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1 Page 1 of 6 Approving products and services worldwide March 2011 To download this newsletter in pdf format please go to LPCB/BRE Global News In the News Red Book Listings Making the most of the Mark! Exhibitions, Events and Visits Future Events and Exhibitions Publications Training from BRE Global Meetings LPCB/BRE Global News Eurosafe UK: LPCB welcomes the advent of a new trade body. On Thursday 24 February, representatives of the British safe industry attended a crowded meeting at the headquarters of The Security Institute near Nuneaton. The purpose was to inaugurate a new trade body, Eurosafe UK. The meeting was introduced by Bo Blumdahl, President of Eurosafe, the parent organisation in mainland Europe. He explained that whilst confidence in European standards for testing and certifying cash safes had been high at first, it had become seriously eroded as the EU expanded, allowing a flood of products certified by test houses that were not party to the original agreements signed by members of the European Fire & Security Group (EFSG). The aims and objectives of Eurosafe UK were outlined. Members will abide by a code of conduct stating that they promote safes tested by LPCB/BRE Global in the UK, or overseas test houses affiliated to the EFSG or those certified by the European Certification Board. Security (ECB.S). Carol Atkinson, Chief Executive of BRE Global (incorporating LPCB) said: LPCB very much welcomes the formation of this new trade body with a focus for promoting the use of independently tested, properly certificated safes. For more information please Mike Palmer, Chairman of Eurosafe UK, at info@mikepalmerconsultancy.co.uk For Red Book listings of LPCB approved safes click here Selecting passive fire protection contractors? The LPCB approved installer scheme goes from strength to strength The LPCB third party approval scheme for Passive Fire Protection Installers LPS Requirements for the LPCB Approval and listing of companies installing or applying passive fire protection products now has over thirty companies listed in the LPCB Red Book. The scheme gives main contractors assurance that LPCB Red Book listed passive fire protection installers use the correct passive fire protection product for the application, have traceability of the product s manufacture and carry out installation according to the manufacturer s instructions. This then gives confidence that the completed fire protection will deliver the required performance and the Regulatory Authorities (such as Building Control), specifiers, building owners and occupiers can be assured that the installation meets the design criteria. All LPCB Red Book listed companies approved under the LPS 1531 scheme are assessed for their office systems and procedures, site management and product selection verification. This process is backed up by regular site inspections by LPCB - installations are checked for standards of workmanship, application and installation of the product to the manufacturer s instructions, including correct environmental conditions. All listed companies are required to label their work, produce marked up drawings as required and record quality assurance inspection records for each installation. This information is included in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals so the owner/occupier has a record of where the work was carried out and what products were used. This ensures any future maintenance, alterations or additions to the passive fire protection can be undertaken in the same professional manner using compatible products to those already installed. Specifiers should look for the LPCB mark, check the online listings for LPS 1531, at

