufactured so that it continues to comply with a 

standard or test specification. Independent third party certification bodies 

which provide certification and approval services will carry out follow-up visits 

and random inspections as part of their approvals procedure, which is thorough 

and rigorous and particularly focused on the product or service to be approved. 

A company applying to such an organisation for product or systems approval 

will, after preliminary discussion, nominate the standard to which they seek 

product/service certification. The certification body chooses a test laboratory to 

carry out the test programme and, subject to: 

• the product passing the appropriate tests, and 

• the certification body’s assessors being satisfied that the company’s quality 

systems merit certification to ISO 9001 or 9002, 

then the product (or system) qualifies for approval. 

The benefits of certification of this kind are clear; successful products and 

production companies establish a strong reputation and are cited by insurers, 

specifiers, regulatory authorities and designers around the world.


Standard tests 

Standard fire tests (for example, those appropriate to materials and elements of 

construction) are carried out to specifications laid down by such organisations 

as the British Standards Institution (BSI) or the Comité Européen de 

Normalisation (CEN). 

Any manufacturer or supplier wishing to supply a product for use in any 

particular application must be able to produce evidence that the product has 

performed satisfactorily in the appropriate test specified in the appropriate 

standard and carried out by an accredited laboratory. 

Fire Test Study Group guidance 

The Fire Test Study Group is comprised of UKAS-accredited testing 

laboratories in the UK which undertake fire tests mainly for purposes related 

to building control matters. The FTSG has a very helpful booklet, A Pocket 

Guide for Fire Test Reports and Assessments, which will assist manufacturers, 

specifiers and end-users in their interpretation of fire test reports on building 

products and components. A free copy of the booklet may be obtained from: 

Fire Test Study Group 

c/o Warrington Fire Research Centre, Holmesfield Road, Warrington, 

Cheshire WA1 2DS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1925 655116; Fax: +44 (0) 1925 646672. 

Test laboratories 

The following is an expanded list of UK test laboratories where different 

products can undergo fire tests. A number of the laboratories (indicated by an 

asterisk *) are to be found on the UKAS web site (www.ukas.org/testing), 

where details of their ranges of tests can be found. 

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Advantica Technologies Ltd* 

Certification Services 

Gas Research and Technology Centre 

Ashby Road 

Loughborough 

Leicestershire LE11 3GR 

Tel: +44 (0) 1509 282066 

Fax: +44 (0) 1509 283113 

AMTAC Laboratories Ltd* 

Norman Road 

Broadheath 

Altrincham WA14 4EP 

Tel : +44 (0) 161 928 8924 

Fax : +44 (0) 161 927 7359 

E-mail : admin@amtac.co.uk 

Anson Limited 

Queensway North 

Team Valley Trading Estate 

Gateshead 

Tyne & Wear NE11 0NY 

Tel: +44 (0) 191 482 0022 

Fax: +44 (0) 191 487 8835 

Aycliffe Fire Testing Facility* 

Durham Way South 

Aycliffe Industrial Estate 

Newton Aycliffe 

Co Durham DL56SW 

Tel: +44 (0)1325 329500 

Blackburn Fire Test Centre* 

Victoria Works, Bonsall Street 

Blackburn 

Lancashire BB2 4DD 

Tel: +44 (0)1254 267279 

Bodycote Materials Testing Limited* 

Jefferson House 

5 Washington Centre 

Broadway 

Salford M50 2UW 

Tel: +44 (0) 161 876 0277 

Fax: +44 (0) 161 876 0279 

E-mail : bodycoteioi@bodycote-mt.com 

Web: www.bodycote-mt.com 

BRE* 

Bucknalls Lane 

Garston 

Watford WD25 9XX 

Tel: +44 (0) 1923 664334 

Fax: +44 (0) 1923 664086 

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Bristol City Council Scientific Services* 

7 Red Cross Street 

Bristol BS2 0BA 

Tel: +44 (0) 117 9038666 

Fax: +44 (0) 117 9038667 

BSI Testing 

Maylands Avenue 

Hemel Hempstead 

Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ 

Tel: +44 (0) 1442 230442 

Fax: +44 (0) 1442 231442 

British Textile Technology Group* 

Wiratec 

Wira House 

West Park Ring Road 

Leeds 

West Yorkshire LS16 6QL 

Tel: +44 (0)113-259 1999 

Fire testing 

Building Investigation and Testing Services 

(Surrey) Ltd* 

Trowers Way 

Holmethorpe Industrial Estate 

Quarryside Business Park 

Redhill 

Surrey, RH1 2LH 

Tel: +44 (0)1737 765432 

The Building Test Centre* 

British Gypsum Ltd 

East Leake 

Loughborough 

Leicestershire LE12 6NP 

Tel: +44 (0)115-945 1564 

C-MAC Microcircuits Ltd* 

Test House 

South Denes 

Great Yarmouth 

Norfolk NR30 3PX 

Tel: +44 (0) 1493 743116 

Fax: +44 (0) 1493 856133 

E-mail: dlawn@yarmouth.cmac.co.uk 

Chiltern International Fire Ltd* 

Chiltern House Stocking Lane 

Hughenden Valley 

High Wycombe 

Buckinghamshire HP14 4ND 

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 569837 

Fax: +44 (0) 1494 565487


Darchem Flare* 

Darchem Engineering Ltd 

Stillington 

Stockton-on-Tees 

Cleveland TS21 1LB 

Tel: +44 (0) 1740 630 461 

Fax: +44 (0) 1740 632915 

Electrical Equipment Certification Service 

Harpur Hill 

Buxton 

Derbyshire SK17 9JN 

Tel: +44 (0) 1298 28000 

Fax: +44 (0) 1298 28244 

ERA Technology Limited* 

Materials Testing Department 

Cleeve Road 

Leatherhead 

Surrey KT22 7SA 

Tel: +44 (0) 1372 367000 

Fax: +44 (0) 1372 367099 

Faverdale Technology Centre 

Faverdale Industrial Estate 

Darlington 

Co. Durham DL3 0QL 

Tel : +44 (0) 1325 381220 

Fax : +44 (0) 1325 381218 

E-mail : ftcentre@aol.com 

Fire Technology Services* 

(British Textile Technology Group) 

Unit 4B 

Stag Industrial Estate 

Atlantic Street 

Broadheath 

Altrincham 

Cheshire WA14 5DW 

Tel: +44 (0) 161 929 8056 

Inspectorate (part of BSI Testing) 

Oil and Petrochemicals Division 

Inspectorate House 

Richmond Road 

Pembroke Dock 

Pembrokeshire SA72 6TS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1646 684492 

Fax: +44 (0) 1646 681547 

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Rapra Technology Ltd* 

Shawbury 

Shrewsbury 

Shropshire SY4 4NR 

Tel: +44 (0) 1939 252492 

Fax: +44 (0) 1939 251118 

Email : mstickley@rapra.net 

Web: www.rapra.net 

SGS Redwood (UK) Ltd* 

Purfleet Laboratory 

Old Station Approach 

London Road 

Purfleet 

Essex RM19 1QS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1708 866855 

Fax: +44 (0) 1708 681940 

Shirley Technologies* 

(British Textile Technology Group) 

Shirley House 

Wilmslow Road 

Didsbury 

Manchester M20 2RB 

Tel: +44 (0)161-445 8141 

Tin Technology Limited 

Unit 3, Curo Park 

Frogmore 

St. Albans 

Hertfordshire AL2 2DD 

E-mail: paul.cusack@tintechnology.com 

Web: www.tintechnology.com 

TRADA Technology Ltd 

Stocking Lane 


High Wycombe 


Tel: +44 (0) 1494 563091 

Fax: +44 (0) 1494 565487 

E-mail: vkerrigan@ttlchiltern.co.uk 

Warrington Fire Research Centre* 

Holmesfield Road 

Warrington 

Cheshire WA12DS 

Tel: +44 (0) 1925 655116 

Fax: +44 (0) 1925 655419 

Warrington Fire Research Centre* 

101 Marshgate Lane 

London E15 2NQ 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8519 8297

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Earlier editions of this Yearbook have contained a chapter entitled ‘Sources of 

information’, listing the names of books, periodicals and standards likely to be 

of interest to our readers. The 2002 Yearbook contained the same chapter, but 

with the addition of many web sites. This year, to ring the changes, the chapter 

lists only web sites. This is a first attempt at such a listing and FPA members 

can be relied upon to know of other useful, fire-safety-related web sites. Readers 

are invited to send an e-mail to the editor, mgale@thefpa.co.uk, to tell him 

about other web sites which they find useful and to help develop a really 

substantial list. 

It is not intended to include here the web sites of commercial companies, since 

those can generally be found within the contact information in the Buyer’s 

Guide, chapter 13. The web sites of UK fire brigades can be found in the listing 

in chapter 3. But apart from those categories, please let us know about other 

useful sites; this is an opportunity to contribute to your Yearbook and to help 

fellow members of the FPA. 

Keyword/topic Web address Organisation Country 

Audit/consultancy www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK 

Building www.abe.org.uk Association of Building Engineers UK 

www.bocai.org Building Officials and Code 

Administrators International Inc USA 

www.bre.co.uk BRE UK 

www.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and 

Information Association UK 

www.ciob.org.uk Chartered Institute of Building UK 

www.ciria.org.uk Construction Industry Research and 

Information Association UK 

www.nrc.ca/irc/frm Institute for Research in Construction 

Fire Risk Management Canada 

www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/ 

bregs/bremail Building Regulations Division (ODPM) UK 

www.steelbiz.org Steel Construction Institute UK



Building control www.demon.co.uk/instobc Institute of Building Control 

www.labc-services.co.uk District Surveyors Association UK 

Building services www.cibse.org Chartered Institution of Building 

Service Engineers UK 

www.chemsoc.org Royal Society of Chemistry UK 

Chemicals www.sorcerer.co.uk Chemical Industries Association UK 

Civil engineering www.ice.org.uk Institution of Civil Engineers UK 

Combustion www.chemeng.ucl.ac.uk/ 

research/combusti Combustion Research Group UK 

Commerce www.dti.gov.uk Department of Trade and Industry UK 

Community safety www.jibc.bc.ca/fire/f-fire Justice Institute of British Columbia Canada 

Education www.dfes.gov.uk Department for Education and Skills UK 

www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz University of Canterbury New Zealand 

www.fire.org.uk/IFPO Institute of Fire Prevention Officers UK 

www.fireprograms. Oklahoma State University USA 

okstate.edu 

www.firesafe.com/ Worcester Center for Fire Safety Studies USA 

cyberspace 

www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk Fire Service College UK 

www.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UK 

www.lrc.fema.gov Learning Resource Center USA 

www.montana.edu/wwwfire Montana Fire Services Training School USA 

www.stanton.dtcc.edu/ Delaware Technical and Community College UK 

stanton/fet 

Electrical www.eca.co.uk Electrical Contractors Association UK 

engineering www.iee.org.uk Institution of Electrical Engineers UK 

www.niceic.org.uk National Inspection Council for Electrical UK 

Installation Contracting 

Emergency www.co-ordination.gov.uk/ Emergency Planning College UK 

planning college 

www.scotland.gov.uk Fire Service and Emergency Planning Division UK 

(Scotland) 

Environment www.environment- Environment Agency UK 

agency.gov.uk 

www.firewise.org FireWise USA 

www.fs.fed.us Forest Service USA 

Environmental www.niehs.nih.gov National Institute for Environmental Health USA 

health Sciences 

Equipment/ www.bafe.org.uk BAFE (British Approvals for fire Equipment) UK 

standards 

Extinguishers www.feta.org.uk Fire Extinguishing Trades Association UK 

Federation 

www.cbi.org.uk Confederation of British Industry 

www.the-fic.org.uk Fire Industry Confederation UK 

www.thefpa.co.uk Federation of British Fire Organisations UK 

(c/o FPA) 

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Fire appliances www.smmt.co.uk Fire Fighting Vehicles Manufacturers’ UK 

Association 

Fire brigade www.fire-uk.org Chief and Assistant Chief Fire Officers’ UK 

officers Association 

www.ifca.org International Fire Chiefs Association USA 

Fire brigades www.cofsa.org.uk Commonwealth and Overseas Fire Services UK 

Association 

Fire engineering www.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UK 

Fire safety www.community- National Community Fire Safety Centre UK 

fire-safety.org.uk 

www.fire.org.uk Institute of Fire Prevention Officers UK 

www.firesafetytoolbox. National Community Fire Safety Centre UK 

org.uk 

www.iafss.org International Association of Fire Safety Science UK 

Fire service www.fsi.uiuc.edu Illinois Fire Service Institute USA 

Firefighters www.fbu.org.uk Fire Brigades’ Union UK 

Firefighting www.bfsa.org.uk British Fire Services Association UK 

Forensic science www.forensic.gov.uk Forensic Science Service UK 

Forum www.dtlr.gov.uk Fire Safety Advisory Board UK 

Glass/glazing www.ggf.org.uk Glass and Glazing Federation UK 

Government www.dti.gov.uk Department of Trade and Industry UK 

www.homeoffice.gov.uk Home Office UK 

www.odpm.gov.uk Office of the Deputy Prime Minister UK 

www.safety.odpm. Her Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate UK 

gov.uk/fire/fepd 

Halon www.hunc.org.uk Halon Users National Consortium UK 

Health www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UK 

Health care www.nhsestates.gov.uk NHS Estates UK 

premises 

Heating/ventilating www.hvca.org.uk Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association UK 

Hospitals www.nhsestates.gov.uk NHS Estates UK 

Industry association www.icel.co.uk Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting UK 

Information www.bre.co.uk Fire Information Group (at BRE) UK 

www.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and Information UK 

Association 


www.ciilo.org Chartered Insurance Institute Library UK 

www.co-ordination.gov.uk News Co-ordination Centre UK 

www.fabig.com Fire and Blast Information Group UK 

www.fire.org.uk FireNet UK 

www.fris.ntis.gov Fire Research Information Service USA 

www.hmso.gov.uk Her Majesty’s Stationery Office UK 

www.ifi.co.uk Information for Industry UK



Information (cont.) www.lloydslist.com Lloyd’s List UK 

www.nortonwaugh.co.uk Norton Waugh UK 

www.safchem.co.uk Safety Chemical Services UK 

www.sheilapantry.com Fire Worldwide UK 

www.wpi.edu/+inFIRE International inFire Group USA 

www.wpi.edu/Academics Fire Information Resources USA 

/fire 

Inspectorate www.safety.dtlr.gov.uk HM Fire Service Inspectorate UK 

Insurance www.abi.org.uk Association of British Insurers UK 

www.airmic.com AIRMIC UK 

www.biba.org.uk British Insurance and Investment Brokers’ UK 

Association 

www.ciilo.org Chartered Insurance Institute Library UK 

www.cila.co.uk Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters UK 

www.ecclesiastical.co.uk Fire Insurance Surveyors’ Society UK 

www.the-lma.com Lloyd’s Market Association UK 

Interest group www.lineoffire.org.uk Line of Fire UK 

Laboratory 

accreditation www.ukas.org United Kingdom Accreditation Service UK 

Local authorities www.lga.gov.uk Local Government Association UK 

Loss prevention www.bre.co.uk/frs LPC Risk Sciences UK 

Maritime safety www.mcga.gov.uk Maritime and Coastguard Agency UK 

Medicine www.burninstitute.org Burn Institute USA 

National FPA www.aias-sicurezza.it Associazione Italiana Addetti Sicurezza Italy 

www.anpi-nvbb.be Association Nationale pour la Protection Belgium 

contre l’Incendie et l’Intrusion 

www.cepreven.com Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Danos Spain 

y Perdidas 

www.cnpp.com Centre National de Prévention et de France 

Protection 

www.difd.dk Dansk Brandteknisk Institut Denmark 

www.ncpreventie.nl Nationaal Centrum Voor Preventie Netherlands 

www.nfpa.org National Fire Protection Association USA 

www.norsk-brannvern- Norsk Brannvern Forening Norway 

forening.no 

www.spek.fi Suomen Pelastusalan Keskusjärjestö Finland 

www.svbf.se Svenska Brandförsvarsföreningen Sweden 

www.swissi.ch Institut Suisse de Promotion de la Switzerland 

Sécurité 

www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK 

www.vds.de VdS Schadenverhütung Germany 

Occupational www.cdc.gov/niosh/ National Institute of Occupational USA 

health and safety firehome Safety and Health (Fire Collection) 

www.oshworld.com OHSWorld UK 

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Passive fire www.asfp.org.uk Association for Specialist Fire Protection UK 

protection 

Petroleum www.petroleum.co.uk Institute of Petroleum UK 

Policy unit www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/ Fire Policy Division (ODPM) UK 

fire/fepd 

Product www.brecertification.co.uk Loss Prevention Certification Board UK 

certification www.efsg.org European Fire and Safety Group Germany 

Publications www.arsonprevention Arson Prevention Bureau UK 

bureau.org.uk 


www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive UK 

www.icel.co.uk Industry Council for Emergency Lighting UK 

www.ife.org.uk Institution of Fire Engineers UK 


www.safchem.co.uk Safety Chemical Services UK 

www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK 

Research www.arsoncontrol Arson Control Forum UK 

forum.gov.uk 

www.bfrl.nist.gov Building and Fire Research Laboratory USA 

www.bsria.co.uk Building Services Research and Information UK 

Association 

www.chemeng.ucl.ac.uk/ Combustion Research Group UK 

research/combusti 


www.nrc.ca/irc/frm Institute for Research in Construction Canada 

Fire Risk Management 

www.safety.dtlr.gov.uk Fire Experimental Unit UK 

www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/ Fire Research Division (ODPM) UK 

fire/dob/frgd 

Risk management www.airmic.com AIRMIC UK 

Safety www.firesafe.org FireSafe USA 


www.nsc.org National Safety Council USA 

Security www.nsi.org.uk National Security Inspectorate UK 

Service companies www.britishfireconsortium. British Fire Consortium UK 

co.uk 

Sprinklers www.basa.org.uk British Automatic Sprinkler Association UK 

www.firesprinkler.org American Fire Sprinkler Association USA 

www.firesprinklers.org.uk Residential Sprinklers Association UK 

www.hallfire.co.uk Sprinkler Engineers’ Society UK 

www.nfsa.org National Fire Sprinkler Association USA 

www.nfsn.co.uk National Fire Sprinkler Network UK 

Standards www.astm.org American Society for Testing and USA 

Materials (ASTM)



Standards (cont.) www.bsi-global.com British Standards Institution UK 

www.cenorm.be Comité Européen de Normalisation Belgium 

www.ili.co.uk ILI UK 

www.iso.ch International Standards Organisation Switzerland 


www.nssn.org National Standards System Network USA 

Statistics www.safety.odpm.gov. Fire Statistics and Research Branch (ODPM) UK 

uk/fire/rds 

Structural www.istructe.org.uk Institution of Structural Engineers UK 

engineering 

Testing www.bre.co.uk BRE UK 

www.bre.co.uk/frs Fire and Risk Sciences (BRE) UK 

www.egolf.org.uk European Group of Official Laboratories UK 

for Fire-Testing 

Textiles www.bttg.co.uk British Textile Technology Group UK 

Timber www.asktrada.co.uk Timber Research and Development Association UK 

Trade association www.basa.org.uk British Automatic Sprinkler Association UK 

www.bfpsa.org.uk British Fire Protection Systems Association UK 

www.hvca.org.uk Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association UK 

www.ifsafire.co.uk Intumescent Fire Seals Association UK 

www.smmt.co.uk Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders UK 

Trade group www.associationhouse. Association Group Management UK 

org.uk 

www.fsdg.org.uk Fire Safety Development Group UK 

Training www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK 

Vehicles www.smmt.co.uk Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders UK 

Videos www.thefpa.co.uk Fire Protection Association UK 

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The Fire Protection 

Association 

The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safety organisation and 

one of almost 30 similar national bodies worldwide. Supported by the 

Association of British Insurers and Lloyd’s, the FPA’s mandate is: 

• to protect people, property and the environment by advancing fire 

prevention and protection techniques, 

• to collaborate with its members, insurers, central and local government, the 

fire service and others in this work, 

• to help focus national and international attention to such issues, 

• to influence related decision making by individual consumers and businesses, 

• to collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and promote 

research, 

• to publish guidance, recommendations and codes of practice, and 

• to disseminate advice. 

Thus the FPA works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and 

the means by which their potential for loss can be kept to a minimum. Its 

services are designed to assist fire, security and safety professionals in industry 

and commerce, in the private and public sectors, achieve and maintain the 

highest standards of fire safety management. 

This chapter outlines the FPA’s principal activities, usually related to its services 

available to members, both in general terms and by reference to the events of 

the past year. 

Fire safety audits and inspections 

Over the years, increasingly stringent and more complex fire protection 

legislation has placed a growing set of responsibilities on employers, who have 

needed to know about and comply with the legislation. Insurers, too, have been 

taking a much stronger line on risk reduction and risk management in respect 

of the premises which they insure, requiring their customers to adopt more


stringent risk assessment regimes for their premises and placing a high priority 

on the safety of staff, visitors and property. This imminent change in fire safety 

legislation in the UK (see chapter 1) will effect substantial alterations, not least 

of which will be the ending of fire certification by fire brigades. Employers and 

others who may be responsible for fire safety in industrial and commercial 

premises may find themselves increasingly seeking advice in carrying out fire 

risk assessments. 

A fire safety audit is an analysis of the fire risks in a particular premises and it 

will assess the likely effectiveness of detection, protection and management 

systems in the event of fire. An audit, including a review of any existing fire risk 

assessment of a premises, should be carried out annually. Such an assessment is 

particularly important whenever changes occur in the layout of a premises, the 

activities or processes carried out there, or when there are changes in the 

number of people working in or visiting the premises. A fire safety audit can 

also help in ensuring compliance with the requirements of a fire certificate. 

Fire safety audits and inspections are an important aspect of the FPA’s services. 

Specialist FPA staff carry out inspections of specified features or conduct a 

comprehensive fire safety audit of the premises to ensure conformity with 

current legislation and codes of practice. 

The work, undertaken on a commercial basis, is intended to assist property 

managers in planned maintenance and refurbishment projects. Employers also 

benefit by receiving advice on the fire safety management of their premises. In 

particular, larger premises may need detailed inspection and this is where the 

FPA can help. 

Inspections may be made in order to advise on: 

• the risk to life and property from fire, 

• means of escape, paying particular attention to escape routes, their 

accessibility and surface coverings, 

• escape lighting and the means for giving warning in the event of fire, 

• the suitability, maintenance and positioning of firefighting, fire detection 

and fire alarm equipment, 

• housekeeping, fire drills and other aspects of fire safety management, 

• upgrading fire protection systems, 

• the needs of new developments, 

• aspects of security, particularly concerning deliberate fire-raising. 

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The FPA helps a wide range of clients 

and regularly carries out audits for: 

• Government departments, 

• manufacturing companies, 

• property management companies, 

• museums and art galleries, 

• warehouse 

companies, 

and distribution 

• housing associations, 

• consumer groups, 

• heritage buildings. 

Fire safety consultancy 

In addition to its work of audit and fire 

risk assessment for owners of premises, 

the FPA undertakes consultancy and 

research work, on a commission basis, 

in support of all aspects of fire 

prevention and protection. 

Large-scale research 

Given its access to large, fully equipped 

test facilities, and its own expertise in 

fire research and instrumentation 

techniques, the FPA can offer complete 

experimental solutions to a very wide 

range of fire-related problems on 

virtually any scale. Programmes of 

experiments/tests are planned to suit 

particular clients’ needs and guidelines 

developed based upon the findings. 

Chemical process safety 

Where a rigorous approach is needed 

for complex projects such as the design 

of chemical process plant the FPA can 

provide expert input into a HAZOP or 

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HAZAN assessment team. Our graduate chemists have expertise in safety 

systems and are able to conduct chemical process safety reviews. 

Health and safety investigations 

FPA staff have years of experience in investigating industrial accidents. Whether 

working alone or with representatives of other bodies (which has been the case 

in enquiries into national disasters) they carry out the strictest possible 

examination of circumstances of specific incidents. 

Security systems 

High standards of security are key to curbing the activities of the arsonist. The 

FPA has many years of experience in reducing the threat of arson for a wide 

range of organisations by reviewing their security measures and thus lessening 

the likelihood of arson fires, staff injury and premises damage. 

The FPA’s technical consultants can render assistance in coping with these and 

a variety of other aspects of fire safety and business continuity. 

Fire records 

The FPA’s fire records database continues to expand and provides an increasing 

range of statistical information and case studies in respect of the UK fire scene. 

It develops in response to demand for information from members of the FPA 

and data may be called up in a wide range of categories including industrial and 

commercial sectors, geographical areas and causes. Searches may be made, on 

request, regarding fires from 1985 onwards which have involved fatalities or 

incurred a loss in excess of £50,000. 

Loss report forms 

The collation of statistical data from insurers, fire brigades and the Office of the 

Deputy Prime Minister is an important task undertaken by the FPA’s Fire 

Records Section. We are dependent on the support of insurers and loss adjusters 

in sending the FPA copies of Loss Report Forms (both parts A and B), without 

which the annual large fire analysis cannot be compiled. We remind insurers 

and loss adjusters that Loss Report Forms should be submitted for all fires 

which result in a direct loss greater than £50,000 and in respect of all incidents 

(of any size) that lead to fatalities. We are also particularly concerned to 

encourage an increase in the number of submissions of Part B of the forms (in 

respect of a fire of any size which results in actuation of a sprinkler system). 

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Technical enquiries 

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The number of technical enquiries (more than 100 each week) continues to 

place heavy demands on resources available and 50% of the written and 

telephone enquiries come from FPA members. On average, each year, there is a 

total of 4500 telephone enquiries and 780 written enquiries. 

The nature of the enquiries covers a very wide spectrum ranging from large 

numbers of those relating to school projects to questions from architects 

designing shopping centres. The sources of enquiries break down as follows 

during an average year: 

Business concerns (hoteliers, retailers, manufacturers and installers) 26% 

Consultants/architects/professional bodies 18% 

Government departments (national/local) 12% 

Householders/youth groups/students 16% 

Education/religious establishments 8% 

Insurance industry 6% 

Fire brigades 6% 

Overseas 1% 

Training 

Training is a major FPA activity. The Association has been providing training 

courses since the late 1960s and now offers a range of more than 40 courses in 

its own training programme, in addition to those which it writes specifically to 

customers’ requirements. Its expertise in training is widely recognised and is 

world-renowned for its technical content and flexible, cost-effective approach. 

The FPA has its own training suite at its offices in central London but also runs 

courses on a regional basis or at a client’s premises as required. A complete 

account of the FPA’s training provision is given in chapter 10. 

Publications 

Membership of the FPA brings with it many benefits, including instant access 

to the Association’s wide range of publications and audio-visual aids. See 

chapter 11 for complete information about publications and videos which are 

available from the FPA.


Our single most important publication continues to be the monthly journal, 

now published in amalgamation with the journal of the Institution of Fire 

Engineers. Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal is the most popular technical 

journal serving the fire safety audience. Its coverage extends from news and 

current events to features on the management and practice of fire safety, fire 

safety engineering, firefighting techniques and information about products and 

services. Readers of FP&FEJ find the ‘Casebook of fires’ a particularly useful 

item in each issue. (Companies in membership of the FPA can opt to receive 

additional copies of the magazine at their business address at a small extra 

charge.) 

The Association offers a wide range of FPA publications and products and also 

stocks most publications of the Loss Prevention Council. It also has 

arrangements which enable it to supply British Standards and the publications 

of the National Fire Protection Association (USA). 

Publications are produced to advise members how to respond to current events 

or to help in the implementation of new legislation or to accompany a technical 

advance. New products include CD-ROM reference information on a variety of 

topics and a lively portfolio of training videos, some of which are now grouped 

in DVD format. 

Fire 2002 

Each year, the three partner proprietors of Fire Conferences and Exhibitions 

Ltd, the FPA, CACFOA and IFE, jointly run the annual ‘Fire’ conference and 

supporting exhibition. Fire 2002 was held in London in October 2002. The 

annual conference presents the fire industry with a unique opportunity to 

debate and discuss current developments in the world of fire prevention, fire 

safety engineering and firefighting. The exhibition is a renowned showcase of 

the widest range of goods and services for the fire community. Fire 2003 will be 

held in Glasgow and staff on the FPA’s exhibition stand will look forward to 

greeting members old and new. 

Fire liaison in the regions 

The national network of fire liaison panels, area groups and local fire protection 

associations has experienced a range of pressures in the 30-plus years it has been 

in existence, necessitating changes to meet the needs of the private and public 

sectors. FPA members know that panels usually comprise representatives of the 

three principal interest groups: commerce and industry; the fire service; and the 

insurance industry. 

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The network was established in 

1966 as a partnership of these, the 

interest groups most closely 

concerned with fire and its effects, 

in order to help promote the fire 

prevention message and to 

comment on and help improve new 

fire safety standards and legislation. 

Times change, however, and in 

acknowledgement that fire safety in 

many industrial and commercial 

concerns is no longer a separate 

function, and is often combined 

with health and safety and security, 

a number of panels now are either 

merging with other safety 

organisations or are closely working 

with them. 

A fresh look is being given to the 

organisation and structure of the 

panels, and the FPA’s Council is 

keen that work should proceed to 

revitalise the network, extending 

the concept of partnership in 

relation to FPA activities and 

making the best use of available 

resources. Under consideration is a 

series of recommendations to 

reshape the panels within a regional 

framework. Meanwhile, about 

1200 people in over 120 fire liaison 

panels continue the good work. 

Readers of the Yearbook who wish to 

locate their local panel should 

consult the FPA’s web site, 

www.thefpa.co.uk. 

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other confinareas and ed spaces. 

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• shopping centres • airports 

• fast food outlets • hospitals 

• museums 

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The Occupational Fire Protection Association 

The FPA took the Industrial Fire Protection Association (IFPA) under its wing 

in 1977, since when the IFPA acted as its ‘industrial fire brigade’ arm. In March 

1998 the OFPA became the successor organisation to the IFPA. But the 

disbanding of company fire brigades had been a steady trend during the 1990s 

and it is with regret that we record that on 4 October 2002, after 62 years of 

honourable activity, the OFPA closed for business. 

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Fire protection 

associations 

worldwide 

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Fire protection associations worldwide 

Confederation of Fire Protection Associations - Europe 

The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is the 

formal body, governed by statute, which links nationally recognised fire safety 

organisations in 16 European countries. Founded in 1974, CFPA Europe 

draws on the extensive resources of its members in its work of raising standards 

of fire safety with the aim of reducing fire losses throughout Europe. 

The abolition in 1992 of trade barriers and the harmonisation of standards has 

made CFPA Europe ever more effective and relevant. In various fields of fire 

safety activity, CFPA Europe complements the work of the European 

Commission, the CEN/CENELEC standards activity, such bodies as Euralarm 

and Eurofeu, the European Insurance Committee (CEA), and the European 

Group of Fire Test Laboratories (EGOLF), EFSAC etc. 

CFPA Europe is part of CFPA International which comprises 28 national fire 

protection associations throughout the world. 

Chairman CFPA Europe – Dr. Hubert Rüegg 

AUSTRIA 

DENMARK 

Zentralstelle für Brandverthütung 

Dansk Brand- og sikringsteknisk Institut (DBI) 

Günther Brückler, Director 

Peter Johansen, Administration Director 

Siebenbrunnengasse – 21/3 

Jernholmen 12 

A – 1050 Wien, Austria 

DK-2650 Hvidovr, Denmark 

Tel.: + 43 1 544 25 02 

Tel: + 45 36 34 90 00 

Fax: + 43 1 544 25 02 43 

Fax: + 45 36 34 90 01 

E-mail: guenther.brueckler@kfv.or.at 

E-mail dift@dift.dk; pj@dift.dk 

Web: www.brandteknisk-institut.dk or www.dift.dk 

BELGIUM 

Association Nationale pour la Protection contre FINLAND 

l’Incendie et l’Intrusion (ANPI-NVBB) 

Suomen Pelastusalan Keskusjärjestö (SPEK) 

Alain Georges, Director 

Ratamestarinkatu 11 

Parc Scientifique Fleming 

SF – 00520 Helsinki 

B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve-Sud, Belgium 

Tel: + 358 (0)9 476 112 

Tel: + 32 10 47 52 11 

Fax: + 358 (0)9 476 11 400 

Fax: + 32 10 47 52 70 

E-mail: vaihde@spek.fi 

E-mail: info@anpi-nvbb.be; 

Web: www.spek.fi 

alain.georges@anpi-nvbb.be 

Web: www.anpi.be


FRANCE 

Centre National de Préventiomn et de 

Protection (CNPP) 

Benoît Clair, Director 

5 rue Daunou 

75002 Paris, France 

Tel: + 33 1 44 50 57 72 

Fax: + 33 1 44 50 57 99 

E-mail: cnpp@cnpp.com 

Web: www.cnpp.com 

GERMANY 

Vereinigung zur Förderung des Deutschen 

Brandschutzes (VFDB) 

Hans Jochen Blätte 

Wüppertal Fire Brigade 

August-Bebel-Strasse 55 

D-5600 Wüppertal 1, Germany 

Tel: + 49 202 49 43 00 

Fax: + 49 202 44 53 31 

Web: www.vfdb.de 

VdS-Schadenverhütung GmbH 

Gero. FPoppe, Director 

Amsterdamerstrasse 172 - 174 

D-50735 Köln, Germany 

Tel: + 49 221 77 66 0 

Fax: + 49 221 77 66 3 41 

E-mail: info@vds.de 

Web: www.vds.de 

IRELAND 

National Safety Council (NSC) 

Patrick Costello 

4 Northbrook Road 

Ranelagh 

Dublin 6, Ireland 

Tel: + 353 1 4963 422 

Fax: + 353 1 4963 306 

Email: info@nsc.ie 

Web: www.nsc.ie 

ITALY 

Associazione Italiana fra Addetti alla Sicurezza 

(AIAS) 

Tiziano Zuccaro 

Via del Vecchio Politecnico 

7 – 20121 Milano, Italy 

Tel: + 39 2 76 00 20 15 

Fax: + 39 2 76 02 04 94 

E-mail: aias@aias-sicurezza.it 

www.aias-sicurezza.it 

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THE NETHERLANDS 

Nationaal Centrum voor Preventie 

JHNM van Laanen, Director 

De Molen 1 

3994 DA Houten, Netherlands 

Postbus 261 

3990 GB HOUTEN, Netherlands 

Tel: + 31 30 22 96 000 

Fax: + 31 30 22 96 010 

E-mail: info@ncpreventie.nl 

Web: www.ncpreventie.nl 

NORWAY 

Norsk brannvernforening 

Wesselsgt 8 

Boks 6703 St Olavs Plass 

0130 Oslo , Norway 

Tel: + 47 23 15 71 00 

Fax: + 47 23 15 71 01 

Web: www.norsk-brannvern-forening.no 

PORTUGAL 

Associação Portuguesa de Seguradores 

Paulo Baptista 

Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca 41 

1250-190 Lisboa, Portugal 

Tel: + 351 21 38 48100 

Fax: + 351 21 38 31422 

E-mail: aps@apseguradores.pt 

Web: www.apseguradores.pt 

SLOVENIA 

Slovensko zdruzenje za pozarno varstvo (SZPV) 

Bojan Grm, President 

Celovska 150 

1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia 

Tel: + 386 1 514 24 74 

Fax: + 386 1 514 24 75 

Mobile phone: +386 31 644 846 

E-mail address: szpv@siol.net 

Web: http://szpv.zag.si 

SPAIN 

Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Daños y 

Perdidas (CEPREVEN) 

Miguel A Saldaña, Director 

Sagasta 18 

E-28004 Madrid, Spain 

Tel: + 34 1 445 7381/445 7666 

Fax: + 34 1 445 7136 

E-mail: asociacion@cepreven.com 

Web: www.cepreven.com

SWEDEN 

Svenska Brandförsvarsföreningen 

Tommy Arvidsson 

SE-115 87 Stockholm, Sweden 

Tel: + 46 8 588 47400 

Fax: + 46 8 662 3507 

E-mail: info@svbf.se 

Web: www.svbf.se 

SWITZERLAND 

Schweizerisches Institut zur Förderung der 

Sicherheit - Das Sicherheitsinstitut 

Dr. Hubert J Rüegg, Director 

Nüschelerstrasse 45 

CH-8001 Zürich, Switzerland 

Tel: + 41 1 217 43 33 

Fax: + 41 1 211 70 30 

E-mail: safety@swissi.ch 

Web: www.swissi.ch 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Fire Protection Association 

Bastille Court 

2 Paris Garden 

London SE1 8ND, United Kingdom 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 5300 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 5301 

E-mail: fpa@thefpa.co.uk 

Web: www.thefpa.co.uk 

CFPAs - rest of the world 

AUSTRALIA 

Australian Fire Protection Association 

Ross Hodge, Executive Director 

13 Ellingworth Parade 

Box Hill 

Victoria 3128, Australia 

Tel: + 61 3 9890 1544 

Fax: + 61 3 9890 1577 

E-mail: fpaa@fpaa.com.au 

Web: www.fpaa.com.au 

CANADA 

Fire Prevention Canada 

Shirley Gallant, Manager 

5360 Canotek Road, Unit 4 

Ottawa 

Ontario, Canada K1J 9E3 

Tel: + 1 613 749-3844 

Fax: + 1 613 749-0109 

E-mail: info@fiprecan.ca 

Web: www.fiprecan.ca 

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EGYPT 

Egyptian Fire Protection Association 

Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi 

44 Mohieldin Abduel Ezz Street 

Mohandessien 

Cairo, Egypt 

Tel: + 20 2 335 8091 

Fax: + 20 2 760 3373 

Email: shakercg@shakergroup.com 

INDIA 

Loss Prevention Association of India Limited 

D B Malik, Managing Director 

Warden House 

Sir Pherozshah Mehta Road 

Mumbai (Bombay) 400 001, India 

Tel: + 91 22 287 4512 

Fax: + 91 22 287 4512 

Web: www.chennaionline.com/lpa 

ISRAEL 

Israel Fire Protection Association 

Dr Ralph Mehr 

Standards Institution of Israel 

42 Chaim Levanon Street 

Tel Aviv 69977, Israel 

Tel: + 972 3-646-5154 

Fax: + 972 3-641-9683 

E-mail: Dr.Mehr@FPEng.com 

Web: www.sii.org.il 

JAPAN 

Japan Fire Protection Association 

Masao Yokoyama 

Nippon Shobo Kaikan 

5th Floor, 9-16 Toranomon 2-Chome 

Minato-Ku 

Tokyo 105, Japan 

KOREA 

Korean Fire Protection Association 

Se-kwun Hong 

KFPA Building 

35-4 Youido-Dong, Yengdungpo-Gu 

Seoul 150-885, Korea 

Tel: + 82 2 780 8111 

Fax: + 82 2 780 4094 

E-mail: kfpa@kfpa.or.kr 

Web: www.kfpa.or.kr


MALAYSIA 

Malaysian Fire Protection Association 

Steven Ooi, President 

No 25-4, Block H, Jalan PJU 1/37, 

Dataran Prima, 

47301 Petaling Jaya, 

Selangor, Malaysia 

Tel: + 60 3 7804 9141 

Fax: + 60 3 7804 4592 

E-mail: mfpa@tm.net.my 

Web: www.malaysiafire.org 

NEW ZEALAND 

New Zealand Fire Protection Association 

Bob Taylor, Executive Director 

Box 302-372, North Harbour 

1 Parkhead Place 

Albany 

Auckland 1330 

North Island, New Zealand 

Tel: + 64 9 414 4450 

Fax: + 64 9 414 5707 

E-mail: bob@fireprotection.org.nz 

Web: www.fireprotection.org.nz 

SOUTH AFRICA 

Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 

P R Davey, Managing Director 

Springbok Road 

Bartlett, Boksburg 

PO Box 15467 

Impala Park 

1472 South Africa 

Tel: + 11 397 1618 

Fax: + 11 397 1160 

E-mail: fpasa@cis.co.za 

Web: www.fpasa.co.za 

USA 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 

Jim Shannon, President 

1 Batterymarch Park 

PO Box 9101 

Quincy 

Massachusetts , USA 02269 - 9101 

Tel: +1 617 770 3000 

Fax: + 1 617 770 0700 

E-mail: custserv@nfpa.org 

Web: www.nfpa.org 

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Other European Fire and Security 

Organisations 

EOTC - European Organisation for Conformity 

Assessment 

36 rue de Stassart 

B-1050 Brussels , Belgium 

Tel: + 32 2 502 41 41 

Fax: + 32 2 502 42 39 

E-mail: helpdesk@eotc.be 

Web: www.eotc.be 

EOTC acts as a focal point for conformity 

assessment in Europe, but does not itself test or 

certify products and services. It is an organisation 

set up at the behest of the European Commission 

in 1993, comprising national conformity 

assessment organisations (such as OC/16 in the 

UK) and key European conformity assessment 

bodies. Among its principal objectives are the 

development, oversight, assessment and 

promotion of mutual recognition agreements in 

the voluntary sector, as well as the promotion of 

one-stop testing both Europe and worldwide, and 

the rationalisation of marks of conformity and of 

statements of conformity. 

EFSG - European Fire and Safety Group 

Secretariat c/o VdS 

(Ms Gabriele Späth) 

Amsterdamerstrasse 174 

D-50735 Köln, Germany 

Tel: + 49 221 7766 375 

Fax: + 49 221 7766 377 

E-mail: info@efsg.org 

Web: www.efsg.org 

A European Agreement group, founded in 1990, 

which is concerned with the certification of 

products, materials, systems and services in the 

fields of fire protection, security and loss 

prevention. It seeks to promote a common 

approach to product conformity certification in its 

specialist fields and to enable firms to obtain 

certification from more than one certification 

body without unnecessary duplication of testing 

and assessment.

EFSAC - European Fire and Security Advisory 

Council 

Diamant Building, 5th Floor 

80 Boulevard Auguste Reyers 

1030 Brussels, Belgium 

Tel: + 32 2 706 82 35 

Fax: + 32 2 706 82 50 

E-mail: secretariat@efsac.org 

Web: www.efsac.org 

A grouping of European industry associations 

(including CEA, CFPA Europe, EURALARM, 

EUROFEU, EUROSAFE, ESFG). Its principal 

objectives are in the fields of fundamental fire and 

security protection work and accelerating the 

European standards-making process. 

United Kingdom 

Mr. Brian Bircher 

EGOLF Administration and Technical Executive 

Brian Bircher & Associates 

1 Vernon Drive 

Marple 

Stockport SK6 6JH, United Kingdom 

Tel: + 44 (0)161 427 5472 

Fax: + 44 (0)161 427 8045 

E-mail: EGOLFBBA@aol.com 

Web: www.egolf.org.uk 

EGOLF aims to improve collaboration between 

the fire-testing institutes, to facilitate mutual 

acceptance of test reports and to contribute to the 

removal of technical trade barriers throughout the 

whole of Europe. EGOLF training courses in 

reaction-to-fire testing to the new European 

Standards are available to all laboratories (whether 

EGOLF members or not) in order to promote 

harmonisation of interpretation and practice in 

the use of these new Standards. 

EGOLF – European Group of Official Firetesting 

Laboratories 

c/o Laboratorium voor aanwending der 

Brandstoffen en Warmteoverdracht 

Ottergemsesteenweg 711, B-9000 Ghent 

Belgium 

Tel: + 32 9 243 7750 

Fax: + 32 9 243 7751 

E-mail: lena.declippel@rug.ac.be 

Web: www.egolf.org.uk 

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CEA – Comité Européen des Assurances 

Gijsbert J Swalef, President 

3 bis, rue de la Chaussée d’Antin 

FR - 75009 Paris, France 

Tel: + 33 1 44 83 11 73 

E-mail: nouguier@cea.assur.org 

Web: www.cea.assur.org 

The central organisation which represents the 

interests of insurance companies of 19 European 

countries in dealings with European and 

international bodies. Its committees and working 

parties monitor developments in all the main 

classes of insurance business. It helps to present 

one influential voice on behalf of European 

Insurers, especially in areas of change, such as 

regulation. 

EUROFEU - European Committee of 

Manufacturers of Fire Protection and Safety 

Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles 

Secretariat (Bernd Scherer) 

Lyonerstrasse 18 

Postfach 710864 

60528 Frankfurt/Main, Germany 

Tel: + 49 69 66 03 13 05 

Fax: + 49 69 66 03 14 64 

E-mail: bernd.scherer@vdma.org 

Web: www.eurofeu.org 

EUROFEU provides input into the development 

of technical standards and codes of practice for the 

production and after-sale services of firefighting 

vehicles, pumps, rescue equipment and correlated 

equipment and the promotion of good practice in 

relation to the marketing of such products. 

EURALARM - Association of European 

Manufacturers of Fire and Security Systems 

Secretariat: 

Domagkstrasse 11, 

D-80930 Munich, Germany 

Tel: + 49 89 636 58 141 

Fax: + 49 89 636 58 439 

E-mail: secretariat@euralarm.org 

Web: www.euralarm.org 

The objective of EURALARM is to promote the 

use of automatic fire and intruder alarm systems 

and to present European manufacturers’ and 

installers’ interests internationally, via 14 member 

organisations in 14 countries, representing around 

700 companies.


STANDARDS ORGANISATIONS 

CEN – Comité Européen de Normalisation 

European Committee for Standardisation 


B-1050 Brussels, Belgium 

Tel: + 32 2 550 08 11 

Fax: + 32 2 550 08 19 

E-mail: infodesk@cenorm.be 

Web: www.cenorm.be 

CENELEC – Comité Européen de 

Normalisation Electrotechnique 

European Committee for Electrotechnical 

Standardisation 


B-1050 Brussels, Belgium 

Tel: + 32 2 519 68 71 

Fax: + 32 2 519 69 19 

E-mail: info@cenelec.org 

Web: www.cenelec.org 

CENELEC was established in 1973 and is 

recognised as the European standards organisation 

in its field (Directive 83/189/EEC). It works with 

technical experts from 22 European countries to 

publish standards for the European market. 

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FPA training 

Training is a major FPA activity. The Association has been providing training courses 

for over 35 years and delivers one of the most comprehensive ranges of fire safety 

training courses in the United Kingdom. The training department currently offers 

over 40 different training courses covering fire safety management, fire safety 

engineering and health and safety topics, in addition to organising regular seminars 

and specialist training events tailored to specific company requirements. The content 

of each course programme is carefully monitored and updated to include the latest 

developments in legislation and practice. Presented by fully qualified and 

experienced fire safety professionals, courses can be held at the FPA training suite in 

London, on a regional basis, or at a client’s premises if required. 

The FPA training initiative is recognised globally by industry, commerce, 

Government and all relevant professional bodies. The FPA operates a quality 

management system in accordance with BS/EN/ISO 9001 and its system has been 

approved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. 

Complete descriptions of courses, including details of dates, venues and prices can 

be found in the FPA training catalogue 2003, copies of which are available from the 

training co-ordinator, FPA, Bastille Court, 2 Paris Garden, London SE1 8ND (tel: 

020 7902 5314, fax: 020 7902 5301). 

Technical support 

The FPA has an extensive range of training materials to provide full technical 

support for all its training courses. Students are provided with FPA-produced course 

notes, specifically designed for the requirements of the course syllabus. The 

progressive design of the courses, many of which are taught on a modular basis, 

allows students with varying degrees of knowledge and experience to complete 

courses at their own pace. 

On completion of a course, certificates are awarded and written reports on each 

candidate’s achievements can be made available if required by sponsors.


Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

The FPA supports the principles of CPD and credits or points may be available to 

members of professional institutions as a result of attending specified courses. 

CPD hours have been awarded for the majority of FPA courses by the 

Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). Attendance at any FPA fire safety 

training course entitles members of The Institution of Occupational 

Safety and Health (IOSH) to make an allocation of CPD points as 

appropriate. For further details please contact the training co-ordinator. 

The list of institutions recognising FPA courses is continually expanding and an 

enquiry about the availability of CPD points can be made at the time of booking. 

Customised training solutions 

An increasing number of organisations require training services to be provided on a 

‘customised basis’, so that they can specify the location and timing of the course and 

the programme can be tailored to suit specific training needs. This is a fast-growing 

activity of the FPA’s training department and any current course can be modified, 

expanded or tailored. Course syllabuses can be amended to ensure that delegates are 

trained in accordance with specific company systems and procedures. Where 

necessary, the FPA can also provide on-going back-up and verification services. 

FPA training staff are prepared to travel anywhere to present courses to clients. Aside 

from the FPA training suite in London, the FPA has access to regional training 

centres across the UK or can stage courses at customers’ premises or suitable local 

venues. FPA trainers will make free non-obligatory visits to discuss particular 

training needs. 

This customised training service allows customers to make significant financial 

savings on items such as accommodation, travel and venue hire costs. Furthermore, 

courses can be delivered when it is convenient to the customer, therefore minimising 

disruption and business interruption. 

FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSES 

Basic fire fighting and fire prevention (1 day) 

This popular course provides basic knowledge of fire prevention and is the most 

comprehensive, cost-effective, one-day fire safety course available in the UK. The 

course satisfies the specific ‘additional training’ requirements of the Fire Precautions 

(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (amended 1999). 

The aim is to provide participants with a greater awareness and understanding of the 

threat posed by fire, their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak and the 

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action to be taken should a fire occur. Those attending the course will be able to 

implement the requirements of current legislation, which mandates specific levels of 

fire safety training. 

This course has been designed for all staff and will be of particular benefit to those 

with a designated fire responsibility, such as fire wardens/marshals. 

Fire risk assessment (1 day) 

The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (amended 1999) require that 

employers make an assessment of the fire risks that exist in their premises and plan 

to manage the risk. This course provides excellent guidance on correct methods and 

the processes of conducting a fire risk assessment. Delegates are offered guidance on 

how to analyse and record such an assessment and how to act upon the findings to 

reduce the risks and improve fire safety in their workplace. 

Bespoke fire risk assessment workshop (21 / days) 2 

This new workshop is based on the FPA’s extremely popular fire risk assessment 

course; the workshop is designed to provide practical hands-on experience in 

performing actual fire risk assessments. The risk assessments are constructively 

criticised to ensure delegates get the most from the experience. 

Fire safety management (5 days) 

This popular one-week residential course introduces the key principles of fire 

prevention and control at a primary management level. The course was first offered 

by the FPA over 30 years ago and the programme is constantly updated to include 

new and proposed developments in the fire safety management field. In the course 

of a concentrated and focused week of training, delegates are taught by FPA staff, 

senior fire brigade officers, insurance surveyors and expert consultants. 

The course satisfies some of the requirements of the CFPA Europe diploma in fire 

prevention and qualifies students for the CFPA Europe certificate. 

Fire safety in the workplace (1 day) 

This course aims to equip delegates with a clear understanding of fire safety issues in 

the workplace. It covers current and proposed UK fire legislation relevant to all UK 

businesses. The course is designed for all those who hold responsibility for fire safety 

in the workplace, including HR/personnel, facilities managers and general managers. 

Arson and terrorism in the workplace ( 1 / 2 day) 

The threat of arson and terrorism is a major concern to owners or occupiers of 

buildings. Arson and terrorism not only cause huge financial losses, but each 

year in the UK 100 people die and 3000 are injured in arson and terrorismrelated 

incidents. This course teaches delegates how to minimise the threat of


arson and terrorism. As with all courses, the FPA can offer this course tailormade 

to companies’ requirements and can also offer workplace assessments to 

determine companies’ readiness to deal with the threat of arson and terrorism 

(please call for further information). 

