The effectiveness of sprinklers and other automatic fire-suppression systems relies on clear communication between those responsible for the fire safety of the building and the FRS, writes ex fire officer and the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association’s (BAFSA) sprinkler ambassador,…
BAFSA webinar: Thursday, 6 May 10:00–12:00: Warehouses, storage facilities & distribution centres
Why automatic fire sprinklers should be a requirement in warehouses and distribution centres… thus protecting national and local business continuity and resilience. Fires in warehouses and large single-storey buildings are more frequent than is generally thought. Research has shown that…
Simon Rooks, Operations Director at Johnson Controls and council member of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA):
“The London Fire Brigade’s call for mandatory sprinklers in new high-rise buildings, irrespective of height, is yet another plea for action on fire safety. Industry bodies, building owners, and occupiers have been calling for vast improvements to fire safety regulations ever since…
The only conference in the UK focussed on water-based fire suppression as the most robust form of fire protection
Wednesday 14th November 2018 Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, Meriden, Birmingham CV7 7HR Day delegate rate: £190 including refreshments & materials Set in the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, this is a unique event in the UK’s fire building professionals’ calendars. Organised…
Balancing business continuity with maintenance costs and downtime
One of the key challenges facing businesses worldwide is balancing business continuity with maintenance costs and downtime. An example of this would be in a commercial office building which requires a fire sprinkler system. BAFSA, The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler…
BAFSA, FIA and IWMA to hold 2nd Water Mist Event in the UK
Again, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) have joined forces to organize the “2nd UK Water Mist Seminar”. The event will take place at BRE in Watford…
UK Water Mist Seminar 2016 a huge success
The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), the Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) had joined forces to organize the UK Water Mist Seminar 2016. The CPD-accredited event took place at BRE in Watford on…
Bristol City Centre Fire highlights the need for Sprinklers in Student Accommodation
Following the major fire which ripped through the upper floors of a student accommodation block in Bristol City Centre (UK), the need for automatic fire suppression to be installed in such buildings is once again highlighted. Starting a course of…
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