2 Page 2 of 6 In the News Care home fined 22,000 for serious breaches of fire safety law The owner and manager of a care home in Newcastle have pleaded guilty to breaching the Fire Safety Order, after a fire at the property. In an inspection that followed a fire at the property on 18 August 2009, fire safety officers found there had been a failure to carry out a suitable risk assessment, a lack of compartmentation to prevent fire spread and an unsafe external escape route due to building work. They also found the floors, walls and ceilings to be inadequately maintained. The manager of the care home was also fined 2,000 plus 400 costs after pleading guilty to one charge relating to a locked fire exit. Officers found the fire exit nailed shut with a padlock fitted. For more on this story click here For more information on Fire Risk Assessment consultancy click here Fire in French Ski Resort A fire in a hotel in Courchevel, an Alpine ski resort, has injured two British guests and led to hundreds returning home early. A dozen of the apartments are reported to have been destroyed and another dozen severely damaged by smoke. The buildings are largely made of wood, which fire-fighters commented added to the problem, since the structure itself was combustible. The hotels were not fitted with sprinklers. For more on this story click here Red Book Listings New to the Red Book this month LPCB welcome: Firblitz Extinguisher Ltd, Erith, Kent, FireHawk FJB10 & FHB10i photoelectric smoke alarm to EN 14604: 2005 CLD Fencing Systems, Sandbach, Cheshire, Securus SR1 and SR2 Security Fencing Systems to LPS 1175: Issue 7 and Lockmaster Security Gates to LPS 1175: Issue 7 LPCB also welcome the following additions to Red Book listings: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft, Principality of Liechtenstein, CP672/CFS-SP WB linear gap seals to LPS1132: Issue 4 Morley-IAS Fire Systems by Honeywell, Burgess Hill, W Sussex, DXc1-S & DXc2-M & DXc4-M single & two loop CIE to EN 54-2: A1: 2006, EN 54-4: A1: A2: 2006 Making most of the Mark! The LPCB Certification mark is recognised around the world as a mark that stands for safety and security. Having an LPCB certificated product or service, allows your company to display the appropriate LPCB certification mark on promotional materials, including websites - and the LPCB certification mark can be used to hyperlink directly to listings on the Red Book Live website. Terms and conditions apply; for more information contact your Scheme Manager for details, or enquiries@lpcb.com.

3 Page 3 of 6 Exhibitions, Events and Visits InSec 2011 Conference On Thursday 17th March, Fog Bandit UK Ltd and The Insafe Guardian Group Ltd (sponsors) held the inaugural Insurance and Security Liaison Forum (InSec) at BRE, Watford. The event brought together over 70 people from the Insurance and Security Industry to share and discuss their statistics, current crime trends and the latest case studies on managing risk more effectively. The Insafe Guardian Group Ltd markets the Godrej safes and security cabinets that LPCB certify to LPS 1183/EN1143 and EN For more information and Red Book listings of products approved by LPCB to these standards please click here Red Book takes off at Farnborough Once again this year, LPCB exhibited at the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) annual exhibition of security equipment, an invitation only event, run jointly by the HOSDB with the Association of Defence and Security (ADS) and UKT&I. Senior Ministers from Middle Eastern and South American countries were amongst the many representatives from Government, Police, Military and major corporations worldwide that visited the LPCB stand to discuss LPCB's standards and the scope of high security products listed in the Red Book. Not only did these discussions confirm the broadening scope of application of LPCB approved security products in the UK they also confirmed the emerging export opportunities to countries around the world faced with the threat of organised crime and terrorism. We were delighted to see a large number of companies approved by LPCB, exhibiting a wide range of high security products including locking equipment, doors, shutters, enclosures, fencing systems and asset tracking equipment.

4 Page 4 of 6 For more information on this event or information of LPCB s range of security standards, testing and approval services contact Richard Flint at flintr@bre.co.uk or Reg Grigg at griggr@bre.co.uk For a list of LPCB approved security products, click here For a list of Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) click here Ecobuild 2011 The BRE Group exhibited at Ecobuild, 1-3 March held at London s ExCel. Ecobuild is the largest event dedicated to sustainable design and construction in the UK. Over 50,000 attendees of the conference and exhibition were able to receive information and presentations on the latest developments in BRE Global's sustainability work and LPCB fire and security approvals. International interest in BREEAM - BRE s world leading design and construction assessment method for sustainable buildings - was particularly strong, as was interest in materials certification services for construction products; Environmental Profiles and Responsible Sourcing and the Green Guide to Specification. BRE Global also hosted the BREEAM Awards, which recognise the leading examples of sustainable buildings that have been independently assessed under the BREEAM schemes during the previous year. This year BREEAM is celebrating its 21st birthday with over 1,000,000 buildings registered and over 200,000 building assessments certified since the scheme was first launched. The latest update, BREEAM New Buildings 2011, of the BREEAM scheme was introduced at Ecobuild ahead of its launch in June. BRE Global s Ecobuild presentations are available here For our BREEAM schemes, please click here For more information please Simon Guy at guys@bre.co.uk Future Events and exhibitions Counter Terror Expo April 2011, Olympia, London Counter Terror Expo brings together the world's leading experts from within government, the armed forces, security services, law enforcement, academia, and industrialists at the cutting edge in developing the systems and tools necessary to combat terrorism. This important event includes: a centrepiece conference programme, a showcase exhibition and an extensive programme of highly specialised workshops; reflecting the ever changing dynamics of the counter-terrorism world. In the main conference, Richard Flint, LPCB s Physical Security Certification Manager will be presenting on the importance of using effective standards to specify effective counter terrorism measures. Richard is also chairing one of the workshops. Over 20 LPCB approved security manufacturers will be present at the event reflecting the strength of the LPCB approvals mark and prominence of LPCB approved manufacturers in the Counter Terror sector.the extensive range of security system approval schemes available from LPCB and the advantages to specifiers of using third party approval and Red Book listings will be a feature of the LPCB presentations and stand at the exhibition. Come and visit us on Stand B01 to find out more. For further information on the show click here LPCB Red Book Village for International Firex May 2011, Birmingham NEC