CFPA EUROPE COURSES 

The European Confederation of Fire Protection Associations (CFPA) is the formal 

body, governed by statute, which links the 16 recognised fire safety organisations in 

the countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA). 

Founded in 1974, CFPA Europe exists to promote the highest standards of fire safety 

management in both the EU and EFTA. The FPA is the sole provider of CFPA 

courses in the UK. 

CFPA Europe diploma in fire prevention (max 2 years) 

The CFPA Europe diploma is a Europe-wide recognised qualification in fire 

safety management and fire prevention now held by approximately 12,500 

people throughout Europe. The course is designed to provide delegates with a 

knowledge and understanding of fire prevention methods and issues at a basic 

management level. 

The FPA has redesigned the diploma structure to offer a more welcoming approach 

to new candidates. The diploma includes a one-week residential fire safety 

management course, which provides the basis for the rest of the diploma. This is 

followed by eight individual study units covering the nature and behaviour of fire, 

fire detection, fire extinguishment, fire and European law, means of escape, fire 

protection of buildings, fire insurance and security, and management and protection. 

The course concludes with a two-hour written examination. 

There are a number of routes into the CFPA Europe diploma as outlined in the 

diagram. Prior learning and qualifications may also be taken into account. 

CFPA Europe advanced diploma in fire prevention (max 2 years) 

Open to those who have successfully completed the revised CFPA Europe diploma 

in fire prevention, this advanced course concentrates more extensively on the 

management aspects of fire safety and fire risk management. The advanced diploma 

involves completion of a three-day management course, two pieces of directed 

coursework, a dissertation, an interview and an examination. The syllabus includes 

fire risk assessment, organisation and management of fire safety and security, loss 

minimisation, preventing arson and terrorism, integrated fire safety solutions, 

financial aspects, and emergency and disaster planning. 

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CFPA/MIFireE conversion course (5 days) 

The CFPA Europe diploma and advanced 

diploma are widely recognised 

qualifications which also satisfy many of 

the requirements for membership of the 

IFE. The primary aim of this short course 

is to complete all of the academic 

requirements necessary to allow successful 

candidates to apply for full membership 

of the IFE. 

CFPA Europe diploma conversion (3 days) 

The CFPA Europe diploma conversion 

course is specifically designed for persons 

with either the FPA diploma in fire safety 

management or those who enrolled for the 

CFPA Europe diploma in fire prevention 

before the end of January 2002 (at which 

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Correspondence 

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MANAGEMENT COURSE 

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point the content and syllabus were changed). The conversion course prepares 

students, via a 2-day intensive revision schedule, to sit the CFPA Europe 

examinations, held on the final day. (Persons sitting the new diploma and advanced 

diploma do not need to complete this course.) 

Risk management (1 day) 

Risk management as a managerial discipline is now generally recognised as essential 

in the commercial and industrial world. The concept is now used by many local, 

health and other authorities. This one-day course is intended as an introduction to 

the subject for those likely to be involved in the management, control, elimination 

or financing of risk and focuses particularly on the risk of fire. 

The course also aims to enable delegates to understand the relationship between risk 

management and insurance and to examine the practical application of risk 

management techniques to a range of organisations and environments. 

Fire safety in houses in multiple occupation (2 days) 

There are currently in excess of 1.5 million people in the UK living in houses in 

multiple occupation (HMOs), from bedsits to hostels and guest houses. Fires in 

HMOs kill approximately 65 people every year. The aim of this two-day course is to 

provide participants with a greater awareness and new understanding of fire risks and 

hazards relating to HMOs and to introduce the key principles of fire prevention and 

control in such premises. 

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Disaster and emergency management systems (3 days) 

An effective emergency management system may prove to be the difference between 

the survival and collapse of a business after a disaster or emergency. This course 

covers the legal, managerial, behavioural and technical factors which must be 

considered in designing a disaster and emergency management system. 

Fire safety for facilities managers (2 days) 

This course is designed to introduce key fire safety issues relevant to the facilities 

manager through both theoretical and practical sessions. It covers the legislative and 

code-driven maintenance regimes for fire safety features in the workplace. The FPA 

has been providing fire safety courses specifically designed for facilities managers for 

the past eight years and its expertise in this area is widely recognised. 

Fire safety and security on construction sites (1 day) 

This course introduces the principal issues regarding fire safety and security on 

construction sites. The course outlines the main fire safety risks present on all types 

of construction/refurbishment projects and offers practical solutions for the 

management of these risks. 

Following several major UK fires, in 1992 the FPA and the Construction 

Confederation published a Joint Code of Practice, Fire Prevention on Construction 

Sites. Since then, the document has been widely adopted by the construction industry 

as an industry-wide standard. The content and implications of this Code of Practice 

are introduced on this course through both theoretical and practical study modules. 

The course is designed for those concerned with construction site fire and 

security, namely contractors, architects, clients, developers, fire service 

personnel and building control personnel. 

Explosions and fires in industry (2 days) 

This course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the explosion 

and fire hazards present on industrial plant and other risk locations, together 

with up-to-date information on explosion prevention and control techniques 

and the factors influencing the choice of technique. The course also includes 

background information on current and forthcoming legislation. It does not 

cover fires caused by arson. 

Hot work (2 days) 

Fires caused by hot working (welding, grinding etc) account for a large 

percentage of accidental fires in the UK. This new course has been designed to 

ensure that delegates understand the risks posed by hot working and methods of 

reducing the risk, such as control measures and permit schemes. The course also 

keeps delegates up to date with recent changes in legislation and best practice. 

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Over the past 20 years the traditional, qualitative approach to fire safety has 

increasingly given way to quantitative methods. Current trends in legislation 

are from prescriptive to performance-based requirements, which will require 

greater appreciation of fire as a phenomenon and of the design of fire 

protection measures. 

Fire safety engineering principles and practice (2 days) 

This introductory course provides a grounding in fire engineering theory and 

practice. The course teaches delegates to understand the fundamentals of fire 

which enable it to be assessed in a quantitative way, allowing the prediction of 

fire hazards and the design of fire protection measures. The course covers 

elements such as the mechanisms of fire initiation and growth, the behaviour 

of materials and products in fire conditions and human factors such as 

behaviour in a fire and susceptibility to smoke and toxicity. The course also 

provides an introduction to predictive computer models and hands-on 

experience of user-friendly computer tools to aid the fire safety practitioner. 

Fire protection in building design (2 days) 

This course is designed to introduce the theory and practical application of the 

basic principles of constructional fire protection in building design and to 

provide a wider understanding of passive fire protection systems. The course 

reviews the essential components of BS 476: Parts 20-24 and BS EN 

equivalents and demonstrates how risk assessment techniques can be used to 

determine the extent of structural fire protection. In addition the interface 

between fire protection and security is discussed and updates on the latest 

available technology are provided. 

Fire doors and glazing systems (1 day) 

A high percentage of fire door and glazing systems in UK buildings are 

potentially ineffective due to incorrect specification, installation or poor 

maintenance. British standards for fire performance and servicing have existed 

for many years but are often not fully understood. This course aims to: 

• teach understanding of the role of fire doors and glazing in the fire safety of 

premises 

• improve awareness of the need for correct specification and installation 

• detail servicing regimes needed to maintain performance 

• aid identification of existing systems in premises which lack accurate 

records.


Principles and design of smoke control systems (2 days) 

With Building Regulations placing a far greater emphasis on active fire 

protection measures than ever before, knowledge of fire growth and smoke 

behaviour has an increasing importance in the design of modern buildings. 

The course aims to: 

• introduce the principal features to be considered when designing smoke 

control systems, through theoretical and practical study modules using the 

principles of fire dynamics 

• introduce the commonly accepted design criteria as applied to smoke 

control systems 

• equip delegates with a clear understanding of the relevant codes and 

standards. 

Portable fire extinguisher recharging and maintenance (4 days) 

There are estimated to be several million portable fire extinguishers in the UK, all of 

which need regular servicing if they are to be effective. Fire extinguishers are often 

wrongly blamed for failing to extinguish a fire when the real cause is a lack of correct 

maintenance. 

This course, conducted by FETA-approved instructors, aims to train personnel in 

the correct portable fire extinguisher servicing procedures as defined within BS 5306: 

Part 3 and to equip students with the skills necessary to sit the FETA examination 

(a BAFE recognised examination, forming an integral element of the BAFE 

registered technicians scheme). 

Emergency lighting systems, principles and design (1 day) 

The Building Regulations 1991 require that a building shall be designed and 

constructed so that there are means of escape in case of fire from the building to a 

place of safety outside the building. Approved Document B to the Building 

Regulations provides guidance as to when emergency lighting is necessary to satisfy 

this requirement. This course aims to: 

• provide key personnel with training regarding BS 5266: Emergency lighting: Parts 

1, 3 and 7, including European harmonisation amendments 

• help delegates understand key design and installation concepts 

• illustrate through practical projects how emergency lighting systems should be 

effectively managed in order to maintain correct operation and serviceability. 

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Given the proven effectiveness of sprinklers, it is important that all staff having a 

responsibility for fire safety have a working knowledge of such systems and 

installations. 

The FPA has unrivalled experience and expertise in this area, resulting partly from 

its key role in preparing the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations, upon 

which BS 5306: Part 2: Specification for Sprinkler Systems is based. 

Introduction to sprinkler systems and components (2 days) 

The course aims to: 

• explain the principles of operation of sprinkler systems 

• introduce the main components of sprinkler systems and their functions 

• introduce the design criteria for complete systems and the classification of risk 

• discuss maintenance and protection of different types of storage facilities 

• introduce codes and standards and the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler 

Installations. 

The course is designed to meet the needs of fire surveyors, building control officers, 

fire service personnel and all others whose work requires them to have an 

appreciation of the installation and operation of sprinkler systems. No previous 

understanding of sprinklers is necessary, though it is suggested that participants, 

where appropriate, should have some knowledge of their own installation. 

Intermediate sprinkler systems design school (5 days) 

This course equips students to design and approve ordinary hazard sprinkler systems 

by the pre-calculated method according to the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler 

Installations/BS 5306: Part 2. It also prepares students for the two-week advanced 

sprinkler systems design course. Students are assessed and certificates are issued. 

Advanced sprinkler systems design school (10 days) 

This intensive course equips students to design, review and approve both ordinary 

hazard and high hazard sprinkler systems in accordance with the LPC Rules for 

Automatic Sprinkler Installations/BS 5306: Part 2. 

On attending this course delegates will be able to understand the use of full hydraulic 

calculations, by hand and using computational software. Great emphasis is placed on 

practical work, drawings and computational hydraulics.


Prerequisites for delegates include mathematical aptitude (though no formal 

qualification is demanded), technical drawing skills and a working knowledge of 

ordinary hazard table schemes (tested on the first day). An ideal preparation would 

be attendance on the FPA intermediate sprinkler systems design course. 

Students are assessed, certificates are issued and contact is maintained with trainees 

following the course to ensure that what they have learnt is put into practice. 

Maintenance of sprinkler systems (3 days) 

It is essential that sprinkler systems are correctly maintained to be effective. This 

course aims to introduce the individual components of sprinkler systems and the 

principles of operation, to provide a practical insight into the maintenance of these 

systems and to test students’ competency in this function. The course will include 

practical experience in dismantling and reassembling a range of alarm valves and 

ancillary components. 

Advanced fire protection hydraulics (5 days) 

The aim of this course is to teach participants how to use a proprietary fire protection 

hydraulics computer package with confidence. Most of the commercially available 

calculations programmes can be taught but some may require the participants to 

bring their own copy of their programme with them. This course is designed for 

those who have been designing or verifying calculations and design for at least five 

years. It will not cover the Rules for sprinkler design, water spray or foam system 

design (other than the rules and requirements for full hydraulic calculation). During 

practical sessions participants will be expected to design the layout of systems on their 

own, apart from the computer calculations. 

CPVP thermoplastic pipework – design and installation (1 day) 

Since it was first approved in 1984, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) 

pipework for sprinkler systems has accelerated the growth of sprinkler protection in 

areas that have traditionally been difficult to access using more orthodox piping 

materials such as steel. As CPVC offers a number of benefits, its use is likely to 

increase. 

The course has been developed to meet the expanding demand for training in this 

new area, and will focus particularly upon systems joined by means of cold solvent 

welding. This course aims to familiarise participants with the nature, development 

and application of CPVC for use in sprinkler systems, operational considerations, 

design parameters, handling and storage, transition issues and good practice for 

specifiers/regulators and installers. 

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Residential sprinkler systems (2 days) 

There are on average 650 fire deaths in the UK every year, about 70% of which 

occur in domestic properties. This course will provide an in-depth grounding in the 

principal elements of residential sprinklers, covering design and installation 

requirements, applications, benefits and changes in legislation and practice. 

The course is designed for anyone considering the installation of residential 

sprinklers, such as architects, building control officers, construction industry 

professionals and property developers. 

Testing fire fighting foam systems (1 day) 

Flammable liquids are used extensively in today’s industries and workplaces. Where 

foam is supplied as an extinguishing medium it is vital to ensure that it continues to 

perform according to its original specifications. 

This course aims to introduce the principles that should be applied when testing 

foam systems and to ensure that delegates are able to specify correctly the most 

appropriate test regime for specific foam systems. 

Advanced fire protection design for special risks (2 separate weeks) 

The aim of this course is to equip participants to specify, plan and review designs for 

fixed fire protection installations protecting special risk areas, which include 

substances such as oil and gas and industries such as petrochemical, chemical, 

pharmaceutical, power generation and defence. The skills covered on the course 

include producing and verifying calculations, producing working drawings and 

determining safety and maintenance requirements. A range of international 

standards will be explored including NFPA and LPC. Such a course is not available 

anywhere else in the world. 

This is a course for qualified mechanical engineers or those with considerable 

experience in the high-risk industries. The first week of the course is available as a 

‘stand alone’ course. 

DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS 

Fire detection and alarm systems: practical workshop (1 day) 

Automatic fire alarm systems are perhaps the most commonly installed of all fire 

protection systems. They are also the least understood and are frequently 

mismanaged, often creating unwanted alarms. 

This course covers the requirements of BS 5839: Part 1: 2002, key design concepts, 

proposed new European legislation and other sources of guidance material. It 

illustrates through practical projects how fire alarm systems should be effectively


managed in order to maintain correct operation and serviceability. Delegates should 

leave the course able to evaluate submissions on a cost-effective basis and carry out 

appropriate inspections of plans and building works. 

Introduction to fire detection and alarm systems (2 days) 

The aim of this course is to brief participants on the equipment, design, installation 

and maintenance standards, technical developments and special applications for 

automatic fire detection and alarm systems, concentrating on European and British 

standards. The course covers the types, purposes and functions of various equipment 

including detectors, control and indicating equipment, addressable and ‘intelligent’ 

systems and specialised detection systems. Also covered are siting and spacing 

requirements and computer protection. The programme includes demonstrations of 

detectors and panels in action and a practical design project. 

Intermediate fire detection and alarm systems design (5 days) 

This course equips students to specify, design, test and approve automatic fire 

detection and alarm systems to BS 5839: Part 1: 2002 using smoke and heat 

detection and manual call points. It also prepares students for the two-week 

advanced fire detection and alarm systems design school. 

The course also covers fire authority requirements, new developments in digital and 

analogue systems, system architecture and power supplies, computer protection 

(shut-down and control), installation and maintenance and the LPCB installers 

approval scheme. The course includes location and spacing exercises and a radiation 

detection siting exercise. 

Advanced fire detection and alarm systems design (10 days) 

This course extends the knowledge and skills developed on the intermediate course 

in specifying, designing, checking and approving fire detection and alarm systems to 

BS 5839: Part 1: 2002, using smoke and heat detection and manual call points. 

Successful students will be able to design, operate and reset systems, carry out routine 

testing and troubleshooting, complete logs, train staff and specify (but not design in 

detail) flammable gas detection systems. 

The course covers the physics and chemistry of fire and smoke movement; the 

nature of sound and the construction, siting and operation of sounders; detection 

systems including UV detection and IR detection, analogue and digital systems; and 

control panel functions, power supplies and calculations. Also included are new 

concepts in the protection of computers and computer suites and new developments 

such as radio systems, integration with building control and security, developments 

in the USA and developments in international standards. 

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The course features a major design exercise which covers the siting of smoke and heat 

detectors and manual call points, inputs and outputs, block diagrams, I/O schedules, 

PA systems and remote transmission of alarms. 

RoSPA COURSES 

From 2003 the FPA will be providing a range of occupational health and safety 

training courses in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of 

Accidents. These will be run by qualified and experienced health and safety 

professionals. 

Control of substances hazardous to health (1 day) 

This course teaches delegates to understand the requirements of the Control of 

Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999 and provides 

guidance on practical COSHH assessment in the workplace. 

The course covers legal requirements, exposure to chemicals, control strategies, 

environmental monitoring requirements and compilation and maintenance of 

records. 

The course is aimed at managers and staff with responsibility for using, handling, 

transporting and storing hazardous substances within the workplace. 

Display screen equipment assessors (2 days) 

This course is aimed at staff responsible for planning and controlling the workplace 

environment, including the layout and use of equipment. It covers the principles of 

choosing suitable DSE and office equipment, designing the workplace area 

according to ergonomic principles and assessing workstations in order to encourage 

the correct use of equipment and compliance with HSE guidance notes. The course 

also includes practical assessment exercises and guidance on record keeping. 

Introduction to health and safety management (3 days) 

This course covers managerial responsibilities and legal responsibilities for health and 

safety at work, including practical guidance on planning for safety and the 

implementation of safety procedures within the workplace. It teaches the principles 

of hazard identification, risk assessment, techniques for monitoring safety and 

accident investigation. 

The course is aimed at supervisors or those with management responsibility for 

ensuring the implementation of safe working systems for employees. It is suitable for 

both new and established managers.


Risk assessment workshop (1 day) 

This workshop covers the general principles of risk assessment, practical risk 

assessment techniques and processes, hazard identification, legislation, and the 

development and selection of control measures. The course is suitable for managers 

and supervisors with responsibility for the identification of hazards and the 

assessment of risk. 

Health and safety specialist training 

The courses listed below are run on a bespoke basis only: 

Oxygen handling and administration ( 1/2 day) 

Manual handling operations assessment (1 day) 

Occupational ill health (1 day) 

Advisory external defibrillation (1 day) 

Appointed persons (1 day) 

First aid for children (1 day) 

IOSH safety for senior executives (1 day) 

Insurance and the environment (1 day) 

Management of blast injuries (1 day) 

Manual handling (1 day) 

OH nurses’ skills update (1 day) 

Sports first aid (1 day) 

Health and safety for small businesses (2 days) 

Advanced first aid (assessed) (2 days) 

Statutory first aid at work (refresher) (2 days) 

Statutory first aid at work (4 days) 

IOSH ‘Managing safely’ (5 days) 

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FPA publishing 

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This chapter provides references to a varied selection of publications and other 

sources of fire prevention advice which are produced by or available from the 

FPA and which may be of interest or value to those who own the Yearbook. 

Where a reader needs to know about or to follow the provisions of, say, an Act 

of Parliament or a Statutory Instrument (Government regulations) or a British 

Standard, then there is no substitute for the real thing and it is generally 

advisable to get access to the official document. (If there is any doubt about 

how to go about obtaining such publications, it is always worth contacting the 

FPA’s Publications Department on 020 7902 5300.) A simpler interpretive 

guide often exists alongside the regulatory document. This is another topic on 

which the FPA can advise its members. 

Readers of this year’s Yearbook will note the continued availability of NFPA and 

BSI publications via the FPA and will find (on page 139) information about a 

particularly interesting range of British Standards. 

What follows is substantially the text of the FPA’s publications catalogue for 

2003, copies of which have already been despatched to FPA members. 

FIRE PREVENTION 2003 

The journal of the FPA and the Institution of Fire 

Engineers, Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal is 

published monthly and is regarded as Europe’s 

foremost technical publication on fire safety. 

Published by fire professionals for the fire 

professional, the journal includes technical articles, 

case histories, fire statistics, surveys and the latest 

developments in fire engineering, fire fighting, fire 

safety and related areas of security. 2003 is the second 

year of the joint journal of the FPA and IFE.


The combined journal is available to members of the FPA/IFE as one of the 

benefits of membership. 

Annual FPA Rates 2003 

UK Membership with 1 copy £125.00 

Additional copy, same address £50.00 

Additional copy, different address £75.00 

Overseas Membership with 1 copy £147.00 

Additional copy, same address £60.00 

Airmail despatch (per subscription) £60.00 

Back issues of Fire Prevention for 2002 or earlier, when available, may be 

purchased at £6.00 per copy, including postage and packing. 

Fire Prevention: Index 

IND8/£15.00/2003 

A cumulative index to the journal for the years 1984-2002, available as a floppy 

disk for use on a personal computer running Microsoft Word. 

The FPA sells a wide range of videos, attractively priced, to help reinforce the 

fire safety message. These videos are not available for sale-or-return preview. 

Are You Sitting Uncomfortably?* 

Guidance on the safe use of display screen equipment 

F36/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Aimed at all office workers, this video provides – in an 

entertaining scenario – clear and practical advice on adjusting the 

components of workstation equipment to achieve maximum 

comfort and minimal health risks. 

The story so far . . . the Office Gremlins sabotage workstation 

settings because they enjoy causing discomfort and pain to the 

users BUT here comes the Workstation Wizard, whose battle 

plan covers the importance of: 

• understanding the screen/keyboard axis 

• personal adjustments for seat heights and backs 

• correct posture for keyboard work 

• why foot rests and wrist rests can help 

• comfortable use of the mouse 

• positioning the screen at the best height and angle 

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• checking screen brightness and eliminating reflections 

• organising the workspace to eliminate discomfort 

• having plenty of footroom. 

(Running time: 18min) 

Extinguishing Fires at Work* 

F33/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Shows employees receiving training in the use of workplace 

firefighting equipment, in particular the identification and 

choice of portable fire extinguishers. Includes: 

• types of extinguishers and the fires for which they are suitable 

• demonstration of new ‘wet chemical’ extinguisher on a deep fat fryer 

• training guidance on operating the various extinguishers 

• covers hose reels and fire blankets. 

The video shows true novices getting the benefit of hands-on training, using 

the whole range of equipment. 

Currently the FPA’s best selling video (Running time: 19min) 

* Also available on DVD - see page 131 

The Role of the Fire Warden* 

Front Line Fire Safety 

F28/£79.50 plus VAT† 

One of the FPA’s most important, basic fire safety videos 

which covers: risk assessment; arson alert; hazard spotting; 

escape routes; action in the event of fire; the fire drill; the roll 

call; fire wardens at work. A new version of one of our most 

popular training videos; it lives up to its subtitle, Front Line 

Fire Safety. 


Action in the Event of Fire*: a guide to workplace fire procedures 

F6/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Protect your staff and your premises - and meet your legal obligations - by 

training employees about the proper sequence of actions to take if fire breaks 

out at work. This hard-hitting video shows what might happen if untrained 

staff are faced with an outbreak of fire. It places great emphasis on the 

importance of knowing what actions to take and when to take them. 

(Running time: 12min)


Stop Warehouse Fires 

F35/£79.50 plus VAT/June 2002 † 

Whatever the business, whatever the size and shape of the 

warehouse, it will be safer from the risk of fire if staff have 

watched this excellent new video. They will benefit from its 

coverage of such topics as: good housekeeping; fire 

precautions; combustible materials; ignition sources; smoking 

risks; and many more. Full of good, basic advice for general 

staff and management alike 

(Running time: 18min 50sec) 

Workplace Fire Risk Assessment* 

F24/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Ideal viewing for people concerned with making a fire risk assessment, this 

video reviews the five essential actions; 

• identify the risks by inspection; 

• review the findings; 

• eliminate hazards; 

• minimise hazards which cannot be removed; 

• manage the residual risk. 

It helps employers comply with the Fire Precautions 

(Workplace) Regulations 1997. 



Arson at Work 

F32/£79.50 plus VAT† 

This important training video will inform all staff about 

the causes and effects of arson and how to guard against 

them. The video: 

• identifies factors which encourage arsonists 

• describes the opportunist nature of arson attacks 

• sets out a range of simple measures against arson 

• emphasises the need for vigilance. 


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Fire Safety in Catering Kitchens 

F30/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Aimed at everybody who works in a kitchen, in whatever job. This 

video encourages kitchen staff to take nothing for granted about 

fire risks. It highlights the potential fire risks in a kitchen and 

provides uncomplicated take-away messages for the benefit of both 

kitchen workers and their employers. 


Hot Work Risks 

F26/£79.50 plus VAT† 

A programme of expert guidance aimed at construction 

industry staff who carry out or supervise hot work. It shows 

the consequences of careless hot work, identifies the types of 

problems and gives guidance on safe procedures, including the 

need for a formal system of recording/controlling hot work 

activities during building work. 


Stay Alive from 9 to 5* 

F34/£79.50 plus VAT† 

A lively modern approach - using a news-reporting format - to 

avoiding accident and injury in the office. Covers: 

• common causes of accident • near misses are important 

and injury clues 

• slips and trips • handling and lifting 

• falls from heights • harmful substances 

• using display screen equipment • the office chair 

• fire safety basics. 

Show your staff this video and help protect the UK’s millions of 

office workers. 

(Running time: 16min 30sec) 

Avoiding Accidents and Injury at Work* 

F29/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Makes you think hard about: where you work; the job you do; the tools and 

equipment you use; your actions in an emergency. Features Britain’s most 

famous stunt man, Marc Cass, who demonstrates the great importance of 

organising your work safely, whatever your occupation. This video promotes 

risk assessment to the workforce in plain English, combining a lively approach 

with simple but important messages. 

(Running time: 22min)


Safe Lifting and Manual Handling* 

F27/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Gary Taylor, former World’s Strongest Man, shows that, 

whoever you are, whatever your job, you are likely to find 

yourself involved with lifting, and that, whatever your size 

and strength, you need to know how to lift safely. You will 

need to think about the task, assess the load, and then: 

• plan how to lift it 

• prepare as necessary to lift it 

• perform the lifting properly. 



Construction Site Fire Safety 

F20/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Surveys the fire hazards on construction sites and shows how a site co-ordinator 

works to ensure compliance with Fire Prevention on Construction Sites, the 

industry’s Joint Code of Practice. Intended for use in educating the staff of 

contractors/subcontractors, it includes: emergency procedures; fire brigade 

access; fire extinguishers; hot work; site security. (Running time: 16min) 

Fire Safety in the Leisure Industry 

F21/£79.50 plus VAT† 

Any one of a variety of leisure activities brings large numbers of the public into 

premises in circumstances which pose particular fire risks. This video provides 

an excellent introduction to the essentials of a fire-safe regime on leisure 

premises. 


Fire Spread in Curtain Walled Buildings 

F25/£95.00 plus VAT† 

For copyright reasons this video is not for sale outside the UK. 

Based on a series of controlled experiments, this video shows exactly how fires 

spread in modern multi-storey buildings with glass curtain walls. It presents a 

series of recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of fire spread in such 

buildings. 


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First Steps to Personal Safety at Work 

Y180/£89.50 plus VAT/ No FPA discount 

Produced by Hascombe Enterprises Ltd in association with the Suzy 

Lamplugh Trust. 

An induction video for all staff. The scenarios depict the risks 

involved in coping with three common situations: 

• an irate visitor 

• an aggressive and disgruntled customer 

• an incident of road rage. 


A Guide to First Steps to Stress Management at Work 

Y182/£89.50 plus VAT/No FPA discount 

Produced by Hascombe Enterprises Ltd in association with the Suzy Lamplugh 

Trust 

This new training video explains very clearly the causes and 

symptoms of work-related stress and the negative effects 

which it can have on the individual and their job 

performance. Instructs the viewing audience via three 

dramatic scenarios which depict: working with customers; 

working with teams; the importance of work/life balance. 

Focuses on: 

• awareness of sources/symptoms of stress; 

• work assessment - new skills/prioritising/sharing and 

delegating; 

• support from employer and colleagues; 

• lifestyle improvements - diet/exercise/relaxation. 

Managing Fire Safety at Work 

An FPA video collection 

DVD01/£249.95 plus VAT/2002 

Four of the FPA’s most popular fire safety training 

videos are now available on a single DVD. Those 

trainers who prefer DVD format can now purchase 

these four programmes on a single disk: 

• Workplace Fire Risk Assessment 

• The Role of the Fire Warden 

• Action in the Event of Fire 

• Extinguishing Fires at Work


Managing Health and Safety at Work 

An FPA video collection 

DVD02/£249.95 plus VAT/In preparation 

Four programmes on a single DVD to help the health 

and safety trainer cover the topics most relevant to the 

wellbeing of the workforce. This disk contains the 

following programmes: 

• Are You Sitting Uncomfortably? 

• Stay Alive from 9 to 5 

• Avoiding Accidents and Injury at Work 

• Safe Lifting and Manual Handling 

FPA Library of Fire Safety 

As an additional benefit of FPA membership (see page 132) a single copy of 

each volume in this library is sent free at the time of publication to each full 

member. 

Vol. 2 Fire and Hazardous Substances 

CD-ROM edition 

FSCD2/£75.00 plus VAT/2002 

First published in book form and now fully updated in CD-ROM format, Vol 

2 of the Library of Fire Safety is both an account of the principles of fire science 

and a directory of the nature of (and fire precautions needed for) a wide range 

of hazardous substances. It contains descriptions of the characteristics of more 

than 250 hazardous chemicals. Essential reference information for those who 

are called upon to manage the storage and use of hazardous substances. 

Contents: The physics and chemistry of fire; Classification of fires; Storage of 

flammable liquids; Storage and use of liquefied petroleum gas; Directory of 

hazardous substances (uses, hazards, precautions, firefighting, physical 

characteristics). 

Vol. 3 Guide to Building Fire Protection 

This volume is currently out of print. 

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Vol. 4 Guide to Fire Safety Signs 2nd ed 

FSB36/£5.00 (discounts for quantities)/1997 

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A handy volume of basic advice about the selection and positioning of signs 

relating to fire safety, in line with the provisions of relevant European 

legislation. Contains more than 60 examples of signs, equipment and labels in 

full colour. 

Contents: Introduction; Legislation; Types of signs - 

prohibitory - warning - mandatory - safe conditions 

- fire equipment - supplementary - photoluminescent; 

Directional arrows; Table of signs 

(illustration/ meaning/location); Signs for 

storage/transport purposes; Fire extinguishers; Fire 

hydrants; Other signs; Maintenance and visibility; Bibliography. 

Vol.5 Fire Risk Management in the Workplace: 

a guide for employers 2nd ed 

FSB22/£15.00 non-members, £10.00 members/2000 

Designed to meet the risk assessment requirements of the Fire 

Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, this guide helps 

employers understand and manage their obligations. In 

particular it enables them to draw up the required assessment 

of the fire risk as it exists in their premises and to plan to cope 

with that risk. This illustrated publication explains, clearly 

and concisely, how to comply with the legal requirements. 

Contents: Introduction; Legal background; Fire risk 

assessment; Identifying fire hazards in the workplace; Coping 

with residual risks; Management procedures; The role of the 

fire safety manager; The threat from arson and terrorism; A simple fire risk 

assessment; Planning for emergencies; The acid smoke hazard; Appendices 

(including fire inspection checklists).


Vol. 6 The Prevention and Control of Arson 

FSB40/£15.00/1999 

A volume of expert information and practical advice for those 

(principally in industry and commerce) who have responsibility 

for protecting their company premises against the arsonist. 

This is the book about arson prevention. 

Contents: Introduction; Arsonists and their motives; Arson in 

commerce and industry; Arson in dwellings; Arson in public 

buildings; The problem of vehicle fires; Empty buildings, farms 

and grassland fires; Fire investigation for fire safety managers; 

Designing against arson; The prevention of arson on 

construction sites; Protection against arson; An arson risk 

assessment method; Incendiaries, bombs and terrorism; 

Technical appendices. 

Vol. 7 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems: a Guide 

FSB41/£20.00 approximately/In preparation for 2003 

This volume will be of great practical value. It has its origin in the 

FPA data sheets on the same topic. The book reviews the basics 

of equipment and systems, their methods of operation, and the 

necessary care and maintenance routines. It will serve as the fire 

safety manager’s guide to fire detection and firefighting hardware. 

Contents include: Fire points and fire safety signs; Portable fire 

extinguishers and fire blankets; Hydrant systems and hose reels; 

Automatic fire detection and alarm systems; Fixed fire 

extinguishing systems; Passive fire protection; Automatic 

sprinkler systems – components – design and installation – care and maintenance – 

safety during shutdown; Automatic fire ventilation systems; Fire doors and shutters. 

Vol. 8 Fire Safety and Electrical Equipment 

FSB44/£15.00/In preparation for 2003 

Electrical hazards may result from bad design, construction or installation, 

defective or damaged electrical appliances, or from misuse or incorrect operation. 

The latest volume in the Library of Fire Safety will consider all such hazards and 

will provide advice to protect the users of electrical equipment against the 

inherent risks and in particular against the risk of fire. 

Contents: What is electricity?; Legislation and standards; Protection for safety; 

Electricity in the home; Electricity in the workplace; Special installations; 

Electricity and fire protection installations; Inspection and testing; Intrinsically 

safe equipment; Static electricity; Lightning. 

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Fire Safety Management 

The Fire Safety Manager’s Handbook 

FSB45/£100.00/In preparation for 2003 

The Handbook is the prime source of workplace fire safety reference 

information. It comprises a selection of essential topic ‘sections’, each of which 

includes: 

• a survey of existing legislation and standards affecting workplaces and staff; 

• an outline of management actions necessary to comply with the legislation; 

• practical guidance on managing related fire safety activities. 

Contents: the topics include: Action in the event of fire; Arson; Automatic 

sprinklers; Building Regulations; Business interruption insurance; 

Construction sites; Cooking equipment/kitchens; Electrical appliances; 

Emergency lighting; Emergency plan; Explosive substances; Fire alarms; Fire 

blankets; Fire certificate; Fire detectors; Fire doors; Fire drills; Fire insurance; 

Fire risk assessment; Fire safety signs; Flammable substances; Gaseous fire 

extinguishing systems; Good housekeeping; Hazard spotting; Hazardous 

premises; Heating appliances; Hot work; Hydrants and hose reels; 

Inspections; Liquefied petroleum gases; Means of escape; Oil fired 

installations; Passive fire protection; Petroleum storage; Portable 

extinguishers; Record keeping; Training; Transport fire safety; Warehouses 

and storage areas; Waste materials, storage and disposal. 

FPA Workplace Fire Safety Log Book 

including record sheets on CD-ROM 

LB1/£59.50 plus VAT/2002 

Those responsible for recording an employer’s wide range of necessary actions on 

matters related to fire safety will find this looseleaf log book an essential aid. The 

log book is A4 format, in a sturdy looseleaf binder, and 

contains record sheets which permit employers or their 

representatives to keep an accumulating record of their 

actions in accordance with the Fire Precautions Act 

1971 and related regulations. The log book contains 

its record sheets in paper form but also on CD-ROM, 

so that the user can maintain paper or electronic 

records. (Users wishing to store electronic records need 

Adobe Acrobat software.) 

Contents: Fire risk assessment; Employers, employees 

and working conditions; Staff and basic training; Means of escape; Fire doors; 

Emergency lighting; Automatic sprinkler systems; Automatic fire detection 

and alarm systems; Fire extinguishers and fire blankets; Hose reels and


hydrants; Fixed fire extinguishing installations; Hot work; Other fire 

protection equipment in buildings; Inspections by authorities; Master copies of 

forms; CD-ROM. 

CD-ROM 

LB1CD/£20.00 plus VAT/2001 

Past purchasers of the original (1997) log book may choose to purchase the CD 

of the record sheets. 

Binders 

Extra binders (for overflow records or separate buildings) are available at 

£5.00 each. Please order ‘Log book binder - Y144’. 

Fire Risk Assessment: Log Book Record Sheets 

LB2/£7.50/2001 

Owners of the original version of the FPA’s Log Book may wish to purchase the 

risk assessment section. It includes a selection of appropriate record sheets, and 

filing instructions to aid its inclusion in the Log Book binder. 

Chubb’s 

Fire Risk Assessment: a Practical Guide 

Y181/£160.00/No FPA discount/2000 

Chubb Fire Limited have produced a Guide to assist employers to carry out fire 

risk assessments of their premises as required by the Fire Precautions 

(Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended). It is aimed at employers in small 

to medium sized premises and provides basic guidance on carrying out practical 

evaluations and inspections of premises to prepare a fire risk assessment. This 

looseleaf volume contains a range of forms and record sheets. 

Contents: Index; Introduction; 1. Fire risk assessment; 2. Fires and fire hazards; 3. 

Risk, reduction and control; 4. Forms, records and guidance; 5. Further information. 

The FPA can now supply copies of standards and other publications produced 

by the National Fire Protection Association of America. We have instant search 

access to the NFPA’s European catalogue. To enquire about NFPA documents 

please telephone the FPA on 020 7902 5300 and we’ll help you track down 

what you need. Alternatively, visit our web site, www.thefpa.co.uk to view a 

complete list of NFPA codes/standards. Postage and packing is charged at cost 

for NFPA documents. Prices quoted are those current in December 2002 but 

may be subject to increase by NFPA for 2003. 

NFPA National Fire Codes 

The NFPA is the world’s leading publisher of fire codes and standards. Its 

National Fire Codes are the most comprehensive technical reference resource 

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available to the fire industry. The National Fire Codes are available in three 

principal formats. 

Electronic National Fire Codes Subscription Service: CD-ROM format 

NFCCD/Annual subscription £419.92 plus VAT/No FPA discount 

With the NFC on CD-ROM you can print the sections you need from any of 

the Codes or export text into word processing applications and cross reference 

information instantly. A subscription includes electronic editions of Formal 

Interpretations and Tentative Interim Amendments. 

Looseleaf National Fire Codes Subscription Service 

NFCLLF/Annual subscription £739.06/No FPA discount 

Printed editions of every NFPA Code and Standard, in 13 durable looseleaf 

binders that are easy to customise. This option features high quality graphs and 

tables, with change bars on revised text. Updates and step-by-step instructions 

arrive throughout the year. 

National Fire Codes Softbound Set 

NFCSFT/Annual subscription £752.50/No FPA discount 

As well as the complete list of NFPA’s fire safety standards we can also supply 

their major reference works. Here are some examples of the NFPA’s publications. 

Fire Protection Handbook 19th ed 

January 2003/No FPA discount. Available in book or CD-ROM format: 

Book/FPHBook/£100.75/CD-ROM/FPHCD/£151.17 plus VAT 

‘The most trusted reference resource in the fire protection industry’. The 

NFPA’s Fire Protection Handbook is used every day by thousands of 

professionals. No other source comes close to its in-depth analysis of every 

aspect of fire and life safety. In a recent survey carried out by the NFPA, the 

vast majority of users rated the Handbook ‘excellent’ to ‘superior’ in terms of 

content, organisation and presentation. 

In its 190 chapters, almost 2400 pages, more than 2000 line 

illustrations and hundreds of photographs, the Handbook 

prepares the reader to deal with virtually any fire safety topic. 

Contents (section titles): Basics of fire and fire science; Fire 

and life safety education; Fire prevention; Materials, 

products and environments; Detection and alarm; 

Suppression; Confining fires; Evacuation of occupants; 

Systems approaches to property classes; Organising for fire 

protection; Information and analysis for fire prevention: 

Appendices; Index.


The SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering 3rd ed 

SFBEHBK/£151.17/2002/No FPA discount 

A major publication, the only reference work which combines theory, research 

results and calculation methods in one accessible and easy-to-use volume. This 

widely used book covers fundamentals as well as the most advanced topics, 

including means of escape, explosions, 

compartment leakage calculations, fire test 

methods and fire resistance. Engineers, designers, 

manufacturers, researchers and many others rely on 

the SFPE Handbook for its unified theoretical and 

analytical approach to fire protection. Contains 

1200 pages and hundreds of line illustrations. 

Contents (section titles): Fundamentals; Fire 

dynamics; Hazard calculations; Design calculations; Fire risk analysis; 

Appendices; Index 

Life Safety Code Handbook 8th ed 

2000/No FPA discount. Available in book or CD-ROM format: 

Book/HB00/£68.87/CD-ROM/HCD00/£109.52 plus VAT 

The Life Safety Code Handbook provides architects, 

designers and engineers with the text of the complete 

NFPA Code plus invaluable commentary, examples, 

illustrations and other vital information for the design of 

fire-safe buildings, from the fire protection engineers 

who are responsible for the development of the Code. 

More than 1100 fact-filled pages, 400 two-colour line 

illustrations and scores of informative photographs. 

Contents: General; Fundamental requirements; Definitions; Classification of 

occupancy and hazard of contents; Means of egress; Features of fire protection; 

Building service and fire protection equipment; New and existing assembly 

occupancies; New and existing educational occupancies; New and existing health 

care occupancies; New and existing detention and correctional occupancies; New 

and existing hotels and dormitories; New and existing apartment buildings; 

Lodging or rooming houses; One- and two-family dwellings; New and existing 

residential board and care occupancies; New and existing mercantile occupancies; 

New and existing business occupancies; Industrial occupancies; Storage 

occupancies; New and existing day-care occupancies; Special structures and highrise 

buildings; Referenced publications; Appendices; Technical supplements; Life 

Safety Code Cross-Reference table; Index. 

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BRITISH STANDARDS 

Publications of the British Standards Institution are now available from the FPA. 

If you wish to purchase a British Standard then use the order form on our web 

site, www.thefpa.co.uk, for that putpose. 

Please note that we supply at BSI non-member prices and FPA discounts do 

not apply to purchases of BSI publications. We can search BSI’s complete 

catalogue for you on request. 

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings, Part 1: Code of 

practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance 

BS 5839-9/£154.00/2002/No FPA discount 

The Code covers all systems, from simple manual installations with several 

manual call points to complex automatic installations connected to remote 

alarm receiving stations. 

Related British Standard in preparation for 2003 

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings, Part 9: Code of 

practice for emergency voice communication systems in buildings 

BS 5839/£68.00/2003 

The changes in the 2003 version comprise updating of normative references 

and revisions linked to the revised BS 5839: Part 1: 2002. 

Other British Standards concerning fire detection and alarm systems 

BS 5839: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings 

Part Date Title Price 

3 1988 Specification for automatic release mechanisms etc £52.00 

5 1988 Specification for optical beam smoke detectors £52.00 

6 1995 CoP for design/installation of systems in dwellings £82.00 

8 1998 CoP for design/installation/servicing of voice alarm systems £82.00 

BS EN 54: Components of Automatic Fire Detection Systems 

Part Date Title Price 

1 1996 Introduction £52.00 

2 1998 Control and indicating equipment £68.00 

3 2001 Fire alarm devices. Sounders £68.00 

4 1998 Power supply equipment £52.00 

5 2001 Heat detectors. Point detectors £104.00 

7 2001 Smoke detectors. Point detectors using scattered 

light, transmitted light or ionisation £104.00 

10 2002 Flame detectors. Point detectors £82.00 

11 2001 Manual call points £82.00 

Any order for BSI documents will be regarded as firm and not subject to 

cancellation since the BSI does not accept returns.


ÎNFORMATION ON CD 

Fire Prevention CD-ROM 

The Fire and Security Manager’s Desktop Library 

(including the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations) 

FPACD/£395.00 plus VAT, non-members/£350.00 plus VAT, FPA members 

This CD presents a fire prevention library at your fingertips. It contains most of the 

published FPA titles in this catalogue at a price which represents a saving of around 

£600.00 on purchasing the publications separately. 

The range of technical information and guidance embraces the fields of: 

• fire safety management 

• fire prevention 

• risk assessment 

• loss prevention and control 

• safety, health and environment. 

The FPA CD is a full-text retrieval CD with an annual 

update service and it covers the whole range of the 

FPA’s documentary guidance. Thus it contains 

information originally published in the forms of 

books, journals, datasheets, leaflets, looseleaf manuals 

and many other formats. The CD will be updated 

once a year, each spring, at a price of around £100.00 

plus VAT. 

For more information about the range of topics covered by the FPA CD, please 

request a fully descriptive leaflet from the FPA’s publications department. 

Halon Replacements CD-ROM 

HRCD/£29.50 + VAT/In preparation for 2003 

December 2003 is the date by which, in the UK, apart from named critical 

uses, halon systems must be decommissioned. This new report considers the 

progress which has been made towards that objective and summarises the 

principles for replacement. This document will be essential reference for those 

companies whose plans are not yet complete – it will provide both guidance 

and reassurance in accomplishing the decommissioning of halon systems and 

their replacement by effective alternatives. 

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LEAFLET 

How to use a fire extinguisher 

L11/Bulk quantities cost £25 per 100 copies, 

£190 per 1000 copies. 

This popular leaflet provides up-todate 

information on choosing and 

using portable fire extinguishers. It is 

ideal for distributing to staff to inform 

them about the basics of using an extinguisher. 

POCKET CARDS 

Choosing and Using a Fire Extinguisher 

PC1/ Minimum order: 25 copies £15.00 (payment with 

order) / 50 copies £25.50 / 100 copies £42.00 / 1000 

copies £260.00 (all plus VAT) 

Printed on hard-wearing plastic in full colour, 

this pocket card carries pictures of the main 

types of extinguishers, with information 

about choice and use in the event of fire. On 

the reverse of the card are specimen fire 

instructions. Apply for a single sample card with your request for price 

quotation (without commitment) for the quantity in which you are interested. 

Hot Work Operative’s Checklist 

HWPC/Minimum order: 25 copies (payment with order)/50 copies £25.50/ 

100 copies £42.00/ 1000 copies £260.00 (all plus VAT). 

Side 1 of this pocket card lists the essential fire safety measures with which the 

hot work operative needs to comply, while the reverse lists/depicts the main 

types of portable extinguishers and which to choose in the event of fire. The 

pocket card is printed in full colour on hard-wearing plastic - ask for a single 

sample copy free of charge. 

POCKET GUIDES 

Fast Guide to Personal Safety at Work for You 

PG2/Minimum order: 25 copies, £49.75/No FPA discount 

Provides commonsense guidance on a variety of workplace situations in which 

employees might become victims of violence and aggression. Coverage 

includes: avoiding risks; reducing risk exposure; dealing with aggression; 

physical attack; risks when travelling; and the guide contains a personal safety 

checklist. A 6-panel concertina-fold brochure which presents its information in 

a combination of easy-to-follow text and attractive illustrations. Companycustomised 

versions can be produced, subject to order quantity.


Fast Guide to Fire Safety at Work for You 

PG1/1996/Minimum order: 25 copies, £49.75/No FPA discount 

This 6-leaf concertina-fold brochure contains an extremely useful collection of fire 

safety advice for employees. The Fast Guide presents the information on a full 

range of work-related fire safety topics by means of full-colour illustrations and 

bullet-point text in this compact-folding pocket-size brochure. Companycustomised 

versions can be produced, subject to order quantity. 

POSTER 

Fire Safety at Work 

Y159/£12.00 plus VAT/No FPA discount 

A large size wall poster - 600 x 840mm - in full colour and plastic encapsulated 

for durability, this poster is intended for display in the workplace. It advises 

about reducing the risk of fire, protecting premises against arson, tackling fires 

if they do break out, and dealing with casualties. 

An Introduction to the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 

FSB43/£15.00 (on floppy disk)/2001 

This very helpful document (now supplied on floppy disk) 

surveys the background to the Regulations, outlines the 

requirements in simple language and gives guidance on practical 

measures to take to comply with them. A fire risk assessment is 

required for virtually all UK workplaces and this title describes 

why and how employers should proceed. 

FPA Hot Work Permit Scheme 

(including electronic originals of hot work permits) 

FSB46/£25.00/2002 

Previously listed as Hot Work Management 

This really useful resource will be invaluable to those who 

control hot work activities for all construction, 

refurbishment or renovation projects and day-to-day 

maintenance work. It comprises a booklet plus CD which 

will enable the user to run a hot work permit scheme on 

screen. The booklet surveys the measures essential for hot 

work safety on site and provides full instructions for using the CD. The 

electronic scheme delivers hot work checklists and hot work permits and will 

save copies of all permits issued. The CD will run on most modern PCs which 

have Microsoft Access 2000 installed. 

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Fire Precautions in Warehouses and Distribution 

Buildings 

Published by the FPA for the Fire Safety Advisory Board 

CPWARE/2002/£10.00 

Information and guidance on issues to be considered 

in relation to fire precautions in large warehouse-type 

buildings. Applicable only to England and Wales, the 

guidance is developed with large single-storey 

premises in mind but its approach is applicable to 

any form of warehouse or distribution centre. 

Contents: Commercial importance of good fire 

precautions; Application of the Building Regulations 

and fire safety legislation; Operational fire safety 

management; References 

Fire Safety with Waste Materials 

FSB47/£15.00/2002 

This publication presents practical advice on how to reduce the fire hazard of 

combustible waste materials in a manner which is both cost-effective and 

effective in terms of business continuity. It has application in a very wide 

variety of industrial and commercial undertakings and public buildings. 

Contents: Introduction; Legal background; General good practice; Disposing of 

solid combustible materials; Disposing of waste flammable materials; 

Disposing of waste gases; Cleaning up after spillages; Special problems; 

Domestic waste; Management questionnaire; Annex 1 – Reference documents; 

Annex 2 – Useful contacts. 

HOTELS 

Fire Safety in Hotels: requirements for Europe 

With CFPA Europe FSB23/£25.00/1994/No FPA discount 

Analyses the special problems of hotel fire safety and suggests approaches which 

would substantially improve fire safety in hotels across the continent. An 

essential reference work for those with responsibility for the management and 

implementation of hotel fire safety policies. 

Fire Safety Management in Hotels and Boarding Houses 

With the Home Office and Scottish Office FSB7/£5.10/1991/No FPA discount 

For the owner or manager of premises where people sleep as paying guests, an 

illustrated guide which presents a concise survey of duties and responsibilities 

under the law and how they may be fulfilled.


FIRE INVESTIGATION 

Principles of Fire Investigation 

R.A.Cooke and R.H.Ide 

IFEPFI/£15.40/1985 No FPA discount 

This book provides essential guidance to the disciplined approach and skills 

needed for successful fire scene investigation. Over 400 pages, illustrated 

throughout. 

Contents: Background information (chs 1-4); At the scene (chs 5-9); Special 

scenes (chs 10-12); Recognition of fire causes (chs 13-16); Fire processes (chs 

17-20); Examination and presentation of evidence (chs 21-24): Technical 

appendices; Index. 

A Guide to Fatal Fire Investigations 

D.Leitch 

IFEFFI/£12.35/1993 No FPA discount 

Aimed at fire officers and others who have an investigative role at the scene of fatal 

fires. Provides information about types of fire deaths and the effects which fires can 

have on the human body. Contains a section of 44 colour and black and white 

plates. 

Contents: The principles of cremation; Medical aspects of fatal fires; 

Identification of fatals; Handling and removal of fatals; Major destruction of 

the human body with minor damage to surroundings; Destruction of the 

human body by fire; Proformas; Alcohol and fire deaths; Suspicious deaths; 

Suicides; Excavating bodies at explosions; Some common mistakes made at 

fatal fire investigations; Fire fatalities; The role of the Procurator Fiscal; The 

role of the Coroner; Practical guidance on giving evidence. 

Safety at Scenes of Fire and Related Incidents 

James W. Munday 

FSB27/£15.00/1994/Now available only on floppy disk 

A guide to the risks which may be encountered at scenes of fires and similar 

incidents. 

