Passive Fire Protection SEMINAR SUMMARY

Assess property protection needs

Take responsibility!

Be involved

Talk to the experts Be clear on what is required Ensure that the correct products are specified Specify the right products

Select the right contractor…

…who is 3 rd party accredited

Inspect the finished works

Ensure that what is specified is installed “PU foams tested as linear gap seals cannot be used to seal pipe or cable penetrations unless they have been tested in that end-use application” Association for Specialist Fire Protection

Re-Inspect regularly The LPCB Certificate states that it only remains valid “providing that the passive fire protection is checked on an annual basis & any damage or defects rectified by a competent person in line with the Regulatory Reform Order 2005”

Test House 3 rd Party Accreditation Manufacturer Manufacturer tests products at UKAS test house Certificate provides evidence of compliance UKAS approved body checks evidence Checks regularly audited products against evidence by testing Manufacturer has ISO9000 QMS 3 rd Party audits Companies & their products & systems Planned Preventative Maintenance Installer Installs in compliance with door fire test report Planned Preventative Maintenance Maintains fire compliance from ‘cradle to grave’

Summary Assess property protection needs Take responsibility Be involved Specify the right products Select the right contractor Inspect the finished works Ensure that what is specified is installed Re inspect regularly Consider PPM

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