5 Page 5 of 6 (Provisional visual of the LPCB Red Book Village) LPCB is delighted to announce that the Red Book Pavilion will again be a major feature at International Firex 2011, to be held at the NEC Birmingham, from the May The Pavilion, with it distinctive red displays and carpet, will include a seminar area where LPCB, BRE Global and Industry experts will present seminars on topical fire issues related to construction methods, fire detection and alarm developments, comparisons of watermist and sprinklers, and installation of passive fire protection products. Also, the Pavilion will be surrounded by a series of exhibition stands for Red Book listed companies, showcasing the benefits to specifiers and to manufacturers of Red Book listing for their products and services. LPCB are also sponsoring an award (the Fire Installation Award Active) at the Fire Excellence awards on Tuesday 17 May. For further information on the Pavilion, please go to To view the seminar programme please click here For information on the Fire Excellence Awards click here Publications Installing fire-resisting ductwork and dampers This Good Building Guide illustrates the importance of correctly installing fire-resisting ductwork and dampers to ensure the safety of building occupants and the protection of property in the event of a fire. Some key fundamentals for the guidance of specifiers, manufacturers, contractors and approval authorities are given, together with useful references to more comprehensive documents. The importance of adequate testing, product quality, installation, maintenance and the critical role of third-party certification schemes are highlighted. To download a copy of this publication please click here

6 Page 6 of 6 Training from BRE Global BREEAM Commercial Assessor Training Course April BRE Global, Watford BREEAM is delighted to offer the new BREEAM Commercial course, which is the BREEAM Offices, Retail and Industrial course all rolled into one. BREEAM Awareness Course 15 April BRE Global, Watford This a one-day course which will give you a basic understanding of the principles of BREEAM followed by a more detailed approach to understanding the best ways to maximise your project s potential. BREEAM In-Use Training 19 April BRE Global, Watford BREEAM In-Use is a new scheme to help building managers and owners reduce the running costs and improve the environmental performance of existing buildings. To carry out BREEAM In-Use audits you need to attend a one day course, pass the examination and take out a BREEAM In-Use licence. BREEAM International Assessor Training Course April BRE Global, Watford The BREEAM International Assessor Training course is for new assessors only. The course provides a foundation for all non domestic BREEAM schemes and also focuses on the technical aspects of international buildings. * VAT on all BREEAM Courses stands at 17.5% until the 30th of June. Meetings The next Governing Body meeting is the 24 May We are open to any suggestions or improvements we can make to this newsletter. If you would like to make any comments, please feedback to: enquiries@breglobal.com. BRE Global Garston, Watford WD25 9XX Tel +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) Your Subscription This newsletter has been sent to this address because you have expressed a preference to receive it. You can unsubscribe via our website. Details are held in accordance with the Data Protection Act and are not shared with any external organisation.