Contents: Introduction; Legislation; Approaching and viewing the scene; 

Assessment of building safety; The examination of building structures; Aftereffects 

of firefighting; Industrial processes and stored materials; Practical 

precautions; Services; Vehicles; Other people at the scene; Safe working 

practices; Particulate materials; Chemical/Biological hazards. 

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EMERGENCY SERVICES 

Disasters and Emergencies 

Managing the Response 

W.R.Tucker 

Y171/£16.00/1999/No FPA discount 

Provides an overview of disaster planning and emergency management. This is 

the book for those in the emergency services who need to be prepared to deal 

with the unthinkable. 

Contents: Introduction; Planning; Organisational roles, responsibilities and 

training; Voluntary assistance; Incident management; Casualty and victim 

management; Support for victims and rescuers; Financing disaster; 

Bibliography; Useful organisations. 

Public Firefighting Cover 

A guide to the distribution of fire brigades’ pumping appliances in the UK 

PFC/£20.00 plus VAT/2003 

Provided in computer disk format, this is an up-to-date listing of locations of 

UK fire stations, their staffing status and their complement of pumping 

appliances. The guide is arranged alphabetically by names of fire brigades in 

England and Wales and Scotland, plus Northern Ireland. 

Risk Assessment for the Emergency Services 

R.A.Klein 

IFERA/£16.25/1997/No FPA discount 

Risk assessment in the emergency services encompasses the evaluation of risks 

for a range of staff activities, from office, maintenance and support activities to 

those operational incidents which require strategic and tactical assessment. 

Contents: Introduction; Historical background; Terminology and glossary; 

Legal background; Hazard identification; Risk assessment; Risk reduction and 

control; Information handling; Risk environments; Evaluation – surveillance, 

auditing and monitoring; Accidents to firefighters and performance indicators; 

Worked examples and case histories; Technical appendices; Bibliography. 

Firefighter Manual of Trauma Care 

Greater Manchester County Fire Service 

IFEMTC/£14.25/1996/No FPA discount 

Every day firefighters encounter situations where people require treatment for 

serious or life-threatening injuries. This manual is designed to equip the 

firefighter with the knowledge necessary to cope.


Contents: Introduction; Priorities at the scene; Basic life support: adult and 

paediatric; Airway and cervical spine; Breathing; Circulation; Disability; 

Putting it all together; Mechanics of injury; The roles of the emergency 

services; Extrication techniques; Patient assessment and treatment; Medical 

appendices. 

GENERAL 

Out of the Flames 

The Story of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund 1943-2003 

Neil Wallington 

Y160/£15.99/In preparation for May 2003 

This commemorative publication, marking the diamond jubilee 

of the FSNBF, will include a Foreword by the Fund’s patron, 

Her Majesty the Queen. Out of the Flames quite naturally links 

the growth and achievements of the Fund to the heroic exploits 

of firefighters, in wartime and peacetime. It charts the Fund’s 

remarkable story from its birth during the dark days of 1943 to 

its modern role in assisting serving and retired firefighters who 

may find themselves in need. Neil Wallington is sometime Chief 

Fire Officer of Devon and a Past President of the Institution of 

Fire Engineers. 

True Hero 

The Life and Times of James Braidwood 

Brian Henham 


James Braidwood is widely regarded as the father of the 

British fire service. Born in Edinburgh in 1800 he 

became Master of Engines of the Edinburgh brigade in 

1824 and then, in 1832, went to London to establish 

and command the capital’s brigade. This handsome, 

copiously illustrated book is a real tribute to the man 

and his achievements. 

Contents: Introduction; Masonry and living rock; A 

want of concert; From strength to strength; Relocation 

and reform; Ready at all hours; Déjà vu; Business as 

usual; At the post of duty; A city in mourning; The 

Braidwood legacy; Appendix - the London fire engine 

establishment; Bibliography; Index. 

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SECURITY 

An Introduction to Physical Security Techniques 

FSB33/£27.50/1996 

Contains a comprehensive account of the basics of physical security, copiously 

illustrated with helpful diagrams, and also includes a glossary of more than 

1000 security terms and phrases. An essential volume for the shelf of the fire 

safety/security manager. 

Guidance on the Acceptance of Electronic Locks to Doors required for 

Means of Escape 

IFELOC/£9.00/1999/No FPA discount 

Graham Shiel 

The four main sections of this document examine the principal types of 

electronic locks which may be used at fire exits and helps potential users 

understand the issues related to the selection of such devices. 

Contents: Glossary; Summary; Introduction; Types of access control systems 

and their applications; Case studies and examples; Installation pro forma; 

Bibliography. 

TRANSPORT 

Airports and Aircraft Fire Protection, Firefighting and Rescue Techniques 

2nd ed 

Robert W. Docherty 


This standard work of reference, published by the Institution of Fire Engineers, 

deals with the measures necessary to provide adequate fire-safety-related 

facilities at places where aircraft take off and land. 

Contents: Introduction; The provision of rescue and firefighting facilities at 

airfields, airports and aerodromes; Airport buildings and fire protection; 

Aircraft construction; Emergency planning and procedures; Airport 

firefighting procedures and techniques; Rescue from aircraft; Post accident 

management; Heliports; Safety procedures for fuelling aircraft and 

transportation of dangerous goods; Airport fire services; Index. 

Marine Fire Studies 

P.Cox 

IFE/£16.45/1997/No FPA discount 

Provides an introduction to the subject of fire safety and firefighting on board 

ships. 

Contents: Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention; The legal implications;


Firefighting installations and equipment required by SOLAS; SOLAS rules – 

general requirements for fire protection; The role of classification societies and 

other maritime agencies and organisations; Basic principles of ship design, 

construction and tonnage measurement; Ship types and construction features; 

Firefighting ships and fire boats; Ports, docks and harbours; Planning for 

incidents involving ships; Boarding ships and transfer of equipment; 

Firefighting in ships; Naval vessels and auxiliaries; Conclusions; Glossary of 

terms; Bibliography; Appendices; Index. 

CODES OF PRACTICE AND RELATED GUIDANCE 

Code of Practice for the Protection of Unoccupied Buildings 

CPPUB/£15.00/1995 

Deals with the security of premises against losses due to theft as well as wilful 

damage, arson and vandalism of all kinds, and provides guidance on 

precautions to be taken at the time a premises is vacated and subsequent followup 

actions to minimise the risks of loss or damage. 

Sealing Apertures and Service Penetrations to Maintain Fire Resistance 

The Intumescent Fire Seals Association Code 

IFSAC/£25.00/No FPA discount/1999 

The IFSA’s Code defines good practice in the evaluation, specification, 

selection and installation of sealing systems to maintain the fire resistance of 

fire separating elements within a building. It is intended to support the relevant 

advisory documents linked to building regulation in the United Kingdom. 

LPC Code of Practice for Fire Protection in the Food and Drink Industry 

CPFSFI/£12.50/1999 

Considers the principal fire risks encountered in premises in the food 

processing industry and describes a series of measures which, if adopted, would 

guard against them. 

Guidelines for the Supply of Water to Automatic Sprinkler Systems 

GFSS/£5.00/1998 

These guidelines promote greater awareness of the potential dangers of fluctuations 

of public water supply pressures in relation to automatic sprinkler systems. 

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The LPC Design Guide for the Fire 

Protection of Buildings 2000 

A Code of Practice for the Protection of Business 

DG2k/£49.50/A4 format, 317 pages, 96 line illustrations 

A major work of reference for those most closely 

concerned with the design and construction of 

industrial and commercial buildings. Provides expert 

information which will enable them to plan and 

build premises which are inherently safer from the 

fire hazard. Such premises: 

• will react better if fire does break out; 

• will be less likely to suffer crippling interruption of 

business; and 

• will be safer places for those who work there. 

The Design Guide’s advice is firmly based on the risk assessment approach to fire 

safety issues. 

Contents: Foreword; Introduction; General principles; Compartmentation; 

Protection of openings and services; External fire exposure; Construction 

design and data sheets; Special risks; Case studies; Index 

Fire Prevention on Construction Sites 5th ed 

The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection 

from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings 

Undergoing Renovation 

With the Construction Confederation 

FSB9/2000 

1 to 9 copies, £5.00 each / 10-25, £4.50 each / 26-50, 

£4.00 each/ 

51-100, £3.75 each / Over 100 copies, prices on 

application. 

The document which brought about 

revolutionary improvements in fire safety on 

construction sites. 

Contents: Foreword; Compliance; Introduction; 

Definitions; Design phase; Construction phase; 

Emergency procedures; Fire protection; 

Temporary covering materials; Portable fire extinguishers; Site security against 

arson; Temporary accommodation; Site storage of flammable liquid and LPG; 

Electricity and gas supplies; Hot work; Waste materials; Plant; Materials’ storage; 

Smoking; References.


RULES 

LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 

The Sprinkler Rules is the complete volume of reference information for those 

who need to know about the design and installation of automatic sprinkler 

systems. 

It includes: 

• the full text of the relevant British 

Standard, BS 5306: Part 2, Specification 

for sprinkler systems; 

• a range of more than 30 Technical 

Bulletins, which deal with points of 

practical application and technical 

difficulty. 

The complete volume comprises the best 

available, professional advice about 

installing sprinkler systems for 

suppressing and extinguishing fires and is 

in two parts, as follows: 

BS 5306: Part 2, Specification for sprinkler systems . . . 

. . . was developed directly from the British insurance industry’s Rules for 

Automatic Sprinkler Installations (29th edition, 1989). The BS is in seven 

main sections plus appendices and includes 80 Tables and 50 Figures. The 

sections are: 

1. General; 2. Planning; 3. Contract arrangements; 4. Water supplies; 5. 

Components and installation design; 6. Signs, notices, information and colour 

coding; 7. Upkeep of the system; Appendices. 

Technical Bulletins . . . 

. . . have been supplied as part of the Sprinkler Rules since their first 

publication in 1990. The Technical Bulletins (TBs) cover a range of topics and 

fulfil a number of purposes. They augment the provisions of BS 5306: Part 2 

and serve to draw attention to requirements of the insurers who insure the 

premises protected by such systems. 

Prospective purchasers who are interested to learn the titles of the TBs currently 

published can contact the FPA’s publication department for a fully descriptive 

leaflet. 

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Format Options 

• Looseleaf For many years the Sprinkler Rules 

have been available as a large-format, looseleaf 

book in a capacious binder. The book is 

attractively laid out, with a host of line 

illustrations to help explain points of technical 

complexity. (The pages of the British Standard 

are cross-referenced to those of the TBs and 

vice versa.) 

• CD ROM Following agreement with the 

British Standards Institution, the complete 

Sprinkler Rules are now available in CD ROM 

form. The foregoing descriptions of contents 

apply equally well to the CD ROM version, 

and the choice of format is a matter for the 

customer. 

Updating service 

Purchasers of the LPC Sprinkler Rules may register to receive consignments of 

updating material as and when they become available. Such updates may 

contain revisions of existing TBs or completely new Bulletins and are published 

at prices commensurate with their extent and complexity. 

Book CD ROM Book plus CD ROM 

Publishing codes/Prices RLS6 RLS6 CDRLS6+CD 

FPA member £100.00 £100.00 £135.00 

(zero VAT) (plus £17.50 VAT) (plus £11.80 VAT) 

Non-FPA-member £150.00 £150.00 £170.00 

(zero VAT) (plus £26.25 VAT) (plus £14.88 VAT) 

NOTE: For copyright reasons the CD ROM cannot be networked. If the purchaser wishes 

more than one person to have simultaneous access to its contents it is necessary to purchase 

the appropriate number of copies. 

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE SPRINKLER RULES 

Currently the LPC Sprinkler Rules are based on BS 5306: Part 2. 

During 2003 a new European Standard on sprinkler installations will be published by 

British Standards Institution as a BS EN. The FPA will be producing a new set of LPC 

Sprinkler Rules, based on and containing the BS EN, later in 2003. 

Full details will be circulated in the course of 2003 and the Sprinkler Rules will be offered 

at a pre-publication price to existing subscribers.


RECOMMENDATIONS 

The Loss Prevention Council’s recommendations for protecting building works, 

buildings, their occupants and equipment against specific risks, principally the 

hazard of fire. 

BUILDING MATERIALS AND OPERATIONS 

Storage, use and filling of liquefied petroleum gas in containers 

RC6/£2.75/1989 

Hot work (includes sample hot work permit) RC7/£5.00/2001 

BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICES 

Emergency power, heating and lighting RC1/£2.00/1984 

Fire protection of atrium buildings RC21/£2.75/1990 

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 

Loss prevention in electronic data processing and similar installations 

Part 1. Fire prevention RC3/£5.50/1990 

Part 2. Security protection RC3B/£5.50/1991 

Part 3. Protection of data and software RC3C/£8.00/1992 

Part 4. Small office system protection RC3D/£7.50/1993 

Part 6. Protection against electrical disturbances RC3F/£7.50/1995 

EQUIPMENT 

Cooking equipment (other than fish and chip frying ranges) 

RC16B/£2.75/1996 

Electrical equipment in flammable and explosive gaseous atmospheres 

RC30/£2.75/1997 

Fish and chip frying ranges RC16A/£2.75/1996 

Fork lift trucks RC11/£2.75/1996 

Installation and maintenance of grain dryers RC10/£2.75/1989 

Oil fired installations RC9/£2.00/1990 

Organic thermal fluid heating systems RC26/£2.75/1995 

Portable and transportable space heaters RC15/£2.00/1995 

Space heaters burning waste fuel RC4/£2.75/1990 

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Space heating: hazard classification RC27/£2.75/1995 

Spark detection and suppression systems on pneumatic conveying 

systems RC28/£2.75/1996 

Spark erosion machining RC29/£2.75/1996 

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OCCUPATIONAL/STORAGE HAZARDS 

Fire safety in automotive refinishing and spraying processes 

RC31/£3.50/2000 

Fire safety in spray painting processes (excluding automotive refinishing) 

RC32/£7.50/2002 

Fire safety in warehouses RC18/£2.75/1999 

Fire protection of laboratories RC5/£2.75/1991 

Prevention and control of dust explosions RC12/£2.75/1991 

Storage of aerosol products RC19/£2.75/1992 

Fire safety in the storage and use of flammable liquids 

Part 1. General principles RC20A/£2.75/1997 

Part 2. Storage of flammable liquids in drums, cans and other containers 

RC20B/£2.75/1997 

Part 3. Storage of flammable liquids in external fixed tanks 

RC20C/£2.75/1997 

WEATHER PROTECTION 

Frost precautions for new dwellings WP1/£2.75/1990 

Assessment of roofs’ resistance to wind damage WP3/£9.50/1994 

Protection of commercial buildings against water damage WP2/£2.75/1990 

REPORTS 

FIRE ENGINEERING 

Christmas Trees: fire research and recommendations LPR17/£20.00/2001 

Examines the fire hazard attendant upon the Christmas tree. Identifies 

common types of trees, their fire-related characteristics, and promotes measures 

for lessening the risk.


Facades on Multi-Storey Buildings: a fire risk assessment guide 

LPR18/£20.00/2001 

Surveys types of facades on modern buildings, identifies key features for fire 

risk assessment purposes and gives details of materials’ properties in reaction to 

fires. Includes recommendations for improving the fire risk of facades in multistorey 

buildings. 

Non-Glazed Curtain Walling: furnace test results and recommendations 

LPR19/£20.00/2001 

Examines the detailing of non-glazed curtain wall systems with respect to their 

fire performance. Contains valuable information for fire safety professionals 

involved with design/build projects for high-rise buildings. 

Gaseous Fire Protection Systems 

LPR16/£5.00/2000 

Impartial guidance about selecting gaseous fixed fire protection systems. The 

guidance encompasses risk assessment and extinguishing agent choice. 

Halon Alternatives 

A report on the fire extinguishing performance characteristics of some gaseous 

alternatives to Halon 1301 

LPR6/£45.00 

A full account of a unique programme of tests on the fire extinguishing 

properties of seven commercially available gaseous alternatives to Halon 1301. 

Under controlled conditions, a set of reproducible fires were used to test the 

performance characteristics of the range of gases, those test results being 

compared with the performance of Halon 1301. 

Contents: Introduction; Description of the fire extinguishing systems 

examined; Research test programme; Results; Discussion; Conclusions; 

References; Appendix: Test results. 

Fire Spread in Multi-Storey Buildings with Glazed Curtain Wall Facades 

LPR11/£49.50/1999 

Surveys the implementation and results of a series of tests to investigate the 

manner and speed of spread of fire in curtain walled buildings. The tests 

revealed inherent weaknesses in this mode of construction and the document 

indicates means by which large losses could be prevented. 

Contents: Introduction; Literature survey; Typical forms of curtain wall system; 

Programme of experiments; Results; Conclusions; References. 

See page 130 for details of the video, Fire Spread in Curtain Walled Buildings, 

based on the test programme. 

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PROPERTY RISKS 

Cladding Systems for Buildings: introductory guide 

LPR2/£15.00/1995 

Produced in response to concerns about the high cost of reinstating partially 

damaged cladding, this document gives general technical guidance about the 

most popular cladding types which are in use on commercial and industrial 

buildings. 

Property Subject to Structural Movement: guidelines on the assessment of 

cracks 

LPR3/£12.50/1995 

All buildings are subject to slight structural movement which can give rise to 

cracking in brickwork, blockwork and other rigid parts. This report gives 

advice on the identification and significance of cracks in a building. 

Subsidence and Domestic Housing Survey: analysis of results 

LPR4/£15.00/1995 

Contains the results of an analysis of 1137 subsidence claims in respect of 

domestic premises; the findings make reference to soil types, the effects of trees 

near buildings and the ages of the affected structures. 

Geology and Building Subsidence 

LPR7/£15.00/1997 

Provides information (for insurers and others concerned with building 

subsidence risk) in the important role of the geology underlying the foundation 

soils of buildings. 

Glossary of Wind Terms used in Construction 

LPR15/£10.00/1999 

An illustrated glossary of a wide range of wind-related terminology likely to be 

encountered by engineers, designers and others involved with construction 

projects. 

Wind Damage to Buildings in the United Kingdom 

LPR8/£20.00/1998 

Based on wind damage information from insurance claims, this report shows 

that roofs are particularly vulnerable to wind damage; its conclusions will be of 

value to both owners and insurers of buildings.


TECHNICAL BRIEFING NOTES 

This series of publications aims to provide essential summaries of topical 

subjects, typically in a 4-page A4 document. Each TBN is available for 

purchase at £5.00 per copy (bulk, prices on application). 

Violence at Work TBN1/1995 

Crime and Household Property TBN2/1998 

The Relationship between Full Postal Codes and Geology TBN3/Revised 1998 

Work-Related Eyesight Problems TBN5/1997 

Intruder Alarm Signalling Systems TBN7/1998 

A Survey of the Science Associated with BSE TBN8/1998 

Improving the Performance of Tiled and Slated Roofs TBN11/1998 

Wind Loading TBN12/1999 

Whole Body Vibration TBN13/1999 

Legionella and Firefighting Systems TBN14/1999 

FIRE SAFETY SIGNS 

The FPA is able to provide a new service to 

customers; the supply of fire safety signs. 

A comprehensive catalogue is now available 

illustrating the range of signs on offer, including: 

★ Fire exit signs 

★ Fire equipment signs 

★ Fire action notices 

★ Fire extinguisher signs 

- and all at very competitive prices 

To request your safety signs catalogue, please contact us at our usual address 

Why have fire safety signs? 

Fire safety signs are required under various pieces of legislation. Occupants of 

any building of any type need to be able to find their way out in an emergency 

safely and effectively and for this purpose fire safety signs are employed. It is 

also necessary for all signs to be made clearly visible for all the occupants and 

therefore all areas of a building 

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Current legal requirements 

As of 24 December 1998 fire safety signs must comply with the Health and 

Safety Signs (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, Statutory Instrument 

No. 341. Signs are no longer allowed to be ‘text alone’, they must also now 

include a symbol, either the European style or British Standard BS 5499: Part 

1:1990. Either style will satisfy current legal requirements. All signs featured 

in the FPA catalogue comply with British Standard BS 5499 Part 1:1990 and 

with the Health Technical Memorandum 65 (HTM 65). 

What are photoluminescent signs? 

The fire safety signs featured in the FPA catalogue are photoluminescent to 

ensure maximum visibility in all light levels. Photoluminescent signs are 

manufactured from a photoluminescent material which absorbs and stores the 

energy from daylight or artificial light, so when in total darkness the sign will 

release its stored light and begin to ‘glow’ in the dark, assisting evacuation and 

the location of life saving equipment. 

Further advice… 

Further information on legislative requirements and the correct placing of signs 

can be found in the FPA book, Guide to fire safety signs, described on page 133.


Help stop construction site fires! 

FPA Hot Work Permit Scheme 

- including electronic originals of hot work permits 

This packaged booklet plus CD ROM together 

provide a complete management and 

record scheme for those responsible for 

the control of hot work processes on 

building sites. 

The booklet outlines the need for a hot 

work permit scheme and provides 

recommendations for appropriate fire safety 

measures, with a risk assessment slant. 

Get your hot works permits organised on 

PC, so that you can 

❖ complete a Hot Work Checklist 

❖ prepare a Hot Work Permit 

❖ review the Permit as work progresses 

❖ sign off the Permit when hot work is ended 

❖ print out Checklist or Permit at any stage 

❖ assemble a growing list of all Permits issued 

❖ keep a summary of all Permits 

The CD will run on most modern PCs 

which have Microsoft Access TM installed 

Available for purchase from the FPA Publications Department at 

£25.00 per copy, 

Tel: 020 7902 5300 Fax: 020 7902 5301 E-mail: fpa@thefpa.co.uk 


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FPA 

Fire Protection Association

12 

Aviation 

Building 

Chemicals 

Computers 

Educational establishments 

Electrical components/systems 

Expert witness 

Explosives/explosion protection 

Fire detection/extinguishment 

• portable extinguishers 

• fixed systems 

• fire detectors 

• sprinklers 

• other 

Fire investigation 

Fire safety audit 

Fire science 

Heritage buildings 

Hospitals 

Hotels 

Law 

Marine 

Materials testing 

Means of escape 

Offshore installations 

Petroleum storage/transport 

Residential care premises 

Risk assessment 

Salvage 

Security 

Smoke control 

Standards 

Training 

Transport/transport systems 

Ventilation systems 

Other 

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FPA consultancy list 


This chapter contains a list of companies and 

individuals that have informed the FPA that 

they offer fire consultancy services. Those 

listed are not subject to any form of scrutiny 

or approval by the FPA, although the ★ 

indicates membership of the FPA. Any other 

companies which act as consultants should 

submit details to the editor for inclusion in 

the next edition of the Yearbook. 

The FPA gives consultants an opportunity to 

list areas in which they are particularly expert. 

The choices are shown in the adjacent box. 

Where a consultant has chosen more than 15 

such topics, the comment ‘A wide range’ is 

included against the ‘Areas of expertise’ 

heading in the company entry. 

Links to web sites 

In the following list, for companies 

which have chosen to enhance the 

appearance of their free, basic entry, 

there exist 'hot' links to their respective 

web sites, an additional facility for 

users of the Yearbook.


Absolute Health & Safety Solutions Ltd★ 

29 Firlands 

Harmans Water 

Bracknell 

Berkshire RG12 9SB 

Tel: +44 (0)1344 483578 

Fax: +44 (0)1344 483 578 

E-mail: info@absolutehss.co.uk 

Web: www.absolutehss.co.uk 

Areas of expertise: 

Fire safety audit; Risk assessment. 

Adam Fire Engineers and Consultants ★ 

Crannaig-a-Mhinister, Ganavan 

Oban 

Argyll PA34 5TU 

Tel: +44 (0)1631 564093 

Fax: +44 (0)1631 564093 

E-mail: adam@adamfire.co.uk 


Building; Fire detection and extinguishment; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Risk 

assessments; Risk management; Security; Supplier 

of intumescent materials; Training. 

AGF Fire Protection 

30 Reynards Road 

Welwyn 

Hertfordshire AL6 9ZP 

Tel: +44 (0)1438 718 291 

Fax: +44 (0)1438 718 292 

E-mail: sales@agffire.co.uk 

Web: www.agffire.co.uk 


Fire detection and extinguishment; Fire detectors; 

Fire safety audit; Portable extinguishers; Risk 

assessment. 

Ainsty Fire Training Services * 

41 Lamplugh Crescent 

Bishopthorpe 

York YO23 2SR 

Tel: +44 (0)1904 709024 

Mobile: +44 (0)7703 567653 

Fax: +44 (0)1904 701550 

E-mail: ainsty@firet41.freeserve.co.uk 


Fire risk assessments; Fire safety consultancy (all 

premises); Training. 

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Alpha Fire Consultancy Limited * 

60 St Andrews Road 

Sutton Coldfield 

Birmingham B75 6UH 

Tel: +44 (0)121 378 2084 

Fax: +44 (0)121 378 2084 

E-mail: tonylangdown@hotmail.com 


Building; Legal; Training. 

Amtec Ltd ★ 

5 Bryanston Mews West 

London W1H 2BW 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7723 6368 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7486 3058 


Emergency strategies; Fire safety legislation and 

related compliance matters; Licensing advice; Risk 

assessment; Training. 

Ark Health & Safety Ltd ★ 

75 Cannon Street 

London EC4N 5BN 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7556 7019/ +44 (0)800 003 009 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7556 7429 

E-mail: info@arkhealth-safety.bdx.co.uk 

Web: www.arkhealthandsafety.com 


Fire certificate compliance; Fire risk assessment; 

Fire safety engineering; Fire safety management; 

Fire safety training. 

Babtie Rushbrook 

95 Bothwell Street 

Glasgow G2 7HX 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)141 204 2511 

Fax: +44 (0)141 566 8400 

E-mail: fire.info@babtie.com 

Web: www.babtie.com/fire 


Fire investigation and expert witness for 

industrial/commercial premises including 

hospitals, hotels and residential care premises; 

Risk assessment.

Baker Consulting Services ★ 

Belgravia House, High Street 

Hartley Wintney 

Hampshire RG27 8NS 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 844 699 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 844 927 

E-mail: bcs@bcsconnect.co.uk 

Web: www.bcsconnect.co.uk 


Building; Educational establishments; Fire 

investigation; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Hotels; 

Means of escape; Residential care premises; Risk 

assessment; Security; Smoke control; Standards. 

Bartlett & Co Ltd ★ 

Broadway Hall 

Horsforth 

Leeds LS18 4RS 

Tel: +44(0)113 258 5711 

Fax: +44(0)113 258 5081 

E-mail: mail@bartlettgroup.com 

Web: www.bartlettgroup.com 


Aviation; Building; Computers; Educational 

establishments; Heritage buildings; Hotels; 

Insurance broking; Marine; Risk management; 

Security. 

BAS Firelaw Ltd 

Lanburn, Claypit Lane 

Westhampnett 

Chichester 

West Sussex PO18 0NU 

Tel: +44 (0)1243 786871 

Fax: +44 (0)1243 531450 


Building; Expert witness; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Heritage 

buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Marine; 

Means of escape; Risk management; Smoke 

control. 

BEA Associates 

15 Aldershaw Close 

Parkside 

Stafford 

Staffordshire ST16 1SX 

Tel: +44 (0)1785 606 892 

Fax: +44 (0)1785 606 893 

E-mail: beafire99@netscapeonline.co.uk 


Fire risk assessments; training. 

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Beacon Associates 

Beacon House 

Ilminster 

Somerset TA19 9AH 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1460 52699 

E-mail: pljolley@btinternet.com 


New building projects; Risk assessment; Training. 

BELFOR-Relectronic (UK) Ltd ★ 

153 Milton Park 

Abingdon 

Oxfordshire OX14 4SD 

Tel: +44 (0)1235 862500 

Fax: +44 (0)1235 861079 

E-mail: info@belfor.co.uk 

Web: www.belfor.co.uk & www.disasterline.co.uk 

Also at: Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Dublin, 

East Kilbride, Edmonton, Livingston, Newcastle, 

Nottingham, Portsmouth, Runcorn, Skipton and 

Tamworth. 


Building; Computers; Disaster recovery; 

Document recovery; Oil remediation; Risk 

management; Salvage; Training. 

BFRS Co Limited 

866 Edenfield Road 

Norden 

Rochdale OL12 7SP 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 646447 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 646448 


Building; Electrical; Explosives; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Hotels; Legal; 

Means of escape; Risk management; Smoke 

control; Training. 

Bickerdike Allen Partners ★ 

121 Salusbury Road 

London NW6 6RG 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7625 4411 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7625 0250 

E-mail: mail@baplondon.demon.co.uk 



extinguishment; Fire investigation; Heritage 

buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means of 

escape; Risk management.


BRE Fire Division (FRS) ★ 


Garston 

Watford WD25 9XX 

Tel: +44 (0)1923 664100 

Fax: +44 (0)1923 664994 

E-mail: frsenquiries@bre.co.uk 

Web: www.bre.co.uk 


Fire investigation; Fire modelling; Fire re-creation 

and expert witness; Fire safety engineered design 

and design checking; Fire and security; Fire 

strategy reports; Regulations compliance; Risk 

assessment. 

British Fire Advisory Services Limited 

3 Otterbourne Place 

Willington 

Maidstone 

Kent ME15 8JL 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1622 755365 

E-mail: bfas@zoom.co.uk 


Educational establishments; Expert witness; Fire 

detection and extinguishment: portable 

extinguishers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit; 

Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Law; 

Means of escape; Residential care premises; Risk 

assessment; Salvage; Training. 

Dr J H Burgoyne and Partners LLP ★ 

11-12 Half Moon Court 

Bartholomew Close 

London EC1A 7HF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7726 4951 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7726 8980 

E-mail: postmaster@burgoynes.com 

Web: www.burgoynes.com 


A wide range but principally fire investigation. 

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Butler & Young Limited ★ 

Trenton House, Imperial Way 

Croydon CR0 4RR 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 4900 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8253 4901 

E-mail: paul.wilkins@byl.co.uk 

Web: www.butlerandyoung.co.uk 


Approved inspectors; Building regulations; 

Buildings; Expert witness; Fire engineered 

solutions; Fire investigation; Fire safety audits; 

Health and safety advice and audits; Means of 

escape; Risk assessments; Smoke control; Training. 

Cantwell Keogh and Associates 

Castlewarren Safety Centre 

Barnahely 

Ringaskiddy 

Co Cork 

Ireland 

Tel: +353 (0)21 4864044 

Fax: +353 (0)21 4370934 

E-mail: info@cantwellkeogh.com 


Chemical engineering; Emergency response 

planning and training; Fire engineering design. 

Carter Jonas 

82 Micklegate 

York YO1 6LF 

Tel: +44 (0)1904 558 258 

Fax: +44 (0)1904 558 259 

E-mail: melanie.smith@carterjonas.co.uk 

Web: www.carterjonas.co.uk 


Building; Educational establishments; Expert 

witness; Fire safety audits and inspections; 

Heritage buildings; Hotels; Means of escape; 

Residential care premises; Risk assessment; 

Standards. 

Cartref Consultancy 

26 West Park Road 

Maidstone 

Kent ME15 7AG 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 673 618 

E-mail: cartref.consultancy@virgin.net 


Educational establishments; Fire detection and 

extinguishment: Portable extinguishers; Fire safety 

audit; Hotels; Means of escape; Risk assessment; 

Training.

Casella Stanger 

Fire and Safety Department 

30 Great Guildford Street 

London SE1 0ES 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 6112 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 6149 


Accident and equipment failure examinations; 

Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire tests; 

Hazardous substances; Health and safety; 

Radiation; Risk assessment; Training. 

Chiltern International Fire 

Stocking Lane 


High Wycombe 


Tel: +44 (0)1494 569800 

Fax: +44 (0)1494 564895 

E-mail: cif@chilternfire.co.uk 

Web: www.chilternfire.co.uk 


Building; Educational establishments; Expert 

witness; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Materials testing; Means of 

escape; Residential care premises; Risk assessment; 

Security; Standards. 

Chilworth Technology Limited 

Beta House 

Chilworth Science Park 

Southampton 

Hants SO16 7NS 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8076 0722 

Fax: +44 (0)23 8076 7866 

E-mail: marketing@chilworth.co.uk 

Web: www.chilworth.co.uk 


Chemicals; Fire investigation; Industrial explosion 

protection; Legal; Training. 

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Dr Gordon M E Cooke 

9 Lakis Close 

Flask Walk 

Hampstead 

London NW3 1JX 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7431 5372 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7431 5374 

E-mail: gordon@cookeonfire.com 

Web: www.cookeonfire.com 


Composite panels; Consultant to building 

control; Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire 

safety engineering for buildings; Heritage 

buildings; Means of escape; Risk assessment; 

Smoke control. 

CTC-Services 

Mansell Court 

69 Mansell Street 

London E1 8AN 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7702 1095 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7702 3987 

E-mail: ctcservices@ctcplc.com 


Aviation; Energy; Insurance consultancy; Marine 

and non-marine loss adjusters. 

Dawsons International ★ 

Ladwood Barn 

Acrise 

Nr Folkestone 

Kent CT18 8LL 

Tel: +44 (0)1303 891289 

Fax: +44 (0)1303 891489 

E-mail: duil@aol.com 


Buildings; Emergency planning; Expert witness; 

Fire detection and extinguishment; Fire 

investigation; Fire risk assessment; Heritage 

buildings; Law; Systems maintenance, AFAD etc; 

Transport/systems. 

DCA Design International Limited 

19 Church Street 

Warwick CV35 7HY 

Tel: +44 (0)1926 499 461 

Fax: +44 (0)1926 401 134 

E-mail: info@dca-design.com 

Web: www.dca-design.com 


Design and development of fire, safety and 

security products.


Det Norske Veritas (DNV) ★ 

Palace House 

3 Cathedral Street 

London SE1 9DE 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7357 6080 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 0961 

Web: www.dnv.com 


Aviation; Chemicals; Fire safety audit; Marine; 

Means of escape; Offshore installations; 

Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment; 

Training; Transport systems. 

Document SOS 

34 Abbey Business Centre 

Ingate Place 

London SW8 3NS 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7498 8080 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7627 2233 

E-mail: sos@documentsos.com 

Web: www.documentsos.com 


Recovery and restoration of paper-based 

information damaged by fire and flood; Risk 

management and business continuity planning. 

T Dunwoody & Partners 

Dunwoody House 

396 Kenton Road, Harrow 

Middlesex HA3 9DH 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8621 2100 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8621 2111 

E-mail: tdp@dunwoody.demon.co.uk 


Aviation; Chemicals; Explosives; Fire detection 

and extinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Offshore 

installations; Petroleum; Risk management; 

Salvage; Security; Smoke control; Training. 

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European Fire Protection Consultants bv ★ 

Leyenseweg 113g 

Postbus 261 

3720 AG Bilthoven 

Netherlands 

Tel: +31 (0)30 225 24 00 

Fax: +31 (0)30 225 24 49 

E-mail: info@efpc.nl 

Web: www.efpc.nl 


Automatic sprinkler systems; Emergency 

planning; Fire detection systems; Fire exposure 

risk and fire load calculations; Fire mains systems; 

Local building rules for European countries; 

Smoke ventilation. 

Fastrack Fire Safety 

26 Alders Road 

Reigate 

Surrey RH2 0ED 

Tel: +44 (0)1737 221300 

Fax: +44 (0)1737 221300 


Building; Expert witness; Explosives; Fire 

detection and extinguishment; Fire investigation; 

Fire risk assessment; Heritage buildings; Hotels; 

Legal; Means of escape; Petroleum; Project 

management; Railways; Residential care; Risk 

management; Training. 

Fire and Accident Safety Training (FAST) 

The Bungalow (near fire station) 

Crompton Way 

Bolton BL1 8UP 

Tel: +44 (0)1204 303271 

Mobile: +44 (0)7811 484497/484299 

Fax: +44 (0)1204 307574 


Building; Chemicals; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Petroleum; Risk 

assessment; Salvage; Training.

FIRE Limited 

5-7 Station Road 

Walton on Thames 

Surrey KT12 1NR 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 222010 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 226201 

E-mail: advice@firecontingency.com 

Web: www.firecontingency.com 


BSI accredited extinguisher servicing courses; Fire 


extinguishers, fixed systems, fire detectors, 

sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Risk 


Fire Management Solutions Limited ★ 

Fire Management House 

The Street 

Shorne Village 

Kent DA12 3EA 

Tel: +44 (0)1474 822123 

Fax: +44 (0)1474 822153 

E-mail: office@firemanagement.com 

Web: www.firemanagement.com 


Fire investigation; Fire risk assessment; Fire safety 

management and consultancy; Fire safety training; 

Hospitals; Offices; Project consultancy; Utilities. 


Bastille Court 

2 Paris Garden 

London SE1 8ND 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 5300 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 5301 

E-mail: technical@thefpa.co.uk 



Chemical process safety review; Experimental 

project consultancy, design and third party 

review; Fire investigation and expert witness; Fire 

risk assessment; Fire safety audit; Halon 

replacement guidance/extinguishing system 

selection; Heritage fire protection; Large-scale 

research; ‘New building’ review; Fire safety advice. 

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Fire Protection Services 

3 Rhodfa Derwen 

Nant Parc 

Prestatyn 

Denbighshire LL19 9LF 

Tel: +44 (0)1745 851464 


Compliance with fire safety legislation; Fire risk 

assessment; Fire safety audits; Training. 

Fire Risk Management Associates 

7 Smythe Grove 

Warwick CV34 5SE 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1926 409030 

E-mail: frmswarwick@aol.com 


Building; Computers; Electrical components/ 

systems; Fire detection and extinguishment; Fire 

investigation; Fire safety audit; Industrial and 

commercial premises; Legal; Local government; 

Means of escape; Risk assessment; Risk 

management; Security; Training. 

Fire Safety Advisory Service ★ 

40 Cranborne Avenue 

Maidstone 

Kent ME15 7EA 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 683486/(0)7887 505195 

Fax: +44 (0)1622 683486 

E-mail: den.howe@btopenworld.com 


Fire risk assessment; Fire safety legislation, codes, 

guides and standards; Healthcare premises; 

Hospitals; Nursing homes; Training. 

Fire Safety Consultants Limited ★ 

12 Tonbridge Chambers, Pembury Road 

Tonbridge 

Kent TN9 2HZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1732 771609 

Fax: +44 (0)1732 771612 

E-mail: advice@firesafetyconsultants.info 



investigation; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means of 

escape; Risk management; Salvage; Security; 

Smoke control; Training.


Fire Safety Engineering Consultants Limited 

(FiSEC) 

Warlaby Lane 

Ainderby Steeple 

Northallerton 

North Yorkshire DL7 9JX 

Tel: +44 (0)1609 776235 

Fax: +44 (0)1609 775291 

E-mail: CIBSmith@aol.com 

Web: www.fisec.co.uk 


Hotels; Leisure buildings; Offices; Materials 

testing; Means of escape; Smoke control; 

Stadia; Storage and industrial buildings. 


(FiSEC) 

Leicestershire Office 

5 Old Rectory Close 

Broughton Astley 

Leicestershire LE9 6PP 

Tel: +44 (0)1455 282533 

Fax: +44 (0)1455 285199 

E-mail: LCNewman@aol.com 



Fire safety engineering; Fire testing; Specifications; 

Structural fire resistance. 


(FiSEC) 

Sussex Office 

23 Overhill Way 

Patcham 

Brighton BN1 8WP 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 243 386 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 299 920 

E-mail: simonham@btconnect.com 



Building; Computers; Fire detection and 


Hotels; Legal; Materials testing; Means of escape; 

Risk management; Security; Smoke control; 

Training. 

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Fire Service International Limited ★ 

International House 

114 Queens Road 

Llandudno LL30 1TY 

Tel: +44 (0)1492 878880 

Fax: +44 (0)1492 879667 

E-mail: FPAYB@fsiuk.co.uk 

Web: www.fsiuk.co.uk 


Building; Engineered solutions: Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire risk 

assessments; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; 

Risk management; Smoke control; Training; 

Ventilation systems. 

Fire Technology Limited 

Hartsdown House 

Hartsdown Park 

Margate 

Kent CT9 5QX 

Tel: +44 (0)1843 228899 

Fax: +44 (0)1843 220099 

E-mail: postbox@fire-tech.co.uk 

Web: www.fire-tech.co.uk 


Buildings; Fire investigation; Fire stopping and 

sealing; Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; 

Passive systems; Petrochemicals; Structural 

protection. 

Fire Training Division (NE & N Yorkshire) ★ 

Woodside Cottage 

Woodside Farm 

Witton Park 

Bishop Auckland 

County Durham DL14 0DU 

Tel: +44 (0)1388 662 622 

Fax: +44 (0)1388 606808 (24 hours) 


Fire audits; Fire risk assessment; Hospitals, 

healthcare and residential premises; Training.

Fire UK Limited ★ 

Fire House 

Fenstanton 

Cambridge PE28 9QZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1480 498999 

Fax: +44 (0)1480 494541 

E-mail: mk@fire-uk.net 

Web: www.fire-uk.net 


Expert witness; Fire detection and 

extinguishment: portable extinguishers, fixed 

systems, fire detectors, sprinklers; Fire 

investigation; Fire safety audit; Heritage 

buildings; Hotels; Means of escape; Residential 

care premises; Risk assessment; Training. 

Fire-Care Consultancy & Training Services 

3 St Andrews Road 


West Midlands B75 6UG 

Tel: +44 (0)121 378 2765 

Mobile: +44 (0)7802 473160 


Fire detection and extinguishment; Full 

maintenance services; Means of escape; Risk 

assessment; Risk management; Training. 

Fireplan Consulting 

Four Winds 

59 Pear Tree Lane 

Whitchurch 

Shropshire SY13 1NQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1948 665605 

Mobile: +44 (0)7968 749136 

Fax: +44 (0)1948 665605 

E-mail: fireplan@coles23.fsbusiness.co.uk 


Confined space procedures; Emergency planning 

and procedures; Fire investigation; Fire risk 

assessment; Fire safety advice and audits; 

Negotation with enforcement agencies; 

Occupational fire brigade management; 

Operational equipment and procedures; Personnel 

and building security; Service value management; 

Training. 

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Fire-Stat International Limited ★ 

2 Stocks Close 

Limes Avenue 

Horley 

Surrey RH6 9GU 

Tel: +44 (0)1293 823921 

Mobile: +44 (0)7949 638071 

Fax: +44 (0)1293 823044 

E-mail: gary@fire-stat.co.uk 

Web: www.fire-stat.co.uk 


Expert witness; Fire advisors to tourist industry; 

Fire investigation; Fire risk assessment; Fire risk 

management; Fire training specialists; Hydrants; 

Maintenance of hose reels; Petroleum 

installations; Specialist advisors at major high-risk 

sites; Specialists in hotel fire safety. 

Firesure UK Limited ★ 

95 Ramley Road 

Pennington 

Lymington 

Hampshire SO41 8GY 

Tel: +44 (0)1590 610713 

Fax: +44 (0)1590 610713 




extinguishers and fire detectors; Fire safety audit; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Means of escape; 


Training. 

Firetec Solutions Limited ★ 

Fairoak 

Ashford Hill 

Thatcham 

Berkshire RG19 8BJ 

Tel: +44 (0)118 982 0633 

E-mail: firetecsolutions@freezone.co.uk 


Fire detection and extinguishment: portable 

extinguishers, fire detectors; Fire safety audit; 

Heritage buildings; Hotels; Means of escape; 

Religious establishments; Risk assessment; 

Salvage; Training.


FireTrain Consultancy Limited 

Foxborough Hill 

Eastry 

Sandwich 

Kent CT13 0NY 

Tel: +44 (0)1304 620011 & +44(0)1843 823861 

Mobile: +44 (0)802 499691 

Fax: +44 (0)1304 615440 


Expert witness; Fire and confined spaces training; 

Fire risk audit; Marine risks and training; 

Occupational fire brigade training and audit; 

Respiratory protective equipment; Tunnel 

construction safety. 

FJN Fire Protection & Training Services ★ 

Units 11B&C Hybris Business Park 

Warmwell Road 

Crossways 

Dorchester 

Dorset DT2 8BF 

Tel: +44 (0)1305 852511 

Fax: +44 (0)1305 852520 




Hospitals; Marine; Means of escape; Residential 

care premises; Risk assessment; Training. 

Florian Fire & Safety ★ 

65 Torrin Drive 

Shrewsbury 

Shropshire SY3 6AW 

Tel: +44 (0)1743 248045 

Fax: +44 (0)1743 249119 

E-mail: enquiries@florianfire.com 

Web: www.florianfire.com 


Arbitration; Fire fighting equipment; Fire 

investigation; Fire safety audits; Hotels; Means of 

escape; Risk assessment; Risk management; 

Training. 

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Force Fire Consultancy Limited 

11 Brunel Road 

Gorse Lane Industrial Estate 

Clacton on Sea 

Essex CO15 4LU 

Tel: +44 (0)1255 221515 

Fax: +44 (0)1255 222493 

E-mail: enquiries@forcefire.com 

Web: www.forcefire.com 


Building; Hotels; Means of escape; Negotiation 

with fire authorities; Risk management; Shopping 

centres; Training. 

Forensic Access 

Building F4 

Culham Science Centre 

Abingdon 

Oxfordshire OX14 3ED 

Tel: +44 (0)1865 408150 

Fax: +44 (0)1865 408170 

E-mail: science@forensic-access.co.uk 

Web: www.forensic-access.co.uk 


Expert witness; Fire investigation; Materials 

testing; Training. 

Forensic Science Investigations 

PO Box 5274 

West Midlands B72 1FF 

Tel: +44 (0)121 354 5874 

Fax: +44 (0)121 354 5874 

E-mail: rodger@hope-ide.fsnet.co.uk 


Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire science; 

Training. 

FPC nv ★ 

Noorderlaan 133 Bus 1 

B-2030 Antwerp 

Belgium 

Tel: +32 (0)3 542 62 45 

Fax: +32 (0)3 542 11 90 

E-mail: eb.fireconsult@fpc.be 

Web: www.fpc.be 


Fire protection engineering and design; Interactive 

tools for emergency response planning and 

quantitative risk assessment; Life and fire safety 

consultancy; Risk assessment.

FRA Associates Limited ★ 

The Gables 

43 Four Oaks Road 

Four Oaks 


West Midlands B74 2XU 

Tel/fax: +44 (0)121 308 7045 

E-mail: fredroden@fraass.freeserve.co.uk 


Fire risk assessments; Healthcare premises; 

Hospitals; Training. 

FS Consulting ★ 

8 Dale Lane 

Appleton 

Warrington WA4 3DX 

Tel: +44 (0)1925 262977 

Fax: +44 (0)1925 262977 

E-mail: franksmith@fsconsulting.co.uk 

Web: www.fsconsulting.co.uk 


Building; Fire detection and extinguishment; Fire 


Means of escape; Nuclear fire safety; Risk 

assessment; Research studies; Smoke control; 

Standards; Training. 

Jeremy Gardner Associates ★ 

9 Risborough Street 

London SE1 0HF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7202 8484 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7202 8485 

E-mail: jga@jgafire.com 


Aviation; Building; Fire detection and 


Hotels; Legal; Marine; Means of escape; Smoke 

control; Training. 

Gauntlet Fire Protection Services Limited 

47 Leafields, Houghton Regis 

Dunstable 

Bedfordshire LU5 5RG 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1582 863015 

Mobile: +44 (0)7958 947339 

E-mail: info@gauntletfireprotection.co.uk 

Web: www.gauntletfireprotection.co.uk 


Fire risk assessment; Fire safety training; Fire and 

security alarm installations; Installation and 

maintenance schedules of fixed gaseous systems; 

Portable fire extinguishers. 

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Global Risk Consultants ★ 

3rd Floor 

Beacon House 

Pyrford Road 

West Byfleet 

Surrey KT14 6LD 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 358660 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 358670 

E-mail: sean.bell@globalriskconsultants.com 


Building construction; Business interruption 

assessment; Chemical industry loss prevention; 

Fire protection/detection systems; Machinery 

breakdown & utilities dependency; Management 

systems; Property loss control and loss prevention; 

Training. 

Dave Gore Associates ★ 

117 Witton Lane 

Hill Top 

West Bromwich B71 2AE 

Tel: +44 (0)121 601 7160 

Fax: +44 (0)121 601 7160 

E-mail: davegore@blueyonder.co.uk 


Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Risk 


Hamin Sepehr Sepahan Limited 

PO Box 81655-746 

Esfahan 81655 

Iran 

Tel: +98 (0)911 311 1376 

Tel/Fax: +98 (0)311 222 5256 


Safety and security systems (English speaker). 

Denis C Hancock 

Ivy Lodge 

10a Ivy Close 

St Leonards 

Ringwood 

Hants BH24 2QZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1425 473413 

Mobile: +44 (0)7711 582629 

E-mail: Hancockfire@aol.com 


Expert witness; Factories; Fire detection/alarm 

and extinguishment system design; Fire risk 

assessments; Fire safety audits; Fire safety records; 

Hotels; Leisure activities; Means of escape; 

Offices; Shops; Training; Warehouses.


David Harley Associates Limited ★ 

Rockmere 

Rock Cross 

nr Kidderminster 

Worcestershire DY14 9SD 

Tel: +44 (0)1299 832380 

Mobile: +44 (0)7802 716505 

Fax: +44 (0)1299 832380 

E-mail: harley.dave@btinternet.com 

EC Harris 

Windsor House 

Windsor Lane 

Cardiff CF10 3DE 

Tel: +44 (0)29 2031 5315 

Fax: +44 (0)29 2031 0500 

E-mail: firesafety@echarris.com 


Banks; Disputes settlement; Educational 

establishments; Fire audits; Fire safety risk 

assessments; Heritage buildings; Hospitals; 

Hotels; International life safety reports; Means 

of escape; MoD sites; Occupancy assessments; 

Office accommodation; Residential care 

premises; Retail outlets; Training. 

EC Harris 

35-38 St Paul’s Square 

Birmingham 

West Midlands B3 1QX 

Tel: +44 (0)121 212 1192 

Fax: +44 (0)121 212 1265 


Web: www.echarris.com 

Hawkins and Associates 

Cambridge Science Park 

Milton Road 

Cambridge CB4 0FE 

Tel: +44 (0)1223 420400 

Fax: +44 (0)1223 420181 


Contamination/pollution; Engineering failures; 

Fire and explosion investigations; Road traffic 

accidents. 

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HES Fire Protection Limited 

Unit 8 

Orchard Farm Business Park 

Soham 

Cambs CB7 5TU 

Tel: +44 (0)1353 722831 

Fax: +44 (0)1353 624211 

E-mail: brysmi@globalnet.co.uk 


Electrical; Fire detection and extinguishment; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Industrial and commercial. 

HFS Flame-Retarding (UK) Limited ★ 

340 St Albans Road 

Watford 

Hertfordshire WD24 6PQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1923 247900 

Fax: +44 (0)1923 247900 


Chemicals; Hotels; Letting agents; On-site 

treatment of all soft furnishings; Rented 

accommodation. 

The construction industry’s Joint Code of Practice on the 

protection from fire of construction sites 

Fire Prevention 

on Construction 

Site-5th Site-5th 

edition 

The Joint Code is aimed at preventing fires on 

construction sites. Compliance with its measures will 

ensure that adequate detection and prevention systems 

are incorporated during the design and planning stages 

and that work on site is undertaken to the highest 

standard of fire safety. 

