The Joint Code of Practice for Fire Prevention on Construction Sites was first published in 1992 with the objective of preventing fires on construction sites. Now in its 10th edition, the code has been revised to ensure it continues to address not only long-standing risks such as hot work, but also reflects changes in standards, practice and the more prevalent use of modern materials and construction methods.

Insurers’ experience shows that the occurrence of water damage is one of the most prevalent causes of claims on construction sites. Produced with the Construction Insurance Risk Engineers Group (CIREG) and endorsed by the London Engineering Group (LEG) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), this Joint Code of Practice aims to help reduce losses associated with escape of water (EoW) events and subsequent project delays during both the pre-construction and construction phases.

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 of guidance templates, forms and checklists is intended to supplement the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 2015, incorporating BS EN 12845 and, in particular, LPC Technical Bulletin TB203: Care and Maintenance of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, to give additional information for both the sprinkler system owner/user and the specialist sprinkler maintenance company.

This document provides guidance on the minimum requirements for the service and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems. It is aimed at anyone involved with automatic sprinkler systems and provides additional material in the form of legislation, best practice, and free downloadable checklists.

Security guarding in the UK is a critical aspect of maintaining security of assets and public protection for those that supply, buy, and rely on private security. Across various sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and public places, security officers play a vital role in deterring crime, preventing unauthorised access, and responding to emergency situations. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin was revised in 2024 to update the 2018 version and provides guidance on types of security guarding, the legislation covering the private security industry, and the security guarding landscape.

A credible understanding of the threat to the UK posed by terrorism is key to being able to effectively manage and price risk. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin has been produced in collaboration with Pool Re, an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) of the UK Government, and centre of excellence on terrorism risk management and threat awareness in the insurance market, for its insured members, with a goal to build resilience against terrorism risk in an evolving and increasingly complex threat landscape.

The ECHO digital alarm signalling system being introduced nationally is said to represent the biggest shake-up in the alarms industry for 30 years. The system provides a measurable improvement in police response time to confirmed intruder and hold-up alarm activations, as well as potential benefits for other blue light services including the fire brigade. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin provides information on ECHO’s cross-industry development, operational advantages, rollout progress, and future applications.

Countryside crime including theft from farms and other rural sites, and livestock rustling, is a growing problem in the UK. This security guide considers strategies and measures for the prevention and reduction of countryside crime.

The Internet of Things (IoT) provides automation technology for greater efficiency and enhanced connectivity within day-to-day operations. This security guide highlights the main hazards, controls, guidelines, and accreditations that make up the landscape for internet-connected security devices.