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5 Tips for Fire Risk Assessors

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05 November 2020

We’ve provided a peak into our most experienced fire risk assessor’s best tips for those seeking to become a competent fire risk assessor.

5 top tips for world health and safety at work day

Published

28 April 2021

In support of World Health and Safety at Work Day, we’re sharing our top 5 tips to help you manage the fire safety aspect of your organisation’s health and safety.

A guide for fire risk assessors

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09 November 2020

The journey of a fire risk assessor is a long one and this guide is intended to assist those who are seeking to better themselves in the profession. Whether you are new to fire risk assessments or have been conducting them for years, there is always scope for continual improvement and learning. 

A Guide to Fire Door Inspections

Published

11 December 2020

Fire doors are an integral part of fire protection and prevention. Yet all too often the wrong type of fire door is fitted to a building and they are often neglected of poor maintenance.

A guide to fire engineering for property protection and business resilience

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01 November 2020

Published by the RISCAuthority, this document provides guidance on the key factors for ensuring that property protection and business resilience have been adequately considered during the design stage of a fire engineering solution and accompanying fire strategy.

A guide to fire safety in schools

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09 November 2020

This guide will provide you with the basic steps you need to follow to help keep your school safe from fire, and to help prevent a fire

Are electric and diesel pump data logging requirements introduced in latest TB210 and TB203 required to be applied retrospectively to existing installations?

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03 March 2023

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

Are solar panels a fire hazard?

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22 February 2024

This advice and guidance article covers solar panels as a fire hazard, covering what solar panels are, how they work, how they can catch fire, and what causes them to catch fire.

Are there any requirements for free-standing paper storage, paper reels, and pulp bales with 141°C sprinklers on the roof?

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03 March 2023

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 requirements or restrictions for P50 extinguishers, assuming they are fully certified and meet British standards and comply with legislation?

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03 March 2023

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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