Contents: Objective of the Code; Compliance; 

Introduction; Definitions; Design phase; Construction 

phase; Emergency procedures; Fire protection; 

Temporary covering materials; Portable fire 

extinguishers; Site security against arson; Temporary 

buildings/accommodation; Site storage of flammable 

liquids and LPG; Electricity and gas supplies; Hot work; 

Waste materials; Plant; Materials’ storage; Smoking; 

Reference documents 

The Association of British Insurers has issued a 

recommended form of site policy endorsement which 

encourages insured parties to undertake to comply with 

the measures in the Joint Code. 

Available from the FPA. 1 to 9 copies, 

£5.00 each, discounts for greater quantities

Hoare Lea Fire Engineering ★ 

London: 

3rd Floor 

Glen House 

200-208 Tottenham Court Road 

London W1T 7PL 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7890 2500 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7436 8466 

E-mail: millerhannah@hoarelea.com 

Web: www.hoarelea.com 

Manchester: 

6th Floor, Royal Exchange 

Cross Street 

Manchester M2 7FL 

Tel: +44 (0)161 834 4754 

Fax: +44 (0)161 834 4762 

E-mail: stevebuckley@hoarelea.com 

Web: www.hoarelea.com 


Building; Computers; Educational establishments; 

Electrical components/systems; Expert witness; 

Fire detection and extinguishment: fixed systems, 

fire detectors, sprinklers; Fire investigation; Fire 

safety audit; Fire science; Heritage buildings; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Residential 

care premises; Risk assessment; Smoke control; 

Standards; Transport/systems; Ventilation systems. 

Graham D Horsman Associates Limited ★ 

9 Avalon Road 

Orpington 

Kent BR6 9AX 

Tel: +44 (0)1689 601 386 

Fax: +44 (0)1689 606 189 

E-mail: admin@gdha.co.uk 

Web: www.gdha.co.uk 


Building; Computers; Fire detection and 

extinguishment: portable extinguishers, fixed 

systems, fire detectors; Fire investigation; Fire 

safety audit; Means of escape; Risk assessment; 

Training. 

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Hutton & Rostron Consultants 

Netley House, Gomshall 

Guildford 

Surrey GU5 9QA 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 203221 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 202911 

E-mail: consultants@handr.co.uk 

Web: www.handr.co.uk 


Building; Fire investigation; Heritage buildings; 

Material testing; Means of escape; Refurbishment 

after fire; Risk management; Salvage. 

Ideal Securities Limited (ISL Fire Safety) 

The Dene 

West Newton 

Kings Lynn 

Norfolk PE31 6AX 

Tel: +44 (0)1485 544711 

E-mail: islfiresafety@aol.com 


Fire safety audit; Risk assessment. 

Independent Fire Services 

40/2 Woodhall Road 

Edinburgh EH13 0DU 

Tel/fax: +44 (0)131 441 7246 

E-mail: indepfireservice@aol.com 



extinguishers; Fire safety audit; Hotels; Risk 

assessment; Standards; Training. 

Initial Fire Insurance Investigations ★ 

10 Brea Road 

Rock, Nr Wadebridge 

Cornwall PL27 6LN 

Tel: +44 (0)1208 862599 

Fax: +44 (0)1208 862599 

E-mail: dick.hope@lineone.net 


Fire investigation; Risk management; Salvage.


International Fire Consultants Ltd 

20 Park Street 

Princes Risborough 

Buckinghamshire HP27 9AH 

Tel: +44 (0)1844 275500 

Fax: +44 (0)1844 274002 

E-mail: ifc@intfire.com 

Web: www.intfire.com 


Engineering assessments and field of application 

documents; Fire engineered design solutions; Fire 

safety engineers; Legal and regulatory liaison and 

expert witness; Product development, test 

management and performance evaluation; Site 

surveys; Training. 

Keith K James & Associates ★ 

180 Stanwell Road 

Ashford 

Middlesex TW15 3QS 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 783363 

Mobile: +44 (0)7946 005910 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 783363 

E-mail: keithkjames@hotmail.com 


Design of fixed firefighting systems for industrial, 

commercial and offshore installations. 

Rolf Jensen & Associates Inc 

3040 Williams Drive, Suite 400 

Fairfax 

VA 22031 – 4612 

Washington DC 

USA 

Tel: +1 (0)703 641 4614 

Fax: +1 (0)703 641 4615 

E-mail: jmoncada@rjagroup.com 

Web: www.rjagroup.com 


Aviation; Building; Chemicals; Computers; 


detection and extinguishment (fixed systems); Fire 


Means of escape; Offshore installations; 

Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment; 

Security; Smoke control; Training; Transport 

systems; Ventilation systems. 

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Keane Security & Fire Safety Limited ★ 

Consultant & Training Specialists 

2 Lansdowne Terrace 

Ballsbridge 

Dublin 4 

Ireland 

Tel: +353 (0)1 668 8573 

Fax: +353 (0)1 668 3829 

E-mail: keanesec@iol.ie 

Web: www.keanesecurity.com 


Aviation; Building; Educational establishments; 

Explosives; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Means of escape; Petroleum 

storage/transport; Risk assessment; Security; 

Training; Transport/systems. 

Roger Kemp ★ 

42 Trafalgar Road 

Portslade 

East Sussex BN41 1GR 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 232255 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 232255 

E-mail: roger.kemp@ukonline.co.uk 



Heritage buildings; Hotels; Legal; Means of 

escape; Petroleum storage; Risk assessment; 

Salvage; Smoke control; Training. 

Stewart Kidd Specialist Loss Prevention ★ 

26 Broadway 

Wilburton 

Ely 

Cambridgeshire CB6 3RT 

Tel: +44 (0)1353 741099 

Fax: +44 (0)1353 741628 

E-mail: info@risk-consultant.com 

Web: www.risk-consultant.com 


Arson prevention; Crisis management; Expert 

witness; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings, 

libraries, museums and galleries; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Insurance surveys; Law; Residential care 

premises; Risk assessment; Salvage and damage 

limitation; Security; Training; Utility loss 

prevention.

Kingfell Fire Protection Limited ★ 

6 Southwark Street 

London SE1 1TQ 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7357 6746 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 9283 

E-mail: kfp@kingfell.co.uk 


Fire detection and extinguishment design; Fire 

safety audit; Heritage buildings; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Means of escape; Risk assessment; 

Standards; Training; Transport systems. 

Lawrence Webster Forrest Limited ★ 

Lawrence House, 9 Woodside Green 

London SE25 5EY 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8655 1605 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8655 0410 

E-mail: fire@lwf.co.uk 

Web: www.lwf.co.uk 


Building; Electrical; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of 

escape; Risk management; Salvage; Security; 

Smoke control; Training. 

Dr David J Lewis 

8 Quickswood Close 

Liverpool L25 4TT 

Tel: +44 (0)151 428 3767 


Aerial explosions; Chemicals; Electrical; Explosion 

venting; Explosives; Fire and accident 

investigation; Fire detection and extinguishment; 

Industrial building and structures; Legal; Offshore 

installations; Petroleum; Training. 

Locke Carey Consulting 

Orchard House, Kent Road 

Dartford 

Kent DA1 2AJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1322 272530 

Fax: +44 (0)1322 272632 

E-mail: fire@lockecarey.co.uk 


Building; Chemicals; Computers; Electrical; 

Expert witness; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire service 

access; Heritage buildings; Hotels; Legal; 

Materials testing; Means of escape; Office; 

Petroleum; Retail; Risk management; Salvage; 

Security; Smoke control; Training. 

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Marsh Risk Consulting 

No.1 The Marsh Centre 

Aldgate High Street 

London E1 8DX 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7357 1000 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 5127 

Web: www.marsh.com 


Brand and reputation risk management; Business 

continuity management; Fleet risk management; 

Health and safety risk management; Property and 

asset risk management; independent insurance 

risk surveys/audits; Risk finance modelling, 

analysis and design; Risk management for 

structured finance deals/lenders; Risk 

management training. 

Frank McGarry Associates Inc 

PO Box 8778 

Albany 

NY 12208 0778, USA 

Tel: +1 (0)518 482 1801 

Fax: +1 (0)518 453 9647 

E-mail: fmcgarry@aol.com 

Web: www.fmcgarry.com 


Building; Chemicals; Federal, State and local 

government regulations; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire safety audit; Fire science; 

Hotels; Petroleum storage/transport; Risk 

assessment; Standards; Training. 

MECON Limited 

Ranchi - 834002 

Jharkhand 

India 

Tel: +91 (0)651 501002 / 502216 

Fax: +91 (0)651 502214 / 502189 

E-mail: mecon-rnch@hub.nic.in 

Web: www.meconlimited.com 


Fire safety audits; Inspection; Planning, 

engineering, procurement, erection, testing and 

commissioning of all types of fire protection 

facilities.


Les Mickelsen Fire Safety Consultancy Bridgend 

6 Park Court Road 

Bridgend 

South Wales CF31 4BW 

Tel: +44 (0)1656 645758 

Mobile: +44 (0)7977 544334 

Fax: +44 (0)1656 645758 

E-mail: les@mickelsen.co.uk 

Web: www.mickelsen.co.uk/fire-safety/ 


Approved Document B, Part B1; Commercial; 

Educational establishments; Fire risk assessments; 

Fire safety audits; Hotels; Means of escape; 

Residential homes. 

Minton, Treharne and Davies Limited ★ 

Merton House, Croescardarn Close 

Pentwyn 

Cardiff CF2 7HE 

Tel: +44 (0)29 20 540000 

Fax: +44 (0)29 20 540111 

E-mail: mtd@minton.co.uk 

Web: www.minton.co.uk 


Expert witness; Fire and explosion investigation: 

marine and industrial; Laboratory analysis: oils, 

chemicals and building materials; Mechanical and 

non-destructive testing. 

Monitor Risk Management Limited 

Maerdy Road Business Park 

Ferndale 

Cardiff CF43 4AB 

Wales 

Tel: +44 (0)1446 757676 

Fax: +44 (0)1446 757975 

E-mail: info@monitor.uk.com 

Web: www.monitor.uk.com 


Fire safety audit; Means of escape; Risk 


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Mott MacDonald Limited ★ 

Victory House, Trafalgar Place 

Brighton BN1 4FY 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 365000 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 365100 

Web: www.mottmac.com 


Building element fire resistance; Commercial 

properties; Computational fluid dynamics; 

Control of fire spread; Fire detection; Fire 

extinguishing; Historic buildings; Means of egress 

and access; Oil, gas and maritime; Power 

generation plant; Security and surveillance; 

Telecommunication facilities; Transport. 

Moulson Davies Limited ★ 

Gothic House, Barker Gate 

Nottingham NG1 1JU 

Tel: +44 (0)115 958 6800 

Fax: +44 (0)115 950 5837 

E-mail: md.ltd@dial.pipex.com 

Web: www.moulsondavies.co.uk 




sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Means of 


Training. 

Dr George Munday 

89 Chandos Avenue 

London N20 9EG 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8446 2776 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8343 9471 

E-mail: Dr.G.Munday@isaaconsult.co.uk 


Chemicals; Fire investigation; Hazard evaluation; 

Marine; Offshore installations; Oil and gas; Risk 

management. 

J W Munday & Associates (Australasia) 

PO Box 251 

Avoca Beach 

New South Wales 2251 

Australia 

Tel/Fax:+61 (02) 4365 0556 

Mobile: 048 627 246 

E-mail: info@fireforensics.com.au 

Web: www.fireforensics.com.au 


Expert witness; Explosion investigation; Fire 

investigation; Fire science; Risk assessment; 

Training.

National Security Inspectorate ★ 

Queensgate House 

14 Cookham Road 

Maidenhead 

Berkshire SL6 8AJ 

Tel: +44 (0)870 20 50000 

Fax: +44 (0)1628 773367 

E-mail: nsi@nsi.org.uk 

Web: www.nsi.org.uk 

Area of expertise: 

Security. 

Optima Fire Consultants ★ 

Woodfield 

29 Oakfield Road 

Wordsley 

Stourbridge 

West Midlands DY8 5XS 

Tel: +44 (0)1384 79962 

Fax: +44 (0)1384 79961 

E-mail: philiphems@optimafire.co.uk 



extinguishment: portable, fixed, detectors, 

sprinklers; Fire safety audit; Heritage buildings; 

Petroleum storage/transport; Risk assessment. 

Paralax 

6 Trent Drive 

Bury 

Lancashire BL9 6QZ 

Tel: +44 (0)161 761 3150 

Mobile: +44 (0)7866 053097 

Fax: +44 (0)161 761 3150 


Building Regulations and fire related matters; Fire 

safety management; Industrial and commercial 

premises; Training. 

Peta Limited 

9 Acorn Business Park 

Northarbour Road 

Portsmouth PO6 3TH 

Tel: +44 (0)23 9253 8700 

Fax: +44 (0)23 9220 1331 

E-mail: asherlock@peta.co.uk 

Web: www.peta.co.uk 


Health and safety; Risk assessment; Training. 

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PLM Fire and Safety 

7 Sycamore Business Park 

Dishforth Road 

Copt Hewick 

Ripon HG4 5DF 

Tel: +44 (0)1765 605937 

Fax: +44 (0)1765 605677 

E-mail: office@plmfire.co.uk 


Expert witness; Explosives/explosion protection; 


investigation; Fire safety audit; Risk assessment; 

Training. 

Prestige Protec Systems Limited 

160A Halesowen Street 

Rowley Regis 

West Midlands B65 0ES 

Tel: +44 (0)121 559 4047 

Fax: +44 (0)121 561 5610 

E-mail: prestige_protec@bigfoot.com 

Web: www.prestigeprotecsystems.co.uk 


Automatic fire suppression for bin and waste 

storage areas in high rise buildings; Fire alarm 

installation, service and maintenance; Gaseous 

extinguishant systems; IT, communications rooms 

and other high value locations; Smoke venting 

systems; Upgrade of halon systems. 

Protector International Limited 

16 Woodward Close 

Stilton 

Peterborough 

Cambridgeshire PE7 3XU 

Tel: +44 (0)1733 242400 

Fax: +44 (0)1733 245773 

Web: www.fire-safety.org 


Armed forces, commercial, industrial and business 

occupancies; Business risk assessment; Fire and 

safety training; Security management.


Dr G Ramachandran 

4 Winwood Road 

Manchester M20 5PE 

Tel: +44 (0)161 448 2474 

Fax: +44 (0)161 438 0702 


Fire protection economics; Lecturing; 

Probabilistic risk evaluation and insurance; 

Reliability of fire protection systems; Risk 

management; Statistical analysis of fire incident 

data. 

RB Fire Safety Services Limited ★ 

15 Compton Road 

Totton 

Southampton 

Hampshire SO40 3AS 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8090 5346 

Fax: +44 (0)23 8090 6002 

E-mail: robbarlow@rbfss.co.uk 





sprinklers; Fire safety audits; Heritage buildings; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Means of escape; 

Residential care premises; Risk assessment; Smoke 

control; Standards; Training; Ventilation. 

Resource Protection International Limited ★ 

Lloyd Berkeley Place 

Pebble Lane 

Aylesbury 

Bucks HP20 2JH 

Tel: +44 (0)1296 399311 

Fax: +44 (0)1296 395669 

E-mail: ramsden@resprotint.co.uk 

Web: http://www.resprotint.co.uk 


Aviation; Chemicals; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Offshore installations; Oil; 

Petroleum; Risk assessment; Training. 

176 

Risk & Loss Control Services Limited ★ 

64, Dale End Road 

Hilton 

Derbyshire DE65 5FW 

Tel: +44 (0)1283 734512 

Fax: +44 (0)1283 730123 

E-mail: rlcslimited@aol.com 

Web: www.rlcs.uk.com 


Building; Computers; Educational establishments; 



sprinklers; Fire investigation; Fire safety audit; 

Fire science; Hospitals; Hotels; Liability; Marine; 

Means of escape; Port and terminal operations; 


Security; Smoke control; Training. 

RLK Health Fire & Safety Consultant & 

Training ★ 

Okefield, Merrivale View Road 

Dousland, nr Yelverton 

Devon PL20 6NS 

Tel: +44 (0)1822 853419 

Fax: +44 (0)1822 853419 

E-mail: roy.okefield_fire@tesco.net 


Commercial, domestic, industrial premises; Fire 

audits; Fire risk assessment; Fire safety legislation; 

Means of escape; Training. 

Gary Roberts 

25 Fallow Road 

Spondon 

Derby DE21 7TF 

Tel: +44 (0)1332 675685 

Fax: +44 (0)1332 675685 

E-mail: GaryRoberts@firecon.demon.co.uk 

Web: www.firecon.demon.co.uk 



risk assessment; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means 

of escape; Nursing homes; Petroleum; Planning 

supervision (CDM Regulations); Training.

Safety and Chemical Services Limited 

Room F15, Broad Oak Enterprise Village 

Broad Oak Road 

Sittingbourne 

Kent ME9 8AQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1795 435899 

Fax: +44 (0)1795 435901 

E-mail: info@safchem.co.uk 


Chemicals; Fire and health/safety databases on 

CD-ROM. 

Safety and Fire Consultants 

47 Lower Teddington Road 

Hampton Wick 

Kingston 

Surrey KT1 4HQ 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8977 9892 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8943 2127 

E-mail: fred@ashmores.globalnet.co.uk 


Chemicals; Expert witness; Fire investigation; Fire 

protection and extinguishment: fixed systems; Fire 

safety audit; Marine; Offshore installations; Risk 

assessment. 

The Safety Consultancy 

30 Celandine Close 

South Ockendon 

Essex RM15 6JA 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 859101 

Fax: +44 (0)7713 075993 

E-mail: safetyconsultants@fahallett.freeserve.co.uk 


Emergency planning and response procedures; 

Fire investigation; Fire safety audit; Means of 

escape; Risk assessment; Training. 

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Safety in Motion Limited 

6 Greyfriars 

Ware 

Hertfordshire SG12 0XW 

Tel: +44 (0)1920 424812 

Freephone: +44 (0)800 587 0742 

Fax: +44 (0)1920 424812 

E-mail: enquiries@safetyinmotion.co.uk 

Web: www.safetyinmotion.co.uk 




extinguishers: fixed systems, fire detectors; Fire 

investigation; Fire safety audit; Fire science; 

Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of 


Training. 

Safety Management & Monitoring Services ★ 

Suite 50 

Lion Chambers 

John William Street 

Huddersfield HD1 1ES 

Tel: +44 (0)1484 452349 

Fax: +44 (0)1484 452350 

E-mail: safety@999.org.uk 

Web: www.safety-management.net 


Emergency response procedures; Extinguishers; 

Fire certificate compliance audits; Risk 


Safetyco 

Health and Safety Consultants 

17 Somerset Road 

Maidstone 

Kent ME15 7EJ 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1622 674563 

Mobile: +44 (0)7899 900314 

E-mail: info@safetyco.co.uk 


Accident investigation; Health and safety audits; 

Risk assessment; Risk management reviews; 

Training for industrial, commercial and public 

authorities.


Saffire (UK) ★ 

The Beeches 

Checkley Common 

Hereford HR1 4ND 

Tel/fax: +44 (0)1432 851273 

E-mail: admin@saffireuk.co.uk 



safety audits; Fire safety regulations compliance; 

Fire safety training; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of 

escape; Risk assessment; Training. 

Scientifics Limited 

500 London Road 

Derby DE24 8BQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1332 264 619 

Fax: +44 (0)1332 263 386 

E-mail: info@scientifics.com 

Web: www.scientifics.com 


Fire investigation; Materials testing; Rail industry. 

Serco Assurance 

(formerly AEAT Consulting) 

Thomson House 

Birchwood Park 

Warrington 

Cheshire WA3 6AT 

Tel: 01925 252512 

Fax: 01925 254036 

E-mail: enquiry@sercoassurance.com 

Web: www.sercoassurance.com 


Building; Computer fire/smoke modelling; 

Evacuation modelling; Fire engineering strategies; 

Fire/explosion risk assessments; Fire protection 

systems; Nuclear; Petrochemical; Pharmaceutical; 

Transport. 

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Shawfire Consultants 

Eight Audley 

Ilkeston 

Derbyshire DE7 9JH 

Tel: +44 (0)797 970 6139 

Fax: +44 (0)115 944 798 

E-mail: shawfireconsult@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.shawfireconsult.com 


Building; Educational establishments: 

Environmental on site/off site plans; Fire 




Heritage buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Means of 


Standards; Training. 

P A D Sheen ★ 

Hill House 

Hudswell 

Richmond 

Yorkshire DL11 6BN 

Tel: +44 (0)1748 823850 

Fax: +44 (0)1748 823850 

E-mail: padsheen@forensic.fsbusiness.co.uk 


Arson; Expert witness; Fire of electrical origin; 

Ignitions of flammable gases and vapours; Murder 

by petrol or concealed by fire; Qualified to act in 

all countries of Europe. 

Graham A Smith ★ 

62 Gorse Road 

Grantham 

Lincs NG31 9LQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1476 576860 

Fax: +44 (0)1476 576860 

E-mail: graham@fireconsultant.freeserve.co.uk 


Electric production and transmissions; Fire 



Hospitals; Means of escape; Residential care 

premises; Risk assessment; Training.

South East Fire Protection Limited ★ 

12-14 Upper Avenue 

Eastbourne 

East Sussex BN21 3XH 

Tel: +44 (0)1323 642645 

Fax: +44 (0)1323 642701 

E-mail: sales@southeastfireprotection.co.uk 


Fire protection equipment; Training. Accredited 

to BS EN ISO 9002. 

The Steel Construction Institute ★ 

Silwood Park 

Ascot 

Berks SL5 7QN 

Tel: +44 (0)1344 623345 

Fax: +44 (0)1344 622944 

E-mail: reception@steel-sci.com 

Web: www.steel-sci.com 


Building; Design for fire and blast scenarios; 

Expert witness; Fire engineering; Offshore 

installations; Training. 

Sutherland Fire and Security ★ 

12 Mansefield Terrace 

Port Ellen 

Isle of Islay PA42 7BL 

Tel: +44 (0)1496 302379 

Fax: +44 (0)1496 302601 

E-mail: sales@j.sutherland-fire.fsnet.co.uk 

Web: www.sutherland-fire.fsnet.co.uk 



extinguishment: portable, fixed, fire detectors; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Marine; Residential care 

premises; Risk assessment; Security; Training. 

Swiftclean (UK) Limited 

Aviation Way 

Southend-on-Sea 

Essex SS2 6UN 

Tel: +44 (0)1702 531221 

Fax: +44 (0)1702 531220 


Post-fire smoke deposit decontamination. 

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Tenos Limited ★ 

Trafford House 

Chester Road 

Manchester M32 0RS 

Tel: +44 (0)8700 790 590 

Fax: +44 (0)161 872 2777 

Also at: 

249 Cranbrook Road 

Ilford IG1 4TG 

Tel: +44 (0)8700 780 580 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8554 5191 

E-mail: consultants@tenos.co.uk 

Web: www.tenos.co.uk 


Aviation; Building; Computers; Educational 

establishments; Expert witness; Fire detection and 

extinguishment; Fire investigation; Fire safety 

audit; Fire science; Heritage buildings; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Law; Means of escape; Offshore 

installations; Petroleum storage/transport; 


Salvage; Smoke control; Standards; Training; 

Transport/systems; Ventilation systems. 

Michael Thomas Associates 

International Fire Safety Consultants 

3 Oakmead Close 

North Pentwyn 

Cardiff CF23 8AZ 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)2920 736113 


Building regulations; Factories; Fire risk 

assessment; Hotels; Means of escape; Offices; 

Places of assembly; Training. 

C S Todd and Associates ★ 

74 Crooksbury Road 

Runfold 

Farnham 

Surrey GU10 1QD 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 783484 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 342341 

E-mail: cstodd@which.net 


Building; Chemicals; Computers; Electrical; Fire 

detection and extinguishment; Fire risk 

assessment; Hospitals; Hotels; Legal; Means of 

escape; Offshore installations; Petroleum; Risk 

management; Salvage; Training.


Universal Safety Consultants Limited ★ 

Cumberland House 

80 Scrubs Lane 

London NW10 6RF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8960 3201 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8960 9793 

E-mail: info@usc.org.uk 

Web: www.usc.org.uk 



extinguishment: portable extinguishers, other; 

Fire safety audit; Hospitals; Means of escape; 


Training. 

VDS Fire Engineering Consultancy Limited ★ 

Office No S11 

Chester Enterprise Centre 

Hoole Bridge 

Chester CH2 3NE 

Tel: +44 (0)1244 343433 

Fax: +44 (0)1244 320184 

E-mail: info@vds-uk.com 

Web: www.vds-uk.com 

Also at: 

255B Banbury Road 

Summertown 

Oxford OX2 7HN 

Tel: +44 (0)1865 511 126 

Fax: +44 (0)1865 511 152 


Buildings; Fire detection and extinguishment; 

Fire investigations; Fire safety audits; Hospitals; 

Hotels; Legal; Means of escape; Smoke control; 

Supermarkets; Training; Warehouses high bay 

storage. 

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Warrington Fire Research Consultants Limited ★ 


Warrington WA1 2DS 

Tel: +44 (0)1925 655116 

Fax: +44 (0)1925 646660 

E-mail: consultants@wfrc.co.uk 

Web: www.wfrc.co.uk 


Aviation; Building; Chemicals; Computers; 


detection and extinguishment: fixed systems, 


Fire safety engineering; Fire science; Heritage 

buildings; Hospitals; Hotels; Law; Marine; 

Materials testing; Means of escape; Offshore 

installations; Residential care premises; Risk 

assessment; Smoke control; Standards; Training; 

Transport/systems; Ventilation systems. 

Gerald F Whitworth 

6 Waterways Drive 

Oldbury 

West Midlands B69 2EX 

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)121 544 9832 

E-mail: gfw@vestafire.co.uk 


Fire detection and extinguishment: portable, 

fixed; Halon decommissioning and replacement. 

Zestco 

Blairs College 

South Deeside Road 

Aberdeen AB12 5LF 

Tel: +44 (0)1224 860345 / +44 (0)141 616 4022 

Fax: +44 (0)8700 569303 

E-mail: energy@zestco.com 

Web: www.zestco.com 


Business continuity; Change management; Crisis 

management; Leadership coaching; Oil and gas 

logistics and transport.

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13 The Buyer’s Guide has been generated substantially 

from among the membership of the Fire Protection 

Association. One of its purposes is to increase contact 

between those of our members who seek to purchase 

equipment or systems in the broad field of fire safety 

and those who are in business to supply such commodities. 

The Buyer’s Guide is in two sections. The first section provides an alphabetical 

listing of companies by name, with full details of addresses etc and in each case 

the company’s statement of its main line of business. The second section 

provides listings, under more than 100 categories of products/services, of 

companies which operate in those selected areas of the fire industry. The 

categories have been chosen with regard to the likely purchasing interests of the 

fire safety and facilities management departments of organisations in industry, 

commerce and the public sector. 

Links to web sites 

In the following list, for companies which have chosen to enhance the 

appearance of their free, basic entry, there exist 'hot' links to their 

respective web sites, an additional facility for users of the Yearbook.


SECTION 1 

Companies 

A & E Fire Equipment Limited 

Unit 4, Bamfurlong Industrial Park 

Staverton 

GL51 6SX 

Tel: +44 (0)1452 712021 

Fax: +44 (0)1452 714417 

E-mail: info@ae-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.ae-fire.co.uk 

Design installation and maintenance of fire 

prevention and security equipment and systems. 

A & S Group Limited 

1 Swaffield Park 

Hyssop Close 

Hawks Green 

Cannock 

Staffordshire 

WS11 2GA 

Tel: +44 (0)800 731 3326 

Fax: +44 (0)1543 468589 

E-mail: enquiries@aandsgroup.co.uk 

Web: www.alsecure.co.uk 

The company manufactures supplies and fits steel 

fire shutters (certified) to 4 hours, steel fire doors 

to 180/180, and custom designed electronic 

shutter mechanisms. 

A6 Firex 

44 Arden Way 

Market Harborough 

Leicester 

LE16 7DD 

Tel: +44 (0)1858 431547 

Fax: +44 (0)1858 431547 

E-mail: a6firex@aol.com 

Web: www.A6firex.com 

Supply and service of portable fire extinguishers in 

Midlands and East Anglia. Placing emphasis on 

quality and service. EN3, BSI, BAFE Approved. 

Established 1986. 

Ab Mobiltex Oy 

Sätravägen 11 

18452 Õsterskär 

Sweden 

Tel: +46 (0)8 54064156 

Fax: +46 (0)8 54069005 

E-mail: ingström@algonet.se 

Web: www.algolnet.sa 

Producer of the Ingström escape chute. 

Installation, service worldwide. Chutes for all 

types of installations. 

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Ab Mobiltex Oy, Factory 

21660 Nagu 

Lillandet 

Finland 

Tel: +46 (0)8 54064156 

Fax: +46 (0)8 54069005 

E-mail: ingström@algonet.se 

Web: www.algonet.se 

AC Engineering Services (UK) Limited 

11-13 Erica Road 

Stacey Bushes 

Milton Keynes 

MK12 6HS 

Tel: +44 (0)1908 314765 

Fax: +44 (0)1908 225003 

E-mail: plantpac@ac-engineering.co.uk 

Web: www.ac-engineering.co.uk 

Design and manufacture of a range of packaged and 

skid-mounted sprinkler pump rooms to suit 

required hazard coverage. 

AccentHansen 

Greengate Industrial Park 

Greengate 

Middleton 

Manchester 

M24 1SW 

Tel: +44 (0)161 284 4100 

Fax: +44 (0)161 655 3119 

E-mail: sales@accenthansen.co.uk 

Web: www.hansengroup.co.uk 

AccentHansen are steel door specialists, part of the 

HansenGroup. Offer bespoke doorset solutions with 

unparalleled performance for the full spectrum of 

building applications. 

Acetrain (Smoke Machines) Limited 

Unit Q 

The Old Brickyard 

Ashton Keynes 

Swindon 

Wiltshire 

Tel: +44 (0)1285 861180 

Fax: +44 (0)1285 861189 

E-mail: info@acetrain.co.uk 

Web: www.acetrain.co.uk 

The company manufactures and distributes smoke 

generating machines to create realistic but safe smoke 

effects used as a training aid, for smoke awareness and 

education.

Acme Whistles 

244 Barr Street 

Hockley 

Birmingham 

B19 3AH 

Tel: +44 (0)121 554 2124 

Fax: +44 (0)121 551 9293 

E-mail: info@acmewhistles.co.uk 

Web: www.acmewhistles.co.uk 

Manufacturers of Home Office approved warning 

horns and fire whistles. 

Active Collection Bureau Limited 

Noble House 

Brickmakers 

Castle Road 

Sittingbourne 

Kent 

ME10 3RL 

Tel: +44 (0)1795 437001 

Fax: +44 (0)1795 599800 

E-mail: sales@acb.co.uk 

Web: www.acb.co.uk 

Disposal of all ionisation smoke detectors. 

Actspeed Limited 

Unit 29 

The Old Silk Mill 

Tring 

Hertfordshire 

HP23 5EF 

Tel: +44 (0)1442 824442 

Fax: +44 (0)1442 827400 

E-mail: info@actspeed.com 

Actspeed is an LPCB certified sprinkler installer 

and supervising body. A comprehensive call out 

service is provided. 

Adams Rite Europe Limited 

Moreton Industrial Estate 

London Road 

Swanley 

Kent 

BR8 8TZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1322 668 024 

Fax: +44 (0)1322 660996 

E-mail: info@adamsrite.co.uk 

Web: www.adamsrite.co.uk 

Adams Rite Europe Limited offers a range of 

panic exit devices for use on most door materials 

and designed to comply with BS EN 1125: 1997. 

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ADT Fire and Security plc 

Security House 

The Summit, Hanworth Road 

Sunbury-on-Thames 

Middlesex 

TW16 5DB 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 743333 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 743155 

Web: www.adt.co.uk 

ADT Fire and Security is a leading UK fire and 

security company providing electronic solutions 

to crime prevention and fire protection for 

people and organisations. 

Advanced Electronics 

Morley House 

West Chirton 

Tyne and Wear 

NE29 7TY 

Tel: +44 (0)191 257 6361 

Fax: +44 (0)191 257 6373 

E-mail: sales@advancedelectronics.co.uk 

Web: www.advancedelectronics.co.uk 

The company manufactures and markets a 

comprehensive range of control and indicating 

equipment for use in the emergency lighting, fire 

detection and thermal monitoring markets. 

Advanced Power Conversion Plc 

Unit B5 

Armstrong Mall 

Southwood Summit Centre 

Farnborough 

Hampshire 

GU14 0NR 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 407 800 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 407810 

E-mail: dave.roberts@apcuk.com 

Web: www.technotrend.co.uk 

Advanced Power Conversion is a UK volume 

manufacturer of DC/DC converters and hands 

free equipment for the mobile communications 

and PDA markets.


AEI Cables Limited 

Birtley 

Chester-le-Street 

Co Durham 

DH3 2RA 

Tel: +44 (0)191 410 3111 

Fax: +44 (0)191 410 8312 

E-mail: info@aeicables.co.uk 

Web: www.aeicables.co.uk 

AEI Cables manufacture a complete range of fire 

performance cables including the longest lengths 

of mineral insulated cable commercially available. 

Aeslite Limited 

8-9 Wilton Road 

St Georges Industrial Estate 

Camberley 

Surrey 

GU15 2QW 

Tel: +44 (0)1276 683216 

Fax: +44 (0)1276 61119 

E-mail: sales@aeslite.co.uk 

Web: www.aeslite.co.uk 

Supply, installation and planned maintenance of 

all types of fire precautions equipment and nurse 

call systems. 

AFS Systems Limited 

Fire & Security System Engineers 

9 Tamworth Road 

Lichfield 

Staffordshire 

WS14 9EY 

Tel: +44 (0)1543 264034 

Fax: +44 (0)1543 414367 

AFS offer a complete service from design through 

to maintenance of the following fire protection 

systems; fire detection, gas fire extinguishing, 

sprinkler systems, fire curtains/actuators. 


30 Reynards Road 

Welwyn 

Hertfordshire 

AL6 9TP 

Tel: +44 (0)1438 718291 

Fax: +44 (0)1438 718292 

E-mail: sales@agffire.co.uk 

Web: www.agffire.co.uk 

Experienced fire protection company offering fire 

extinguishers, fire alarm systems, maintenance, all 

types of training and risk assessments. Highly 

qualified staff. Large contracts a speciality. 

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Ainsty Fire Training Services 

41 Lamplugh Crescent 

Bishopthorpe 

York 

YO23 2SR 

Tel: +44 (0)1904 709024 

Mob: +44 (0)7703 567653 

Fax: +44 (0)1904 701550 

E-mail: ainsty@firet41.freeserve.co.uk 

Fire extinguisher training. Fire risk assessments. 

Fire safety consultancy. Staff and management fire 

safety training courses. Education and heritage 

premises are our speciality. 

Aireshelta Limited 

Woodlands 

Dale Street 

Longwood 

Huddersfield 

HD3 4TG 

Tel: +44 (0)1484 646559 

Fax: +44 (0)1484 644450 

E-mail: sales@aireshelta.co.uk 

Web: www.aireshelta.com 

Suppliers of Aireshelta inflatable buildings, awardwinning 

inflatable mass decontamination units, 

superbright emergency lights, generators, 

inflatable pathways for water rescues, ‘Paratech’ 

power tools and high quality chemical protection 

clothes. 

Airshore International 

Unit #3 19695 92 A Avenue 

Langley 

British Columbia 

B0N 1ZO 

Canada 

Tel: +1 604 882 8874 

Fax: +1 604 882 3118 

E-mail: airshore4U@airshore.com 

Web: www.airshore.com 

Sole manufacturer of the Airshore Rescue Tool - 

stabilisation equipment which spans many 

applications of rescue. Innovations include 

forcible entry tools and Lite Series Editions. Visit 

our website for more information.

AJ Sprinkler & Pipefitting Co Ltd 

51 Queens Crescent 

Gorleston 


Norfolk 

NR31 7NN 

Tel: +44 (0)1493 663190 

Fax: +44 (0)1493 442030 

Design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler 

systems. 

Akron Brass Company 

PO Box 86 

Wooster 

Ohio 44691 

USA 

Tel: +1 330 264 5678 

Fax: +1 330 264 2944 

E-mail: custserve@akronbrass.com 

Web: www.akronbrass.com 

Akron Brass Company is a leading manufacturer 

of high quality firefighting equipment including 

nozzles, monitors, valves, foam equipment and 

related accessories. 

Alarms, Controls & Electronic Systems 

Installations Limited 

103 Elsenham Street 

Southfields 

London 

SW18 5NY 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8874 8966 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8265 6050 

E-mail: sales@acesystems.co.uk 

Web: www.fire-alarms.uk.com 

We install top quality fire alarms and emergency 

lighting, extinguishers etc. in central, west and 

south London and adjacent inner Home Counties 

areas. 

Alarmtec Limited 

49 Fore Street 

Bradninch 

Exeter 

Devon 

EX5 4NN 

Tel: +44 (0)1392 881620 

Fax: +44 (0)1392 882016 

E-mail: alarmtec@alarmtec.co.uk 

We supply, install and maintain fire alarm systems, 

emergency lights and firefighting equipment 

throughout the United Kingdom. 

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Alfas Industries Limited 

Bentall Business Park 

Glover, District 11 

Washington 

Tyne and Wear 

NE37 3JD 

Tel: +44 (0)191 419 0505 

Fax: +44 (0)191 419 2200 

E-mail: sales@alfas.com 

Web: www.alfas.com 

Alfas Industries produce an innovative range of 

fire-rated and intumescent sealants - including 

PU foams, silicones and fireproofing/ 

weatherproofing expanding foam sealants. 

P W Allen & Company Limited 

Allen House 

Alexandra Way 

Ashchurch Business Centre 

Tewkesbury 

Gloucestershire 

GL20 8TD 

Tel: +44 (0)1684 851100 

Fax: +44 (0)1684 851101 

E-mail: sales@pwallen.co.uk 

Web: www.pwallen.co.uk 

Designers, manufacturers and suppliers of a range 

of search equipment including night vision 

thermal imaging and IR camera technology. 

Alpha Films 

16 Reade Road 

Holbrook 

Ipswich 

IP9 2QL 

Tel: +44 (0)1473 328283 

Fax: +44 (0)1473 328283 

E-mail: info@alphafilms.co.uk 

Web: www.alphafilms.co.uk 

Distributors of ‘Safe and Sound’, the award 

winning video on smoke detectors - over 15,000 

copies in circulation. 

Alpha Instrumentation Limited 

6 Stoke Close 

Seaford 

East Sussex 

BN25 3RN 

Tel: +44 (0)1323 897027 

Fax: +44 (0)1323 897027 

Design/supply of loss prevention systems based 

on temperature increase detection. Systems based 

on heat-seeking thermocouple for use in 

industrial/commercial applications.


Alsecure Commercial Services Limited 

Unit 1, Swaffield Park 

Hyssop Close, Hawks Green 

Cannock 

Staffordshire 

WS11 2GA 

Tel: +44 (0)1543 468493 

Fax: +44 (0)1543 468589 

E-mail: Ramstop@aol.com 

The company manufactures a range of 4-hour 

certified steel fire resistant roller shutters, and steel 

fire doors up to 180/180. 

Amalgamated Limited 

Systems House 

Dawson Street 

Swinton 

Manchester 

M27 4FJ 

Tel: +44 (0)161 728 2228 

Fax: +44 (0)161 794 5102 

E-mail: amalgamated@demon.co.uk 

Amec Capital Projects Limited 

Fire Engineering 

7-14 Great Dover Street 

London 

SE1 4YR 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 7272 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 6390 

E-mail: fire.engineering@amec.com 

The company designs, supplies, installs, 

commissions and maintains fire protection and 

fire detection systems. 

Amerex Fire International Ltd 

Unit 54 

Springvale Industrial Estate 

Cwmbran 

NP44 5BD 

Tel: +44 (0)1633 627000 

Fax: +44 (0)1633 627000 

E-mail: sales@amerexfire.co.uk 

Web: www.amerexfire.co.uk 

Distributors of Amerex range of quality fire 

extinguishers, kitchen and vehicle protection 

systems. Agents for Getz and Brooks equipment. 

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Ameron BV - Head office 

JF Kennedylaan 7 

4191 MZ Geldermalsen 

Mail: PO Box 6 

4190 CA Geldermalsen 

The Netherlands 

Tel: +31 (0)345 587587 

Fax: +31 (0)345 587551 

E-mail: marketing.nl@ameron-bv.com 

Web: www.ameron-bv.com 

Ameron are a world leader in the development 

and supply of performance coatings to protect 

steel structures from fire and corrosion. They 

work to enhance the use and appearance of 

structural steel in the construction industry. 

Ameron BV - UK branch 

Blackwell Road 

Huthwaite 

Sutton-in-Ashfield 

Nottinghamshire 

NG17 2RL 

Tel: +44 (0)1623 511000 

Fax: +44 (0)1623 559616 

E-mail: sales.uk@ameron-bv.com 

Web: www.ameron-bv.com 

Ampekko 

Unit C, Argent Court 

Hook Rise South 

Tolworth 

Surrey 

KT6 7NL 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8397 4242 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8397 6262 

E-mail: info@ampekko.com 

Web: www.ampekko.com 

Ampekko manufactures and supplies voice alarm 

and public address equipment. We also import 

and distribute other sound equipment ranges.

ANAF France sa 

Avenue de l'Europe 23 

Mont St Martin 

54350 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)382 259383 

Fax: +33 (0)382 259389 

E-mail: anaf.france@anaf-group.com 

The French branch of ANAF Europe sa, lead 

producer of portable fire extinguishers 

(aluminium cylinders). 

ANAF spa 

Via del Commercio 4 

27020 Torre d'Isola 

Pavia 

Italy 

Tel: +39 0382 920292 

Fax: +39 0382 920279 

E-mail: anaf.uk@anaf-group.com 

The Italian branch of the European group ANAF 

Europe sa, a lead producer of portable and 

wheeled fire extinguishers. 

Apollo Fire Detectors Limited 

36 Brookside Road 

Havant 

Hampshire 

PO9 1JR 

Tel: +44 (0)23 9249 2412 

Fax: +44 (0)23 9249 2754 

E-mail: enquiries@apollo-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.apollo-fire.co.uk 

Apollo specialises in the design and manufacture 

of high quality fire detection products from 

conventional fire detection through to 

sophisticated analogue addressable detectors and 

interfaces. 

Apreco Limited 

The Bruff Business Centre 

Bushbank 

Suckley 

Worcestershire 

WR6 5DR 

Tel: +44 (0)1886 884090 

Fax: +44 (0)1886 884099 

E-mail: info@apreco.co.uk 

Web: www.apreco.co.uk 

Specialist suppliers of pressure relief vents for 

pressurised stairwells and gas fire suppression 

systems. 

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APTEK Fire & Security 

37 Water Lane 

South Cave 

Brough 

East Yorkshire 

HU15 2HJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1430 423849 

Fax: +44 (0)1430 423849 

E-mail: info@aptek-security.co.uk 

Web: www.aptek-security.co.uk 

Install and maintain a wide range of fire and 

security equipment. Includes intruder alarms 

(NACOSS approved), fire alarms (conventional 

and addressable), CCTV and access control 

systems. 

Aquafire Systems 

1 Newhaven Main Street 

Edinburgh 

EH6 4LJ 

Tel: +44 (0)131 551 6551 

Fax: +44 (0)131 551 6575 

E-mail: aquafire@talk21.com 

Suppliers of intumescent coatings for timber and 

timber-based products. Clear and colours 

available to BS476 Parts 6 and 7. 

Arabact Limited 

Henfold Lane 

Newdigate 

Surrey 

RH5 5AF 

Tel: +44 (0)1306 886166 

Fax: +44 (0)1306 631430 

Fire protection system consultants, stockists and 

suppliers of sprinkler and misting equipment for 

residential use. 

Ardenoak Limited 

62 Western Road 

Tring 

Hertfordshire 

HP23 4BB 

Tel: +44 (0)1442 825422 

Fax: +44 (0)1442 890838 

E-mail: sales@ardenoak.net 

Web: www.ardenoak.net 

Established 1977. Certified to ISO 9002, 

Ardenoak's range includes kite-marked fire 

extinguishers and fire-blankets, fire delivery hose, 

couplings cabinets, hose reels and firemen's 

clothing.


Argus Fire Protection Co. Ltd 

Hendglade House 

46 New Road 

Stourbridge 

West Midlands 

DY8 1PA 

Tel: +44 (0)1384 376256 

Fax: +44 (0)1384 393955 

E-mail: info@argusfire.co.uk 

Web: www.argusfire.co.uk 

Design, installation and maintenance of waterbased 

fire protection systems (sprinkler hydrants, 

foam devices, deluge, dry risers), together with fire 

detection and alarm systems. 

Armstrong Priestley Limited 

Flaxton House 

Greenmount Terrace 

Beeston 

Leeds 

LS11 6BX 

Tel: +44 (0)113 277 4499 

Fax: +44 (0)113 276 0309 

E-mail: info@armstrongpriestley.co.uk 

Web: www.armstrongpriestley.co.uk 

The company designs, supplies, installs and 

maintains sprinkler systems. It also installs fire 

hydrant mains and hose reel systems. 

Armstrong Pumps Limited 

Peartree Road 

Stanway 

Colchester 

Essex 

CO3 0LP 

Tel: +44 (0)1206 579491 

Fax: +44 (0)1206 760532 

Web: www.armstrongpumps.com 

Specialists in the design, manufacture, 

commissioning and maintenance of sprinkler, wet 

riser and hose reel pumps and control panels. 

Approved by: LPC, FM, UL, ULC. 

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Asco Fire Group 

Melisa House 

Unit 3 Festival Court 

Brand Place 

Glasgow 

G51 1DR 

Tel: +44 (0)141 427 1144 

Fax: +44 (0)141 427 6644 

E-mail: sales@asco.uk.com 

Web: www.asco.uk.com 

Specialise in the supply and servicing of 

extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, fire alarms, 

emergency lighting, fire safety signs and smoke 

detectors. 

Ashgood Fire Protection 

13 Sabre Court 

Gillingham Business Park 

Gillingham 

Kent 

ME8 0RW 

Tel: +44 (0)1634 264323 

Fax: +44 (0)1634 264324 

E-mail: info@ashgoodfire.co.uk 

Web: ashgoodfire.co.uk 

Accredited To BS EN ISO 9001-2000. 

Specialising in design, supply, installation, 

commissioning and maintenance of fire 

detection/alarm and gaseous extinguishing 

systems. 

Ashvale Fire Services Limited 

Ashvale House 

Fitzroy Street 

Ashton-under-Lyne 

Lancashire 

OL7 0JG 

Tel: +44 (0)161 343 1090 

Fax: +44 (0)161 343 3732 

E-mail: ashvalefire@btclick.com 

Founded in 1993, Ashvale holds ISO 9001, LPS 

1048 and IIP approvals. Designs and installs 

systems for sprinklers, deluge and life safety to 

FM, LPCB and other codes.

Aspli Safety Limited 

211 Hunslet Road 

Leeds 

LS10 1PF 

Tel: +44 (0)113 246 1550 

Fax: +44 (0)113 246 1560 

E-mail: sales@aspli.com 

Web: www.aspli.com 

A supplier of fire extinguishers, PPE, corporate 

work wear, signs, first aid kits etc. The marine 

division specialises in industrial lifesaving 

equipment - life jackets, buoyance aids, lifebuoys, 

throw lines etc. 

Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) 

Association House 

99 West Street 

Farnham 

Surrey 

GU9 7EN 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 739142 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 739140 

E-mail: info@associationhouse.org.uk 

Web: www.asfp.org.uk 

The ASFP was formed in 1975 and currently 

represents more than 60 member companies, 

including the major UK based passive fire 

protection product manufacturers and specialist 

installers. 

Association of Building Engineers 

Lutyens House 

Billing Brook Road 

Weston Favell 

Northampton 

NN3 8NW 

Tel: +44 (0)1604 404121 

Fax: +44 (0)1604 784220 

E-mail: building.engineers@abe.org.uk 

Web: www.abe.org.uk 

The professional body for those specialising in the 

technology of building. 

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Astroflame Fireseals Limited 

Unit 1 Bridge Park 

Curbridge 

Southampton 

Hampshire 

SO30 2HB 

Tel: +44 (0)1489 799760 

Fax: +44(0)1489 784887 

E-mail: sales@astroflame.com 

Web: www.astroflame.com 

Manufacturer of intumescent passive fire 

protection products. Fully certified to BS and EN 

standards. Online ordering at 

www.astroflame.com. 

M Nihad Atfeh Fire & Security Systems 

P O Box 2439 

Damascus 

Syria 

Tel: +963 (0)11 33 16 045 

Fax: +963 (0)11 33 15 180 

E-mail: m.n.atfeh@mail.sy 

Founded in 1952, offers design and provides 

equipment, installation and maintenance for fire 

and security systems, extinguishing systems and 

sprinkler systems. 

Atlas Fire Engineering Limited 

Unit House 

2/8 Morfa Road 

Swansea 

SA1 2HS 

Tel: +44 (0)1792 465006 

Fax: +44 (0)1792 648535 

E-mail: enquiries@atlasfire.co.uk 

Web: www.atlas-fire.com 

Design, installation, commissioning and servicing 

of automatic sprinkler systems and all other forms 

of active fire protection such as gaseous, foam, 

water spray, deluge systems. 

Attenborough Industrial Doors Limited 

Merlin Way 

Quarry Hill Industrial Estate 

Ilkeston 

Derbyshire 

DE7 4RA 

Tel: +44 (0)115 930 0815 

Fax: +44 (0)115 944 8930 

E-mail: information@attenboroughdoor.co.uk 

Web: www.attenboroughdoor.co.uk 

Design, manufacture and installation of fire, 

acoustic, automatic industrial doors. Physical 

barriers, grilles and fencing systems. Loading dock 

equipment. High speed doors. Traffic flow 

systems.


Automatic Fire Control Ltd 

Unit 9, Dorcan Business Village 

Murdoch Road 

Dorcan 

Swindon 

SN3 5HY 

Tel: +44 (0)1793 496624 

Fax: +44 (0)1793 496623 

E-mail: automaticfire@aol.com 

We design, supply and install fire sprinklers, water 

spray, hydrants and hose reel systems. 

Autoquench Limited 

Priory House 

132 Priory Road 

Hall Green 

Birmingham 

B28 0TB 

Tel: +44 (0)121 693 6888 

Fax: +44 (0)121 430 6007 

E-mail: mail@autoquench.co.uk 

Web: www.autoquench.co.uk 

Residential sprinklers and specialist fire 

suppression systems, fire protection equipment 

and automatic fire extinguishers to protect highrisk 

storage areas and other confined spaces in 

multi-storey buildings, hospitals and hotels. 


95 Bothwell Street 

Glasgow 

G2 7HX 

Tel: +44 (0)141 204 2511 

Fax: +44 (0)141 566 8400 

E-mail: fire.info@babtie.com 

Web: www.babtie.com/fire 

All aspects of fire safety engineering including 

risk assessment, fire investigation and expert 

witness for all types of industrial/commercial 

premises, buildings, hospitals, hotels and 

residential care premises. 

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Bailey & Mackey Limited 

Baltimore Road 

Birmingham 

West Midlands 

WS3 3PB 

Tel: +44 (0)121 357 5351 

Fax: +44 (0)121 357 8319 

E-mail: enquiries@baileymackey.com 

Manufacturers of pressure gauges, pressure 

switches and pressure transducers for fire 

protection use in sprinkler, deluge and 

extinguishing gas systems. 

