Trust

Quality

Progress

Training and monitoring inspectors

The Dutch system

Ing. E.A. Verbruggen

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Who are we and what do we do

Contents

Inspectionscheme in the Netherlands

Requirement for qualification and education

How to become an authorized inspector

How to deal with deviations from the

standards

Kiwa is…

Kiwa has…

founded 1948

in the Netherlands

globally

active

supported by NPM Capital,

part of SHV Holdings

offices in >40

countries

a partner and agent

network

an operating income

of € 488m in 2016

~4,700

employees

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Key figures

What we offer you

Testing Inspection Certification Training Consultancy

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Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

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Where we are

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

• Testing: Kiwa FSS products (Telefication)Approval testing

• Inspection: Kiwa FSS Inspection (R2B)

Third party independent inspections

• Certification: KIWA FSS certification (NCP)2

Certification of contractors732288 EA Rijswijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

Types of fire protection systems:

• Fire sprinkler systems

• Fire detection• Rijswijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

Types of fire protection systems:

• Alarm systems (audible and optical)

• Smoke control systems (ventilation)Rijswijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

Types of fire protection systems:

• Foam systems

• Gaseous extinguishing systems• Rijswijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

Types of fire protection systems:

• Watermist systems

• Waterspray systems (exposure protection)Rijswijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

Types of fire protection systems:

• Aerosol systemsE

• Structural safety (fire barriers etc.)ijk

The Netherlands

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Fire Protection: KIWA FSS

References:

• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

• Railroad tunnels

• Datacentres

• Hospitals

• etc….jk

• Market leader in the Neterlands (60%)The Netherlands

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Inspection scheme in the Netherlands

Old system

One certification body each for:

• Fire detection and alarm systems

• Sprinkler systems, foam systems etc.Rijswijk

Only licensed installers, designers etc.The Netherlands

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Inspection scheme in the Netherlands

New system (since 2012)

• Certified installers etc.

• For each system installed or maintained a separate certificate is

issued by the certified installer to state compliance with the

standard

OR

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Inspection scheme in the Netherlands

New system (since 2012)

• A non certified installers etc. involved, still according to the

applicable standards. Required to be possible by European law.

• More work for the inspector.

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Inspection scheme in the Netherlands

New system (since 2012)

• Inspection aimed at the purpose of the protection system, not

necessary full compliance with standards.

• Professional judgement of the inspector.

• All within the framework of the predetermined requirements.

• Inspection of a combination of:

• Installation (technical part).

• Organization (storage, usage of the building etc.).

• Structural safety (firewalls etc..)

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Inspection scheme in the Netherlands

Standards used

• National standards

• European standards, e.g. EN 12845 (Dutch version)

• Global standards, e.g. NFPA standards or FM datasheets

Sometimes a mixture of different standards

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Requirements for qualification and

education

Requirements

• From the inspectionscheme.

• From being a accredited type A (independent) inspection body

according to ISO 17020.

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Requirements for qualification and

education

Qualifications

Needed for each inspection activity:

• Inspection of the basic design (document with requirements).

• Inspection of detailed design (drawings, calculations etc..).

• Initial inspection (commissioning).

• Periodical inspections.

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Requirements for qualification and

education

Qualifications

• Needed for each type of system.

• Obtained by demonstrable (proven):

• theoretical knowledge.

• skills.

• experience.

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Requirements for qualification and

education

Qualifications

Two stages:

• Qualification with remote guidance (little experience)

• consultation with experienced colleague before the

inspection.

• consultation with experienced colleague after the inspection

regarding the conclusion.

• Qualification to inspect fully independent (experience).

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Requirements for qualification and

education

Education

• Learning by example: watching colleagues.

• Attending trainings (in company, external).

• Taking tests.

• Tested during a actual inspection

• Continuous education by sharing experiences (monthly meeting

with all inspectors).

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How to become an authorized

inspector

Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection)

• Selecting the candidate:

• Minimal education level.

• Technical knowledge and insight.

• Skilled in communication.

• Willing to put time into study.

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How to become an authorized

inspector

Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection)

• Learning by example: performing inspection with a colleague for

3-5 months.

• Attending trainings and passing tests:

• Basics of fire protection.

• Points of views from insurance companies.

• Specific trainings (sprinkler, firewalls etc).

• Training on how to report.

• …

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How to become an authorized

inspector

Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection)

• Pass a test inspection (exam).

• Qualification for inspection under remote guidance.

• After minimum 1 year experience -> qualification for.

independent inspections on basic sprinkler systems (EN 12845).

Experience required depends on the inspection activity

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How to become an authorized

inspector

Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection)

• Training on NFPA and other Global standards, water-foam

sprinkler systems, dry systems, pre-action….

• Attending inspection on sprinkler systems.

• Pass test inspection(s)-> qualification for more types of

sprinkler systems.

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Deviations from standards

Inspection scheme based on objectives: deviation from standards

are acceptable as long as goals are met:

• Safe escape (and early detection).

• Controlling a (starting) fire.

• Limit damage caused by fire.

• Exposure protection.

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Deviations from standards

• Need to understand the purpose of requirements from the

standard (training, handbooks, …). Part of the training.

• Other, equivalent, standards or newer version of the standard

might give an alternative.

• Nearly always combination of installation, organazation and/or

structural measures.

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Deviations from standards

• Each accepted deviation is a customized solution.

• Harmonized standard accepted deviations, always with

arguments and requirements.

• Each deviation is written in the inspection report in full detail.

Readers can make their own judgement.

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Questions