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Sprinkler Pump Maintenance Requirements

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16 October 2025

Fire pumps are an essential part of fire sprinkler systems. Once installed, tested, and commissioned, these pumps must be checked every week to make sure they can be relied upon in the event of a sprinkler activation.

What is the purpose of a fire door?

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04 September 2025

The purpose of a fire door is to act as a barrier, within other elements of fire compartmentation, to save lives and protect property by stopping the progress of a fire in support of both escaping occupants and firefighting activities.

How to become a fire door inspector?

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01 September 2025

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.

Considerations for staff fire safety training

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05 June 2025

Any trainer (either internal or external) that is appointed by the Responsible Person to deliver fire safety training must be competent as per Article 18 of the FSO. For a trainer, this means that they should have a general knowledge of fire safety, experience of fire safety, and skills in training, presentation, and delivery.

Is a fire risk assessment required in a leasehold property containing two flats where there are no communal areas?

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03 June 2025

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

Is there much difference in the FRA process in Scotland and can any kind of PAS 79 format can be applied to ensure compliance?

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03 June 2025

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

Is there any government issued guidance recommending that FRAs for HMOs should specify a three- to four-year period but be reviewed annually?

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03 June 2025

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

What type of fire extinguishers need to be installed when EV chargers have been installed both outside a car park and inside a warehouse area?

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03 April 2025

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

Would the existing channels in the frame of a fire door need to be filled in or can they be left as they are?

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03 April 2025

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

In a block of flats converted into 28 seperate holiday rental flats, is there a requirement for fire risk assessment within each flat, with 28 different FRAs?

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03 April 2025

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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