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After 1666 Great Fire of London each insurer set up a Fire Office to look after fire risk 1868 - The Fire Offices Committee (FOC) formed by the Fire Offices of the London Insurers 1868 Formed FOC approved product list compiled FOC disbanded in 1985 and LPC formed, which included LPCB In 2000 LPCB and test labs sold to BRE Today LPCB is a globally recognised and oldest certification brand for Fire & Security Products & Services
LPCB around the world Loss Prevention Certification Board Recognised in 64 countries worldwide Over 15,000 Red Book listings Over 900 approved companies Figures as of December 2017
World leader in fire and security approvals and producer of the Red Book an essential reference for specifiers, regulators, designers and end users containing over 15,000 entries. www.redbooklive.com
Passive fire protection is the primary measure integrated within the constructional fabric of a building to provide inherent fire safety and protection by responding against flame, heat and smoke to maintain the fundamental requirements of building compartmentation, structural stability, fire separation and safe means of escape. Passive Fire Protection Forum PFPF: http://pfpf.org/pfpf_definition.htm
Passive Fire Protection - PFP Integral combination of the three components of structural fire protection and fire safety within a building (Structural) 1) Walls 2) Floors 3) Doors Maintains structural stability of steel framed buildings Reduces deflection of floors Maintains compartmentation, reducing spread of smoke and spread of fire Maintains escape routes
What happens if it fails? Potential building collapse Potential injury / loss of life Major rebuilding cost Torres Tower Madrid: The fire protection on the steel had been removed as part of a refurbishment, resulting in complete collapse of the steel frame.
Fire door maintaining compartmentation in serious fire
Third Party Certification Product Testing Initial type testing and evaluation of product Certification of the manufacturer s quality management system to ISO 9001 Assessment of the manufacturer s factory production control system (FPC) Periodic audit testing of the product from the factory/marketplace Surveillance of ISO 9001 and FPC systems Labelling or marking as appropriate/market surveillance
Third Party Certification Installers/ Service Providers Technical assessment of the installer s capability Certification of the contractor s Quality Management System (QMS) Regular surveillance assessments of on-going installations/active site work and office functions Certificates of Conformity are issued (by certified installer client) to demonstrate compliance for each installation or project
Benefits of LPCB Third Party Certification RISK REDUCTION manufacturer s, end users, insurers, contractors, building owner, specifiers& designers Certified installers competitive edge in tender process Assurance of work quality and regular surveillance of work Reassures insurers and building control that fire safety has been given appropriate consideration Assists in compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Third Party Certification Schemes - Installers Loss Prevention Standards (LPS s) for the following Passive Fire Protection services:- LPS 1531 - Installing or applying passive fire protection products LPS 1271 - Installing fire and security doors, doorsets, shutters and active smoke/fire barriers LPS 1197 - Inspecting, repairing and maintenance of fire and security doors, doorsets, shutters and active smoke/fire barriers LPS 1500 - Installing construction elements used to provide compartmentation in buildings LPS 2084 - Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork systems
LPS 2084 - Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork systems Audited by LPCB approved assessors (regular site visits and office audits) The LPCB approved company can self certify their work against LPS 2084 Demonstrates companies have taken steps to mitigate the fire risk in kitchen extract ductwork systems, through documented cleaning and maintenance regime LPS 2084 certification can demonstrate that appropriate measures have been taken to manage indoor air quality Systems cleaned and maintained under the scope of the scheme will have a plan for improvement of the cleaning regime over time Growing recognition within the insurance industry of the fire risk within ductwork (especially inadequately maintained kitchen extract ductwork)
Duct Cleaning Pre - Clean Post - Clean
LPS 2084 Approval Certificate
LPS 2084: Certificate of Conformity & Ductwork Label
Any Questions? Contact Details: Ruth Tucker Ruth.tucker@bre.co.uk Tel: 01923 664932
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COMMON EXAMPLES of PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION. COURTESY OF SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC.