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What is a BS 8414 cladding test?

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12 November 2024

This advice and guidance article will outline what a BS 8414 cladding system test is, why a BS 8414 cladding test is important for your building, and how the Fire Protection Association can help.

How to become a fire door inspector?

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16 September 2024

This advice and guidance article covers what a fire door inspection is, their importance, and how you can become a qualified and competent fire door inspector.

Where I could find information to inspect nominal steel fire doors?

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06 August 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Do all communal fire doors (FD30 and FD60) require vision panels?

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06 August 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

If you occupy part of a building and you are not in control of the premises, but you may have fire wardens for your area, are you required to undertake a fire risk assessment in accordance with the FSO?

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06 August 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Is there is a guide or code of practice that covers what is expected in a retrospective fire strategy?

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06 August 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Are there any clear guidelines for insisting on fire alarm integration with access control systems?

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13 June 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Are wire ladders out of windows or fist floor roller shutters considered a suitable form of fire escape?

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13 June 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Are different gaps, on the side and bottom, allowed for different types of fire doors, e.g. smoke doors.

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13 June 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Can you advise on completing a fire risk assessment where a client have completed their own fire door inspection?

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13 June 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

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