Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are used when there is a requirement for both electricity and heat, allowing the asset owner to optimise energy efficiency. A CHP system utilises residual heat or steam, produced by generating electricity, to provide secondary facilities and processes with a reliable energy source. This need to know guide focuses on the types and functions of CHP systems and how a fire risk assessment of these systems can be approached to reduce risk factors.

The ability to make informed decisions on fire safety and insurance demands the availability of building information that is accessible, complete, and accurate. Historically this information is seldom available, and in many circumstances even seeking out a valid fire risk assessment can be problematic for the insurer.

This general guide takes key wordings of Regulation 38 (BR 2010 (Amended)), and Part 4 (Regulations 31-39 or Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures 2023) and deconstructs it so that definitions and cross-referencing can be more easily understood without consultation to other documents.

LPC Technical Bulletin TB203 considers insurer requirements for servicing and maintaining automatic sprinkler systems. Together with the ‘Sprinkler System Service and Maintenance: Guidance, Records and Checklists’ document, it provides best practice for sprinkler system maintenance to ensure the system will perform as intended when called to do so.

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of fire Sprinkler Systems for Property Protection (PP).

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of fire Sprinkler Systems for Life Safety in Domestic and Residential (D&R) applications.

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of Kitchen Fire Protection Systems (KFPS).

This guide, in association with other RISCAuthority AFPGs, describes potential candidate replacement options for consideration, and describes the specific features that might support the selection of one option over another.

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of Fixed Dry Chemical Fire Protection Systems (FDCFPS).

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of Deluge Systems.

This document has been produced by the RISCAuthority Active Suppression & Detection working group to provide information and outline guidance on the application of Water Foam Monitors.