Baker Consulting Services 

Belgravia House, High Street 

Hartley Wintney 

Hampshire 

RG27 8NS 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 844699 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 844927 

E-mail: bcs@bakerhw.demon.co.uk 

Web: www.bakerconsultingservices.co.uk 

Specialise in risk assessment and fire safety audits 

including the implementation and ongoing project 

management of works to enhance life safety. 

Baldwin Boxall Communications Limited 

Wealden Industrial Estate 

Farningham Road 

Jarvis Brook 

East Sussex 

TN6 2JR 

Tel: +44 (0)1892 664422 

Fax: +44 (0)1892 663146 

E-mail: mail@baldwinboxall.co.uk 

Web: www.baldwinboxall.co.uk 

Manufacturers of quality voice alarm and 

communications equipment and systems, Baldwin 

Boxall is recognised as being Europe's largest 

independent company of its kind. 

Bavaria Brandschutz Industrie GmbH & Co KG 

Regensburger Strasse 16 

93449 Waldmünchen 

Germany 

Tel: +49 (0)9972 9401 0 

Fax: +49 (0)9972 9401 17 

More than 75 years experience in fire protection 

ensures the highest quality in both products and 

service.

BBC Fire Protection Limited 

Diamond Road 

Norwich 

Norfolk 

NR6 6AW 

Tel: +44 (0)1603 486500 

Fax: +44 (0)1603 788957 

E-mail: sales@bbcfire.co.uk 

Web: www.bbcfire.co.uk 

Specialists in the design, supply and installation of 

fire detection and alarm systems. 

Beckett Risk Management Ltd 

Blenheim House 

Newmarket Road 

Bury St Edmunds 

IP33 3SB 

Tel: +44 (0)1284 756565 

Fax: +44 (0)1284 750617 

E-mail: info@beckettgroup.com 

Web: www.beckettgroup.com 

Risk management, disaster recovery and insurance 

advisers. The largest independent organisation in 

the eastern region with 250 staff. 

Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service 

Training Centre 

Southfields Road 

Kempston 

Bedford 

MK42 7NR 

Tel: +44 (0)1234 845021 

Fax: +44 (0)1234 348165 

E-mail: wendy@firesafe1.freeserve.co.uk 

We hold fire safety and health and safety training 

courses at our purpose built training centre 

throughout the year. Courses include: basic health 

and safety, fire extinguisher, fire wardens, first aid 

and risk assessment. 

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BELFOR-Relectronic (UK) Ltd 

Imbach House 

Gerard 

Lichfield Road Industrial Estate 

Tamworth 

Staffordshire 

B79 7UW 

Tel: +44 (0)1827 310100 

Fax: +44 (0)1827 310200 

E-mail: info@belfor.co.uk 

Web: www.belfor.co.uk 

Operating internationally, BELFOR provide 

comprehensive services to prepare, recover and 

restore business premises and contents including 

computers, equipment, furnishings and 

documentation after fires and floods. 

Belimo Automation UK Limited 

Lion Centre 

Hampton Road West 

Feltham 

Middlesex 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8755 4411 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8755 4042 

E-mail: belimo@belimo.co.uk 

Web: www.belimo.co.uk 

Manufacturers of actuators for heating and 

cooling for HVAC applications and fire/smoke 

damper solutions. 

Bennett Safetywear Limited 

Mersey Road 

Crosby 

Liverpool 

L23 3AF 

Tel: +44 (0)151 924 3996 

Fax: +44 (0)151 924 6548 

E-mail: sales@bennettsafetywear.co.uk 

Web: www.bennettsafetywear.co.uk 

Bennett Safetywear is a manufacturer of high 

performance safety gloves and clothing. It has a 

wide range of heat and flame resistant gloves and 

clothing, including firefighters' gloves. 

W H Boddington 

Goudhurst Road 

Horsmonden 

Kent 

TN12 8AH 

Tel: +44 (0)1892 723033 

We manufacture plastic mouldings working to BS 

9002. We make tools for our customers' 

requirements.


Boddingtons Limited 

Unit 10, Chelmsford Road Industrial Estate 

Great Dunmow 

Essex 

CM6 1HF 

Tel: +44 (0)1371 875101 

Fax: +44 (0)1371 874906 

E-mail: sales@boddingtons-ltd.com 

Web: www.boddingtons-ltd.com 

Established in 1975. Manufacturers of emergency 

barrier tapes and fire hydrant marker plates for 

fire brigades. 

Bolton Gate Company Ltd 

Waterloo Street 

Bolton 

Lancashire 

BL1 2SP 

Tel: +44 (0)1204 871001 

Fax: +44 (0)1204 871049 

E-mail: sales@boltongate.co.uk 

Web: www.boltongate.co.uk 

Manufacturers and installers of fire-resisting doors 

and shutters, fire and smoke curtains. 

Bradley Lomas Electrolok Limited 

Church Street 

Eckington 

Sheffield 

S21 4BM 

Tel: +44 (0)1246 432325 

Fax: +44 (0)1246 432324 

E-mail: sales@blegroup.co.uk 

Manufacturer and installer of smoke curtains, 

emergency lighting, fire alarm and security 

products; the company has a team of installation 

and maintenance engineers operating nationwide. 

BRE 


Garston 

Watford 

Hertfordshire 

WD25 9XX 

Tel: +44 (0)1923 664000 

Fax: +44 (0)1923 664010 

E-mail: enquiries@bre.co.uk 

Web: www.bre.co.uk 

BRE (incorporating FRS and LPC) is one of the 

world's leading centres of expertise for fire, risk 

sciences and construction providing research, 

consultancy, information and training services. 

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Bridgend College 

Cowbridge Road 

Bridgend 

Mid Glamorgan 

CF31 3DF 

Tel: +44 (0)1656 302400 

Fax: +44 (0)1656 663912 

Web: www.bridgend.ac.uk 

Bridgend College offers a part-time BTEC 

HNC/HND in Fire Safety Technology over 2/3 

years, franchised from University Wales College 

Newport. 

Bristol Fire 

(incorporating Somerset Fire Extinguishers) 

Covert End, Westleigh Close 

Yate 

South Gloucestershire 

BS37 4PR 

Tel: +44 (0)1454 315779 

Fax: +44 (0)1454 325556 

E-mail: sales@bristolfire.com 

All aspects of fire protection, including 

supply/servicing of fire alarms, extinguishers, 

emergency lights, door entry systems and safety 

signs. 24 hour cover, all work to British 

Standards. ISO approved and FETA registered. 

British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) 

23 Presley Way 

Crownhill 

Milton Keynes 

MK8 0ES 

Tel: +44 (0)1908 267300 

Fax: +44 (0)1908 267255 

E-mail: mail@basec.org.uk 

Web: www.basec.org.uk 

BASEC provides UKAS certifications to ISO 

9001, QS 9000 for quality management, ISO 

14001 and EMAS for environmental 

management; also capability approval, certificates 

of assessed design and health and safety to 

OHSAS 18001.


Richmond House 

Broad Street 

Ely 

Cambridgeshire 

CB7 4AH 

Tel: +44 (0)1353 659187 

Fax: +44 (0)1353 666619 

E-mail: info@basa.org.uk 

Web: www.basa.org.uk 

BASA is the longest established trade association 

representing the interests of a significant majority 

of the LPCB certified sprinkler installers. BASA 

works with all the players in the fire sector to 

promote the effective use of sprinklers to protect 

life and save property. 

British Fire Advisory Services Ltd 

3 Otterbourne Place 

Willington 

Maidstone 

Kent 

ME15 8JL 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 755365 

Fax: +44 (0)1622 755365 

E-mail: bfas@zoom.co.uk 

Fire risk assessments - advice and guidance in 

dealing with all regulatory bodies, fire brigades, 

local authorities and building control. Advice on 

all fire safety legislation. 

British Gypsum Limited 

East Leake 

Loughborough 

Leicestershire 

LE12 6HX 

Tel: +44 (0)8705 456123 

Fax: +44 (0)8705 456356 

E-mail: bgtechnical.enquiries@bpb.com 

Web: www.british-gypsum.bpb.com 

Manufacturer and supplier of fire protection 

systems, including fully warranted structural steel 

protection boards, fire rated partitions and fire 

stopping systems. 

British Nuclear Insurers 

Aldermary House 

15 Queen Street 

London 

EC4N 1TX 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7332 0233 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7332 0188 

BNI provide insurance for nuclear installations 

and for contractors whilst on nuclear licensed 

sites. 

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BRK Brands Europe Ltd 

Gordano Gate 

Portishead 

Bristol 

BS20 7GG 

Tel: +44 (0)1275 845024 

Fax: +44 (0)1275 849255 

E-mail: lnaughton@brk.co.uk 

Part of an international group devoted to 

domestic fire safety. The company manufactures 

smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire 

extinguishers and fire blankets under the BRK and 

First Alert brands. 

Bruhn NewTech Limited 

1 Allenby Road 

Winterbourne Gunner 

Salisbury 

Wiltshire 

SP4 6HZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1980 611776 

Fax: +44 (0)1980 611330 

E-mail: info@bruhn-newtech.co.uk 

Web: www.bruhn-newtech.co.uk 

Hazard prediction, warning and reporting 

software. Chemical, biological and radiological 

awareness training, consultancy and risk 

management. Operate both in UK and abroad. 

Bryland Fire Protection Ltd 

Unit 3, Pear Tree Lane 

Dudley 

DY2 0QU 

Tel: +44 (0)1384 573350/573301 

Fax: +44 (0)1384 480944 

E-mail: sale@brylandfire.co.uk 

Web: www.brylandfire.co.uk 

Supply, maintenance and installation of fire 

extinguishers, safety signs, fire alarms, fixed fire 

suppression systems and sprinkler systems. Also 

training. 

BS Fire Alarm Services 

6 Enterprise Park 

308 Albertbridge Road 

Belfast 

BT5 4GX 

Tel: +44 (0)28 9045 5839 

Fax: +44 (0)28 9045 8399 

E-mail: info@bsfire.com 

Web: www.bsfire.com 

Developed as a system solutions company offering 

unbiased recommendations, repairs, reports and 

recommissioning to problematic fire alarm 

associated equipment, including deaf alarm and 

interfaces.



Maylands Avenue 


Hertfordshire 

HP2 4SQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1442 278607 

Fax: +44 (0)1442 278630 

E-mail: product.services@bsi-global.com 

Web: www.bsi-global.com 

Leading supplier of testing and certification 

services offering both the prestigious kitemark and 

Notified Body services for CE marking for many 

fire related products. 

Burder Films 

37 Braidley Road 

Meyrick Park 

Bournemouth 

BH2 6JY 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 295395 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 589089 

E-mail: burderfilms@aol.com 

Web: www.johnburder.co.uk 

Producers and distributors of quality fire and 

safety promotional and training videos since 

1964. 

Burgoyne Consultants Ltd 

Burgoyne House 

Chantry Drive 

Ilkley 

West Yorkshire 

LS29 9HU 

Tel: +44 (0)1943 817666 

Fax: +44 (0)1943 817632 

E-mail: mktg@burgoynes.co.uk 

Web: www.burgoynes.co.uk 

Burgoyne Consultants offer expert, specialist 

advice in safety management and loss prevention 

to all sectors of the process and manufacturing 

industries. 

Dr J H Burgoyne and Partners 

11-12 Half Moon Court 

Bartholomew Close 

London 

EC1A 7HF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7726 4951 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7726 8980 

E-mail: postmaster@burgoynes.com 

Web: www.burgoynes.com 

Consultant scientists and engineers. Investigation 

of fires, explosions and engineering incidents 

worldwide. 

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BW Europe Ltd 

101 Heyford Park 

Upper Heyford 

Oxfordshire 

OX25 5HA 

Tel: +44 (0)1869 233004 

Fax: +44 (0)1869 233005 

E-mail: info@bwtnet.com 

Web: www.gasmonitors.com 

Manufacturer of advanced, simple to use fixed 

and portable gas detectors for 

oxygen/toxic/explosive gases. Applications: 

confined space rescue, tanker spills, domestic 

boiler poisoning, fire fighting. 

BW Fire Engineering 

7 Beggarlee Park 

Engine Lane 

Newthorpe 

Nottingham 

NG1 5LP 

Tel: +44 (0)1773 715978 

Fax: +44 (0)1773 715978 

Supply and maintenance of fire protection 

equipment. Trade supplies and refilling alarm and 

system maintenance. 

C3S Securiglass Ltd 

Canal Mills 

Elland Bridge 

Elland 


HX5 0SQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1422 376181 

Fax: +44 (0)1422 310070 

E-mail: info@c3ssecuriglass.com 

Web: www.c3ssecuriglass.com 

Specialist processor and stockholder of a 

comprehensive range of safety, security and fire 

resistant glasses and glazing systems (supply or 

supply-and-install services provided). 

Cairns Advanced Technologies (UK) Limited 

123 Furtherwick Road 

Canvey Island 

Essex 

SS8 7AT 

Tel: +44 (0)1268 515599 

Fax: +44 (0)1268 515868 

E-mail: cairnsuk@compuserve.com 

Web: www.cairnsThermalImager.com 

CairnsVIPER - a 180° rotating display, fire-safe 

battery, intelligent colour, unrivalled image plus 

many other world first features - revolution, 

evolution and the natural selection.

Cape Calsil Systems Limited 

Iver Lane 

Uxbridge 

Middlesex 

UB8 2JQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1895 463000 

Fax: +44 (0)1895 232958 

Web: www.capeplc.com 

Market leader in calcium silicate technology with 

ability to provide solutions for passive fire 

protection with rigid board products. 

Carmichael International Limited 

Weir Lane 

Worcester 

WR2 4AY 

Tel: +44 (0)1905 420044 

Fax: +44 (0)1905 420120 

E-mail: sales@carmichael-int.co.uk 

Web: www.carmichael-int.co.uk 

Design, manufacture and support of airfield crash 

tenders, water tenders and industrial fire 

appliances. Supply of spare parts for all makes of 

fire vehicles. 

Carter Jonas 

82 Micklegate 

York 

YO1 6LF 

Tel: +44 (0)1904 558258 

Fax: +44 (0)1904 558259 

E-mail: melanie.smith@carterjonas.co.uk 

Web: www.carterjonas.co.uk 

Fire safety advice, consultations and risk 

assessments are undertaken of commercial, 

educational and residential premises to provide 

cost-effective and practical solutions. 

J & J Carter Limited 

8 Lion Court 

Daneshill East Industrial Estate 

Basingstoke 

Hampshire 

RG24 8QU 

Tel: +44 (0)1256 811455 

Fax: +44 (0)1256 811458 

E-mail: sales@jjcarter.com 

Web: www.jjcarter.com 

Designers, manufacturers and installers of tensile 

fabric structures. All flame retardant to minimum 

BS 7837. Some to meet BS 476 Class 0. 

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Casella CEL 

Regent House 

Wolseley Road 

Kempston 

Bedford 

MK42 7JY 

Tel: +44 (0)1234 844100 

Fax: +44 (0)1234 841490 

E-mail: info@casellagroup.com 

Web: www.casellacel.co.uk 

Established in 1799, Casella CEL manufacture a 

wide range of environmental monitoring 

instrumentation including air quality systems, 

sound level meters and personal sampling pumps. 


Stanger Fire and Safety Department 

30 Great Guildford Street 

London 

SE1 0ES 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 6112 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7902 6149 

Hazardous substances - incident attendance, 

exercises, preplanning. Fire and accident 

investigation. Equipment failure examination, 

testing and calibration. Radiation protection 

services. Laboratory test facilities. Expert witness. 

Cavicel spa 

Via G D'Annunzio 44 

20096 Pioltello 

Milan 

Italy 

Tel: +39 0292 160521 

Fax: +39 0292 160753 

E-mail: cavicel@cavicel.com 

Web: www.cavicel.com 

Special quality cables. Fire resistant cables for 

safety applications. Instrumentation and control 

cables. Fibre optic cables for data transmission, 

also fire resistant. 

Cease-Fire Protection 

Inveralmond Road 

Inveralmond Industrial Estate 

Perth 

PH1 3TW 

Tel: +44 (0)1738 445500 

Specialist fire protection engineers covering 

portable fire extinguishers, fire alarms, hose reels, 

signs, dry risers, Firefly TBA. Supply and 

installation to ISO 9002, nationwide.


CGI International Limited 

Sales Office 

10 Greycoat Place 

London 

SW1 1SB 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7960 6060 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7960 6116 

E-mail: info@cgii.co.uk 

Web: www.cgii.co.uk 

CGI International Limited, Warrington Office 

Dallam Lane, Warrington 

Cheshire 

WA2 7NT 

Tel: +44 (0)1925 629111 

Fax: +44 (0)1925 245865 

E-mail: info@cgii.co.uk 

Web: www.cgii.co.uk 

Manufacturers of a complete range of fire resisting 

safety glasses. Performance ratings from 30 

minutes integrity only to 120 minutes integrity 

and insulation. 

Channel Safety Systems Limited 

9 Petersfield Business Park 

Bedford Road 

Petersfield 

Hampshire 

GU32 3QA 

Tel: +44 (0)1730 268231 

Fax: +44 (0)1730 265552 

E-mail: sales@channelsafety.co.uk 

Web: www.channelsafety.co.uk 

A privately owned company committed to 

customer service and known in the industry as a 

one stop shop for emergency equipment. 

Cherry Parts Limited 

Sunray Building 

Brinkburn Street 

Byker 


NE6 2AR 

Tel: +44 (0)191 276 0458 

Fax: +44 (0)191 276 0453 

E-mail: sales@cherry-parts.co.uk 

Web: www.cherry-parts.co.uk 

Manufacturers and suppliers of fire extinguisher 

parts and service equipment. 

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Stocking Lane 


High Wycombe 

HP14 4ND 

Tel: +44 (0)1494 569800 

Fax: +44 (0)1494 564895 

E-mail: cif@chilternfire.co.uk 

Web: www.chilternfire.co.uk 

Testing, research and consultancy into almost all 

aspects of fire safety. 


Beta House 

Chilworth Science Park 

Southampton 

SO16 7NS 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8076 0722 

Fax: +44 (0)23 8076 7866 

E-mail: info@chilworth.co.uk 

Web: www.chilworth.co.uk 

Offering consultancy, testing and training to the 

process industry for dust/gas/vapour explosivity, 

chemical reaction hazards, electrostatic problems 

and regulatory testing. 

Chubb Fire Limited 

Chubb House 

Staines Road West 


Middlesex 

TW16 7AR 

Tel: +44 (0)800 321666 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 765630 

E-mail: info@chubb.co.uk 

Web: www.chubb.co.uk 

Our approach to fire safety is: PREVENT- risk 

assessment- training- service/maintenance; 

DETECT- detection- 24/7 monitoring- smoke 

detection; CONTAIN- extinguishers- fixed 

extinguishing systems; ESCAPE- signs- training. 

Chubb Fire Major Account Division 

PO Box 16 

Manchester 

M24 4JY 

Tel: +44 (0)161 654 2206 

Fax: +44 (0)161 654 4419 

E-mail: service@chubb-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.chubb.co.uk 

Chubb Fire Major Account Division supply and 

service fire extinguishers and related fire safety 

products, including fire safety signs, to multi-site 

organisations throughout the UK. It also delivers 

customer fire training.

Chubb Fire Scotland 

Chubb House 

Badentoy Crescent 

Badentoy Park 

Portlethen 

AB12 4YD 

Tel: +44 (0)1224 787600 

Fax: +44 (0)1224 787601 

E-mail: sales-scotland@chubb.co.uk 

Web: www.chubb-scotland.co.uk 

Supply, hire and maintenance of fire and safety 

equipment through the design, installation, 

commissioning, inspection and maintenance of 

fire alarm, detection and suppression systems. 

Clark Door Limited 

Willowholme 

Carlisle 

Cumbria 

CA2 5RR 

Tel: +44 (0)1228 522321 

Fax: +44 (0)1228 401854 

E-mail: mail@clarkdoor.com 

Web: www.clarkdoor.com 

ISO 9002 accredited manufacturer of specialist 

industrial and fire doors for the cold storage, food 

processing and pharmaceutical industries. 

Claughton Fire Protection 

18 Eastbourne Road 

Birkenhead 

Wirral 

CH41 4DT 

Tel: +44 (0)151 652 6366 

Fax: +44 (0)151 670 0284 

Suppliers of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hose 

reels, safety signs, gongs and service fire appliances 

to the relevant British Standards. 

CMP Information 

Ludgate House 

245 Blackfriars Road 

London 

SE1 9UY 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7921 8060 

E-mail: enquiries@CMPinformation.com 

Web: www.cmpinformation.com 

A business media company with an extensive 

security, fire and health and safety portfolio and 

publishers of Fire Safety Engineering. 

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CNPP (Centre National de Prévention et de 

Protection) 

BP 2265 

27950 Saint-Marcel 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)232 536400 

Fax: +33 (0)232 536466 

Web: www.cnpp.com 

CNPP aims to prevent human, natural, industrial 

and technological risks. Fields of expertise: risk 

management, general safety, fire, environment and 

technological risks, malfeasance, health and safety 

at work. 

Collins & Chambers Limited 

197-199 Mare Street 

London 

E8 3QF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8985 0752 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8985 3123 

E-mail: nautilus@talk21.com 

Diving, marine and industrial safety equipment 

suppliers. Breathing apparatus servicing, training 

and on-site inspection. Cylinders retesting and 

repainting for compressed air and oxygen. 


Columbus Management Limited 

Columbus House, 29A Hathaway Drive 

Warwick 

CV34 5RD 

Tel: +44 (0)1926 495550 

Fax: +44 (0)1926 409495 

E-mail: columbman@btopenworld.com 

Manufacturers and suppliers of firefighting and 

fire protection equipment, mainly for export. 

Communication Technology 

P O Box 66 

Uckfield 

East Sussex 

TN22 3ZR 

Tel: +44 (0)1825 766363 

Fax: +44 (0)1825 766361 

E-mail: sales@communication-technology.co.uk 

Web: www.communication-technology.co.uk 

Handheld portable public address systems; 

loudhailers of high integrity used by military and 

civil safety and emergency services, including 

London Fire Brigade and Royal National Lifeboat 

Institution.


Compco Fire Systems Limited 

Cleeve House 

Malvern Road, Lower Wick 

Worcester 

WR2 4YX 

Tel: +44 (0)1905 741600 

Fax: +44 (0)1905 741620 

E-mail: john.s@compcofire.co.uk 

Web: www.compcofire.co.uk 

Compco design, install, service and maintain 

sprinkler systems, hosereels and wet and dry 

risers throughout the UK. 

Computerised Engraving 

10 Waterloo Road 

Widnes 

Cheshire 

WA8 0PY 

Tel: +44 (0)151 420 4590 

Fax: +44 (0)151 495 1132 

E-mail: info@computerisedengraving.com 

Web: www.computerisedengraving.com 

Engravers and sign manufacturers, labels, 

directional signs, fire exit signs, sign systems, 

made in any material including stainless steel for 

fire resistance. 

Coopers Fire and Smoke Engineering 

The Tanneries 

Brockhampton Lane 

Havant 

Hampshire 

PO9 1JB 

Tel: +44 (0)23 9245 4405 

Fax: +44 (0)23 9249 2732 

E-mail: coopersblinds@msn.com 

Web: www.coopersblinds.co.uk 

Coopers are specialists in life safety, gravity fail 

safe fire and smoke containment systems. 

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COPON - E.Wood Limited 

Standard Way 

Northallerton 

North Yorkshire 

DL6 2XA 

Tel: +44 (0)1609 780170 

Fax: +44 (0)1609 780438 

E-mail: copon@ewood.co.uk 

Web: www.copon.co.uk 

Specialists in polymer technology contributing to 

improved fire safety engineering. Product range 

includes high performance waterborne and 

solvent free coatings which deliver long term 

protection. 

Copper Development Association 

5 Grovelands Business Centre 

Boundary Way 


Hertfordshire 

HP2 7TE 

Tel: +44 (0)1442 275700 

Fax: +44 (0)1442 275716 

E-mail: copperdev@compuserve.com 

Web: www.cda.org.uk 

County Passive Fireseals 

32 Tyedean Road 

Telscombe Cliffs 

Peacehaven 

East Sussex 

BN10 7AN 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 588599 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 583515 

E-mail: cpfs25@tiscali.co.uk 

Supply of Envirograf passive fire protection 

materials. 

CPM Contract Services Limited 

CPM House 

Kett Street 

Bulwell 


NG6 8NX 

Tel: +44 (0)115 975 7799 

Fax: +44 (0)115 975 7766 

E-mail: cpm@dial.pipex.com 

Web: www.cpm.org.co.uk 

Expertise in the design, installation and 

maintenance of sprinkler systems, hose reels, dry 

risers etc.

Crawford Amber Ltd 

Mason Way 

Platts Common Industrial Estate 

Hoyland 

Nr Barnsley 

Yorkshire 

Tel: +44 (0)1226 351135 

Fax: +44 (0)1226 350176 

E-mail: sales@crawfordamber.co.uk 

Web: www.crawfordamber.co.uk 

Manufacture, installation and service of a wide 

range of industrial and commercial fire rated 

doors. All LPCB approved. 24-hour nationwide 

maintenance. 

Croner Training 

12-18 Grosvenor Gardens 

London 

SW1 0DH 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7824 8257 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7730 4293 

E-mail: info@cronertraining.co.uk 

Web: www.cronertraining.co.uk 

Part of the Croner CCH group, Croner Training 

is a market leader in health and safety training. 

Crowcon Detection Instruments Limited 

2 Blacklands Way 

Abingdon Business Park 

Abingdon 

Oxfordshire 

OX14 1DY 

Tel: +44 (0)1235 553 057 

Fax: +44 (0)1235 553 062 

E-mail: crowcon@crowcon.com 

Web: www.crowcon.com 

Crowcon manufacture gas detection equipment 

for the protection of plant and personnel against 

gas hazards. Crowcon provide worldwide support 

via an extensive network of distributors. 

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Crown Fire Extinguishers 

5 Lands Road 

Pinhoe 

Exeter 

Devon 

EX4 8PT 

Tel: +44 (0)800 0150 993 

Fax: +44 (0)845 300 0196 

E-mail: icarusexeter@hotmail.com 

Web: www.crownfireextinguishers.co.uk 

Twenty-seven years experience of fire extinguisher 

sales, service, refills, renovations and signage. 

Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and 

Hampshire. 

Cryotherm Insulation Limited 

Hirstwood Road 

Shipley 


Tel: +44 (0)1274 589175 

Fax: +44 (0)1274 593315 

E-mail: eng@cryotherm.co.uk 

Manufacturers and installers of passive fire 

protection and insulation systems. 

C-Tec 

Stephens Way 

Wigan 

Lancashire 

WN3 6PH 

Tel: +44 (0)1942 322744 

Fax: +44 (0)1942 829867 

E-mail: sales@c-tec.co.uk 

Web: www.c-tec.co.uk 

C-Tec design and manufacture a wide range of 

electronic equipment including fire alarm control 

panels, call systems, induction loops, staff security 

systems, disabled persons' toilet alarms and power 

supplies. 

Custom Electronics Limited 

Unit 23A 

Airport Industrial Estate 

Kenton 


NE3 2EF 

Tel: +44 (0)191 286 7705 

Fax: +44 (0)191 286 5200 

E-mail: customelec@hotmail.com 

Manufacturer and distributor of power supply 

units (24V and 12V) for the fire and security 

industry. Also distributor of Kilsen fire detectors 

and control panels in UK/Ireland.


Dafoos Fire Protection Equipment 

Trading Establishment 

No 602 Dar Al Riffa Building 

Khalid Bin Walid Road, Burdubai 

P O Box 50891 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Tel: +971 (0)4 393 4422 

Fax: +971 (0)4 393 4433 

E-mail: dafoos@emirates.net.ae 

Web: www.dafoos.com 

The company provides a wide range of automatic 

fire detection, fire suppression, security and 

surveillance systems with design, installation, 

testing, commissioning and maintenance. 

Dätwyler (UK) Limited 

The Chelsea Building 

Rivermead Drive 

Swindon 

Wiltshire 

SN5 7EX 

Tel: +44 (0)1793 898400 

Fax: +44 (0)1793 898401 

E-mail: firesales@datwyler.co.uk 

Web: www.datwyler.co.uk 

Manufacturer and stockists of 'Lifeline' fire 

resistant cables and accessories for alarm, fire 

detection, emergency lighting, PA/VA, telemetry 

and communications systems. 

Davencrest Limited 

Manlec Building 

Tudor Estate 

Ashton Street 

Dukinfield 

Cheshire 

SK16 4RR 

Tel: +44 (0)161 339 1550 

Fax: +44 (0)161 344 2775 

E-mail: davencrest@aol.com 

Web: www.sprinklerdesign.co.uk 

Design of sprinkler and waterspray systems for 

architects, consultants and installing companies. 

Inspection, testing and servicing of sprinkler 

systems available throughout the UK. 

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Day-Impex Limited 

Station Works 

Earls Colne 

Colchester 

Essex 

CO6 2ER 

Tel: +44 (0)1787 223232 

Fax: +44 (0)1787 224171 

E-mail: general@day-impex.co.uk 

Web: www.day-impex.co.uk 

Glass bulbs for fire sprinkler heads. Conforming 

to every world standard. UL component 

recognition and LPCB product approval on full 

range of sizes and rated temperatures 

Deejay Installations Limited 

10 South Quay 

King's Lynn 

Norfolk 

PE30 5DT 

Tel: +44 (0)1553 760 527 

Fax: +44 0)1553 692 173 

E-mail: deejay@installationsd.freeserve.co.uk 

Web: www.deejayinstallations@freeserve.com 

Design and/or installation of insulated panels and 

doors for the food industry, chillstores and low 

temperature coldstores. 

Defensor Fire Detection Systems Ltd 

Defensor House 

11-15 Kingsley Street 

Leicester 


LE2 6DL 

Tel: +44 (0)116 244 8689 

Fax: +44 (0)116 244 8884 

E-mail: enquiries@defensorfds.co.uk 

Web: www.defensorfds.co.uk 

Defensor FDS design, install, commission and 

maintain fire detection, voice alarm and 

addressable emergency lighting systems. 

Extensive experience with practical advice on 

the best solution.

Defensor Total Systems Ltd 

Defensor House 

11-15 Kingsley Street 

Leicester 


LE2 6DL 

Tel: 0116 244 8689 

Fax: 0116 244 8884 

E-mail: enquiries@defensorfds.co.uk 

Web: www.defensorfds.co.uk 

Defensor TS Ltd design, install, commission 

and maintain access control systems and CCTV 

equipment and systems. 

Dehn (UK) Limited 

N8B Meltham Mills Industrial Estate 

Meltham 

Holmfirth 


HD9 4DS 

Tel: +44 (0)1484 859111 

Fax: +44 (0)1484 859222 

E-mail: info@dehn.co.uk 

Web: www.dehn.co.uk 

Lightning and surge protection for computers and 

electronics. Lightning conductors for protection 

of buildings and people and safety equipment - 

overalls, boots etc. 

DG Controls Limited 

Cadley Hill Road 

Swadlincote 

Derbyshire 

DE11 9TB 

Tel: +44 (0)1283 550850 

Fax: +44 (0)1283 550776 

E-mail: mail@beaconlamps.com 

Web: www.beaconlamps.com 

Manufacturers of a wide range of beacon lamps 

for hazard warning and indication in many 

applications including fire, security and industry. 

Digisound-Electronic GmbH 

Oststrasse 54 

22844 Norderstedt 

Germany 

Tel: +49 (0)40 52 68 69 19 

Fax: +49 (0)40 52 68 69 13 

E-mail: info@digisound.de 

Web: www.digisound.de 

Manufacturer of signalling devices (acoustic and 

optical) for alarms and security systems and 

OEM/manufacturer of industrial signalling 

(acoustic components). 

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Direct Communications Limited 

Edison Road 

St Ives 

Huntingdon 


PE27 3LH 

Tel: +44 (0)1480 466300 

Fax: +44 (0)1480 495618 

E-mail: sales@directcoms.co.uk 

Web: www.directcoms.co.uk 

Design, supply, installation and maintenance of 

fully compliant voice alarm systems. Nationwide 

coverage from five regional offices. 

Domestic Sprinklers UK Ltd 

6 Kent Close 

Weymouth 

Dorset 

DT4 9TF 

Tel: +44 (0)1305 765763 

Fax: +44 (0)1305 777700 

E-mail: email@domesticsprinklers.co.uk 

Web: www.domesticsprinklers.co.uk 

Design and installation of domestic and 

residential sprinkler systems. 

Dorset Fire Engineers 

18 Springfield Road 

Broadwey 

Weymouth 

Dorset 

DT3 5RN 

Tel: +44 (0)1305 814796 

We sell and service all types of fire extinguishers 

and give customer demonstrations and fire safety 

advice including fire blankets and hose reels sales 

and service 

Guthrie Douglas Limited 

12 Heathcote Way 

Heathcote Industrial Estate 

Warwick 

Warwickshire 

CV34 6TE 

Tel: +44 (0)1926 452452 

Fax: +44 (0)1926 336417 

E-mail: sales@guthrie-douglas.uk.com 

Web: www.guthrie-douglas.uk.com 

The company supplies smoke curtains, access 

control, commercial security drives and solar 

shading systems to the trade.


Dow Corning Limited 

Meriden Business Park 

Copse Drive 

Allesley 

Coventry 

CV5 9RG 

Tel: +44 (0)1676 528000 

Fax: +44 (0)1676 528001 

Web: www.dowcorning.com 

Dow Corning is widely recognised as a world 

leader in silicone-based materials technology. This 

includes a comprehensive range of silicone 

construction sealants. 

Draeger Safety UK Limited 

Ullswater Close 

Kitty Brewster Industrial Estate 

Blyth 

Northumberland 

NE24 4RG 

Tel: +44 (0)1670 352891 

Fax: +44 (0)1670 356266 

E-mail: marketing@draeger.ltd.uk 

Web: www.draeger-safety.co.uk 

Manufacturers and suppliers of breathing 

apparatus and gas detection systems for 

professional firefighters and industry worldwide. 

Dry Riser Services 

Ashdown House 

Well Hill Lane 

Orpington 

Kent 

BR6 7QJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1959 533838 

Fax: +44 (0)1959 534848 

E-mail: sales@dryriserservices.co.uk 

Web: www.dryriserservices.co.uk 

Wet pressure testing, repair and servicing of dry 

and wet rising mains. 

DS Developments 

Neptune House 

41a Hobbs Industrial Estate 

Newchapel 

Lingfield 

Surrey 

RH7 6HN 

Tel: +44 (0)1342 835444 

Fax: +44 (0)1342 832277 

E-mail: ds@dsdevelopments.co.uk 

Web: www.dsdevelopments.co.uk 

Design and manufacture of waterproof 

communication systems and helmet intercoms for 

marine and land-based rescue services, military 

and police patrol craft. 

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Dufaylite Developments Limited 

Cromwell Road 

St Neots 


Tel: +44 (0)1480 215000 

Fax: +44 (0)1480 405526 

E-mail: nigel.west@dufaylite.com 

Web: www.dufaylite.com 

Manufacturers of passive, intumescent fire 

protection products for a range of building 

applications, including doors, walls, ductwork 

and plastic services, rated 30/240 minutes. 

DuPont International sa 

Ch.du Pavillon 

CH 1218 Grand-Saconnex 

Switzerland 

Tel: +41 (0)22 717 5376 

Fax: +41 (0)22 717 6169 

E-mail: antonio.robledo@che.dupont.com 

Web: www.dupont.com/fire 

DuPont offers a wide range of halon alternative 

safe-in-use fire extinguishing agents for total 

flooding and streaming applications. 

E & J Fire Protection 

Unit 5 

Ricebridge Industrial Estate 

Station Road 

Thorpe le Soken 

Essex 

Tel: +44 (0)1255 860645 

Fax: +44 (0)1255 860156 

Sales and service of portable fire extinguishers. 

Safety signs. Staff training. 

East Sussex Fire 

Towsers Lodge Farm 

Brickyard Lane 

Mark Cross 

East Sussex 

TN6 3NU 

Tel: +44 (0)1892 852343 

Established 1992, East Sussex Fire installs and 

maintains fire alarm systems and supplies fire 

detection equipment at competitive rates.

East Sussex Fire Brigade 

Training Centre 

Batts Bridge Road 

Maresfield 

East Sussex 

TN22 2HN 

Tel: +44 (0)1825 765088 

Fax: +44 (0)1825 760697 

E-mail: training@esfb.org 

Realistic and challenging training delivered by 

skilled instructors in modern facilities. Specialist 

training for fire fighters and commercial 

organisations includes backdraft/flashover and 

recruit training. 

Peter East Associates Limited 

Hathaway House 

Popes Drive 

London 

N3 1QF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8349 4434 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8349 4424 

E-mail: info@petereast.com 

Web: www.petereast.com 

Training courses on the movement of dangerous 

goods by air, road and sea as well as dangerous 

goods safety adviser plus much else. 

Econogard Services Limited 

1 Halifax Road 

Cambridge 

CB4 3QB 

Tel: +44 (0)1223 365591 

Fax: +44 (0)1223 352494 

E-mail: sales@econogard.co.uk 

Web: www.econogard.co.uk 

Supply, installation and maintenance of fire alarm 

and extinguishing systems. Established over 25 

years. From residential single zone systems to 

industrial networked intelligent systems 

E2V Technologies 

106 Waterhouse Lane 

Chelmsford 

Essex 

CM1 2QU 

Tel: +44 (0)1245 453443 

Fax: +44 (0)1245 453725 

E-mail: andre.goodson@e2vtechnologies.com 

Web: www.argusdirect.com 

Manufacturer (by licence from Argus Industries 

Inc.) of the evolutionary Argus®3* thermal 

imaging camera, designed for optimised casualty 

search, rescue and firefighting safety. Features: 

image capture, remote control set-up and video 

transmission. 

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Electro Detectors Limited 

Electro House 

Edinburgh Way 

Harlow 

Essex 

CM20 2TP 

Tel: +44 (0)1279 635668 

Fax: +44 (0)1279 450185 

E-mail: eda@electrodetectors.co.uk 

Web: www.electrodetectors.co.uk 

Manufacturers of radio fire alarm equipment 

where callpoints, detectors and sounders 

communicate with the control panel by radio, 

resulting in a cable free system. 

Elliott Fire Protection Limited 

Unit 11 

Yew Tree Industrial Estate 

Mill Hall 

Aylesford 

Kent 

ME20 7ET 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 716126 

Fax: +44 (0)1622 715007 

E-mail: alan@elliottfire.sagehost.co.uk 

Web: www.elliottfire.co.uk 

Design, supply, installation and service of fixed 

fire protection systems. Certificated to ISO 9000 

and LPS 1048 and ISO 9001. 

Emergency Diesel Engine Services 

Unit 1 

Coppice Side 

Brownhills 

West Midlands 

WS8 7EX 

Tel: +44 (0)1543 374999 

Fax: +44 (0)1543 371999 

Routine servicing of fire pumps, engines, motors, 

control panels etc, plus 24-hour service cover. 

Nationwide operation, ISO 9002 accredited. 

Emergency Services Times 

Gresham House 

54 High Street 

Shoreham 

West Sussex 

BN43 5DB 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 453033 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 453085 

E-mail: est.ft@virgin.net 

Web: mmc.dircon.co.uk 

Emergency Services Times circulates 5000 copies to 

buyers and specifiers of equipment throughout 

the police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, MoD and 

mountain rescue teams.


Emergi-lite Safety Systems 

Bruntcliffe Lane 

Morley 

Leeds 


LS27 9LL 

Tel: +44 (0)113 281 0600 

Fax: +44 (0)113 281 0601 

E-mail: emergi-lite_sales@tnb.com 

Web: www.emergi-lite.co.uk 

Emergi-lite safety systems are an established 

manufacturer of fire detection and emergency 

lighting products, including infra-red and central 

testing and central battery systems. 

Emexco Limited 

Unit 1 

46B Bulkington 

Devizes 

Wiltshire 

SN10 1SL 

Tel: +44 (0)1380 828900 

Fax: +44 (0)1380 828999 

E-mail: info@emexco.co.uk 

Web: www.emexco.co.uk 

Emexco manufactures the Kingpin range of 

emergency exit bolts - high security with oneaction 

release in an emergency. 

Empteezy Limited 

4 Muir Road 

Houston Industrial Estate 

Livingston 

EH54 5DR 

Tel: +44 (0)1506 430309 

Fax: +44 (0)1506 441466 

E-mail: sales@empteezy.co.uk 

Web: www.empteezy.co.uk 

ISO 14001 and 9002 registered. Manufacturer of 

drum storage, spill control, absorbants and spill 

kits. All products meet and exceed the oil storage 

regulations. 

Emtech 

Emtech House 

Radcot Road 

204 

Faringdon 

Oxfordshire 

SN7 8DT 

Tel: +44 (0)1367 245500 

Fax: +44 (0)1367 245510 

E-mail: emtech@emtech.co.uk 

Web: www.emtech.co.uk 

Emtech specialises in providing organisations with 

tailor-made fire safety solutions. Established for 

over 12 years, we provide expertise in fire risk 

assessment, fire training and fire evacuation drills. 

Encon Insulation Limited 

Brunswick House 

1 Deighton Close 

Wetherby 


LS22 7GZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1937 524200 

Fax: +44 (0)1937 524222 

E-mail: info@encon.co.uk 

Web: www.encon.co.uk 

A leading independent distributor, with over 20 

branches nationally, for all major brands of 

passive fire protection products in both 

structural and industrial applications. 

Enfield Safety Supplies 

40 Queensway 

Enfield 

Middlesex 

EN3 4SP 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8443 1123 

Suppliers of industrial protective clothing, safety 

equipment including full range of fire 

extinguishers and fire equipment including 

extinguisher servicing. Ex stock service with 

overnight delivery to the UK. 

Enviro Fire 

33 Hogarth Road 

Whitwick 

Coalville 


LE67 5GF 

Tel: +44 (0)1530 839999 

Fax: +44 (0)1530 835673 

E-mail: info@envirofire.com 

Web: www.envirofire.com 

Building and supplying fire and rescue simulators 

to the emergency services and industry. Also 

supplying all other fire related products.

Envirosafe International 

P O Box 143 

Congleton 

Cheshire 

CW12 1TD 

Tel: +44 (0)1260 298714 

Fax: +44 (0)1260 273568 

E-mail: sales@envirosafe.co.uk 

Distributors of speciality personal protective 

clothing, rescue tools, including the Glasmaster 

extraction tool, hi-visibility garments and gas 

detection equipment. 

Eurobond Laminates Limited 

Seawall Road, Tremorfa 

Cardiff 

Cardiff 

CF24 5TH 

Tel: +44 (0)29 2047 3473 

Fax: +44 (0)29 2049 3001 

E-mail: sales@eurobond.co.uk 

Web: www.eurobond.co.uk 

Manufacturer of composite panels and doors for 

food process, coldstorage and general industrial 

applications. Various fire resisting materials 

available. 

European Risk Assessment 

4 Princes Buildings 

Clifton 

Bristol 

BS8 4LB 

Tel: +44 (0)1179 743960 

Fax: +44 (0)1179 706288 

E-mail: nikheath@aol.com 

Web: www.europeanrisk.com 

ERA supplies an easy to use, detailed template for 

carrying out fire risk assessments, utilising tickbox, 

question and answer flow charts. 

Exide Technologies Network Power 

14 Gunnels Wood Park 

Stevenage 

Hertfordshire 

SK1 2BH 

Tel: +44 (0)1438 359090 

Fax: +44 (0)1438 727684 

E-mail: sales@exidenetworkpower.co.uk 

Web: www.exidenetworkpower.co.uk 

Battery manufacturer of lead acid and nickel 

cadmium batteries. Exide Technologies have the 

largest battery range anywhere in the world. 

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Extinguishers to Go Limited 

Firex House, 37 Emerson Road 

Poole 

Dorset 

BH15 1QS 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 665506 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 669990 

E-mail: stuart@extinguisherstogoltd.com 

Web: www.extinguisherstogoltd.com 

Provision of fire extinguisher and contract 

servicing of same plus fire training, mail order 

services. 

Extintores Moncayo S L “Exmon” 

Ctra de la Estacion S/N 

31540 - Buñuel 

Navarra 

Spain 

Tel: +34 948 832002 

Fax: +34 948 834121 

E-mail: exmon@ctv.es 

Web: www.exmon.es 

Manufacturers of high quality fire extinguishers 

EN3/1996, CE mark and keymark approved and 

certified. Powder; foam; CO2 (steel and 

alumium); trolley units; automatic sprinklers. 

Exton (UK) Limited 

Unit 3, Solent Industrial Estate 

Shamblehurst Lane 

Hedge End 

Southampton 

SO30 2FX 

Tel: +44 (0)1489 788909 

Fax: +44 (0)1489 788828 

E-mail: extonuk@msn.com 

Web: www.extonuk.com 

Provides a passive fire protection, supply and 

installation service to all major construction 

companies, architects, cleanroom and food 

industry consultants. 

Eyedeal Vision 

14 Squires Gate Industrial Estate 

Squires Gate Lane 

Blackpool 

Lancashire 

FY4 3RN 

Tel: +44 (0)1253 345535 

Fax: +44 (0)1253 345131 

E-mail: sales@eyedealvision.co.uk 

Web: www.eyedealvision.co.uk 

Qualified opticians who specialise in the needs of 

the fire service. Safety spectacles and breathing 

apparatus spectacles.


Eyre & Baxter (Stampcraft) Limited 

229 Derbyshire Lane 

Sheffield 

S8 8SD 

Tel: +44 (0)114 250 0153 

Fax: +44 (0)114 258 0856 

Manufacturers of standard and special fire and 

safety signs and mimic diagrams, control panels, 

nameplates and labels. 

FendorHansen 

Heworth House 

William Street 

Felling 

Gateshead 

NE10 0JP 

Tel: +44 (0)191 438 3222 

Fax: +44 (0)191 438 1686 

Fire and steel glazing specialist FendorHansen, 

part of the HansenGroup, offer a complete design, 

manufacture and installation service for fire 

resistant glazed screens and doors. 

Fextra 

63 Marsh Road 

Pinner 

Middlesex 

HA5 5NS 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8866 2098 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8866 2098 

E-mail: bdl.fextra@virgin.net 

Web: www.freespace.virgin.net/bdl.fextra/index.htm 

Fire awareness training. Fire extinguisher training. 

Fire warden/marshal courses are the training 

courses we offer. Also we undertake fire risk 

assessments. We also supply fire officers to 

companies when required. 

Fike Protection Systems 

The Moorfield Centre 

Moorfield Road 

Guildford 

Surrey 

GU1 1RA 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 457584 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 456235 

E-mail: sales.uk@fike.com 

Web: www.fike.com 

Fike is an independent company providing cost 

effective solutions to fire protection contractors. 

The company sell exclusively to the fire trade with 

support, training and service. 

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Fire Action 

19 Ash Close 

Swanley 

Kent 

BR8 7ES 

Tel: +44 (0)1322 668016 

Fax: +44 (0)1322 660885 

E-mail: enquiries@fireaction.co.uk 

Web: www.fireaction.co.uk 

Supply and installation of all types of fire safety 

equipment, including extinguishers, alarms 

emergency lighting, fire safety signs and a wealth 

of ancillary equipment. Also staff training. 

The Fire Corporation 

Ashton House 

46 Roundways 

Ruislip 

Middlesex 

Tel: +44 (0)800 018 1991 

Fax: +44 (0)1895 623241 

E-mail: sales@firetraining.co.uk 

Web: www.firecorporation.com 

Qualified and experienced firefighters provide 

staff training and fire consulting. 

Fire Defence Plc 

Unit 6 Station Road 

South Molton 

EX36 3LL 

Tel: +44 (0)1769 574070 

Fax: +44 (0)1769 574079 

E-mail: fire@fire-defence.com 

Web: www.fire-defence.com 

Fire detection and alarm systems of all types. 

Water-based and gas-based sprinkler systems. 

Portable extinguishers and fire blankets. Servicing 

and maintenance. Design, manufacture and 

installation. LPS 1048 and 1014 certificated.

Fire Equipment Consultants Limited 

Holbrook House 

Horsham Road 

Shalford, Guildford 

Surrey 

GU4 8EJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 302512 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 301272 

E-mail: gill@fecltd.com 

Web: www.fecltd.com 

Distribution and marketing of the Firestopper 

environmentally friendly multi-class extinguishing 

agent. MoD approved including certificated green 

and ISO 9001 : 2000 compliant. Replacement for 

fluorinated foams and other agents. 

Fire Extinguisher Rentals Limited 

Alfred Works 

Woodhill Street 

Bury 

Lancashire 

BL8 1AT 

Tel: +44 (0)161 764 1434 

Fax: +44 (0)161 764 1434 

E-mail: info@firext.co.uk 

Web: www.firext.co.uk 

Sales, service, rental of fire fighting equipment. 

BSI registered, non-commission paid, qualified 

engineers. North West of England cover. Fighting 

fires since 1914. 

Fire Facilities Management Limited 

The Old Fire Station 

88/90 High Street 

Harrow on the Hill 

Middlesex 

HA2 0JE 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8422 2332 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8422 2842 

E-mail: info@firefm.com 

Web: www.firefm.com 

Fire protection in the workplace, portable 

extinguishers sales and service, fire training, fire 

risk asssessment, fire alarms sales and service, 

dryriser testing and sprinklers. 

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FIRE Limited 

Fire Industry Resources and Equipment Limited 

5-7 Station Avenue 

Walton on Thames 

Surrey 

KT12 1NR 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 222010 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 226201 

E-mail: enquiries@firecontingency.com 

Web: www.firecontingency.com 

Installation and maintenance of extinguishers, 

hose reels and fire suppression systems. Fire 

warden and awareness training. Fire signage. Fire 

risk assessment. 

Fire Management Solutions Limited 

The Coach House 

1 Hedge Place Road 

Horns Cross 

Kent 

DA9 9JZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1322 383850 

Fax: +44 (0)1322 383820 

E-mail: office@firemanagement.com 

Web: www.firemanagement.com 

Provision of corporate fire management services, 

fire risk assessments, fire safety training and 

special services. Operating on a nationwide basis 

to the commercial sector. 


P O Box 15467 

Impala Park 1472 

South Africa 

Tel: +27 (0)11 397 1618 

Fax: +27 (0)11 397 1160 

E-mail: fpasa@mweb.co.za 

Web: www.fpasa.co.za 

The FPASA was established in 1973 and offers 

accredited training programmes and a range of 

technical services. An extensive technical library is 

also available.



Unit B7 

Imperial Business Estate 

West Mill 

Gravesend 

Kent 

DA11 0DL 

Tel: +44 (0)1474 535555 

Fax: +44 (0)1474 535111 

E-mail: info@fireprotectionservices.co.uk 

Web: www.fireprotectionservices.co.uk 

Supply install and maintain fire extinguishers and 

associated equipment providing fire alarm 

detection; also provide fire training seminars. BS 

EN3, ISO 9002 and BAFE approved. 

Fire Safe International Limited 

Dorrington Business Park 

Shrewsbury 

SY5 7JP 

Tel: +44 (0)1743 718008 

Fax: +44 (0)1743 718003 

E-mail: fsiuk@aol.com 

Web: www.fire-safe-rescue.com 

Fire and safety consultants and engineers - expert 

opinion; training; maintenance; sales; breathing 

apparatus. 

