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Protecting People, Property and the Planet
Standards and third party certification
Nigel FirkinsContent Developer, Fire Suppression
BRE/NFCC Fire Protection Seminar“Fit for purpose and reliable in service ?”
24th April 2018
Content
• Background to codes and standards
• What should you ask about testing and look for in a test report?
• What is 3rd Party Certification?
• Questions
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Codes and Standards
Great Fire of London – 2nd to 5th September 1666
• Only 4 direct reported deaths
• 13,000 homes and 100,000 made homeless
• 400 acres of land almost 80% of the city
• Buildings to be made of stone
• Space separation between buildings
• Controls on hearths and cooking equipment
Est. 1680
1666 Great fire of London
Insurers set up Fire Office’ to look at risks from fire &
introduce fire ‘marks’ and fire
brigades 17/1800’s fire pumps
1860’s formation of
1885 1st FOC Sprinkler Rules & FOC list of approved products
1666 1700’s 1800’s 1900’s
1950’s
2015 2000
Insurers and LPS Standards
ABI sells LPC/LPCB to
BRE Trust
FOC List of Approved Products rebranded the Red Book
Rules of the FOC 1869
1980’s
Today LPCB is a Brand of BRE
Building Regulations
Building Regulations and Approved Documents
Design, Installation & Maintenance Standards
Product Standards
Standards (Design & Installation)– Aim to be compatible with the regulatory and insurance
requirements
– Developed in partnership with Industry Stakeholders e.g. Manufacturers, approving authorities, trade associations, expert groups
– Detail requirements and specifications for:– material, product arrangements, product selections,
assurance (by commissioning and maintenance)– Assume competency levels for those using the
standard
– Align with standards
– Sprinklers - BSEN 12845, BS 9251, (prEN 16925). LPS 1048
– Watermist – BS 8489, BS 8458, (prEN 14972)
Standards (Components)
– Support design & installation standards to meeting regulatory and/or insurance requirements
– Detail requirements and specifications for the component
– Detail test methods, pass/fail criteria and essential safety requirements
– Detailed reporting of these tests
– Assume competency levels for those using the standard
– Example standards – Sprinkler - BSEN 12259, BS 9252 (prEN 12259-14),
LPS 1039– Watermist –BS xx, LPS 1283, LPS 1285
– Currently around 75 published LPS standards with more planned to meet ever changing market needs
• LPS 1014 - 5.3 Requirements for certificated fire detection and alarm system firms
• LPS 1020 - 2.3 Requirements for alarm receiving centres
• LPS 1039 - 5.2 Requirements and testing methods for automatic sprinklers
• LPS 1040 - 2.3 Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of wet alarm valve sets
• LPS 1048 - 5.0 Requirements for the approval of sprinkler system contractors in the UK and Ireland
• LPS 1196 - 1.2 Requirements and tests for exposed surfaces having reaction to fire classification of Class 0 and Class 1
• LPS 1208 - 2.2 LPCB fire resistance requirements for elements of construction used to provide compartmentation
• LPS 1263 - 1.4 Requirements for the LPCB approval and listing of the fire performance of grease filters used in commercial kitchen extract systems
• LPS 1283 - 1.1 Requirements and test methods for the approval of watermist systems for use in commercial low hazard occupancies
• LPS 1655 - 1.0 Requirements and test methods for the LPCB approval and listing of personal protection watermist systems
• LPS 1666 - 1.0 Requirements and test procedures for the LPCB approval of direct low pressure (DLP) application fixed fire suppression systems
• LPS 2084 - 1.0 Requirements for the LPCB approval and listing of companies carrying out inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork systems
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Test Reports
Supporting Standards
Test Reports
A test report is a statement of fact
a snapshot in timerelated to the product presented at the time of testing
and reports the information detailed in the Standard.
Test Report - Checks• Was the sample representative?
• ‘Golden’ Sample
• Fully compliant with the standard?
• Was the testing Independent?• UKAS or ILAC recognised (International Laboratory
Accreditation Cooperation)
• Will future products be the same?• What if Materials, designs or processes change?
Test Report Should be Complete
• Clearly state what was tested and the outcome of those tests
• Terms such as
• “Complies with …”• “Designed to …”• “Tested to …”
• These claims are no guarantee that products will continue to meet the standards or that they fully comply.
• Always ask for the test report (all pages) and check
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3rd Party Certification
Key elements of 3rd Party Certification Schemes
– A robust standard
– Expertise in the product being certified
– Consistent processes and procedures
– Confirmation that the product/service has met and will continue to meet the requirements of specified standards
Standards used for 3rd Party Certification
• Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) developed in collaboration with industry, clients, insurers, regulators and other stakeholders
• Consensus documents developed by stakeholders
• Based on National, European or International standards
Expertise
• A conformity assessment process is • carried out by a body that is independent of both supplier and
customer organisations
• The approval process is governed and controlled through• Production testing, audit, ISO standards and Factory
Production Control (FPC) audits
• Certification/approval bodies are overseen by accreditation bodies such as • the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in our case UKAS
On-going processes
Product
Performance Assessment
(Testing)
ReviewCertification Decision
Listing
Surveillance (Factory
Production Control)
Confirmation by listing in the Red Book
• All LPCB approved fire and security products and services are listed on web-based live database; www.redbooklive.com
• Updated daily
• Suspensions/withdrawals
• Counterfeit
• apps for smartphone/tablet
Role of Certification in Fire Safety• Benefits apply to Manufacturers, Regulators,
Insurers/underwriters, Clients, Specifiers, Contractors:
• For specifiers/end users/regulators etc:• Risk reduction• Avoidance of costly mistakes • Visibility of certified product• Time• Traceability of product
• For manufacturers/installers:• Supports acceptance by Regulators• Added value of the product or service• Increased visibility of product • Reduced liability
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Summary
Summary – Standards and 3rd Party Certification
– Holistic approach
– Based on an understanding of the relationship between Regulation / design & installation / components
– Uses declared performance requirements
– Confirms through testing and 3rd party certification
Periodic Inspections of In-Service Product– Remove and test/retest
– 20 or 1% of sprinklers/nozzles and pipework
– Tests = function, water flow (K factor), operating temperature and thermal response
Frequency
– Sprinkler - 25 yearly (some 5 yearly), BS EN 12845
– Watermist - 3 yearly maintenance cycle, BS EN 8489-1 Clause 11.4.5.4, dependent on site/nozzle
Any Questions?
Nigel Firkins
BRE GlobalBucknalls LaneWatfordWD25 9XXGB
+44 (0)1923 [email protected]
www.redbooklive.com