Fire Safety Equipment Limited 

Wilford Industrial Estate 

Ruddington Lane 

Wilford 

Nottingham 

NG11 7EP 

Tel: +44 (0)1159 814433 

Fax: +44 (0)1159 816605 

E-mail: sales@firesafetyequipment.net 

Suppliers and servicers of fire extinguishers, 

firefighting and rescue tools including Holmatro 

hydraulic tools, Tempest fans, Fireground lights, 

Firecraft gloves and recycled chocks and blocks. 

Fire Security (Sprinkler Installations) Limited 

Homefield Road 

Haverhill 

Suffolk 

CB9 8QP 

Tel: +44 (0)1440 705815 

Fax: +44 (0)1440 704352 

E-mail: info@firesecurity.co.uk 

Web: www.firesecurity.co.uk 

Fire Security fabricate, install and service 

automatic sprinkler systems to BS5306/LPC, FM 

and NFPA rules, quality system to ISO 9001 and 

LPS 1048 certification. 

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Fire Service International Limited 

International House 

114 Queens Road 

Llandudno 

LL30 1TY 

Tel: +44 (0)1492 878880 

Fax: +44 (0)1492 879667 

E-mail: jt@fsiuk.co.uk 

Web: www.fsiuk.co.uk 

Fire risk assessments; engineered solutions; fire 

investigation; tailor-made in-house fire safety 

training; fire marshals' courses; ventilation and 

smoke control. 

Fire Systems Limited 

Station House 

Ridsdale Road 

London 

SE20 8AG 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8659 7235 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8659 7237 

E-mail: sales@firesystems.co.uk 

Web: www.firesystems.co.uk 

Design, system supply, installation, 

commissioning and service and maintenance of 

conventional, analogue addressable and gas 

extinguishant systems. Experience of UK and 

European installation work. 

Fire Times 

Gresham House 


Shoreham by Sea 

West Sussex 

CF14 3BN 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 453033 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 453033 

E-mail: mmc@dircon.co.uk 

Web: www.mmc.dircon.co.uk 

Fire Times circulates 5000 copies to principal officers in 

public, military, industrial and airport brigades 

throughout EC-Europe. Also publish Emergency 

Services Times. 

Fire Training Partnership 

Commerce House 

Bridgeman Place 

Bolton 

BL2 1DW 

Tel: +44 (0)1204 520660 

Fax: +44 (0)1204 361780 

E-mail: pauline@firetraining.demon.co.uk 

Fire safety training for all levels of responsibility. 

Informative, practical, compact and enjoyable. 

Tailored to individual work environments. Any 

UK location. Credentials and references available.

Fire UK Ltd 

Fire House 

Fenstanton 

Cambridge 

PE28 9QZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1480 498999 

E-mail: fireuk@btinternet.com 

Web: www.fire-uk.net 

A consortium of independent fire service 

qualified consultants offering price-sensitive fire 

risk assessments and related services to 

commercial organisations, the public sector and 

employers. 

Fire Valve Services 

Broom Street 

off Huddersfield Road 

Newhey 

Rochdale 

Lancashire 

OL16 3RY 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 848599 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 843474 

E-mail: fvs@fire-value-services.com 

Installation of fire sprinkler systems and service, 

repair and modification of existing systems. 

Fireco Limited 

Newall House 


Brighton 

BN2 1RP 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 624054 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 624055 

E-mail: sales@firecoltd.com 

Web: www.firecoltd.com 

Manufacture and sales of the 'Dorgard', a unique 

wire free battery operated fire door hold open 

device. Releases doors to close when fire alarm 

sounds. 

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Fireline Limited 

P O Box 2915 

Hove 

East Sussex 

BN3 8PX 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 235238 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 235238 

E-mail: fireline.uk@virgin.net 

Specialists in extinguishers, hose reels, alarm and 

extinguishing systems, design, supply and 

maintenance. Also first aid and medical 

equipment. Consultancy, risk assessments and 

training courses. 

Firemaster Extinguisher Limited 

Firex House 

174/6 Hither Green Lane 

London 

SE13 6QB 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8852 8585 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8297 8020 

E-mail: sales@firemaster.co.uk 

Web: www.firemaster.co.uk 

Manufacturer of a wide range of BS EN3 

accredited portable fire extinguishers for industry 

and commerce, and of detection and 

extinguishing systems. 

Fireproofing Software International Limited 

5 Warton Close 

Kenilworth 

Warwickshire 

CV8 2TE 

Tel: +44 (0)1926 512098 

Fax: +44 (0)1926 512098 

E-mail: info@fpsi.co.uk 

Web: www.fpsi.co.uk 

Producers of STEELCALC, the leading 

estimating software for structural fire protection. 

Firequip 

24 Hollybush Walk 

Bassaleg 

Newport 

South Wales 

NP10 8BP 

Tel: +44 (0)1633 897383 

Fax: +44 (0)1633 894373 

E-mail: dave.ball@lineone.net 

Service, supply and installation of portable fire 

extinguishers, fixed fire hose reels, fire hydrants, 

lay-flat hose, couplings, nozzles etc to British 

Standards.


Firerisk 

24 Bethesda Place 

Rogerstone 

Newport 

South Wales 

NP10 9FF 

Tel: +44 (0)1633 666538 

Fax: +44 (0)1633 666538 

E-mail: curnuck@ic24.net 

Fire risk assessments and fire safety training. 

Tailor-made courses designed to incorporate 

companies' own fire safety procedures, delivered at 

customers' premises. 

Firesafe (Bristol) 

179 Whiteladies Road 

Clifton 

Bristol 

BS8 2RY 

Tel: +44 (0)117 973 6033 

Fax: +44 (0)117 973 5056 

Established in 1985, Firesafe provides fire safety 

training, supervised evacuations, and risk 

assessments and supplies, installs and services fire 

alarm detection and firefighting equipment. 

Fireseal International Limited 

Trocoll House 

Wakering Road 

Barking 

Essex 

IG11 8PD 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8594 9599 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8594 1933 

E-mail: sales@fireseal.co.uk 

Web: www.fireseal.co.uk 

Fireseal undertake all aspects of passive fire 

protection including intumescent and 

cementation spray and boarding to steel 

compartmentation. Fire curtains and 

insulation/acoustic seals. Fireseal are FIRAS 

accredited. 

Firestopit 

Swadlingcote Road 

Woodville 

Swadlingcote 

Derbyshire 

DE11 8DD 

Tel: +44 (0)1283 229022 

Fax: +44 (0)1283 222219 

E-mail: catkinson@firestopit.com 

Web: www.firestopit.com 

Manufacturers of passive fire protection products 

from load bearing mortar and fire batts through to 

intumescent sealants and pipe collars. 

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Firesure UK Limited 

95 Ramley Road 

Pennington 

Lymington 

Hampshire 

SO41 8GY 

Tel: +44 (0)1590 610713 

Fax: +44 (0)1590 610713 


Factories/offices/shops; Fire safety audits; 

Hospitals; Hotels; Residential care premises; Risk 


Firetherm Limited 

Unit 91 

Applegarth Drive 

Questor 

Hawley Road, Dartford 

Kent 

DA1 1JD 

Tel: +44 (0)1322 281666 

Fax: +44 (0)1322 281606 

E-mail: firetherm@aol.com 

Web: www.firetherm.com 

Firetherm are a dynamic company dedicated 

entirely to the manufacture of passive fire 

stopping products and intumescent coatings for 

structural steel. 

FireUK 

2 Longfields Drive 

Bearsted 

Kent 

ME14 4PD 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 734785 

Fax: +44 (0)1622 734941 

E-mail: enquiries@fireuk.net 

Web: www.fireuk.net 

FireUK is an on-line resource for the UK fire 

industry. www.fireuk.net has a searchable 

suppliers directory with over 500 companies, 

news, events, articles, jobs and a forum. 

Firex 

1 Whitenbrook Dell 

Hythe 

Kent CT21 5WD 

Tel: +44 (0)1303 261931 

Fax: +44 (0)1303 263759/268383 

E-mail: john.brett@firex.org.uk 

Web: www.firex.org.uk 

UK located portable fire extinguisher 

manufacturer and approved cylinder/valve/gauge 

supplier. ISO 9001 approved factory with 

CE0036 licensed extinguishers and parts.

1st Class Fire Protection 

29 Highlands 

Old Costessey 

Norwich 

Norfolk 

Tel: +44 (0)1603 742741 

Fax: +44 (0)1603 742545 

Servicing and supply of fire extinguishers, fire 

blankets, signs and other accessories, also 

installation and supply of emergency lighting and 

fire alarms. 

First Fire Protection Limited 

Unit 7, Wycombe Industrial Mall 

West End Street 

High Wycombe 

Buckinghamshire 

HP11 2QY 

Tel: +44 (0)1494 522031/2/3 

Fax: +44 (0)1494 452752 

E-mail: firstfire@btinternet.com 

Web: www.firstfireprotection.co.uk 

Specialise in the design and installation, servicing 

and maintenance of automatic sprinkler 

installations in accordance with LPC Rules and 

BS5306 Part 2. 

Firstford Ltd 

King House 

Broadway Parade 

Elm Park 

Hornchurch 

Essex 

RM12 4RS 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 470351 

Fax: +44 (0)1708 477991 

E-mail: enquiries@firstfordltd.co.uk 

Web: www.firstfordltd.co.uk 

The company provides a complete service for the 

installation and maintenance of fire alarms, 

emergency lighting, extinguishers, dry risers, 

sprinklers, door entry, signage, cctv etc. 

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Fixfire 

Mayflower House 

Bodmin Road 

Wyken 

Coventry 

West Midlands 

CV2 5DB 

Tel: +44 (0)2476 616699 

Supply, installation and maintenance of fire alarm, 

emergency lighting and firefighting equipment. 

Supply of fire door hardware and intumescent 

products. 

FJN Fire Protection & Training Services 

Units 11B&C, Hybris Business Park 

Warmwell Road 

Crossways 

Dorchester 

Dorset 

DT2 8BF 

Tel: +44 (0)1305 852511 

Fax: +44 (0)1305 852520 

Supply and maintenance of fire equipment (fire 

extinguishers); test and maintenance of fire 

alarms; fire risk assessment; fire prevention 

training; fire stopping. 

Flames Training 

4 Park Lane 

Camborne 

Cornwall 

TR14 7TF 

Tel: +44 (0)7071 880747 

Fax: +44 (0)1392 438885 

E-mail: flamestraining@lineone.net 

Web: www.flamestraining.com 

Mobile fire extinguisher training; certificated 

courses in basic fire awareness and fire 

marshal/wardens throughout the UK. Also fire 

risk assessments 

Flexelec (UK) Limited 

200 Rickmansworth Road 

Watford 

Hertfordshire 

WD18 7JS 

Tel: +44 (0)1923 234477 

Fax: +44 (0)1923 240264 

E-mail: sales@flexelec.demon.co.uk 

Web: www.flexelec.com 

Trace heating tapes, cables, mats and temperature 

controllers for freeze prevention and frost 

protection of sprinkler systems, fire escape stairs 

and ramps.


Florprotec Limited 

Carmel House 

Barmpton 

Darlington 

DL1 3JG 

Tel: +44 (0)1325 369800 

Fax: +44 (0)1325 369801 

E-mail: florprotec@hotmail.com 

Florprotec supplies a range of flame retardant 

polythene film, temporary floor protection and 

cotton dustsheets, plus pre-made fireproof 

welding mats. 

FMS Fire & Security Limited 

Unit 19 

The Enterprise Centre Phase 2 

1 Dryden Road 

Edinburgh 

EH20 9LZ 

Tel: +44 (0)131 440 3123 

Fax: +44 (0)131 440 2266 

E-mail: info@fmsfireandsecurity.co.uk 

Web: www.fmsfireandsecurity.co.uk 

Specialists in the design, installation, 

commissioning, service and maintenance of 

multi-discipline fire detection/alarm systems; 

CCTV; security and access control systems. 


PO Box 5274 


West Midlands 

B72 1FF 

Tel: +44 (0)121 354 5874 

Fax: +44 (0)121 354 5874 

E-mail: rodger@hope-ide.fsnet.co.uk 

Forensic consultancy specialising in fire 

investigation, including scene examination, 

examination of exhibits, perusal of documents, 

expert witness service and fire investigation 

training. 

Formica Limited 

Coast Road 

North Shields 

Tyne and Wear 

NE29 8RE 

Tel: +44 (0)191 259 3512 

Fax: +44 (0)191 259 3355 

E-mail: samples@formica-europe.com 

Web: www.formica-europe.com 

Formica Limited provides a complete portfolio of 

products for interior applications, from fire-rated 

panels through to complete, fully certified wall 

lining systems. 

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Fortek Computers Limited 

1 Spring Garden Lane 

Gosport 

Hampshire 

PO12 1HY 

Tel: +44 (0)2392 510088 

Fax: +44 (0)2392 510626 

E-mail: fortek@fortek.co.uk 

Web: fortek.co.uk 

Providers of computer and communications 

systems to the emergency services for over 20 

years. Eighty-five control rooms worldwide now 

use a Fortek system. 

Forward Fire Engineering 

16 The Green 

Temple Mills 

Celbridge 

Co Kildare 

Ireland 

Tel: +353 (0)87 257 1971/ +353 (0)1 627 2533 

E-mail: bgbourke@eirecom.net 

Forward Fire Engineering is a one-stop company 

offering a full package from design to installation 

of fire protection products, consultancy and fire 

training. 

FSB Firebreaks Limited 

34 Billings Hill Shaw 

Hartley 

Longfield 

Kent 

DA3 8EU 

Tel: +44 (0)1474 704986 

Fax: +44 (0)1474 704986 

E-mail: info@fsbfirebreaks.co.uk 

Web: www.fsbfirebreaks.co.uk 

Passive fire protection solutions including 

intumescent coatings for wood, steel and concrete 

and fire stopping systems supply and installation.

Fulleon Limited 

Llantarinam Park 

Cwmbran, Cardiff 

Gwent 

NP44 3AW 

Tel: +44 (0)1633 872131 

Fax: +44 (0)1633 866346 

E-mail: sales@fulleon.co.uk 

Web: www.fulleon.co.uk 

A leading manufacturer of fire alarm ancillaries, 

including alarm sounders, manual call points, 

warning beacons, voice alarm sounders and 

magnetic door releases. 

Gent Limited 

Waterside Road 

Hamilton Industrial Park 

Leicester 

LE5 1TN 

Tel: +44 (0)116 246 2000 

Fax: +44 (0)116 246 2300 

Web: www.gent co.uk 

Manufacturers of fire detection, emergency 

lighting and call systems, fire alarm systems and 

provider of commissioning and maintenance 

thereof. 

GESA (Salmen) GmbH 

Bieberkamp 63 

Menden 

Germany 

D-58710 

Tel: +49 (0)2373 8090 

Fax: +49 (0)2373 80980 

E-mail: info@gesa-metallumformung.de 

Web: www.gesa-metallumformung.de 

In existence since 1965, GESA is a leading 

manufacturer of high quality fire extinguisher 

cylinders, accessory products, hose reels and steel 

cabinets. 

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Gilberts (Blackpool) Limited 

Clifton Road 

Gilair Works 

Blackpool 

Lancashire 

FY4 4QT 

Tel: +44 (0)1253 766911 

Fax: +44 (0)1253 767941 

E-mail: sales@gilbertsblackpool.com 

Web: www.gilbertsblackpool.com 

Manufacturers of fire dampers, smoke dampers 

and combined smoke/fire dampers for all types of 

heating, ventilating and air conditioning 

ductwork. 

Glasdon UK Limited 

Preston New Road 

Blackpool 

Lancashire 

FY4 4UL 

Tel: +44 (0)1253 600410 

Fax: +44 (0)1253 792558 

E-mail: sales@glasdon-uk.co.uk 

Web: www.glasdon.com 

Design, manufacture and supply of environmental 

and safety products, including litter bins with 

automatic fire extinguishing units. 

Global Fire Equipment Limited 

23 Stevens Road 

Eccles 

Aylesford 

Kent 

ME20 7SH 

Tel: +44 (0)1622 715266 

Fax: +44 (0)1622 716642 

E-mail: info@global-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.global-fire.co.uk 

Manufacture and supply fire alarm panels and 

equipment to installation companies, from 1 to 48 

loop panels. 

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service 

Commercial & Industrial Training Unit 

Eastern Avenue 

Gloucester 

GL4 7LP 

Tel: +44 (0)7958 800638 

Fax: +44 (0)1452 383031 

E-mail: keith.fuller@glosfire.gov.uk 

Gloucestershire's CIT unit provides fire 

extinguisher, manual handling and first-aid 

training for all staff. Using portable facilities this 

training can be provided on site or at local fire 

stations.


GLT Exports Limited 

72-8 Morfa Road 

Hafod 

Swansea 

SA1 2EN 

Tel: +44 (0)1792 455175 

Fax: +44 (0)1792 455176 

E-mail: GLT.Exports@ndirect.co.uk 

Web: www.zeta-alarms.co.uk 

The company manufactures fire alarm systems, 

including conventional and anlogue control 

panels, detectors, call points, sounders and 

warning beacons. 

Godwin Pumps Limited 

Quenington 

Cirencester 

Gloucestershire 

GL7 5BX 

Tel: +44 (0)1285 750271 

Fax: +44 (0)1285 750352 

E-mail: sales@godwinpumps.co.uk 

Web: www.godwinpumps.co.uk 

Manufacturers of LPC, NFPA20 and UL/FM 

approved diesel and electric powered pump sets, 

together with associated control equipment and 

accessories. Service and backup support provided. 

Dave Gore Associates 

117 Witton Lane 

Hill Top 

West Bromwich 

West Midlands 

B71 2AE 

Tel: +44 (0)121 601 7160 

Fax: +44 (0)121 601 7160 

E-mail: davegore@blueyonder.co.uk 

Provision of fire safety advice, staff training, fire 

safety audits and risk assessments. 

Grainger Fire Protection 

Thornley House 

Carrington Business Park 

Carrington 

Manchester 

M31 4XL 

Tel: +44 (0)161 777 6700 

Fax: +44 (0)161 777 6638 

E-mail: info@grainger-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.grainger-fire.co.uk 

Installation and servicing of fire systems, 

emergency lighting and extinguishers. LPS 1014 

and BS EN ISO 9002 approved. 

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GreCon Limited 

4 Bridge View 

Stepney Lane 


NE1 6PN 

Tel: +44 (0)191 230 0660 

Fax: +44 (0)191 230 3669 

E-mail: greconuk@aol.com 

Web: www.grecon.de 

GreCon spark detection systems detect and 

suppress ignition sources in dust extraction 

ducts, pneumatic conveyors and drop chutes, to 

prevent filter fires and dust explosions. 

Griffin Fire 

12 Willow Street 

London 

EC2A 4BH 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7251 9379 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 5652 

E-mail: headoffice@griffinfire.co.uk 

Web: www.griffinfire.co.uk 

Installation and maintenance of firefighting 

equipment and alarm systems. Staff fire training 

at our training centre in central London. Fire risk 

assessments. 

Groupe Leader 

68 boulevard Jules Durand 

B P 351 

76056 Le Harve Cedex 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)235 530575 

Fax: +33 (0)235 531632 

E-mail: export@groupe-leader.fr 

Web: www.groupe-leader.com 

Manufacturer of a complete range of positive 

pressure ventilation (conventional and turbo 

fans), environmentally friendly flame generators 

and portable foam units. 

Groveley Detection Limited 

Anchor Works 

Groveley Road 

Christchurch 

Dorset 

BH23 3HB 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 483497 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 486658 

E-mail: sales@groveley.co.uk 

Web: www.groveley.co.uk 

Groveley Detection specialises in hazard detection 

products. Our range includes Simrad infrared gas 

detectors, smoke and gas aspirators and visual 

flame detectors.

Guardian Fire Limited 

Britannia Works 

Hurricane Way 

Airport Industrial Estate 

Norwich 

NR6 6EY 

Tel: +44 (0)1603 787679 

Fax: +44 (0)1603 787996 

E-mail: guardfire@aol.com 

Manufacturer and distributor of portable fire 

extinguishers, all produced and independently 

certified to BS EN3 and BS 5423 and CE marked. 

Other fire products include fire blankets, cabinets 

and first aid equipment. 

Hainsworth Protective Fabrics 

Spring Valley Mills 

Stanningley 

Pudsey 


LS28 6DW 

Tel: +44 (0)113 257 0391 

Fax: +44 (0)113 255 8187 

E-mail: protectivefabrics@hainsworth.co.uk 

Web: www.protectivefabrics.com 

Design, development and manufacture of flame 

retardant fabrics for supply to garment 

manufacturers producing flame and heat 

protective clothing for the fire service, armed 

forces and other specialist applications. 

Hale Products Europe Limited 

Charles Street 

Warwick 

Warwickshire 

CV34 5LR 

Tel: +44 (0)1962 623600 

Fax: +44 (0)1962 623666 

E-mail: info@haleeurope.com 

Web: www.haleeurope.com 

Design and manufacture of firefighting pumps 

and compressed air foam systems; supplies to 

firefighting organisations throughout the world. 

Fire pumps are available as portable, vehicle and 

trailer mounted models. 

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Hall Fire Protection Limited 

186 Moorside Road 

Swinton 

Manchester 

M27 9HA 

Tel: +44 (0)161 793 4822 

Fax: +44 (0)161 794 4950 

E-mail: info@hallfire.co.uk 

Web: www.hallfire.co.uk 

Design, supply, installation and maintenance of all 

types of fire detection and supression systems, 

including sprinklers, mist systems, deluge systems 

and kitchen fire suppression systems. 

EC Harris 

Windsor House 

Windsor Lane 

Cardiff 

CF10 3DE 

Tel: +44 (0)2920 315315 

Fax: +44 (0)2920 310500 


Web: www.echarris.com 

E C Harris is a leading international multidisciplinary 

consultancy whose people are 

committed to delivering better value projects to 

clients through the continuous development of 

innovative application of traditional professional 

skills. 

EC Harris 

35-38 St Paul's Square 

Birmingham 

West Midlands 

B3 1QX 

Tel: +44 (0)121 212 1192 

Fax: +44 (0)121 212 1265 


Web: www.echarris.com


Hartle Ige Limited 

St Pauls Trading Estate 

Huddersfield Road 

Stalybridge 

Cheshire 

SK15 2QF 

Tel: +44 (0)161 303 7394 

Fax: +44 (0)161 303 1110 

E-mail: info@hartleige.com 

Web: www.hartleige.com 

Supply of industrial and garage equipment, 

including safety cans for flammable liquids and 

personal protective equipment. 

Harvel Plastics Inc 

PO Box 757 

300 Kuebler Rd 

Easton 

PA 18044 0757 

USA 

Tel: +1 610 252 7355 

Fax: +1 610 253 4436 

E-mail: quality@harvel.com 

Web: www.harvel.com 

Established in 1964, Harvel Manufactures 

‘Blazemaster’ fire sprinkler pipes in IPS sizes 3/4"- 

3" for light hazard fire sprinkler applications. 

Hawco Limited 

Cathedral Hill Industrial Estate 

Guildford 

Surrey 

GU2 7YB 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 883880 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 883888 

E-mail: sales@hawco.co.uk 

Web: www.hawco.co.uk 

The Hawco ‘Fenwal Detect-a-Fire’ is the industry 

standard sealed-probe heat detector. They are 

unique and offer proven performance in 

demanding environments. 

Hawke International 

Oxford Street West 

Ashton-under-Lyne 

Lancashire 

OL7 0NA 

Tel: +44 (0)161 308 3611 

Fax: +44 (0)161 308 5848 

E-mail: sales@ehawke.com 

Web: www.ehawke.com 

Hawke International is the leading manufacturer 

of hazardous area cable glands as well as electrical 

equipment for hazardous locations, with an 

innovative range of cable connection, termination 

and barrier products. 

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J & R A Hawkes & Sons 

TES Brigade Workshops 

Wilton International 

Middlesbrough 

Cleveland 

TS90 8JA 

Tel: +44 (0)1642 212340 

Fax: +44 (0)1642 212729 

E-mail: sales@hawkesfire.co.uk 

Web: www.hawkesfire.co.uk 

Sales, service, repair and hire of all types of 

firefighting appliances, equipment and 

ambulances. Testing of fire equipment. Agents for 

Angusfire Ltd and e-one fire appliances. 

Bernard Haywood Fire Consultancy 

40 Essella Road 

Ashford 

Kent 

TN24 8AN 

Tel: +44 (0)1233 645353 

Fax: +44 (0)1233 645353 

E-mail: mail@bernardhaywood.co.uk 

Web: bernardhaywood.co.uk 

Fire training for the staff of nursing/care homes, 

private clinics and hospitals; fire risk assessments 

of health care premises. 

Helmet Integrated Systems Limited 

Commerce Road 

Stranraer 

DG9 7DX 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)1776 704421 

Fax: +44 (0)1776 706342 

E-mail: sales@helmetsystems.demon.co.uk 

Web: www.helmets.co.uk 

Design and manufacture of protective firefighters' 

helmets and communication systems for helmets 

to European and NFPA (US) standards. 

HFS Flame Retarding (UK) Limited 

340 St Albans Road 

Watford 

Hertfordshire 

Tel: +44 (0)1923 247900 

Fax: +44 (0)1923 247900 

Flame retarding and certification of all soft 

furnishings, fabrics and curtains on-site to BS 

requirements. Full details and price list on request.

Hilti (Gt Britain) Limited 

Hilti House 

1 Trafford Wharf Road 

Trafford Park 

Manchester 

M17 1BY 

Tel: +44 (0)800 883 8889 

Fax: +44 (0)161 786 3888 

E-mail: veitrob@hilti.com 

Web: www.hilti.co.uk 

Manufacturers and suppliers of LPCB accredited 

penetration seals. Design, specification and 

training services including CPD seminars for 

specifiers and training of installers. 

Hochiki Europe (UK) Limited 

Gillingham Business Park 

Grosvenor Road 

Gillingham 

Kent 

ME8 0SA 

Tel: +44 (0)1634 260133 

Fax: +44 (0)1634 260132 

E-mail: sales@hochikieurope.co.uk 

Web: www.hochikieurope.com 

Established in 1918, Hochiki supplies high 

quality fire detection products for conventional 

and analogue addressable fire systems. 

Hodgson Sealants Limited 

Belprin Road 

Beverley 


HU16 0LN 

Tel: +44 (0)1482 868321 

Fax: +44 (0)1482 870729 

E-mail: sales@hodgson-sealants.co.uk 

Web: www.hodgson-sealants.co.uk 

Manufacturer of sealants with a vast range of uses 

in many markets including fire-resistant glazing 

and perimeter sealing of doors, windows and 

screens. 

W J Hogg & Co Limited 

1A West Bank Drive 

Belfast 

BT3 9LA 

Tel: +44 (0)28 9077 8700 

Fax: +44 (0)28 9077 7508 

E-mail: info@wjhogg.co.uk 

Design, installation and maintenance of smoke 

control systems. 

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M Holleran Limited 

23-27 Goodwood Road 

New Cross 

London 

SE14 6BL 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8692 4442 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8691 5160 

E-mail: info@mholleran.co.uk 

Web: www.mholleran.co.uk 

Holleran offer repair, maintenance and 

installation of underground fire mains, 

associated pumps and storage tanks. Moling 

installs pipelines without excavation and linings 

renovate old networks. 

Holme Valley Fire Protection Engineers 

Unit 2 Thongsbridge Mills 

Miry Lane 

Holmfirth 

Huddersfield 

HD9 7RW 

Tel: +44 (0)1484 686900 

Fax: +44 (0)1484 686900 

We supply and service all types of firefighting 

equipment, fire signs. Full theory and practical 

training courses. Fire alarms and smoke detectors 

designed and installed. Risk assessment. 

How Fire - FSS 

Hillcrest Business Park 

Cinderbank 

Dudley 

West Midlands 

DY2 9AP 

Tel: +44 (0)1384 459856 

Fax: +44 (0)1384 459179 

E-mail: fss@HOWFIRE.co.uk 

Web: www.HOWFIRE.co.uk 

How Fire/Fire System Services provides fire 

detection, gas systems, sprinklers, portable 

extinguishers. We will design, supply, install, 

commission and also maintain all your systems.


Hoyles Electronic Developments Limited 

Unit 3 Millbrook Business Park 

Mill Lane 

Rainford 

St Helens 

Merseyside 

WA11 8LZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1744 886600 

Fax: +44 (0)1744 886607 

E-mail: info@hoyles.com 

Web: www.hoyles.com 

Hoyle Electronic Developments design, develop 

and manufacture electronic fire and security 

equipment. In 1994 the company gained ISO 

9001 approval from SGS Yarsley ICS. 

Huber + Suhner (UK) Ltd 

Telford Road 

Bicester 

Oxfordshire 

OX26 4LA 

Tel: +44 (0)1869 364229 

Fax: +44 (0)1869 364176 

E-mail: info.uk@hubersuhner.co.uk 

Web: www.hubersuhner.co.uk 

Experts in the design, manufacture and marketing 

of products and system solutions, encompassing 

high performance cable and material solutions, 

passive RF and wireless components and radio and 

fibre optic products. 

Hugo International 

6 Waterside Drive 

Langley Business Park 

Langley 

Slough 

Berkshire 

SL3 6EZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 542828 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 543131 

E-mail: andrewpearce@hugoint.com 

Web: www.hugoint.com 

Hugo International are a leading voice and data 

communications provider for the worldwide 

business community. Tetra radios, PMR mobiles, 

vehicle tracking, GSM mobile phones, internal 

communications. 

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Humberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training 

Centre 

Clough Road 

Hull 

HU6 7PL 

Tel: +44 (0)1482 462815 

Fax: +44 (0)1482 444670 

E-mail: industrialtraining@humbersidefire.gov.uk 

Web: www.humbersidefire.gov.uk 

STCW 95, firefighting, crisis management, 

petrochemical, liquid/gas firefighting. confined 

space entry, BA, extinguisher, fire safety, LGV 

chemical safety, leadership training, fire 

extinguisher instructor course, incident command 

computer simulation. 

Hunter Division: Interfloor Group Ltd 

Edinburgh Road 

Heathhall 

Dumfries 

DG1 1QA 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)1387 269591 

Fax: +44 (0)1387 250995 

E-mail: hunter@hunterboots.com 

Web: www.hunterboots.com 

Hunter's firefighting boots offer suberb comfort 

and durability. Ultima 4000 combines neoprene 

linings and lightweight uppers with steel 

encapsulated dual-density outsoles, which provide 

outstanding abrasion resistance. 

II Systems 

11 Synge Place 

Dublin 8 

Ireland 

Tel: +353 (0)1 478 3316 

Fax: +353 (0)1 478 3431 

E-mail: iislceltic@eircom.net 

Web: www.iisystems.ie 

An ISO 9002 registered company established in 

1984, specialising in the production and sales of 

intumescent fire seals for the construction 

industry.

I Spy Security Services Ltd 

308 Haydons Road 

Wimbledon 

London 

SW19 8J2 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8545 0314 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8545 0524 

E-mail: sales@ispysecurityservices.co.uk 

Web: www.ispysecurityservices.co.uk 


fire, security, CCTV and access control systems. 

Professional installations to the highest standards 

for discerning clients. 

IBE Fire Safety Management 

48 Main Street 

Ebberston 


YO13 9NS 

Tel: +44 (0)1723 850027 

Fax: +44 (0)1723 850027 

E-mail: ibe.cb@btinternet.com 

Fire safety management systems; Fire safety risk 

assessment; Training, basic fire safety, fire warden, 

hot fire training, petrol - forecourt control, 

competent persons; Fire safety - safe systems of 

work. 

ICAS AS 

P O Box 78 

N-1332 Osteraas 

Norway 

Tel: +47 (0)67164150 

Fax: +47 (0)67164151 

E-mail: marked@icas.no 

Web: www.icas.no 

Smoke alarms and smoke alarm systems for 

dwellings and the agriculture industry. 

ICAS UK Limited 

Suite 9 Gerrard House Business Centre 

Worthing Road 

East Preston 

BN16 1AN 

Tel: +44 (0)1903 787249 

Fax: +44 (0)1903 787249 

E-mail: rwprew@hotmail.com 

Domestic smoke alarms and smoke alarm systems 

for dwellings. Aspiration detectors for stables. 

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ICOM (UK) Limited 

Sea Street 

Herne Bay 

Kent 

CT5 4AY 

Tel: +44 (0)1227 741741 

Fax: +44 (0)1227 741742 

E-mail: info@icomuk.co.uk 

Web: www.icomuk.co.uk 

ICOM(UK) is a radio communications company 

which operates in the commercial, marine, 

airband and amateur markets. Distributors of 

radio equipment. 

ICS (UK) Limited 

6A Sherwood Road 

Aston Fields Industrial Estate 

Bromsgrove 


B60 3DR 

Tel: +44 (0)1527 579898 

Fax: +44 (0)1527 870610 

E-mail: icsltd@icsfire.com 

Web: www.icsfire.com 

Designers, manufacturers and installers of 

propane-fuelled, realistic hot fire training 

equipment. All scenarios totally repeatable and 

instructor controlled. Safe and effective training. 

ICT Training (Fire Awareness) 

11 Kirkwood Drive 

Cookridge 

Leeds 


LS16 7DY 

Tel: +44 (0)113 261 9273 

Fax: +44 (0)7092 172511 

E-mail: ICT-training@btinternet.com 

ICT is a young and exciting new company 

offering tailored fire safety training courses, fire 

risk assessments, fire prevention surveys, fire 

wardens and advice.


IFAST Ltd 

Independent Fire & Safety Training 

Goodhew Close 

Yapton 

Nr Arundel 

West Sussex 

BN18 0JA 

Tel: +44 (0)1243 553868 

Fax: +44 (0)1243 553868 

E-mail: enquiries@ifast-online.co.uk 

Web: www.ifast-online.co.uk 

We specialise in both theory and practical 'live' 

fire training to industrial, commercial and 

domestic premises both locally and nationally, 

either on or off site. 

Imass Limited 

Eldon House 

Regent Centre 

Gosforth 


NE3 3PW 

Tel: +44 (0)191 213 5555 

Fax: +44 (0)191 213 0526 

E-mail: marketing@imass.co.uk 

Web: www.imass.co.uk 

Imass is a leading UK IT solutions provider. Its 

software products support major operational 

requirements, including risk management, mobile 

data solutions, fire safety, hydrant management 

and real-time systems. 

Impulse Engineering Ltd 

Crabtree House 

Crabtree Lane 

Headley 

Bordon 

Hampshire 

GU35 8QB 

Tel: +44 (0)1428 717900 

Fax: +44 (0)1428 717911 

E-mail: admin@impulse-eng.com 

Web: www.impulse-eng.com 

Design, supply, installation and service of all types 

of fire detection, extinguishing and alarm systems. 

Specialists in analogue, aspirating and fixed CO2 

and FM200 extinguishing systems. 

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Independent Fire and Safety Training Limited 

2 Garwick Terrace 

Greetland 

Halifax 


HX4 8DA 

Tel: +44 (0)1422 372508 

Fax: +44 (0)1422 372508 

E-mail: enquiries@ifast-online.co.uk 

Web: www.ifast-online.co.uk 

Specialists in staff fire training, health and safety 

courses, risk assessments, fire extinguisher 

maintenance courses. Provision of fire equipment, 

service, signs, ancillaries (nationwide coverage). 

Industrial Door Engineering Limited 

Winnington Avenue 

Winnington 

Northwich 

Cheshire 

CW8 4EQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1606 871832 

Fax: +44 (0)1606 871482 

E-mail: sales@industrial-door-eng.co.uk 

Web: www.industrial-door-eng.co.uk 

Manufacture, service and repair of all types of 

industrial doors in north west England, north 

Wales and west Yorkshire. 

Infographics UK Limited 

(Head Office) 

12 Hanover Court 

Glenrothes 

Fife 

KY7 5SB 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)1592 750677 

Fax: +44 (0)1592 610534 

E-mail: enquiries@infographics.co.uk 

Web: www.infographics.co.uk 

Infographics provides high-performance 

information technology solutions to corporate 

and government clients in the UK and abroad. 

Specialises in applications for the fire service.

International Centre for Emergency Techniques 

(ICET) 

P O Box 430 

4940 AK Raamsdonksveer 

The Netherlands 

Tel: +31 (0)1625 17080 

Fax: +31 (0)1625 16560 

E-mail: info@icet.nl 

Web: www.icet.nl 

ICET is a specialist of world renown in the 

development of multi-disciplinary rescue training, 

disaster management and consultancy 

programmes. 

Interspiro Limited 

7 Hawksworth Road 

Central Park 

Telford 

Shropshire 

TF2 9TU 

Tel: +44 (0)1952 200190 

Fax: +44 (0)1952 299805 

E-mail: steve.horobin@interspiro.com 

Manufacturers of high quality breathing 

apparatus, escape apparatus, diving equipment, 

communications equipment for BA and diving 

and specialised training products. 

Intfire 

25 Fairview Road 

Sutton 

Surrey 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8642 7583 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8642 7583 

E-mail: intfire@hotmail.com 

Web: www.int-fire.co.uk 

Electrical installations including fire alarms and 

burglar alarms. Services and repairs carried out. 

Friendly and reliable service, including emergency 

lights and intercoms. 

IR Martin Roberts 

Millen Road 

Sittingbourne 

Kent 

ME10 2AA 

Tel: +44 (0)1795 476161 

Fax: +44 (0)1795 422463 

E-mail: martin_roberts@eu.irco.com 

Web: www.irmartinroberts.co.uk 

Design, manufacture and supply of high 

performance general purpose fire, security, 

acoustic, thermal and cleanroom steel doors and 

frames. 

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ISL Fire Safety (A division of Ideal Securities 

Limited) 

The Dene 

West Newton 

Norfolk 

PE31 6AX 

Tel: +44 (0)1485 544711 

E-mail: islfiresafety@aol.com 

Fire safety consultants, fire risk assessments, fire 

emergency plans, fire risk management, 

inspection and audit, fire safety training, building 

and asset protection. 

Jalite plc 

Wins House 

Bentalls 

Basildon 

Essex 

SS14 3BS 

Tel: +44 (0)1268 242300 

Fax: +44 (0)1268 274148 

E-mail: sales@jalite.com 

Web: www.jalite.com 

Jalite manufacture photoluminescent materials, 

escape route lighting systems, fire safety 

instruction notices, signs and exit location and 

indentification products. 

JG Fire Protection and Training 

Old Road 

Leconfield 

Beverley 


HU17 7NH 

Tel: +44 (0)1964 550732 

Fax: +44 (0)1964 550732 

Service/supply of fire alarms, extinguishers, fire 

protection equipment, emergency lighting, nurse 

call. Fire training given on site or at training 

centre. 

John Dennis Coachbuilders Limited 

Westfield Road 

Slyfield Industrial Estate 

Guildford 

Surrey 

GU1 3SP 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 506678 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 579488 

E-mail: sales@dcfire.co.uk 

Manufacturer of fire service vehicles, primarily 

water and rescue tenders.


Jonesco (Preston) Limited 

Pitman Way 

Fulwood 

Preston 

Lancashire 

PR2 9ZD 

Tel: +44 (0)1772 704488 

Fax: +44 (0)1772 702209 

E-mail: sales@jonesco-plastics.com 

Web: www.jonesco-plastics.com 

Manufacturer of fireboxes, BA boxes, hose reel 

cabinets and firestands out of polyethylene. 

Health and safety storage containers. NATO 

approved. Established 35 years. 

Jordan Site Management Services Ltd 

72 Hailey Road 

Erith 

Kent 

DA18 4AH 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8310 5000 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8312 2487 

E-mail: sbennett@jordan.sms.com 

Designers and installers of sprinkler systems, dry 

and wet risers and hose reel installations, 

throughout the UK and Europe over the past 30 

years. 

Kaba Door Systems Limited 

Halesfield 4 

Telford 

Shropshire 

TF7 4AP 

Tel: +44 (0)870 000 5252 

Fax: +44 (0)870 000 5253 

E-mail: marketing@kdtkaba.com 

Web: www.kaba.co.uk 

A single source for all fire door and access 

products and support services - total access 

solution. 

KAC Alarm Company Limited 

15-19 Trescott Road 

Smallwood 

Redditch 


B98 7AH 

Tel: +44 (0)1527 406655 

Fax: +44 (0)1527 406677 

E-mail: marketing@kac.co.uk 

Web: www.kac.co.uk 

Manufacturers and suppliers of break glass call 

points, sounders, warning beacons and strobes, 

and smoke detectors. 

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Kappler Europe 

Plot 1, Crown Farm Way 

Mansfield 


NG19 0FT 

Tel: +44 (0)1623 416200 

Fax: +44 (0)1623 416250 

E-mail: Europe@kappler.com 

Web: www.kappler.com 

A leading producer of protective clothing, 

Kappler is known for innovative fabrics and 

garments which protect workers from the 

deadliest hazards. 

KBS Fire Protection Systems Limited 

Units 2 and 3, Hollies Park 

Hollies Park Road 

Cannock 

Staffordshire 

WS11 1DB 

Tel: +44 (0)1543 467779 

Fax: +44 (0)1543 467445 

E-mail: sales@kbsfireprotection.co.uk 

Web: www.kbsfireprotection.co.uk 

As the sole UK distributors of KBS products we 

can supply or install all types of fire seals around 

electrical and mechanical service penetrations. 

Keane Security & Fire Safety Limited 

Consultant & Training Specialists 

2 Lansdowne Terrace 

Ballsbridge 

Dublin 4 

Ireland 

Tel: +353 (0)1 668 8573 

Fax: +353 (0)1 668 3829 

E-mail: keanesec@iol.ie 

Web: www.keanesecurity.com 

A leading consultancy and training organisation 

KSFS numbers 14 governments among its chief 

clients as well as international organisations and 

leading Irish industrial, financial and commercial 

bodies.

Kermel 

20 rue Ampere 

Colmar 

F-68000 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)389 204744 

Fax: +33 (0)389 204738 

E-mail: info@kermel.com 

Web: www.kermel.com 

Inherently fire-resistant Kermel fibres, either 

100% Kermel or in blends, provide a 

combination of safety, performance and comfort 

for firefighters in both station wear and 

bunkersuits. 

The Key Consultancy Ltd 

11 Kidderminster Road 

Bromsgrove 


BG1 7JJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1527 575182 

Fax: +44 (0)1527 576288 

E-mail: info@thekeyconsultancy.co.uk 

Web: www.thekeyconsultancy.co.uk 

Key offers health, safety and environmental 

training/consultancy at practitioner, manager, 

supervisor and specialist levels. A provider of 

NEBOSH, IOSH and own developed training 

programmes. 

Kidde Fire Protection 

Thame Park Road 

Thame 

Oxfordshire 

OX9 3RT 

Tel: +44 (0)1844 265003 

Fax: +44 (0)1844 265156 

E-mail: info@kfp.co.uk 

Web: www.kfp.co.uk 

Suppliers of fire detection and suppression 

equipment for industrial, commercial and marine 

applications. Explosion protection systems. Oil 

mist detection. 

Kidde Fire Protection Services 

400 Dallow Road 

Luton 

Bedfordshire 

LU1 1UR 

Tel: +44 (0)1582 413694 

Fax: +44 (0)1582 402339 

E-mail: kiddefps@kiddefps.com 

Kidde Fire Protection Services offers a total 

capability in active fire protection, encompassing 

the supply, installation and servicing of all types of 

fire protection products. 

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Kidde Fyrnetics 

Mathisen Way 

Poyle Road 

Colnbrook 

Slough 

SL3 0HB 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 685148 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 685096 

E-mail: info@kiddesafety.co.uk 

Web: www.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk 

Residential ionisation and optical alarms in DC 

and hard wired. AC heat alarms and CO alarms. 

Fire blankets/extinguishers/escape ladders. 

Kidde plc 

Mathisen Way 

Poyle Road 

Colnbrook 

Slough 

SL3 0HB 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 689848 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 689309 

E-mail: info@kidde.com 

Web: www.kidde.com 

Kidde is a leading global supplier of fire and safety 

products, systems and services to industrial, 

commercial, aerospace, combustion control and 

retail customers. 

Kidde Safety Europe Ltd 

Mathisen Way 

Poyle Road 

Colnbrook 

Slough 

SL3 0HB 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 685148 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 685096 

E-mail: kiddesafetyinfo@kiddesafety.co.uk 

Web: www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk 

Supplier of domestic fire safety equipment, 

including extinguishers, smoke and carbon 

monoxide alarms, fire escape ladders and fire 

blankets. 

DJ King & Sons (Fire Protection Services) 

3 Glan Road 

Porthcawl 

CF36 5DF 

Tel: +44 (0)1656 771208 

Fax: +44 (0)1656 771208 

E-mail: dave@kingsfirehall.fsnet.co.uk 


emergency lighting and firefighting equipment.


Kingfell Fire Protection Ltd 

6 Southwark Street 

London 

SE1 1TQ 

Tel: +44 (0)7357 6746 

Fax: +44 (0)7357 9283 

E-mail: enquiries@kingfell.co.uk 

Web: www.kingfell.co.uk 

Kingfell provides a range of professional fire safety 

and engineering consultancy services, including 

safety stategies, system design, training, risk 

assessments, standards and specifications and 

auditing. 

Kingspan Insulated Panels 

Kingspan Limited 

Greenfield Business Park No 2 

Greenfield 

Holywell 

CH8 7GJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1352 716110 

Fax: +44 (0)1352 710161 

E-mail: info@kingspanpanels.com 

Web: www.kingspanpanels.com 

Kingspan Insulated Panels manufacture insulated 

firesafe roof and wall cladding systems. These are 

available with insurer approved, LPCB and 

Factory Mutual certifications. 

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Klaxon Signals Limited 

Wrigley Street 

Oldham 

Lancashire 

OL4 1HN 

Tel: +44 (0)161 287 5555 

Fax: +44 (0)161 287 5511 

E-mail: sales@klaxonsignals.com 

Web: www.klaxonsignals.com 

Audible and visual signalling equipment for fire, 

security, industrial, marine, hazardous area and 

wide area coverage applications; equipment 

includes hooters, sirens, bells, buzzers, air horns, 

electronic sounders, visual signals and hazardous 

area equipment. 

Kryscon Limited 

96 Christian Fields 

Norbury 

London 

SW16 3JX 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8679 0282 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8764 5466 

E-mail: mike@kryscon.screaming.net 

Web: www.kryscon.com 

Kryscon provides fire protection services, its range 

including fire alarm systems/equipment, 

extinguishers/maintenance, domestic/residential 

sprinklers and training. 

KT Assemblies 

Unit 10 Conqueror Estate 

Moorhurst Road 

Castieham Industrial Estate 

St Leonards on Sea 

East Sussex 

TN38 9NA 

Tel: +44 (0)1424 851754 

Fax: +44 (0)1424 855039 

Manufacture AC/DC power supplies, timers, 

door interlocks, special control panels, door 

alarms and access control systems. An electronic 

bespoke service is available.

KT Fire Protection Limited 

105 Sea Street 

Herne Bay 

Kent 

CT6 8QU 

Tel: +44 (0)1227 363570/362704 

Fax: +44 (0)1227 365662 


emergency lighting and firefighting equipment. 

Working to the British Standard since 1975. 

Landon Kingsway 

Priory Road 

Birmingham 

B6 7LH 

Tel: +44 (0)121 327 1662 

Fax: +44 (0)121 328 2492 

Web: www.concentriccontrols.com 

Established in 1961, Landon Kingsway provide 

expertise in gas and oil safety shut off systems for 

industrial and commercial boilerhouses/ 

plantrooms. The product portfolio includes 

mechanical fire valves, safety valves, gas proving 

systems, oil fillpoint equipment, electro/ 

mechanical fire valves, gas detection and oil level 

control. 

Leaderflush & Shapland 

PO Box 5404 

Nottingham 

NG16 4BU 

Tel: +44 (0)870 240 0666 

Fax: +44 (0)870 240 0777 

E-mail: marketing@leaderflushshapland.co.uk 

Web: www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk 

Leading performance door and doorset 

manufacturer, offering a wide range of bespoke 

products suitable for commercial and industrial 

buildings. Performance options include fire 

ratings to 120 minutes. All products are BWF- 

Certifire approved. 

Leigh's Paints 

Tower Works 

Kestor Street 

Bolton 

Lancashire 

BL2 2AL 

Tel: +44 (0)1204 521771 

Fax: +44 (0)1204 382115 

E-mail: enquiries@wjleigh.co.uk 

Web: www.wjleigh.co.uk 

Manufacturers of high performance anti-corrosive 

and fire protection coatings for the fabrication, 

marine and petrochemical markets. 

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LeMaitre 

6 Forval Close 

Wandle Way 

Mitcham 

Surrey 

CR4 4NE 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8646 2222 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8646 1955 

E-mail: info@lemaitreltd.com 

Web: www.lemaitreltd.com 

Leading manufacturer of smoke generators for 

training in fire evacuation, community fire safety 

and use of breathing apparatus. All machines and 

fluid are NATO codified and specified by The 

Buying Agency. 

Link Instruments Limited 

12 Greenway Lane 

Buriton 

Petersfield 

GU31 5SX 

Tel: +44 (0)1730 269609 

Fax: +44 (0)1730 231184 

E-mail: haste@globalnet.co.uk 

Web: www.linkinst.com 

Worldwide supplier of liquid level indicator strip 

sensors, ultrasonic liquid level comparitors for 

testing the liquid gas content of fire extinguishers 

and systems. 

Liquid Plastics Limited 

Astral House 

PO Box 7 

Miller Street 

Preston 

Lancashire 

PR1 1EA 

Tel: +44 (0)1772 259781 

Fax: +44 (0)1772 882016 

E-mail: info@liquidplastics.co.uk 

Web: www.liquidplastics.co.uk 

Liquid plastics is at the leading edge of the 

manufacture of high performance protective 

coatings such as the fire retardant Firecheck.


The London Fan Company Limited 

75-81 Stirling Road 

Acton 

London 

W3 8DJ 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8992 6923 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8992 6928 

E-mail: sales@londonfan.co.uk 

Web: www.londonfan.co.uk 

Manufacturers of industrial fans including: cased 

and plate axials, bifurcateds, roof-extract, flameproof 

and emergency smoke extract fans and axial 

impellers. 

Lorient Polyproducts Limited 

Fairfax Road 

Heathfield Industrial Estate 

Newton Abbot 

Devon 

TQ12 6UD 

Tel: +44 (0)1626 834252 

Fax: +44 (0)1626 833166 

E-mail: admin@lorientuk.com 

Web: www.lorientgroup.com 

Lorient manufacture fire, smoke and acoustic 

products for door assemblies, including glazing 

systems, and fire resistant air transfer grilles for 

doors, walls and ducts. 

Lothian & Borders Fire Brigade 

Scottish International Fire Training Centre 

93 McDonald Road 

Edinburgh 

EH7 4LX 

Tel: +44 (0)131 556 4852 

Fax: +44 (0)131 558 9256 

E-mail: kath.thomson@ibfire.org.uk 

Web: www.ibfire.org.uk 

Lothian and Borders Fire Brigade has a well 

established Fire Training Centre delivering a broad 

spectrum of training from fire marshal courses to 

fire fighting at sea courses. 

McKenzie-Martin Limited 

Eton Hill Works 

Eton Hill Road 

Radcliffe 

Manchester 

M26 2US 

Tel: +44 (0)161 723 2234 

Fax: +44 (0)161 725 9531 

E-mail: general@mckenziemartin.co.uk 

Manufacturers of a range of fire/smoke roof 

ventilators. Suppliers of smoke extract fans. 

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Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited 

Fireater House 

South Denes Road 


Norfolk 

NR30 3PJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1493 859822 

Fax: +44 (0)1493 858374 

E-mail: macron-info@tycoint.com 

Web: www.macron-safety.com 

The company manufactures and supplies a 

comprehensive range of cost-effective fire 

protection products, designed to meet the needs 

of the market place. 

Magnum 

Aviation Way 

Southend on Sea 

Essex 

SS2 6GH 

Tel: +44 (0)1702 541741 

Fax: +44 (0)1702 547947 

E-mail: contact@magnumfootwear.co.uk 

Web: www.magnumfootwear.co.uk 

Emergency service men and women all over the 

world choose Magnum as their essential 

equipment. Fully compliant with and exceeding 

criteria for EN 345-1 or EN 347-1. 

Manchester Fire Protection 

Errwood House 

212 Moss Lane 

Bramhall 

Cheshire 

SK7 1BD 

Tel: +44 (0)161 439 8513 

Fax: +44 (0)161 440 8930 

E-mail: manchesterfire@btconnect.com 

Design, supply and installation of automatic 


Mann McGowan 

Intumescent House 

9 Springlakes Estate 

Deadbrook Lane 

Aldershot 

Hampshire 

GU12 4UH 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 333601 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 322724 

E-mail: technical@mannmcgowan.co.uk 

Web: www.mannmcgowan.co.uk 


including fire resisting glazed screens, door seals, 

sealants, air transfer grilles, pipe sleeves, acoustic 

seals and smoke seals.


No 1, The Marsh Centre 

Aldgate High Street 

London 

E1 8DX 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7357 1000 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7357 5127 

Web: www.marsh.com 

Property and asset risk management; independent 

insurance risk surveys/audits; business continuity 

management; health and safety risk management; 

risk management training. 

Masson Seeley & Co Limited 

Howdale 

Downham Market 

Norfolk 

Tel: +44 (0)1366 388000 

Fax: +44 (0)1366 385222 

E-mail: admin@masson-seeley.co.uk 

Web: www.masson-seeley.co.uk 

Sign manufacturer to the health sector and private 

sector. 

Mastervolt UK Limited 

Winchester Hill Business Park 

Romsey 

Hampshire 

SO51 7UT 

Tel: +44 (0)1794 516443 

Fax: +44 (0)1794 516453 

E-mail: info@mastervolt.co.uk 

Web: www.mastervolt.co.uk 

Mastervolt are leading European manufacturers of 

power electronics and silent diesel generator sets 

for mobile electrical applications. Reliable AC 

power in remote and field locations. 

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Matthew Hall Fire Engineering 

7-14 Great Dover Street 

London 

SE1 4YR 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7407 7272 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7403 6390 

E-mail: fire.engineering@7-14gds.amec.co.uk 

MC Fire Protection 

Shard House 

Duck Lane 

Ludgershall 


HP18 9TX 

Tel: +44 (0)1844 237861 

Fax: +44 (0)1844 238527 

E-mail: mike@mcfp.co.uk 

Web: www.mcfp.co.uk 

Fire protection consultancy, staff training and risk 

assessment. Supply/installation of fire 

extinguishers and ancillary equipment. Alarm and 

emergency lighting supply and maintenance. 


Wins House 

Bentalls 

Pipps Hill Industrial Estate 

Basildon 

Essex 

SS14 3BS 

Tel: +44 (0)1268 242340 

Fax: +44 (0)1268 284046 

Web: www.means-of-escape.com 

Magazine dedicated to discussing the issues 

surrounding safe evacuation in a climate of 

increasing legislation and the growing importance 

of risk assessment and self regulation. 

MEDC Limited 

Colliery Road 

Pinxton 

Nottingham 

NG16 6JF 

Tel: +44 (0)1773 864100 

E-mail: info@medc.com 

Web: www.medc.com 

MEDC design, manufacture and market a range 

of Atex/Cenelec approved field devices/control 

and distribution systems for fire and gas and 

communications systems.


Methodist Insurance plc 

Brazennose House West 

Brazennose Street 

Manchester 

M2 5AS 

Tel: +44 (0)161 833 9696 

Fax: +44 (0)161 833 1287 

Web: www.methodist-insurance.co.uk 

General insurers, primarily selling property 

insurance but also liability, personal accident and 

pecuniary loss insurance mainly, but not 

exclusively, to churches and charities. 

Metro Inspection Services 

Metro House 

1 Joan Street 

The Cut 

London 

SE1 8DA 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7960 3939 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7960 3940 

E-mail: information@metrosafety.co.uk 

Company provides fire safety and health and 

safety services to more than 2500 properties in the 

UK. 

Mid Career College 

P O Box 20 

Cambridge 

CB1 5DG 

Tel: +44 (0)1223 880016 

Fax: +44 (0)1223 881604 

E-mail: courses@mid-career-college.ac.uk 

Web: www.mid-career-college.ac.uk 

The College provides a wide range of courses on 

fire protection including fire protection and 

alarms, means of escape, risk assessment, 

sprinklers. 

Midas Technologies (GB) Limited 

Unit A, Roundhouse Close 

Eastern Industry 

Peterborough 

PE7 2DW 

Tel: +44 (0)1733 342600 

Fax: +44 (0)1733 346672 

E-mail: sales@midastech.co.uk 

Web: www.midastech.co.uk 

Midas can offer you a one stop shop service for all 

your design, manufacturing and installation 

requirements. 

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Millwood Servicing Limited 

102 Stafford Road 

Wallington 

Surrey 

SM6 9AY 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8669 0080 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8669 2727 

E-mail: enquiries@millwood.co.uk 

Web: www.millwood.co.uk 

We specialise in the sales and servicing of all fire 

alarm and emergency lighting systems, fire 

extinguishers, hose reel installations, in-house fire 

safety training. 

Andrew Mitchell & Co Limited 

15 Dunivaig Road 

Easter Queenslie Industrial Estate 

Glasgow 

G33 4TT 

Tel: +44 (0)141 773 5454 

Fax: +44 (0)141 773 5455 

E-mail: bkier@mitco.co.uk 

Web: www.mitco.co.uk 

Supplier of a wide range of industrial textiles 

including flame-retardant fabric/materials, fire 

blankets, protective covers and portable shelters. 

Items are manufactured to your specific 

requirements. 

MITIE McCartney Fire Protection Limited 

8 Lawmoor Place 

Glasgow 

G5 0XW 

Tel: +44 (0)141 429 4646 

Fax: +44 (0)141 429 4442 

E-mail: mccartney@mitie.co.uk 

Web: www.mccartney.co.uk 

A leading UK designer, installer and maintainer of 

passive fire protection solutions for public, 

industrial and commercial buildings and utilities. 

MK Fire Training 

16 Raleigh Close 

Old Hall 

Warrington 

WA5 9QS 

Tel: +44 (0)1925 414223 

Fax: +44 (0)1925 419385 

E-mail: mike.mkfiretraining@virgin.net 

Fire training consultancy specialising in fire safety 

and fire marshal training courses for industry, 

offices, hotels, nursing homes etc.

MMB International 

Unit A 

Calamine Street 

Macclesfield 

Cheshire 

SK11 7HU 

Tel: +44 (0)1625 615025 

Fax: +44 (0)1625 511513 

E-mail: enquiries@ambulance-sales.co.uk 

Web: www.ambulance-sales.co.uk 

Special vehicle builders whose products include 

custom-built fire safety demonstration vehicles, 

mobile workshops and control units. 

Monitor Risk Management Ltd 

Maerdy Road Business Park 

Ferndale 

Cardiff 

CF43 4AB 

Tel: +44 (0)1443 757676 

Fax: +44 (0)1443 757975 

E-mail: info@monitor.uk.com 

Web: www.monitor.uk.com 

Monitor's risk assessments are carried out by 

experienced fire officers. All significant findings 

are available securely online. 

Morley-IAS Fire Systems 

Charles Avenue 

Burgess Hill 

West Sussex 

RH15 9UF 

Tel: +44 (0)1444 235556 

Fax: +44 (0)1444 254410 

E-mail: sales@morleyias.co.uk 

Web: www.morley-ias.co.uk 

Morley-IAS Fire Systems is one of the largest fire 

alarm panel manufacturers in the UK. The ZX 

Series panels are highly versatile intelligent 

addressable panels. 

Moulson Davies Limited 

Gothic House 

Barker Gate 

Nottingham 

NG1 1JU 

Tel: +44 (0)115 958 6800 

Fax: +44 (0)115 950 5837 

E-mail: md.ltd@dial.pipex.com 

Web: www.moulsondavies.co.uk 

Comprehensive fire risk assessments. Design and 

implementation of fire safety and management 

systems. Complete range of fully tested products. 

Consultancy services. Full range of training 

programmes. 

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MSA (Britain) Limited 

East Shawhead 

Coatbridge 

Lanarkshire 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)1236 424966 

Fax: +44 (0)1236 440881 

E-mail: info@msabritain.co.uk 

Web: www.msabritain.co.uk 

Global manufacturer of fire protection products: 

SCBA, thermal imaging, gas detection 

instruments, fire helmets. 

MSD International Limited 

Cranwell House 

Route du Picquerel 

St. Sampson 

Guernsey 

Tel: +44 (0)1481 242559 

Fax: +44 (0)1481 242565 

E-mail: mail@msdinternational.com 

Web: www.msdinternational.com 

People-centred business continuity management, 

specialising in disaster simulation exercises, 

training and testing. Based on extensive practical 

contingency planning experience. 

MSF Limited 

Unit 3, Priestley Way 

Manor Royal Industrial Estate 

Crawley 

West Sussex 

RH9 2NT 

Tel: +44 (0)1293 543838 

Fax: +44 (0)1293 537590 

E-mail: sales@msf-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.msf-fire.co.uk 

A BS EN ISO 9000 approved company which 

services and supplies portable fire extinguishers, 

fire hoses, fire alarms and emergency lighting 

throughout the south of England. 

Multifabs Survival Limited 

Kirkhill Place 

Dyce 

Aberdeen 

AB21 0GU 

Scotland 

Tel: +44 (0)1224 770099 

Fax: +44 (0)1224 723677 

E-mail: sales@multifabs-survival.co.uk 

Web: www.multifabs-survival.com 

Manufacturers and suppliers of practical solutions 

in survival wear to leading military forces, 

emergency services and oil and gas operators 

around the world.


JW Munday & Associates (Australasia) 

PO Box 251 

Avoca Beach 

New South Wales 

NSW 2251 

Australia 

Tel: +61 (02) 4365 0556 

Fax: +61 (02) 4365 0556 

E-mail address: info@fireforensics.com.au 

Web: www.fireforensics.com.au 

A highly experienced multi-disciplinary team 

bringing forensic science and realted expertise to 

fire and explosion investigations. Other services 

provided include training and arson risk 

assessment. 

Mustang Communications Limited 

Eastfield Industrial Estate 

Scarborough 

Yorkshire 

YO11 3UT 

Tel: +44 (0)1723 582555 

Fax: +44 (0)1723 581673 

E-mail: fpm@mustang.co.uk 

Web: www.mustang.co.uk 

Manufacture a comprehensive range of high 

reliability public address equipment and 

associated control systems suitable for the 

emergency services. 

National Access and Rescue Centre 

Lake District Business Park 

Mintbridge Road 

Kendal 

LA9 6NH 

Tel: +44 (0)1539 728866 

Fax: +44 (0)1539 728833 

E-mail: info@narc.co.uk 

Web: www.narc.co.uk 

Supplier of ‘Rescuepack’ - specialist equipment 

and training for firefighter safety and casualty 

rescue. For confined spaces, protection from falls 

and all vertical situations. 

National Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co 

Limited 

P O Box 17014 

Dubai 

United Arab Emirates 

Tel: +971 (0)4 8815653 

Fax: +971 (0)4 8816229 

E-mail: natfire@emirates.net.ae 

Web: www.naffco.com 

Manufacturer and supplier of BS kitemark fire 

extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire extinguishing 

systems and fire pumps. 

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National Security Inspectorate (NSI) 

Queengate House 

14 Cookham Road 

Maidenhead 

Berkshire 

SL6 8AJ 

Tel: +44 (0)870 205 0000 

Fax: +44 (0)1628 773367 

E-mail: nsi@nsi.org.uk 

Web: www.nsi.org.uk 

Provision of inspection services, through 

NACOSS Fire Systems, for companies installing 

fire detection systems. 

Nebridge (Engineers) Limited 

Lindsey Park 

Bowburn North Industrial Estate 

Durham 

DH6 5PF 

Tel: +44 (0)191 377 9611 

Fax: +44 (0)191 377 9612 

Established in 1976, NEL supply, commission, 

maintain and repair fire alarms, emergency 

lighting and security systems. Specialist system 

engineering is a particular expertise of NEL. 

Nederman Limited 

PO Box 503 

91 Walton Summit 

Bamber Bridge 

Preston 

PR5 8AF 

Tel: +44 (0)1772 334721 

Fax: +44 (0)1772 315273 

E-mail: info@nederman.co.uk 

Web: www.nederman.com 

NewAge Industries 

7 Champaklal Udyog Bhavan 

Sion (East) 

Mumbai 400 022 

India 

Tel: +91 (0)22 2407 7421 

Fax: +91 (0)22 2407 4229 

E-mail: newage@bom3.vsnl.net.in 

Web: www.newage-india.com 

Manufacturers of gunmetal and light alloy BSI 

threaded fittings, hoses BS:6391 type 1, 2, 3 

(Lloyd's, UL approved), high volume long range 

water/foam monitors, foam equipment, FE227, 

CO2 systems.

Next Two 

Colliery Road 

Pinxton 

Nottingham 

NG16 6JF 

Tel: +44 (0)1773 864111 

Fax: +44 (0)1773 582850 

E-mail: sales@nexttwo.com 

Web: www.medc.com0 

Next Two supply loudpeakers for public address, 

voice alarm and background music systems to be 

used in industrial, commercial and leisure 

applications. 

Nields Plastic Co Limited 

Units 1 & 2, Foley Trading Estate 

Hereford 

HR1 2SF 

Tel: +44 (0)1432 268341 

Fax: +44 (0)1432 353247 

E-mail: sales@nields.co.uk 

Web: www.nields.co.uk 

Nields Plastic Co Limited produces fire 

retardant/protective polythene, approved to Loss 

Prevention Standard 1207 (protective covering 

materials). 

Nittan (UK) Limited 

Hipley Street 

Old Woking 

Surrey 

GU22 9LQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 769555 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 756686 

E-mail: sales@nittan.co.uk 

Web: www.nittan.co.uk 

Manufacturers of a comprehensive range of 

conventional and analogue addressable fire 

detectors. Supplied to leading fire system 

companies worldwide. 

No Climb Products Limited 

Alston Works 

Alston Road 

Barnet 

EN5 4EL 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8449 3391 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8449 4029 

E-mail: info@noclimb.com 

Web: www.noclimb.com 

No Climb Products are a leading manufacturer 

and supplier of test and maintenance equipment 

for heat/smoke detectors. 

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Noberne Doors Limited 

Lupton Street 

Hunslet 

Leeds 

LS10 2QP 

Tel: +44 (0)113 277 8577 

Fax: +44 (0)113 277 2049 

E-mail: nobernedoors@btconnect.com 

Specialist timber fire doors/door sets up to 

120min fire resistance. 

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service 

Crosby Road 

Northallerton 


DL6 1AB 

Tel: +44 (0)1609 780150 

Fax: +44 (0)1609 788520 

Web: www.northyorks999.net 

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is a 

brigade providing competitive, realistic fire 

training to commerce and industry. Its video unit 

undertakes commercial projects. 

David North Limited 

Renfield 

4 Holland Road 

Bramhall 

Cheshire 

SK7 2PQ 

Tel: +44 (0)161 440 9876 

Fax: +44 (0)161 440 9990 

E-mail: davidnorth@btinternet.com 

Property insurance surveys, risk management and 

control for both the London company and Lloyd's 

of London, high risk insurance markets. 

Norton Lodge 

Heddington 

Calne 

Wiltshire 

SN11 0PE 

Tel: +44 (0)1380 850339 

Fax: +44 (0)1380 850804 

E-mail: bernard.morris@hemscott.net 

Specialist production of fire safety, security and 

health and safety training videos, DVDs and 

interactive CD Roms.


Norton Waugh Management Software 

The Old School 

Weston-under-Lizard 

Shifnal 

Shropshire 

TF11 8SZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1952 850333 

Fax: +44 (0)1952 850649 

E-mail: sales@nortonwaugh.co.uk 

Web: www.nortonwaugh.co.uk 

Producers of a range of health and safety 

applications for PCs, including COSHH, 

incident/accident recording, risk assessment, 

auditing and planned maintenance. 

Notifier Fire Systems 

Charles Avenue 

Burgess Hill 

West Sussex 

RH15 9UF 

Tel: +44 (0)1444 230300 

Fax: +44 (0)1444 230888 

E-mail: sales@notifier.ltd.uk 

Web: www.notifier.ltd.uk 

Manufacture, distribution and design of fire 

detection equipment and a leading manufacturer 

of analogue addressable control equipment. 

NST Fire Protection 

13 Willoughbys Lane 

High Garrett 

Braintree 

Essex 

CM7 9SJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1376 325865/+44 (0)7941 971216 

Extinguisher supply and maintenance including 

signage. Training (fire) and first aid. Fire risk 

assessment. 

Robert H Nurcombe 

2 Stanhome Drive 

West Bridgford 

Nottingham 

NG2 7FF 

Tel: +44 (0)7973 213019 

E-mail: robert@firesafety.freeserve.co.uk 

Fire risk assessments and fire plans for industry 

and the power generation business. 

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Nutec Centre for Safety Limited 

Haverton Hill Industrial Estate 

Billingham 

Cleveland 

TS23 1PZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1642 566656 

Fax: +44 (0)1642 563224 

E-mail: enquiries@nutecuk.com 

Web: www.nutecglobal.com 

Nutec is a recognised provider of offshore and 

onshore safety and survival training services. 

Oggioni sas 

Via Gariberto da Besana 11 

20045 Besana in Brianza 

Milano 

Italy 

Tel: +39 0362 995062 

Fax: +39 0362 540682 

E-mail: oggionisas@tin.it 

Web: www.oggionisas.com 

Oggioni SAS produces a new range of fire 

detectors, gas sensors and new scada/HMI 

software Galileo++ realised in component object 

technology. 

Olympic Fire Protection Limited 

10/11 Stratfield Park 

Waterlooville 

Portsmouth 

Hampshire 

PO7 7XN 

Tel: +44 (0)23 9223 1444 

Fax: +44 (0)23 9225 0666 

E-mail: info@olympicfire.co.uk 

Web: www.olympicfire.co.uk 

An LPS 1048 certificated sprinkler company 

providing design, installation and a nationwide 

24-hour service and maintenance team for all 

types of active fire protection systems.

One Stop Safety 

18 Reeds 

Westmill Park 

Cricklade 

Swindon 

Wiltshire 

SN6 6JF 

Tel: +44 (0)1793 750773 

Fax: +44 (0)1793 750773 

E-mail: info@onestopsafety.co.uk 

Web: www.onestopsafety.co.uk 

Training in fire safety, first aid, manual handling 

and health and safety. Extinguisher supply, 

inspection and maintenance, portable appliance 

testing, health and safety inspections, risk 

assessment. 

Pacific UK 

97 High Road 

Buckhurst Hill 

Essex 

IG9 5SN 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8506 0422 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8504 2279 

E-mail: sales@pacifichelmets.co.uk 

Web: www.pacifichelmets.com 

A full range of fire helmets and specialist 

protective headgear from a leading specialist 

protective headgear manufacturer. 

Packsome Clothing 

Litchurch Lane 

Derby 

DE24 8AA 

Tel: +44 (0)1332 292121 

Fax: +44 (0)1332 291143 

E-mail: info@packsomeclothing.com 

Web: www.packsomeclothing.com 

Specialist protection clothing manufacturer. 

Range of clothing specifically for the fire service 

including water rescue suits, rope rescue, RTA 

suits, training coveralls and traditional firefighting 

garments. 

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Palmers Limited 

Anchor Business Centre 

School Lane 

Chandler's Ford 

Eastleigh 

Hampshire 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8081 0700 

Fax: +44 (0)23 8027 4831 

E-mail: enquiries@palmersgroup.co.uk 

Web: www.palmersgroup.com 

Operate in a number of UK markets including 

construction, petrochemicals, power generation, 

offshore fabrication and nuclear industries. 

Panel and Louvre Group Companies 

1A Bridle Close 

Finedon Road Industrial Estate 

Wellingborough 

NN8 4RN 

Tel: +44 (0)1933 228500 

Fax: +44 (0)1933 228580 

E-mail: sales@palcouk.com 

Web: www.palcouk.com 

Access panels, covers, grilles, diffusers, louvres, 

column casings, fire doors, bespoke metalwork. 

Paraid 

Paraid House 

Weston Lane 

Birmingham 

B11 3RS 

Tel: +44 (0)121 706 6744 

Fax: +44 (0)121 706 6746 

E-mail: info@paraid.co.uk 

Web: www.paraid.co.uk 

EVAC+CHAIR has been designed and 

manufactured to evacuate the disabled/injured 

from multi-storey buildings in cases of fire, false 

alarm, smoke and bomb alert, with ease, speed 

and safety. 

Pennine Fire Extinguisher Services 

Pleasington Street 

Blackburn 

Lancashire 

BB2 1UF 

Tel: +44 (0)1254 263378 

Fax: +44 (0)1254 278898 

E-mail: info@penninefire.co.uk 

Web: www.penninefire.co.uk 

Specialists in the supply, installation and 

maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Fire 

awareness training. Fire alarms, signage and many 

other fire safety products available.


Peripheral Support Services Limited 

14 Enterprise Court 

Rankine Road 

Basingstoke 

Hampshire 

RG24 8GE 

Tel: +44 (0)1256 844685 

Fax: +44 (0)1256 810082 

E-mail: sales@pss-firequest.co.uk 

Web: www.pss-firequest.co.uk 

Design and manufacture of analogue addressable 

fire control panels and on-site networking. 

Multiplexing systems and PC graphics. Special 

panels and custom designs. 

Permabond 

Woodside Road 

Eastleigh 

Hampshire 

SO50 4EX 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8061 9822 

E-mail: helpline.europe@permabond.com 

Web: www.permabond.com 

Manufacture speciality adhesives and sealants for 

the fire protection market as well as a wide range 

of structural adhesives. 

Permalight AG 

Hoher Holzweg 32 

P O Box 1406 

30956 Hemmingen 

Germany 

Tel: +49 (0)5101 9263 0 

Fax: +49 (0)5101 5013 

E-mail: info@permalight.com 

Manufacturer of photoluminescent products for 

low-location-lighting systems. 

Permatex - Unitherm 

79 Elm Park Way 

Rooley Moor 

Rochdale 

OL12 7JQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 638616 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 711351 

E-mail: unitherm@freeuk.com 

Web: www.unitherm-online.com 

Intumescent coatings for steel. Water based and 

solvent based up to 2 hours fire resistance. Wood 

clear varnish and emulsion class 0. Cable coating. 

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The Physical Risk Team 

Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust 

Lewsey Road 

Luton 

Bedfordshire 

LU4 0DZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1582 497959 

Fax: +44 (0)1582 570606 

E-mail: charlie.mattin@ldh-tr.anglox.nhs.uk 

Provide on-site fire safety training to staff. Also 

offer fire safety training, live fire extinguisher 

training and fire risk assessments to companies. 

Pilkington plc 

Processing and Merchanting 

Prescot Road 

St Helens 

Merseyside 

WA10 3TT 

Tel: +44 (0)1744 692000 

Fax: +44 (0)1744 613049 

Web: www.pilkington.com 

Pilkington Pyroshield, Pilkington Pyrodur 

and Pilkington Pyrostop provide tried and 

tested solutions as leaders in fire-resistant 

glazing, covering the range of performance 

requirements. 

Plysu Protection Systems Limited 

Station Road 

Woburn Sands 

Milton Keynes 

MK17 8SE 

Tel: +44 (0)1908 287123 

Fax: +44 (0)1908 583741 

E-mail: ppssales@cu.nampak.com 

Web: www.plysuprotectionsystems.com 

Manufacturers of respiratory and chemical 

protection suits and portable, inflatable 

decontamination showers for hazmat and casualty 

decontamination.

Pneupac Limited 

Bramingham Business Park 

Enterprise Way 

Luton 

Bedfordshire 

LU3 4BU 

Tel: +44 (0)1582 430000 

Fax: +44 (0)1582 430001 

E-mail: info@pneupac.co.uk 

Web: www.pneupac.co.uk 

Development, design and manufacture of portable 

gas powered ventilators/resuscitators for the 

emergency transport and rescue field. The 

company also manufactures a range of anaesthetic 

machines. 

Praybourne Limited 

Heming Road 

Washford Industrial Estate 

Redditch 


B98 0DH 

Tel: +44 (0)1527 514111 

Fax: +44 (0)1527 516787 

E-mail: sales@praybourne.co.uk 

Web: www.praybourne.co.uk 

Manufacturer of kitemarked fire blankets, high 

visibility safety clothing, fire extinguisher and hose 

reel covers, weld drapes, fire safety signage and 

extinguisher stands. ISO 9002/BAFE approved. 


Premdor 

Gemini House 

Hargreaves Road 

Groundwell Industrial Estate 

Swindon 

SN25 5AJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1793 708200 

Fax: +44 (0)1793 708280 

E-mail: ukmarketing@premdor.com 

Web: www.premdor.co.uk 

Manufacturers and marketers of doors, windows 

and cubicles, including BWF-Certifire approved 

fire doors. 

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Premier Fire Protection 

Premier House 

49 Sunmead Road 


Middlesex 

TW16 6PF 

Tel: +44 (0)1932 770473 

Fax: +44 (0)1932 785056 

E-mail: premierfire@btinternet.com 

Web: www.premierfireprotection.co.uk 

Sales/service: fire alarms, fire extinguishers, hose 

reels, fire training courses, fire risk assessment. 

Prescribed Solutions Limited 

96 Elmway 

Hilda Park 

Chester-le-Street 

Co Durham 

DH2 2LF 

Tel: +44 (0)191 389 0813 

Fax: +44 (0)191 389 0813 

E-mail: prescribed.solutions@virgin.net 

Web: www.prescribedsolutions.co.uk 

Training and education consultants offering small 

to medium companies practical advice on 

applying fire prevention policy arrangements to 

meet legal standards and compliance. 


160A Halesowen Street 

Rowley Regis 

West Midlands 

B65 0ES 

Tel: +44 (0)121 559 4047 

Fax: +44 (0)121 561 5610 

E-mail: prestige_protec@bigfoot.com 

Web: www.prestigeprotecsystems.co.uk 

Design, installation, service and maintenance 

engineers specialising in fire detection, alarms, 

gaseous extinguishant systems, nurse call and 

distress alarms, halon removal and upgrade. 24hour 

service cover.


Printrak-Motorola Ltd 

Schlumberger Complex 

Cobham Road 

Ferndown 

Dorset 

BH21 7PT 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 862000 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 862001 

E-mail: brett.smith@motorola.com 

Web: www.printrakinternational.com 

Printrak, a trading name of Motorola, is an 

established supplier of command room solutions, 

including computer aided dispatch, mobile 

applications software and wireless data devices. 

Productos Mesa 

Pol San Lazaro 

c/Silo S/N 

26250 Santo Domingo de los Calzada 

La Rioja 

Spain 

Tel: +34 941 341546 

Fax: +34 941 342254 

E-mail: export@productosmesa.com 

Web: www.productosmesa.com 

Productos Mesa is an ISO 9001 company 

producing fire industrial hoses and personal 

protection clothing to EN standards. 

Profile Industrial Doors Limited 

Newby Road Industrial Estate 

Hazel Grove 

Stockport 

SK7 5DG 

Tel: +44 (0)161 483 9611 

Fax: +44 (0)161 483 9572 

E-mail: info@profiledoors.co.uk 

Web: www.profiledoors.co.uk 

Manufacture, installation, repair and maintenance 

of all types of industrial doors and shutters. 

Proline Textile sas 

BP 102 

80202 Peronne 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)322 73 40 40 

Fax: +33 (0)322 73 40 41 

E-mail: proline@chargeurs-interlining.com 

Web: www.proline-textile.com 

Waterproof, windproof and breathable laminated 

fabrics for fire tunics. Special thermal barriers. 

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Promat Fire Protection Limited 

Head Office 

Victoria Works 

Bonsall Street 

Mill Hill, Blackburn 

Lancashire 

BB2 4DD 

Tel: +44 (0)1254 267267 

Fax: +44 (0)1254 680521 

E-mail: promat@promat.co.uk 

Web: www.promat.co.uk 


and systems. The company offer an extensive 

range of boards, penetration seals and glazing 

products designed to meet the most stringent 

project requirements. 

Protec Camerfield Ltd 

5 Churchill Way 

Nelson 

Lancashire 

BB9 6RT 

Tel: +44 (0)1282 717474 

Fax: +44 (0)1282 717475 

E-mail: camerfield@protec.co.uk 

Web: www.protec.co.uk 

Design, supply and installation of fixed fire 

protection equipment including automatic 

sprinkler systems, hose reels, hydrants and water 

spray installations. 

PSP Safety Products Limited 

Unit 9 Aintree Road 

Keytec 7 Business Park 

Pershore 


WR10 2JN 

Tel: +44 (0)1386 552555 

Fax: +44 (0)1386 552592 

E-mail: r.smith@pspsafety.co.uk 

Web: www.pspsafety.co.uk 

We design, manufacture and supply specialist fire 

fighting equipment to suit customers' specific 

requirements. Trolley, trailer, vehicle and fixed 

systems.

PSU Designs Limited 

6-7 Bloomfield Park 

Bloomfield Road 

Tipton 

West Midlands 

Tel: +44 (0)121 557 6499 

Fax: +44 (0)121 557 6498 

E-mail: sales@psudesigns.co.uk 

Web: www.psudesigns.co.uk 

Design and manufacture switch mode power 

supplies including designs to EN54-4/2 for use in 

fire alarm and voice alarm systems. 

Pulsar Developments Limited 

Spracklen House 

Dukes Place 

Marlow 


SL7 2QH 

Tel: +44 (0)1628 473555 

Fax: +44 (0)1628 474325 

E-mail: enquiries@pulsardevelopments.com 

Web: www.pulsardevelopments.com 

Supplier of rechargeable batteries and automatic 

chargers, standby power, power supplies, DC-AC 

inverters, DC-DC converters, loudhailers, Ex 

certified high power torches, security metal 

detectors. 

Pyramid Fire Protection Limited 

132 Rutland Road 

Sheffield 

S3 9PP 

Tel: +44 (0)114 272 8921 

Fax: +44 (0)114 272 7631 

E-mail: neilkeeton@pyramid-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.pyramid-fire.co.uk 

Pyramid have over 35 years' experience in 

designing, supplying and installing all types of 

fixed extinguishing systems, fire alarms and 

portable extinguishers. 

Pyroban Limited 

Endeavour Works, Dolphin Road 

Shoreham by Sea 

Sussex 

BN43 6QG 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 466200 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 465313 

E-mail: marketing@pyroban.com 

Web: www.pyroban.com 

Pyroban supply and install explosion protection 

systems for internal combustion and battery 

electric vehicles. LPG and diesel emission control 

systems are also available. 

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Pyrogen (UK) Limited 

Gilnow Mill Business Centre 

Spa Road 

Bolton 

Lancashire 

BL1 4SF 

Tel: +44 (0)1204 373300 

Fax: +44 (0)1204 373355 

E-mail: pyrogen@btconnect.com 

Web: www.pyrogen.co.uk 

Design and supply of aerosol fire extinguishing 

systems and associated equipment for use as halon 

replacement and alternative to large size-andweight 

gas and watermist systems. 

Quelfire 

P O Box 35 

Caspian Road 

Altrincham 

WA14 5QA 

Tel: +44 (0)161 928 7308 

Manufacturers and suppliers of fire resistant 

intumescent coatings for structural steel (up to 

two hours fire resistance); fire stops for plastic 

pipes, M & E services and construction joints. 

Rafiki Protection Limited 

55 Springvale Industrial Estate 

Cwmbran 

South Wales 

NP44 5BD 

Tel: +44 (0)1633 865558 

Fax: +44 (0)1633 866656 

E-mail: sales@2wire.co.uk 

Web: www.rafiki.biz 

Manufacturers of intelligent fire detection 

systems. Conventional and addressable systems 

incorporating the unique ‘multipoint’ detector 

with integral sounders. 

Rankins (Glass) Company Limited 

22-24 Pearsons Street 

London 

E2 8JD 

Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 4200 

Fax: +44 (0)20 7729 7135 

E-mail: info@rankinsglass.co.uk 

Web: www.rankinsglass.co.uk 

Rankins are glass processors and glaziers. We carry 

a large stock of different glasses and specialise in 

fire-resistant, low-reflective glass and glass for 

furniture and features.


Raydex/CDT 

PO Box 3 

Church Street 

Littleborough 

Lancashire 

OL15 8HG 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 374015 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 370576 

E-mail: sales@raydex-cdt.co.uk 

Web: www.raydex-cdt.co.uk 

Fire resistant cables manufactured to BS 6387 

(C, W and Z). 

RB Fire Safety Services Limited 

15 Compton Road 

Totton 

Southampton 

Hampshire 

Tel: +44 (0)23 8090 5346 

Fax: +44 (0)23 8090 6002 

E-mail: robbarlow@rdfss.co.uk 

A professional independent service having 

extensive knowledge in all areas of fire safety. Fire 

safety staff training is tailored to your premises 

using digital camera Powerpoint presentation. 

Rea Metal Windows Limited 

126-136 Green Lane 

Liverpool 

L13 7ED 

Tel: +44 (0)151 228 6373 

Fax: +44 (0)151 254 1828 

E-mail: rea.metal@cwcom.net 

Design, manufacture and installation of fire rated 

steel framed glazing systems. 

Reka Cables Limited 

P O Box 12 

Fin-05801 Hyvinköö 

Finland 

Tel: +358 (0)19 45681 

Fax: +358 (0)19 456 8300 

E-mail: Sirpa.Potry@reka.fi 

Web: www.reka.fi 

Reka Cables offer a comprehensive range of cables 

covering the low, medium and high voltage ranges 

including the Flamerex fire performance range. 

Cables manufactured in Finland. 

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Remsdaq 

Parkway 

Deeside Industrial Park 

Deeside 

Flintshire 

CH5 2NL 

Tel: +44 (0)1244 286495 

Fax: +44 (0)1244 286496 

E-mail: marketing@remsdaq.co.uk 

Web: www.remsdaq.com 

Manufacturer and supplier of systems for access 

control and integrated security as well as a range of 

perimeter intruder detection systems. 

RES Systems Limited 

139 Caversham Road 

Reading 

Berkshire 

RG1 8AU 

Tel: +44 (0)118 950 0635 

Fax: +44 (0)118 959 1167 

E-mail: sales@extinguishers.co.uk 

Web: extinguishers.co.uk 

Total fire protection in the workplace, installation, 

servicing, maintenance of extinguishers, alarms, 

lighting, signage, extinguishing systems and 

accessories. Staff training and all other services. 

RGIT Montrose Limited 

Forties Road 

Montrose 

Angus 

DD10 9ET 

Tel: +44 (0)1224 899707 

Fax: +44 (0)1224 244776 

E-mail: info@rgitmontrose.com 

Web: www.rgitmontrose.com 

International provider of training courses and 

consultancy. Over 150 scheduled courses covering 

fire, health and safety, survival, marine, 

wellservices, major emergency management and 

technician training. 

RGT Fire Protection 

95 Beaumont Road 

Bournville 

Birmingham 

B30 2EB 

Tel: +44 (0)121 433 5175 

Fax: +44 (0)121 486 1847 

E-mail: info@rgtfireprotection.fsbusiness.co.uk 


automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Right Direction (UK) Limited 

377 Gloucester Road 

Horfield 

Bristol 

BS7 8TW 

Tel: +44 (0)117 924 4256 

Fax: +44 (0)117 924 4295 

E-mail: enquiries@rightdirection.co.uk 

We retail and manufacture road and safety signs. 

Screen printing, engraving, adhesive letters, 

vehicle livery, protective clothing, fire 

extinguishers, first aid kits and directory boards. 

RLK Health, Fire & Safety 

Okefield 

Merrivale View Road 

Dousland 

Yelverton 

Devon 

PL20 6NS 

Tel: +44 (0)1822 853419 

Fax: +44 (0)1822 853419 

E-mail: roy.okefield_fire@tesco.net 

Established 1994, provides consultancy, fire and 

health and safety risk assessments and 

management, fire audits, staff training, CIEH 

basic and risk assessment training and fire 

extinguisher training. 

RMS Refko Installations Limited 

Lambs Lane North 

Rainham 

Essex 

RM13 9XL 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 520236 

Fax: +44 (0)1708 521379 

Established in 1976, the company installs and 

services sprinkler systems, hose reels and dry risers. 

H Roberts and Son Limited 

Warren House 

Regent Street 

Liverpool 

L3 7BN 

Tel: +44 (0)151 236 7558 

Fax: +44 (0)151 236 2026 

E-mail: info@hroberts.co.uk 

Web: www.hroberts.co.uk 

Supply, installation and maintenance of portable 

fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems since 

1907. 

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Rockfield Safety Ltd 

Units V and W 

Caerphilly Business Park 

Caerphilly 

South Wales 

Tel: +44 (0)29 2086 6999 

Fax: +44 (0)29 2085 1999 

E-mail: enquiries@rockfieldsafety.co.uk 

Web: www.rockfieldsafety.co.uk 

Design, installation and maintenance of fire 

engineering products and security/surveillance 

systems; supply and distribution of safety 

equipment and protective clothing; fire risk 

assessment; environmental management; training; 

consultancy; signage. 

Rockfon Limited 

Pencoed 

Bridgend 

CF35 6NY 

Tel: +44 (0)1656 864696 

Fax: +44 (0)1656 864549 

Web: www.rockfon.co.uk 

Manufacture and sales and marketing of fire safe 

suspended ceiling systems and acoustic products. 

Rockwool Limited 

Pencoed 

Bridgend 

CF35 6NY 

Tel: +44 (0)1656 862621 

Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302 

E-mail: info@rockwool.co.uk 

Web: www.rockwool.co.uk 

Rockwool is the largest producer of stone wool, 

the most naturally firesafe insulation, in the world. 

Rolland Sprinklers sa 

Usine de 73410 Mognard 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)479 547250 

Fax: +33 (0)479 547248 

E-mail: info@rolland-sprinklers.com 

Web: www.rolland-sprinklers.com 

A French-based and ISO 9002 quality certified 

company, which manufactures a complete range 

of fire sprinkler products which are LPC and/or 

FM approved.


Rotary Firematic Limited 

5 Trench Road 

Mallusk 

Newtownabbey 

Co Antrim 

BT36 4XA 

Tel: +44 (0)28 9083 1200 

Fax: +44 (0)28 9083 1201 

E-mail: rotaryservices@rotarygroup.com 

Web: www.rotarygroup.com 

Design and installation of fire sprinkler systems 

and the fabrication of pipework for sprinkler 

systems. 

Rowans Fire Protection 

Church Lane 

Clarborough 

Retford 


DN22 9NQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1777 702097 

Fax: +44 (0)1777 702097 

E-mail: roy-evans@rowansfpfsnet.co.uk 

Rowans can provide fire risk assessment, supply 

and service fire extinguishers and carry out fire 

awareness and fire marshal training. 

Roxtec Limited 

Unit 3, Leigh Street 

Walshaw 

Bury 

Lancashire 

BL8 3AL 

Tel: +44 (0)161 761 5280 

Fax: +44 (0)161 763 6065 

E-mail: info@roxtec.co.uk 

Web: www.roxtec.co.uk 

Cable and pipe penetration sealing. 

RSM Refko Installations Limited 

Lambs Lane North 

Rainham 

Essex 

RM13 9XL 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 520236 

Fax: +44 (0)1708 521379 

LPCB registered supervised company designing 

and installing sprinkler systems, modifications 

and alterations. Also servicing of sprinkler valve 

sets and dry risers. 

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Rühl Feuerlöschmittel GmbH 

Hugenottenstrasse 105 

D-61381 Friedrichsdorf 

Germany 

Tel: +49 (0)6172 733225 

Fax: +49 (0)6172 722132 

E-mail: flm@ruehl-ag.com 

Web: www.ruehl-ag.com 

Production and distribution of fire extinguishing 

powders, foam compounds and aqueous 

extinguishing agents. 

Ruth Lee Fire and Rescue Equipment 

Pen Y Geulan 

Treddol 

Corwen 

Denbighshire 

LL21 0EN 

Tel: +44 (0)1490 460325 

Fax: +44 (0)1490 460325 

E-mail: mail@ruthlee.co.uk 

Web: www.ruthlee.co.uk 

Manufacturer of training dummies in a full range 

of sizes, including a water rescue dummy. Other 

products include windscreen sheet and RTA 

sharps protectors. 

S & D Santana Limited 

123 Westmead Road 

Sutton 

Surrey 

SM1 4JH 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8770 7308 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8643 8441 

E-mail: selva@santana.uk.com 

Web: www.santana.uk.com 

Design and manufacture of integrated alarm 

management systems for fire, security, access, cctv 

and all other disciplines in a building 

environment. 

SAFE Communicatons Limited 

Bank House 

Southwick Square 

Southwick 

West Sussex 

BN42 4FN 

Tel: +44 (0)1273 871400 

Fax: +44 (0)1273 596600 

E-mail: safe.communications@virgin.net 

Specialise in supply of: public help points outside 

fire stations; door entry activation by simple code; 

public address/intercom by telephone or private 

network.

Safety Services (UK) Limited 

Lakeside Industrial Estate 

Stanton Harcourt 

Oxford 

OX8 1SL 

Tel: +44 (0)1865 883288 

Fax: +44 (0)1865 883467 

E-mail: enquiries@safetyservices.co.uk 

Health and safety consultancy providing advice, 

guidance, training and site support on all aspects 

of health, safety and fire issues. 

Saffire (UK) 

The Beeches 

Checkley 

Hereford 

HR1 4ND 

Tel: +44 (0)1432 851273 

Fax: +44 (0)1432 851273 

E-mail: barry.durkin@saffireuk.co.uk 

Web: www.saffireuk.co.uk 

Providing health and safety and fire safety 

consultancy. Also delivering health and safety and 

fire safety training. 

Saffire Products Limited 

Unit 22 

Hazelford Way Industrial Estate 

Newstead 


NG15 0DG 

Tel: +44 (0)1623 722000 

Fax: +44 (0)1623 722200 

E-mail: sales@saffire.co.uk 

Web: www.saffire.co.uk 

Saffire manufactures a comprehensive range of fire 

extinguishers, fire safety products, parts and 

accessories. Saffire has developed a totally 

environmentally friendly film forming foam. 

Saf-T-Glo Limited 

Turbine Way, Ecotech Innovation Business Park 

Swaffham 

Norfolk 

PE37 7XD 

Tel: +44 (0)1760 723232 

Fax: +44 (0)1760 723323 

E-mail: pb@stgaerospace.com 

Manufacturers of photoluminescent signs, 

materials and way guidance systems. 

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SAS Fire Protection 

73 Hatch Road 

Norbury 

London 

SW16 4PW 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8406 0301 

Fax: +44 (0)7977 995461 

E-mail: info@sasfire.com 

Web: www.sasfire.com 

SAS Fire Protection cover all aspects of the fire 

protection industry, from portable fire 

extinguishers to fire alarms and sprinkler 

systems. 

Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems Limited 

PO Box 66 

Uckfield 

East Sussex 

TN22 3ZR 

Tel: +44 (0)1825 766363 

Fax: +44 (0)1825 766361 

E-mail: sales@scarecrowbio-acoustic.co.uk 

Web: www.scarecrowbio-acoustic.co.uk 

Handheld portable public address systems; 

loudhailers of high integrity used by military and 

civil safety and emergency services, including 

London Fire Brigade and Royal National Lifeboat 

Institution. 

Schott Glass Limited 

Drummond Road 

Stafford 

ST16 3EL 

Tel: +44 (0)1785 223166 

Fax: +44 (0)1785 223522 

E-mail: info.uk@schott.com 

Web: www.schott.com/uk 

A major European specialist glass manufacturer. 

Schott is a manufacturer and distributor of 

Pyran® S and Pyranova® fire resistant glasses. 

Pyran® S has a unique borosilicate composition, 

making it capable of integrity ratings of over two 

hours, and has proven performance in a wide 

range of constructions.



500 London Road 

Derby DE24 8BQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1332 264619 

Fax: +44 (0)1332 263386 

E-mail: info@scientifics.com 

Web: www.scientifics.com 

Independent laboratory offering a full range of fire 

testing services provided by experienced scientists. 

Tests include toxic fume emissions testing (NFX 

70-100) and forensic fire investigation services. 

Scotsafe Safety Loss Prevention Services 

Campsie View 

1 Rashiehill Road 

Slamannan 

Falkirk 

Stirlingshire 

FK1 3HD 

Tel: +44 (0)1324 851022 

Fax: +44 (0)1324 851022 

E-mail: eric@scotsafe.fsbusiness.co.uk 

Web: www.scotsafe.ndo.co.uk 

Scotsafe carry out various safety/fire risk 

assessments/inspections/audits. Also fire/safety 

training courses are provided. 

Sear Securicom 

341 Ordnance Road 

Enfield 

Middlesex 

EN3 6HE 

Tel: +44 (0)1992 787457 

Fax: +44 (0)1992 717007 

Specialists in the installation and maintenance of 

fire alarms, emergency lighting, nursecall, CCTV 

and access control systems. 

Securikey Limited 

P O Box 18 

Aldershot 

Hampshire 

GU12 4SL 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 311888 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 343950 

E-mail: enquiries@securikey.co.uk 

Web: www.securikey.co.uk 

Securikey are leading national UK suppliers of key 

filing fireproof cabinets and fireproof safes. 

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Security Industries Specialist Services Ltd 

Pritchard House 

55 Clewer Hill Road 

Windsor 

Berkshire 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 621622 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 860687 

E-mail: gdow@intelligence-services.freeserve.co.uk 

Specialist insurer in the fire, safety and security 

marketplaces. Attractively priced superior cover 

for manufacturers, suppliers, installers, 

consultants and their better protected clients. 

Tailormade schemes. 

Semmco Limited 

16 Wintonlea Industrial Estate 

Monument Way West 

Woking 

Surrey 

GU21 5EN 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 757200 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 740795 

E-mail: info@semmco.com 

Web: www.semmco.com 

Design and manufacture of escape breathing 

apparatus and service/repair of pneumatic 

equipment and hir pressure airlines. Range 

includes Head10 lightweight oxygen escape mask. 

Senior Hargreaves 

Lord Street 

Bury 

Lancashire 

BL9 0RG 

Tel: +44 (0)161 764 5082 

Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2336 

E-mail: fireduct@senior-hargreaves.co.uk 

Web: www.hargreaves-ductwork.co.uk 

Ductwork contractors. Fire resistant ductwork 

for smoke and kitchen extract, ventilation and 

pressurisation. Constructed to Method 3, BS 

5588: Part 9. Tested to BS 476: Part 24.

Serco Ltd 

International Fire Training Centre 

Technology House 

Teesside Airport 

Darlington 

County Durham 

DL2 1NU 

Tel: +44 (0)1325 333317 

Fax: +44 (0)1325 333655 

E-mail: sdavies@iftc.co.uk 

Web: www.iftc.co.uk 

The International Fire Training centre offers a 

full range of realistically simulated training for 

fire fighters from the Aviation, Petrochemical 

and Offshore sectors. Our expert team provides 

training to meet the needs of the ICAO, UK 

CAA and OPITO requirements. 

SET 

24-25 Greengate Lane 

Carnforth 

Lancashire 

LA5 9JJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1524 730033 

Fax: +44 (0)1524 730222 

SET design, install and maintain sprinkler 

pumphouse installations, frost protection trace 

heating and insulation, pre-action systems, 

compressors, life safety alarm panels and electrical 

interwiring. 

SF Detection 

4 Stinsford Road 

Nuffield Industrial Estate 

Poole 

Dorset 

BH17 0RZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 645577 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 665331 

E-mail: sales@sfdetection.com 

Web: www.sfdetection.com 

Manufacturer and supplier of domestic gas and carbon 

monoxide detection equipment for use in 

home/boat/caravan and light commercial applications. 

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Signal Fire Protection 

3 Honeycroft Court 

Broadmeadows 

South Normanton 

Alfreton 

Derbyshire 

DE55 3AF 

Tel: +44 (0)1773 581988 

Fax: +44 (0)1773 581988 

The company provides a service of maintaining 

and supplying portable fire extinguishers. 

Signet AC Limited 

6 Tower Road 

Washington 

Tyne and Wear 

NE37 2SH 

Tel: +44 (0)191 417 4551 

Fax: +44 (0)191 417 0634 

E-mail: info@signet-ac.co.uk 

Web: www.signet-ac.co.uk 

Signet specialise in the design and manufacture of 

voice alarm, paging and background music 

systems. They are cost-effective and compliant. 

Signs & Labels Limited 

Douglas Bruce House 

Corrie Way 

Bredbury Industrial Park 

Stockport 

SK6 2RR 

Tel: +44 (0)161 494 6125 

Fax: +44 (0)161 430 8514 

E-mail: sales@safetyshop.com 

Web: www.safetyshop.com 

A leading manufacturer of safety signs and 

supplier of health and safety equipment. Products 

include fire safety equipment, first aid and 

personal protective equipment. 

Signs & Plastic Products Limited 

The Pearson Building 

Bright Street 

Middlesbrough 

TS1 2AA 

Tel: +44 (0)1642 246087 

Fax: +44 (0)1642 246088 

Web: www.signplas.co.uk 

Manufacturers of fire and safety signs, industrial, 

commercial, shop, hospital, local authority signs 

and custom-made signs. Engraving, screen 

printing, computer originated signs and preagreed 

lettering systems ready for customer to 

mount. Door notices, notice boards.


Signs International 

P O Box 25 

Kingswood 

Bristol 

BS30 6LU 

Tel: +44 (0)117 932 4049 

Fax: +44 (0)117 932 4924 

Manufacturer of fire and safety signs. Suppliers 

the to the trade for over 40 years. 

Graham A Smith 

62 Gorse Road 

Grantham 

NG31 9LQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1476 576860 

Fax: +44 (0)1476 576860 

E-mail: graham@fireconsultant.freeserve.co.uk 

Fire risk assessments for all businesses and 

industries. Staff training applicable to business 

carried out. Experience in hospitals, health 

premises, electrical supply and public services. 

Smoke Control Services Limited 

24/25 Valley Enterprise 

Bedwas House Industrial Estate 

Caerphilly 

Mid Glamorgan 

CF83 8DW 

Tel: +44 (0)29 2088 1848 

Fax: +44 (0)29 2088 1948 

E-mail: enquiry@smokecontrol.co.uk 

Web: www.smokecontrol.co.uk 

Specialists in design and installation of smoke 

control systems, with representatives as members 

of British and European standards committees for 

the design of smoke ventilation systems. 

SODECO 

28 rue Isambert 

28200 Chateaudun 

France 

Tel: +33 (0)2 3745 5050 

Fax: +33 (0)2 3745 5051 

E-mail: sodeco@compuserve.com 

Web: www.sodeco-fr.com 

Established in 1984, Sodeco provides software 

under Windows 95/98/NT for the design of 

sprinkler systems: Sigma: hydraulic calculations 

Autosprink: CAD and hydraulic, and stock listing 

and price. 

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Solutions 

Unit 8 Victory Park 

Medway City Estate 

Strood 

Rochester 

Kent ME2 4ER 

Tel: +44 (0)1634 294923 

Fax: +44 (0)1634 290920 

E-mail: keithfraser@bt.connect.com 

Web: www.fire-solutions.com 

Independent stockist/distributor of passive fire 

protection products fuly tested to current UK and 

European standards. 

Solutions Fire Safety Limited 

PO Box 5963 

Basildon 

Essex SS14 3GW 

Tel: +44 (0)845 601 2632 

Fax: +44 (0)845 601 2659 

E-mail: sales@solutionsfiresafety.co.uk 

Web: www.solutionsfiresafety.co.uk 

Fire safety management including risk assessment, 

fire safety training, signing, wayguidance products 

and evacuation zoning. 

SOS Waypoint Limited 

Unit B2A Mill One 

Pleasley Vale Business Park 

Mansfield 

Nottinghamshire NG19 8RL 

Tel: +44 (0)1623 812612 

Fax: +44 (0)1623 812504 

E-mail: sales@sos-uk.co.uk 

Web: www.sos-uk.co.uk 

Manufacturers of tactile, electroluminescent and 

photoluminescent wayguidance systems for fire 

escape route lighting and fire exit signage, 

complying with part III of the 1995 Disability 

Discrimination Act. 

Southeast Fire Protection 

12/14 Upper Avenue 

Eastbourne 

East Sussex BN21 3XH 

Tel: +44 (0)1323 642645 

Fax: +44 (0)1323 642701 

E-mail: sales@southeastfireprotectionltd.co.uk 

Web: www.southeastfireprotectionltd.co.uk 

The supply, installation and maintenance of fire 

protection equipment. The training of personnel 

in fire related matters. Fire risk assessments also 

carried out. Accredited to BS EN 9002.

Spanset Limited 

Telford Way 

Middlewich 

Cheshire 

CW10 0HX 

Tel: +44 (0)1606 737494 

Fax: +44 (0)1606 737502 

E-mail: ssuk@spanset.co.uk 

Web: www.spanset.com 

Manufacturers and designers of height safety 

equipment and associated products. First 

company to be accredited by the BSI for height 

safety training to BS EN ISO 9001. 

Spears Manufacturing Co 

15853 Olden Street 

Sylmar 

California 91342 

USA 

Tel: +1 818 364 1611 

Fax: +1 818 367 3014 

E-mail: salesdept@spearsmfg.com 

Web: www.spearsmfg.com 

Spears produces a complete line of corrosion 

resistant CPVC pipe fittings for fire sprinkler 

systems as defined in NFPA 13, 13R and 13D. 

Specialised Loss Prevention Consultancy 

26 Broadway 

Wilburton 

Ely 


CB6 3RT 

Tel: +44 (0)1353 741099 

Fax: +44 (0)1353 741628 

E-mail: stewart-kidd@ndirect.co.uk 

Web: www.risk-consultant.com 

SLPC provides advice and practical help related to 

security, fire protection, disaster planning and 

business recovery for a wide range of premises and 

occupations. 

Spector/Lumenex Limited 

Morley Avenue 

Mapperley 

Nottingham 

NG3 5FW 

Tel: +44 (0)115 955 1199 

Fax: +44 (0)870 161 7342 

E-mail: spectorlumenex.uk@tycoint.com 

Web: www.spector-lumenex.co.uk 

Designers and manufacturers of public address 

and alarm evacuation systems, intercoms, beacons, 

acoustic hoods and booths. Specialists in audio 

equipment for hazardous atmospheres. 

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SPI (Fire Engineering) Limited 

Unit 11, Farnborough Business Centre 

Eelmoor Road 

Farnborough 

Hampshire 

GU14 7XA 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 373331 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 373332 

E-mail: sales@spifire.co.uk 

Web: www.spifire.co.uk 

Supporting the fire trade with the design, supply, 

installation, commissioning and maintenance of 

fixed gaseous extinguishing systems; specialist 

services in the removal of halon and the 

mechanical aspects of halon 

replacement/alternative systems. 

SRB Technologies (UK) Limited 

6 Portland Business Centre 

Manor House Lane 

Datchet 

Berkshire 

SL3 9EG 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 592492 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 592692 

E-mail: sales@betalight.com 

Web: www.srbtechnologies.com 

SRBT manufacture Betalux® self-illuminating 

fire safety signs. Requiring no electrical power, 

wiring or maintenance, Betalux® remain 

illuminated to BS5499: Part 2 for 15 years. 

Stafford Bridge Doors Limited 

Bedford Road 

Pavenham 

Bedfordshire 

MK43 7PS 

Tel: +44 (0)1234 826316 

Fax: +44 (0)1234 826319 

E-mail: sales@sbdoors.com 

Manufacturers of high quality, timber/steel 

enhanced, aesthetic security doorsets (tested to 

British Government SEAP standards). Fire 

retardancy approvals imminent at time of 

printing.


Stand-By Fire Protection 

29 Diceland Road 

Banstead 

Surrey 

SM7 2ET 

Tel: +44 (0)1737 359232/ 361676 

Fire extinguisher sales and servicing. Extinguisher 

testing and refurbishing workshop. 

Static Systems Group plc 

Heath Mill Road 

Wombourne 

Staffordshire 

WV5 8AN 

Tel: +44 (0)1902 895551 

Fax: +44 (0)1902 324969 

E-mail: sales@staticsystems.co.uk 

Web: www.staticsystems.co.uk 

The company specialises in the design, 

manufacture, supply and installation of advanced 

fire alarm systems for hospitals, universities, 

heritage and other large public buildings. 

The Steel Construction Institute 

Silwood Park 

Ascot 

Berkshire 

SL5 7QN 

Tel: +44 (0)1344 623345 

Fax: +44 (0)1344 622944 

E-mail: reception@steel-sci.com 

Web: www.steel-sci.org 

The Steel Construction Institute is an 

independent, membership-based organisation. It 

develops and promotes the best use of steel in 

construction. The SCI has extensive expertise in 

the design and engineering of steelwork against 

fire and blast in both onshore and offshore 

environments and carries out research on all 

aspects of fire and safety engineering of steel and 

composite building. 

Aidan Steer Freelance Writer/Editor 

80 Pentney Road 

Balham 

London 

SW12 0NY 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8675 5469 

Fax: +44 (0)208 675 5469 

E-mail: aidansteer@msn.com 

Freelance writing, editing and sub-editing services. 

Many years' experience writing for Fire Prevention. 

Also rewriting, proof-reading and media relations. 

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Stenhouse Equipment (Safety) Limited 

Seco Works 

Cannon Street 

Hull 

HU2 0AE 

Tel: +44 (0)1482 329045 

Fax: +44 (0)1482 226774 

E-mail: seco@stenhouse.demon.co.uk 

Web: www.stenhouse.demon.co.uk 

Manufacturers of marine firefighting equipment, 

breathing apparatus and suppliers of safety 

equipment. 

Stocksigns Limited 

Ormside Way 

Redhill 

Surrey 

RH1 2LG 

Tel: +44 (0)1737 764764 

Fax: +44 (0)1737 763763 

E-mail: sales@stocksigns.co.uk 

Web: www.stocksigns.co.uk 

Stocksigns are manufacturers of fire and general 

health and safety signs to British Standards and 

current legislation. 

Storm Fire Protection Limited 

The Safety Centre 

New Yatt Road 

North Leigh 

Witney 

Oxfordshire 

OX8 6TN 

Tel: +44 (0)1993 882170 

Fax: +44 (0)1993 882156 

E-mail: stormfire@btinternet.com 

Web: www.stormfireprotectltd.co.uk 

Established 1982. Experts providing full fire 

protection. 

Strand Hardware Limited 

Strand House 

Long Street 

Premier Business Park 

Walsall 

West Midlands 

W52 9DY 

Tel: +44 (0)1922 639111 

Fax: +44 (0)1922 626025 

E-mail: strandhw@aol.com 

Web: www.strandhardware.co.uk 

Strand Hardware's range includes Strand-Feb 

emergency exit hardware which meets the latest 

European Standards, ‘Athmer’ automatic door 

seals and Strand-Rielda reprogrammable cylinder 

locks.

Strebor Fire Protection (International) Limited 

Strebor House 

Brook Road 

Wimborne 

Dorset 

BH21 2BH 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 886797 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 889329 

E-mail: *@strebor.fire.com 

Web: www.strebor.fire.com 

Worldwide supplier of fire monitors, nozzles, fire 

protection equipment for oil refineries and storage 

depots. On site fire training and equipment. 

Surefire Systems Limited 

Marston Court 

Manor Road 

Wallington 

Surrey 

SM6 0DW 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8773 3770 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8669 6652 

E-mail: sales@surefire.co.uk 

Web: www.surefire.co.uk 

High quality custom design, engineering, 

installation and maintenance of fire protection 

systems, Scotchmist® water spray systems and 

leading specialist in halon decommissioning with 

BAFE accreditation. 

Surelock McGill Limited 

25/26 The Business Centre 

Molly Millars Lane 

Wokingham 

Berkshire 

RG41 2QY 

Tel: +44 (0)118 977 2525 

Fax: +44 (0)118 977 1913 

E-mail: info@surelock.co.uk 

Web: www.surelockmcgillgroup.com 

Manufacture high quality, multiple 

bolting/locking fire and emergency exit devices 

tested to BSEN 1125 and 179. Holders of 

Certifire approval certificates (CF228 and 

CF229). 

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Sutherland Fire & Security 

12 Mansefield Terrace 

Port Ellen 

Isle of Islay 

PA42 7BL 

Tel: +44 (0)1496 302379 

Fax: +44 (0)1496 302601 

E-mail: sales@sfsfire.com 

Web: www.sfsfire.com 

Specialists in portable firefighting equipment, 

sales, maintenance and short term hire. 

Emergency lighting installation and maintenance, 

security and fire alarms supplies, installation and 

maintenance. 

System Sensor Europe 

Horsham Gates 3 

North Street 

Horsham 

RH13 5PJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1403 276500 

Fax: +44 (0)1403 276501 

E-mail: sales@sseuk.com 

Web: www.systemsensoreurope.com 

Manufacturer of fire detection products for 

commercial and industrial buildings, and special 

risk applications. 

T & J Fire 

6 Bridgegate Centre 

Martin Field 

Welwyn Garden City 

Hertfordshire 

AL7 1JG 

Tel: +44 (0)1707 326093 

Fax: +44 (0)1707 376280 

Web: www.tjfire.co.uk 

BSI, BAFE, EN3. Specialise in supply and 

maintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, fire 

blankets to London and Home Counties. 

Talentum Developments Limited 

Beal Lane 

Shaw 

Oldham 

Lancashire 

OL2 8PF 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 844714 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 882612 

E-mail: info@talentum.co.uk 

Web: www.talentumd.co.uk 

The manufacture of flame detection equipment. 

IR, IR/IR, UV/IR products. Also available for E 

Exd and IS hazardous areas. ISO 9001.


Tate Fire and Security Protection Company 

Limited 

Tate House 

Valley Line Industrial Park 

Station Road 

Cheddar 

Somerset 

BS27 3EE 

Tel: +44 (0)1934 744111 

Fax: +44 (0)1934 744304 

E-mail: sales@tatefire.co.uk 

Web: www.tatefire.co.uk 

Manufacturer and supplier of fire alarms, burglar 

alarms, door entry equipment, access control, 

nurse call systems, disabled toilet alarms, panic 

alarms etc. 

Taylor Robinson Limited 

Fire Protection House 

Wooley Colliery Road 

Darton 

Barnsley 

South Yorks 

S75 5JA 

Tel: +44 (0)1226 386911 

Fax: +44 (0)1266 388206 

E-mail: sales@taylorrobinson.co.uk 

Web: www.taylorrobinson.co.uk 

Design, supply, installation and service of 

automatic sprinkler installations. 

TBA Textiles Limited 

PO Box 40 

Rooley Moor Road 

Rochdale 

Lancashire 

OL15 0EP 

Tel: +44 (0)1706 758817 

Fax: +44 (0)1706 750256 

E-mail: vfisher@tbatextiles.co.uk 

Web: www.tbafirefly.com 

TBA Textiles are manufacturers of the Firefly 

range of passive fire protection products, namely 

cavity fire barriers, fire and smoke curtains, fire 

resistant light canopies. 

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Tebay Road 

Bromborough 

Wirral 

Merseyside 

CH62 3PH 

Tel: +44 (0)151 334 4030 

Fax: +44 (0)151 334 1684 

Web: www.thermal-ceramics-firemaster.co.uk 


and systems. 'Firemaster' fire protection systems 

for buildings, tunnels, offshore platforms and 

ships. 

Thermal Designs UK Limited 

Unit A15, Fiveways Industrial Estate 

Westwells Road 

Corsham 

Wiltshire 

SN13 9RE 

Tel: +44 (0)1225 811141 

Fax: +44 (0)1225 811447 

E-mail: sales@tdiuk.com 

Web: www.tdiuk.com 

We manufacture and supply the K-Mass passive 

fireproofing in moulded-on form, as K-Cabs or as 

Retrofit covers, and fireproof enclosures, all tested 

to UL1709. 

Thermica Limited 

Stoneford House 

Chamberlain Road 

Hull 

HU8 8HH 

Tel: +44 (0)1482 329618 

Fax: +44 (0)1482 227723 

E-mail: sales@thermica.co.uk 

Web: www.thermica.co.uk 

The company manufactures a range of passive fire 

protection and insulation products. 

Thermographic Measurements Company 

Limited 

Riverside Buildings 

Unit 1 Dock Road 

Connah's Quay 

Flintshire 

CH5 4DS 

Tel: +44 (0)1244 818348 

Fax: +44 (0)1244 818502 

E-mail: sales@T-M-C.com 

Web: www.T-M-C.com 

TMC is an innovative company dedicated to the 

development of temperature measurement 

products. TMC is a world leader in the 

manufacture of colour change thermometers.

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Thermotech Fire Protection Ltd 

Unit 25, Haigh Park 

Haigh Avenue, Reddish 

Stockport 

Cheshire 

SK4 1QR 

Tel: +44 (0)161 476 5551 

Fax: +44 (0)161 476 2998 

E-mail: thermotech@supanet.com 

Specialist in maintenance and service of fire 


Thorn Security Limited 

Tyco House 

205 Bedford Avenue 

Slough Trading Estate 

Slough 

Berkshire 

SL1 4RY 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 702350 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 702365 

E-mail: brodricks@tycoint.com 

Part of Tyco International, a major manufacturer 

of fire detection, access control and integrated 

security systems complying with LPCB and NFPA 

requirements. 

Tiger Tools Limited 

P O Box 11 

Wokingham 

Berkshire 

RG40 4RG 

Tel: +44 (0)118 973 4284 

E-mail: info@headtorches.com 

Web: www.headtorches.com 

Headtorches and headlamps for leisure and 

industry (including Ex, for use in potentially 

explosive atmospheres). 

Tindall Engineering Limited (MICO) 

Abryll House 

Wright Street (off Yorkshire Street) 

Oldham 

Lancashire 

OL1 3TF 

Tel: +44 (0)161 620 0666 

Fax: +44 (0)161 620 3966 

E-mail: melvyn.t@mico-tindall.fsnet.co.uk 

Manufacturer of emergency exit panic hardware 

approved to CEN 1125, EN 179 and LPS 1175. 

Also multi-point security locks with emergency 

exit facilities. 

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Titan Fire & Security 

1 Swan Wharf 

Waterloo Road 

Uxbridge 

Middlesex 

UB8 2RA 

Tel: +44 (0)1895 813333 

Fax: +44 (0)1895 813355 

E-mail: email@titan-fire.co.uk 

Web: www.titan-fire.co.uk 

Established 1984. Independent solutions for fire 

and security systems support services. An Investor 

in People company. 

CS Todd & Associates Limited 

74 Crooksbury Road 

Runfold 

Farnham 

Surrey 

GU10 1QD 

Tel: +44 (0)1252 783484 

Fax: +44 (0)1252 342341 

E-mail: cstodd@which.net 

Specialist practice well qualified to deliver 

consultancy services and training in all aspects of 

fire safety. Particular services include fire risk 

assessment and system design. 

Todo Mundo Limited 

Irvin House 

Icknield Way 

Letchworth 

Hertfordshire 

SG6 1EY 

Tel: +44 (0)1462 676444 

Fax: +44 (0)1462 676333 

E-mail: postroom@todomundo.co.uk 

Web: www.todomundo.co.uk 

Qualified health and safety personnel able to 

provide a professional service covering training, 

consultancy, fire, sales, hire and servicing of 

specialist confined space safety equipment.

TPT Fire Protection Services Limited 

Plantagenet House 

Kingsclere Park 

Kingsclere 

Newbury 

Berkshire 

RG20 4SW 

Tel: +44 (0)1635 299014 

Fax: +44 (0)1635 299727 

E-mail: info@tpt-fire.co.uk 

LPS 1048 certificated sprinkler installer and 

supervising body. Full in-house design, supply and 

installation of sprinkler, watermist, hydrant and 

spray systems. 

Training and Risk Surveys 

Clayton House 

12 Osprey Drive 

Hayling Island 

Hampshire 

Tel: +44 (0)23 9246 9557 

Fax: +44 (0)23 9246 9557 

E-mail: Nmantyler@aol.com 

Training in risk management, risk assessment and 

commercial insurance. Well received in many 

countries largely because of its practical bias and 

the use of case studies. 

Training Network UK 

14 Barnsley Road 

South Elmsall 


WF9 2SE 

Tel: +44 (0)1977 644222 

Fax: +44 (0)1977 652222 

E-mail: info@trainingnetworkuk.com 

Web: www.trainingnetworkuk.com 

One stop shop for all kinds of safety-related 

training on a national basis. Specialist section 

covers all kinds of fire training. 

Triangle Integrated Fire Systems 

Orchard House 

Orchard Street 

Canterbury 

Kent 

CT2 8AJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1227 471473 

Fax: +44 (0)1227 471475 

E-mail: info@triangle-integrated.co.uk 

Web: www.triangle-integrated.co.uk 

Triangle specialise in the design, supply, 

installation and maintenance of fire detection 

and alarm systems, voice alarm and fire 

suppression systems. 

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Trinity Protection Systems Limited 

Little Bridge Business Park 

Oil Mill Lane 

Clyst St Mary 

Exeter 

Devon 

EX5 1AG 

Tel: +44 (0)1392 874455 

Fax: +44 (0)1392 875546 

E-mail: info@trinityprotection.co.uk 

Specialists in the design, engineering and 

maintenance of fire detection, suppression and 

voice alarm systems. Coverage includes 24-hour 

emergency response. 

Trolex Limited 

Newby Road 

Hazel Grove 

Stockport 

Cheshire SK7 5DY 

Tel: +44 (0)161 483 1435 

Fax: +44 (0)161 483 5556 

E-mail: sales@trolex.com 

Web: www.trolex.com 

Trolex specialises in the design and manufacture 

of sensors and monitoring equipment for heavy 

industries. Full installation and commissioning 

services can be provided where required. 

Tuf Tools Limited 

P O Box 7 

Colne 

Lancashire 

Tel: +44 (0)1282 869306 

Fax: +44 (0)1282 870268 

E-mail: info@tuftools.co.uk 

Web: www.tuftools.co.uk 

Suppliers of hydraulic rescue equipment, lighting 

systems and forcible entry tools to the UK rescue 

services. 

TVF (UK) plc 

59/69 Queens Road 

High Wycombe 


HP13 6AH 

Tel: +44 (0)1494 450641 

Fax: +44 (0)1494 465378 

E-mail: info@tvfplc.co.uk 

Web: www.tvfplc.co.uk 

Nationwide suppliers, installers and maintainers 

of fire protection systems and equipment. TVF 

are also an independent solutions provider for fire 

suppression and water mist systems.


UK Fire International Limited 

The Safety Centre 

Mountergate 

Norwich 

Norfolk 

NR1 1RY 

Tel: +44 (0)1603 727000 

Fax: +44 (0)1603 662796 

E-mail: p.daynes@ukfire.co.uk 

Web: www.ukfire.co.uk 

Company offers a nationwide total fire safety and 

security protection package. Operates from a 

network of UK branch offices. New 

environmentally friendly extinguisher. 

Unique Fire Protection Limited 

26 Snugborough Trading Estate 

Braddan 

Isle of Man 

Tel: +44 (0)1624 623592 

Fax: +44 (0)1624 679470 

Supply and maintain all types and makes of hand 

portable fire extinguishers. 

Universal Safety Consultants Ltd 

Cumberland House 

80 Scrubs Lane 

London 

NW10 6RF 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8960 3201/ 9750 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8960 9793 

E-mail: info@usc.org.uk 

Web: www.usc.org.uk 

Established 1985, the company provides 

comprehensive services including fire risk 

assessment, fire safety training and supplies and 

maintains portable extingushers, hose reels and 

fire blankets. 

The University of Edinburgh 

The Office of Lifelong Learning (CPD) 

11 Buccleuch Place 

Edinburgh 

EH8 9LW 

Tel: +44 (0)131 651 1818 

Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1746 

E-mail: elise.macdonald@ed.ac.uk 

Web: www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk 

Continuing professional development. Short 

courses are provided to industry and the 

professions for individuals wishing to improve or 

refresh their expertise, including fire science and 

fire investigation courses. 

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Uny Systems 

64 Lower Street 

Pulborough 

West Sussex 

RH20 2BW 

Tel: +44 (0)870 900 8877 

Fax: +44 (0)870 900 8878 

E-mail: sales@unysystems.co.uk 

Web: www.unysystems.co.uk 

Uny systems provide a complete and 

comprehensive solution to design, management, 

supply, installation and planned maintenance of 

most types of fire detection equipment. 

LW Vass Limited 

Station Road Industrial Estate 

Ampthill 

Bedfordshire 

MK45 2RB 

Tel: +44 (0)1525 403255 

Fax: +44 (0)1525 404194 

E-mail: firesales@vass.co.uk 

Web: www.vass.co.uk 

Suppliers of new and used firefighting and rescue 

equipment including appliances, fire clothing and 

water distribution equipment such as standpipes, 

hoses, nozzles etc. 

Vectorcommand 

Colt International 

New Lane 

Havant 

Hampshire 

PO9 2LY 

Tel: +44 (0)2392 449100 

Fax: +44 (0)2392 449149 

E-mail: info@vectorcommand.com 

Web: www.vectorcommand.com 

Vectorcommand is a unique desktop simulator 

designed to train and assess incident commanders 

and other emergency personnel in the world's 

civil, aviation and industrial fire and rescue 

sectors.

Viking Supplynet Ltd 

Unit 38, Bellwin Drive 

Flixborough Industrial Estate 

Scunthorpe 

DN15 8SN 

Tel: +44 (0)1724 295300 

Fax: +44 (0)1724 295301 

E-mail: sbarratt@vikingcorp.com 

Web: www.vikingcorp.com 

Viking manufacture and distribute fire sprinkler 

products and systems, including wet, dry, deluge, 

preaction and foam/water based fixed systems. 

Vimpex Limited 

Star Lane 

Great Wakering 

Essex 

SS3 0PJ 

Tel: +44 (0)1702 216999 

Fax: +44 (0)1702 216699 

E-mail: sales@vimpex.co.uk 

Web: www.vimpex.co.uk 

Comprehensive range of audible and visual alarms 

including FIRE-CRYER voice alarm sounders. 

Hazardous area equipment. Anti-tamper, antivandal 

protective equipment. Bells, strobes, 

electronic sounders always ex stock. 

Vipond Fire Protection Limited 

10/12 Glenfield Road 

Kelvin Industrial Estate 

East Kilbride 

G75 0RA 

Tel: +44 (0)1355 237588 

Fax: +44 (0)1355 263399 

E-mail: admin.uk@vipondfire.co.uk 

Web: www.vipondfire.co.uk 

Vipond is one of the leading international 

organisations providing a full range of fire 

protection services dedicated to protecting life and 

property from fire. 

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Vision Alert Automotive Limited 

Victoria Industrial Park 

Victoria Road 

Seacroft 

Leeds 

LS14 2LA 

Tel: +44 (0)845 130 0155 

Fax: +44 (0)845 130 0255 

E-mail: sales@visionalert.co.uk 

Web: www.visionalert.co.uk 

Manufacturers of Europe's most advanced range 

of beacons and lightbars and suppliers of 

commercial/emergency vehicle lighting and 

worklamps. 

Vision Fire & Security 

Vision House 

Focus 31 

Mark Road 


Hertfordshire 

HP2 7BW 

Tel: +44 (0)1442 242330 

Fax: +44 (0)1442 249327 

E-mail: vesdasales@vse.co.uk 

Web: www.vesda.com 

Vision Fire and Security, manufacturer and 

distributor of the world market leader VESDA® 

aspirating smoke detectors, which provide 

reliable, very early warning in any environment. 

Walter Frank & Sons Limited 

Wakefield Road 

Barnsley 

South Yorkshire 

S71 3LU 

Tel: +44 (0)1226 201771 

Fax: +44 (0)1226 284218 

E-mail: salesenquiries@walterfrank.co.uk 

Web: www.walterfrank.co.uk 

Registered to BS EN ISO 9002 for the 

manufacture of firefighting equipment and 

waterway fittings including hose couplings, 

nozzles, standpipes, collecting heads, breechings, 

hydrant valves etc.


Ward Building Components Limited 

Sherburn 

Malton 


YO17 8PQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1944 712000 

Fax: +44 (0)1944 710555 

E-mail: wbc@wards.co.uk 

Web: www.wards.co.uk 

Manufacturers of fire rated external roof and wall 

cladding products for industrial and commercial 

buildings. 

Warnstar Limited 

Legion House 

Godstone Road 

Kenley 

Surrey 

CR8 5YS 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8668 8251 

Fax: +44 (0)20 8660 8218 

E-mail: debbie@warnstar.com 

Web: www.warnstar.com 

Warnstar's photoluminescent safety signage is 

presented on the best grades of material. Our 

graphic design, quality material and in-house 

manufacture delivers customer service. 

Warrington Fire Research 


Warrington 

Cheshire 

WA1 2DS 

Tel: +44 (0)1925 655116 

Fax: +44 (0)1925 655419 

E-mail: info@wfrc.co.uk 

Web: www.wfrc.co.uk 

UK's largest independent testing, consultancy, 

research and certification organisation 

specialising in fire. Can test to British, European 

and International Standards. Recognised and 

accepted by approval bodies worldwide. 

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Warsash Maritime Centre 

Newtown Road 

Warsash 

Southampton 

Hampshire 

SO31 9ZL 

Tel: +44 (0)1489 576161 

Fax: +44 (0)1489 573988 

E-mail: wmc@solent.ac.uk 

Web: www.solent.ac.uk/wmc 

Training for the maritime industry conducted by 

experienced mariners and professional fire 

officers. Facilities include: 3-storey steel strip; 

breathing apparatus training unit; helicopter 

firefighting and rescue unit; fire pit; LPG training 

module. 

Waterous 

12 Brookside Business Park 

Cold Meece 

Stone 

Staffordshire 

ST15 0RZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1785 761929 

Fax: +44 (0)1785 769013 

E-mail: sales@waterous-europe.co.uk 

Web: waterous-europe.com 

Fire pumps for vehicle mounting rear mounts 

ARFF and portable pumps. Largest selection of 

CAF systems. 

Wessex Textiles Limited 

Blake Industrial Estate 

Colley Lane 

Bridgwater 

Somerset 

TA6 5LT 

Tel: +44 (0)1278 450450 

Fax: +44 (0)1278 450550 

E-mail: sales@wessextextiles.co.uk 

Web: www.wessextiles.co.uk 

Design, manufacture, source, supply and 

management of quality corporate clothing.

West Midlands Fire Service Commercial & 

Industrial Training Unit 

Dartmouth Road 

Smethwick 

West Midlands 

B66 1BG 

Tel: +44 (0)121 380 7380 

Fax: +44 (0)121 380 7383 

E-mail: commercial.trg@wmidsfire.gov.uk 

Fire safety training for all levels of industrial and 

commercial employers and employees. Providing a 

variety of courses from basic fire safety to 

advanced fire risk assessment level two. 

West Yorkshire Fire Service 

Community Fire Safety Department 

Nelson Street 

Bradford 

BD5 0EZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1274 750400 

Fax: +44 (0)1274 750459 

The West Yorkshire Fire Service has offered free 

home fire safety checks since 1998. Fire deaths in 

the authority's area have fallen by 33% since 

1998. 

Wight Fire Co 

Unit 16, Faulkner Lane 

Sandown 

Isle of Wight 

PO36 9AZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1983 407155 

Fax: +44 (0)1983 408167 

E-mail: sales@wight-fire.fsnet.co.uk 

Web: www.wightfire.co.uk 

Supply, installation and maintenance of portable 

extinguishers, fire alarm systems, emergency 

lighting. Full range of safety signs. NICEIC 

approved contractor, BSI registered company. 

Wilson Organisation 

Wilson House 

1/3 Waverley Street 

Nottingham 

NG7 4HG 

Tel: +44 (0)115 942 0111 

Fax: +44 (0)115 942 0459 

E-mail: info@wilorg.co.uk 

Web: www.wilsonorganisation.com 

Independent insurance brokers and financial 

advisors providing advice and solutions for 

coporate clients. Risk managers of clients' fire, 

security and liability risks. 

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Withy Grove Stores Limited 

35-39 Withy Grove 

Manchester 

M4 2BJ 

Tel: +44 (0)161 834 0044 

Established 1850. Nationwide suppliers of safes, 

fire cabinets, data safes, under floor and wall safes, 

security cabinets and office furniture. Specials to 

order. 

Wormald Fire Systems 

206 Bedford Avenue 

Slough Industrial Estate 

Slough 

Berkshire 

SL1 4RY 

Tel: +44 (0)1753 574111 

Fax: +44 (0)1753 824226 

E-mail: wfs.nationalsales@tycoint.com 

Web: www.wormald.co.uk 

Manufacturers/installers of all types of fire 

detection and active protection systems 

including extinguisher and safety equipment, 

fire and security doors. 14 UK branches. 

Wrexham Mineral Cables 

Wynnstay Technology Park 

Ruabon 

Nr Wrexham 

LL14 6EN 

Tel: +44 (0)1978 810789 

Fax: +44 (0)1978 821502 

E-mail: wrexhammineral@teeco.com 

Web: www.teeco.com 

Manufacturers of mineral-insulated fire-survival 

cables, accessories and tools for the fire protection 

industry and for use in explosive atmospheres. 

Yorkshire Tube and Fittings 

PO Box 166 

Leeds 

LS10 1NA 

Tel: +44 (0)113 270 1104 

Fax: +44 (0)113 270 5644 

E-mail: info@imiyorkshire.com 

Web: www.imiyorkshire.com 

Manufacturer of copper tube and copper and alloy 

fittings for use in plumbing, heating and fire 

protection systems.


Zellweger Analytics 

Hatch Pond House 

4 Stinsford Road 

Nuffield Estate 

Poole 

Dorset 

BH17 0RZ 

Tel: +44 (0)1202 676161 

Fax: +44 (0)1202 678011 

E-mail: sales@zelana.co.uk 

Web: www.zelana.com 

Manufacturers of portable gas detection 

equipment plus fixed industrial fire and gas 

detection systems. Additional services include 

product training, commissioning and servicing. 

Zetron 

27-29 Campbell Court 

Bramley 

Tadley 

Hampshire 

RG26 5EG 

Tel: +44 (0)1256 880663 

Fax: +44 (0)1256 880491 

E-mail: uk@zetron.com 

Web: www.zetron.com 

Zetron manufacture communications systems for 

control rooms, firefighter alerting, officer paging, 

remote site monitoring and call recording. 

ZiC Courses & Publications 

PO Box 52 

East Horsley 

Surrey 

KT24 6YQ 

Tel: +44 (0)1483 285626 

Fax: +44 (0)1483 281564 

E-mail: iwcgreenf@aol.com 

Web: www.greenpost.co.uk 

Distance learning courses for the fire service 

promotion exams, IFE and many others - GCE 

A-levels, LLB, book-keeping, business skills. 

Materials, tuition and questionbusters. 

256

SECTION 2 

ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS 







KT Assemblies 

Remsdaq 





Tate Fire and Security Protection Company Limited 

ACCESS COVERS 



ACOUSTIC DOORS 

AccentHansen 






ACTUATORS 


ADHESIVES 

Permabond 

AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT 

Casella CEL 




ALARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 


Remsdaq 


ALARMS, FIRE 





Alarms, Controls & Electronic Systems Installations 

Limited 



Bristol Fire 



257 












Griffin Fire 


ICAS AS 

Intfire 




MEDC Limited 




















ALARMS, SECURITY 





C-Tec 





Intfire 




Thorn Security Limited


ANTI-VANDAL PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT 




ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY 


Strand Hardware Limited 


ASPIRATING SYSTEMS 





ICAS UK Limited 




ASSET MARKING SYSTEMS 



AVIATION FIRE SAFETY 


BATTERIES/CHARGERS 


Exide Technologies Network Power 





BEACONS 



MEDC Limited 



BOOTS 


Magnum 

BREAK GLASS CALL POINTS 








BREATHING APPARATUS/RELATED 

EQUIPMENT 



258 






LeMaitre 



BUILT ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT 

SYSTEMS 


BUSINESS CONTINUITY 






CABINETS 








CABINETS, FIRE-RESISTING 





CABLES, ACCESSORIES 





Reka Cables Limited 


CABLING, FIRE-RESISTANT 



Cavicel spa 


Huber + Suhner (UK) Ltd 

Raydex/CDT 


CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHANT 

SYSTEMS 





Wormald Fire Systems

CARBON MONOXIDE 

DETECTORS/ALARMS 


BW Europe Ltd 




Kidde plc 


Oggioni sas 

SF Detection 

CAVITY FIRE BARRIERS 




CCTV EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS 




Firstford Ltd 





Remsdaq 




COMMUNICATIONS 

SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 









Imass Limited 








Zetron 

COMPOSITE WALL LININGS 



259 


COMPUTER PROTECTION DEVICES 


SODECO 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE 




Imass Limited 



Printrak-Motorola Ltd 

SODECO 

CONSULTANCY 



Protection) 


Fire UK Ltd 




Kingfell Fire Protection Ltd 






CONTINGENCY PLANNING 




CONTROL PANEL MANUFACTURE 




KT Assemblies 



CONTROL/INDICATING EQUIPMENT 




KT Assemblies 




Thermographic Measurements Company Limited 

COVERING MATERIALS, 

TEMPORARY/PROTECTIVE 


Florprotec Limited





DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT 



DECORATIVE SURFACES 


DETECTOR TEST EQUIPMENT 


DIESEL ENGINES 


DISASTER PLANNING 





Humberside Fire Brigade Industrial Training Centre 


DISTANCE LEARNING 


DIVING EQUIPMENT 




DOOR RELEASE MECHANISMS, 

AUTOMATIC 



DOORS 

AccentHansen 









Premdor 





DRENCHER SYSTEMS 


DRUM STORAGE 


260 

DUCTWORK AND FITTINGS 



Senior Hargreaves 

DUMMIES (TRAINING) 


EDUCATION 

Alpha Films 


Burder Films 

Carter Jonas 










ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR EXPLOSIVE 

ATMOSPHERES 






ELECTRICAL INVERTERS 



EMERGENCY DOORS/DOOR HARDWARE 






EMERGENCY EXIT DEVICES 








EMERGENCY LIGHTING 




Limited 


Bristol Fire





Fixfire 


Gent Limited 


Intfire 

Jalite plc 





Permalight AG 







Uny Systems 


EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEMS 


Oggioni sas 

ENGINE PROTECTION PRODUCTS 


ESCAPE CHUTES 

Ab Mobiltex Oy 

EVACUATION CHAIRS 

Paraid 

EXHIBITIONS 




EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION 


EXPLOSION PROTECTION 





Kidde plc 



EXTINGUISHER TRAINING 




261 





Enviro Fire 


Fextra 


Fire Faciltities Management Limited 

FIRE Limited 


Firex 




IFAST Ltd 
















EXTINGUISHERS, PORTABLE, AND 

MAINTENANCE 


A6 Firex 




ANAF spa 




Bristol Fire 











Enfield Safety Supplies


Enviro Fire 

Extintores Moncayo S L "Exmon" 

Fextra 

Fire Action 



FIRE Limited 





Firequip 

FireUK 

Firex 


Fixfire 



Griffin Fire 













MSF Limited 

National Fire Fighting Manufacturing Co Limited 











Signal Fire Protection 



T & J Fire 




Wight Fire Co 


262 

EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 












Kidde plc 














FANS 


Groupe Leader 






FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 


A6 Firex 






Limited 

Alarmtec Limited 









BW Fire Engineering

C-Tec 





Emtech 

Fire Action 


Firstford Ltd 

Fixfire 


Gent Limited 




Griffin Fire 








MSF Limited 






TVF (UK) plc 

Uny Systems 

Wight Fire Co 

FIRE APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT 

Acme Whistles 
















FIRE BARRIER TAPE 


263 


FIRE BARRIERS 








Firestopit 



FIRE BLANKETS 











MSF Limited 




FIRE CURTAINS 






FIRE DAMPERS 




II Systems 


Mann McGowan 

FIRE DEMONSTRATION VEHICLES 

MMB International 

FIRE DETECTION/ALARM SYSTEMS 



Limited 







BBC Fire Protection Limited







C-Tec 










FireUK 

Firstford Ltd 


Gent Limited 





ICAS AS 




Kidde plc 















SET 





T & J Fire 







264 




FIRE DOORS/SHUTTERS 


AccentHansen 















FIRE EQUIPMENT TESTING 

Firequip 



T & J Fire 

FIRE ESCAPE STAIRWAYS 



FIRE INVESTIGATION 






Fire UK Ltd 





FIRE MAINS CONSTRUCTION 


FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERS 










Elliott Fire Protection Limited















FIRE RESISTING SHUTTERS 




FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS/PRODUCTS 








Firestopit 


FireUK 



Kermel 




Permabond 



Solutions 


FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT 








Carter Jonas 



Emtech 

265 


Fextra 

Fire Action 


FIRE Limited 





Fire UK Ltd 

Firerisk 










Limited) 






Robert H Nurcombe 













TVF (UK) plc 




FIRE ROLLER SHUTTERS 







FIRE SIMULATORS 

Groupe Leader 

ICS (UK) Limited


FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT 








MSF Limited 

TVF (UK) plc 

FIREFIGHTING CHEMICALS 

Fire Equipment Consultants Limited 

Firex 


FIREFIGHTING PRODUCTS 










Firex 











Rühl Feuerlöschmittel GmbH 



FIREFIGHTING/INTERVENTION VEHICLES 






FIRST AID EQUIPMENT 






266 

FIRST AID TRAINING 






FLAME DETECTORS 





FLAME RETARDANT FABRICS 





Kermel 



FOAM EXTINGUISHANT SYSTEMS 












Waterous 


FOGGING SYSTEMS 


FROST PROTECTION 


SET 

GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 


BW Europe Ltd 

Casella CEL 









Oggioni sas



SF Detection 




GAS EXTINGUISHANTS/SYSTEMS 















Uny Systems 


GENERATORS, AUXILIARY 




GLASS BULBS FOR FIRE SPRINKLERS 


GLAZING, FIRE-RESISTANT/TOUGHENED 



FendorHansen 

II Systems 

Mann McGowan 

Pilkington plc 





HALOGEN-FREE COMPOUNDS 


HALON SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 





HEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS 



Emtech 

267 







HEAT DETECTORS/ALARMS 



Hawco Limited 





Oggioni sas 



HIGH-VISIBILITY CLOTHING 


HOSES/HOSE FITTINGS/HOSE 

REELS/CABINETS 






Firequip 









T & J Fire 



HYDRANTS/FITTINGS 


Firequip 




HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT 




INERT GAS SYSTEMS 



Buyer’s guide





INSPECTION SERVICES 





INSULATION MATERIALS/PRODUCTS 






INSURANCE 


British Nuclear Insurers 

Methodist Insurance plc 


Security Industries Specialist Services Ltd 



INSURANCE VALUERS 


INTRUDER DETECTION 

SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 

KT Assemblies 

Remsdaq 

INTUMESCENT COATINGS/SEALS 













II Systems 


Mann McGowan 




Quelfire 

Solutions 


268 

IONISATION SMOKE DETECTORS, 

DISPOSAL OF 


IT SOLUTIONS 



Imass Limited 



Vectorcommand 

KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT 










LADDERS 


LIFTING EQUIPMENT 



LIGHTNING/POWER SURGE PROTECTION 

EQUIPMENT 


LOCKS 




LOUDHAILERS 


Next Two 



LOUDSPEAKERS 

Ampekko 



MEDC Limited 


Next Two 

MARINE FIREFIGHTING 




Stenhouse Equipment (Safety) Limited



MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT 


MOBILE DATA SYSTEMS 



NOZZLES 


PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION 

SYSTEMS/PRODUCTS/INSTALLERS 












FendorHansen 


Fireseal International Limited 

Firestopit 


FireUK 

FSB Firebreaks Limited 




II Systems 


Leigh's Paints 


Mann McGowan 




Quelfire 


Solutions 





PENETRATION SEALS 





269 


Firestopit 




Quelfire 

Solutions 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE 

CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT 


Bennett Safetywear Limited 







Helmet Integrated Systems Limited 

Kappler Europe 

Kermel 

Magnum 


Pacific UK 








Wessex Textiles Limited 

PIPEWORK AND FITTINGS 



Harvel Plastics Inc 




Yorkshire Tube and Fittings 

PLASTIC PIPES 


PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT) 

EQUIPMENT 





POWER TAKE OFFS 


PRESSURE GAUGES 


Tuf Tools Limited


PRESSURE RELIEF VENTS 


PRESSURE SWITCHES 


Hawco Limited 

PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONS 





PROJECT MANAGEMENT 


Carter Jonas 



PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 

Ampekko 






Next Two 




PUBLICATIONS 



Protection) 

Emergency Services Times 


Fire Times 





PUMPS 




Godwin Pumps Limited 



Waterous 

PYROTECHNICS 

LeMaitre 

REDUCED-SPARKING TOOLS 


270 

REFINERY PROTECTION 


RESCUE EQUIPMENT 









RESEARCH 

BRE 



RESUSCITATION TRAINING/EQUIPMENT 


RISK ASSESSMENT 






Carter Jonas 




IFAST Ltd 


(ICET) 


Limited) 














SAFES, FIRE-RESISTING 



SAFETY EQUIPMENT 


Aspli Safety Limited

BW Europe Ltd 







Magnum 












SEALANTS 



Dow Corning Limited 


Hodgson Sealants Limited 


Permabond 


SECURE INSPECTION HATCHES 


SECURITY DOORS AND SHUTTERS 

AccentHansen 










SECURITY GRILLES 


SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: 

ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS 



Bristol Fire 




271 







Firstford Ltd 










SET 





Uny Systems 



SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: EXTINGUISHERS 

A6 Firex 




Bristol Fire 





Firstford Ltd 











Wight Fire Co 


SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: GENERAL 

A6 Firex 





Armstrong Pumps Limited






Bristol Fire 










Dry Riser Services 











Firstford Ltd 





Intfire 























TVF (UK) plc 

272 


Uny Systems 


Wight Fire Co 


SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: PASSIVE 

SYSTEMS 





SERVICE/MAINTENANCE: SPRINKLER 

SYSTEMS 














Firstford Ltd 










SET 




SHELTERS, PORTABLE 





SIGNS/NOTICES, FIRE/SAFETY 


A6 Firex 




Cherry Parts Limited







Eyre & Baxter (Stampcraft) Limited 

Fire Action 

Fixfire 


IFAST Ltd 

Jalite plc 


Masson Seeley & Co Limited 





Saf-T-Glo Limited 


Signs International 




Stocksigns Limited 


Warnstar Limited 

Wight Fire Co 

SMOKE CURTAINS 




Guthrie Douglas Limited 



SMOKE DAMPERS 





SMOKE DETECTORS/ALARMS 



Alpha Films 






Hawco Limited 


ICAS AS 


273 









SMOKE EXTRACTORS 





SMOKE GENERATORS 


LeMaitre 

SOUND LEVEL METERS 

Casella CEL 

SOUNDERS 


SPARK DETECTION SYSTEMS 

GreCon Limited 


SPRINKLER 

SYSTEMS/COMPONENTS/INSTALLERS 

















Domestic Sprinklers UK Ltd 





Fire Valve Services 





Kryscon Limited










SET 

SODECO 


Taylor Robinson Limited 






STEEL CLADDING 

Kingspan Insulated Panels 



STROBES 


STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION 










FendorHansen 








STRUCTURAL STEELWORK, 

PROTECTION OF 








Quelfire 


274 

TECHNICAL AUTHORS 


TEMPERATURE MEASURING SYSTEMS 



Hawco Limited 

Thermographic Measurements Company Limited 


TESTING/CERTIFICATION WORK 

BRE 






Protection) 






THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT 




TORCHES 

Tiger Tools Limited 

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS 

Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) 




TRADE SUPPLIES 



Jalite plc 


TRAINING 



Alpha Films 


BRE 



Burder Films 




Claughton Fire Protection


Protection) 





Peter East Associates Limited 

Emtech 

Enviro Fire 



The Fire Corporation 

FIRE Limited 







Fire UK Ltd 


Firerisk 



Flames Training 



Griffin Fire 





IFAST Ltd 



(ICET) 



Limited) 




Lothian & Borders Fire Brigade 



Mid Career College 

MK Fire Training 




Norton Lodge 




275 




RGIT Montrose Limited 




Saffire (UK) 


Serco Ltd 















TRAINING EQUIPMENT 


Enviro Fire 

Groupe Leader 


LeMaitre 

Norton Lodge 



Vectorcommand 

VALVES 





VEHICLE BUILDERS 




VENTILATION SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 



Groupe Leader 






Smoke Control Services Limited


VIDEO PRODUCTION 

Alpha Films 

BRE 

Burder Films 

Fire Times 

Norton Lodge 

VISUAL/VIBRATING WARNING DEVICES 



Jalite plc 

MEDC Limited 


VOICE ALARM SYSTEMS 

Ampekko 



C-Tec 





Next Two 





WALL AND CEILING PANELS 







276 

WARNING DEVICES 

Acme Whistles 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 




WATER MIST SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 








WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT 










WATER STORAGE TANKS 


WELDING/CUTTING 

EQUIPMENT/ANCILLARIES 


Florprotec Limited

Index 

Arson statistics 70-71 

Associations and organisations 37-65, 105-110 

Auto-ignition temperature of 

flammable liquid 12 

Bain review 29 

British Standards 139 

Buyer’s guide 181-276 

Casualties in fires 67, 70 

Causes of fires 73 

Chemical Agents Directive 9 

Combined fire authorities 22 

Confederation of Fire Protection 

Associations Europe 105 

Construction Products Directive and 

fire testing 84 

Containers: for flammable liquids 12, 14; 

labelling of 14-15 

Control of Major Accident Hazard 

Regulations 1999 12 

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 

Regulations 1999 14 

Cooking oil 18 

Costs of fires 71 

Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and 

Polychlorinated Terphenyls Directive 19-20 

Drums, storage of 16 

Electrical equipment, intrinsically safe 17 

European fire safety and Directives 8-9 

European Group of Official laboratories 

for Fire-testing 85 

Explosive Atmospheres Directive 9 

False alarms 67 

Fire appliances and equipment 27-29 

Fire authorities 21-36; 

joint fire and civil defence authorities 21; 

combined authorities 22 

Fire Brigades Act 1938 21 

Fire brigades: names/addresses 30-36 

Fire Certificates (Special Premises) 

Regulations 27 

Fire certification 5, 8, 25 

Fire consultants’ list 159-180 

Fire deaths 67, 70, 72 

Fire legislation: reform of 5, 7-10, 25; 

review of 8 

277 

Index 

Fire liaison panels 102 

Fire losses, FPA analysis for 2000 73-82 

Fire organisations 37-64 

Fire Precautions Act 1971 7, 9 

Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal 102, 

125 

Fire Protection Association 97-104 

Fire safety audits 97 

Fire Services Act 1947 21, 22, 23 

Fire stations and fire controls 26 

Fire statistics 65-82; for 2001 66 

Fire Test Study Group 88 

Fire testing 83-88 

Flammable liquids; and fire safety 11-20; 

miscibility with water 13; good practice for 

disposal of 20 

Flammable vapours 17 

Flash point of flammable liquids 12 

Framework Directive 8 

Government departments 51 

Halogenated solvents, precautions with 14 

Health and Safety Signs (Safety Signs and 

Signals) Regulations 1996 157 

‘Highly flammable’, defined 12 

Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied 

Petroleum Gases Regulations 1972 12 

Ireland, Northern 61 

Local authorities 56 

Local Government Act 1972 21, 22 

Local Government Act 1985 21 

Local Government Act 1992 22 

Loss report forms 100 

Lubricating oil 17 

NFPA fire codes and other publications 136 

Non-halogenated solvents, precautions with 14 

Northern Ireland 22, 61 

Occupational fire brigades 26-27 

Occupational Fire Protection Association 104 

Organisations and associations 37-65, 105-110 

Paints 18-19 

Pipelines for transport of flammable liquids 13 

Polychlorinated biphenyls 19-20 

Products and services, companies supplying 

181-276 

Publications, catalogue of FPA etc resources 

125-157


Rags, oil soaked, disposal of 18 

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 8, 25 

Regulatory Reform Act 2001 8; tests relating to 

effects of revisions 9 

Risk assessment philosophy 25 

Scotland 21, 35, 63 

Signs 156-57 

Solvents, waste 14 

Special Waste Regulations 1996 11 

Standards organisations 110 

Statistics 65-82 

Storage of flammable liquid wastes 15-16 

Test laboratories: names/addresses 89-90; 

testing procedures etc at 87 

Third party certification 8 

Training, catalogue of FPA courses 111-124 

Unitary authorities 22 

United Kingdom Accreditation Service 86 

Wales 21, 36, 64 

Waste solvents 14 

Web sites 91-96 

Workplace Directive 8 

278



VOLUME 1 


The 2003 Yearbook contains, as ever, a collection of useful information for 

people who work in the broad area of fire safety. 

For 2003 the opening chapter surveys the impending consolidation of fire 

safety legislation in the United Kingdom, a matter referred to in 

appropriate places elsewhere in the volume. ‘Fire safety with waste 

flammable liquids’ follows, one of those practical, subject-specific chapters 

for which the Yearbook is noted. Then come chapters of the ‘directory’ type 

with which readers are familiar, all of them brought up to date for this 

edition. The chapter entitled ‘Useful web sites’ signifies the change in 

information use which has overtaken the fire industry, like all others. 

This is Volume 1 of the FPA’s Library of Fire Safety, the other volumes of 

which are included in the CD which contains the 2003 Yearbook. 

The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safety 

organisation and it works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of 

fire and the means by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum. 

The FPA is supported by the Association of British insurers and Lloyd’s. 

Contents: Introduction; The reform of fire safety legislation; Fire safety 

with waste flammable liquids; The United Kingdom fire service; United 

Kingdom fire organisations; Fire statistics; Fire testing; Useful web sites; 

The Fire Protection Association; Fire protection associations worldwide; 

FPA training; FPA publishing; FPA list of fire consultants; Buyer’s guide; 

Index 

ISBN 1 902790 22-7 £25.00 net 

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