Associated Organisations
Within the Fire Industry there exists several trade associations and influencing organisations that play important roles in raising the general level of safety. The following information details the main bodies and how to contact them.
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Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
- Association House, 99 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7EN, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1252 739142
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1252 739140
- Email: info@associationhouse.org.uk
- Website: http://www.asfp.org.uk
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Association of British Insurers (ABI)
- 51 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HQ, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7600 3333
- Fax: +44 (0) 20 7696 8999
- Email: info@abi.org.uk
- Website: http://www.abi.org.uk
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Association of Building Engineers (ABE)
- Lutyens House, Billing Brook Road, Weston Favell, Northampton, NN3 8NW, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 845 1261058
- Fax: +44 (0) 1604 784220
- Email: building.engineers@abe.org.uk
- Website: http://www.abe.org.uk
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BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment)
- Bridges 2, The Fire Service College, London Road, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL5 0RH, UK
- Telephone: +44 (0) 844 335 0897
- Fax: +44 (0) 1608 653359
- Email: info@bafe.org.uk
- Website: http://www.bafe.org.uk
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Bodycote Warringtonfire
- Holmesfield Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2DS, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1925 655116
- Fax: +44 (0) 1925 655419
- Email: info@warringtonfire.net
- Website: http://www.warringtonfire.net
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British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA)
- Richmond House, Broad Street, Ely, CB7 4AH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1353 659187
- Fax: +44 (0) 1353 666619
- Email: info@basa.org.uk
- Website: http://www.basa.org.uk
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British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
- Security House, Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1RS, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1905 21464
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1905 613149
- Email: admin@bsia.co.uk
- Website: http://www.bsia.co.uk
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British Standards Institution (BSI)
- 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 8996 9000
- Fax: + 44 (02) 0 8996 7400
- Email: info@bsi-global.com
- Website: http://www.bsi-global.com
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Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA)
- Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7AH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1344 426511
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1344 487575
- Email: bsria@bsria.co.uk
- Website: http://www.bsria.co.uk
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Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
- 22 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9BS, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 8675 5211
- Fax: + 44 (0) 20 8675 5449
- Email: enquiries@cibse.org
- Website: http://www.cibse.org
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Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA)
- 9-11Pebble Close, Amington, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4RD, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1827 302300
- Fax: +44 (0) 1827 302399
- Email: enquiries@cfoa.org.uk
- Website: http://www.cfoa.org.uk
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Communities & Local Government
- CLG work with local fire and rescue authorities to help prevent deaths, injuries and damage to property. They also work in partnership with the Fire and Rescue Service and other agencies to build the resilience and capability to deal with major emergencies, including terror attacks and natural disasters
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7944 4400
- Email: contactus@communities.gov.uk
- Website: www.communities.gov.uk/fire/
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Construction Product Association (CPA)
- 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 7323 3770
- Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7323 0307
- Email: info@constprod.org.uk
- Website: http://www.constprod.org.uk
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DSTAN - UK Defence Standardization
- Ministry of Defence, Room 1138, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 141 224 2531
- Fax: + 44 (0) 141 224 2503
- Email: enquiries@dstan.mod.uk
- Website: http://www.dstan.mod.uk
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e-fire
- Allington Towers, PO BOX NO. 50200, Allington Street, London, SW1E 5W
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7944 4400 ext. 18750
- Website: http://www.e-fire.gov.uk
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Electrical Contractors Association (ECA)
- ESCA House, 34 Palace Court, London, W2 4HY, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 7313 4800
- Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7221 7344
- Email: electricalcontractors@eca.co.uk
- Website: http://www.eca.co.uk
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Euralarm
- Dirk Gesenhues, c/o Siemens Gebaudesicherheit GmbH & Co. oHG, SGS SR, D-80930 Munchen
- Telephone: + 49 89 636 58141
- Fax: + 49 89 636 58439
- Email: dirk.gesenhues@mchf.siemens.de
- Website: http://www.euralarm.org
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European Committee of the Manufacturers of Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles (Eurofeu)
- Lyoner Strasse 18, 60528, Frankfurt
- Telephone: + 49 69 66 03-13 05
- Fax: + 49 69 66 03-14 64
- Email: bernd.scherer@vdma.org
- Website: http://www.eurofeu.org
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Federation of British Fire Organisations (FOBFO)
- Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0)1772 862545
- Email: secretariat@fobfo.org.uk
- Website: http://www.fobfo.org.uk
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Fire Fighting Vehicles Manufacturers Association (FFVMA)
- 25 Westfield Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1RR, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1483 506678
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1483 579488
- Email: christine@jdcfire.co.uk
- Website: http://www.ffvma.org.uk
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Fire Gateway
- This website was developed by the Government in partnership with the Fire & Rescue Authorities to give easier access to services, help improve community safety and save lives.
- Telephone: n/a
- Website: http://www.fire.gov.uk/
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Fire Magazine
- Keyways Publishing Ltd, PO Box 100, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8HD, UK
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1243 576 444
- Fax: +44 (0) 1243 576 456
- Email: andrew.lynch@keywayspublishing.com
- Website: http://www.fire-magazine.com
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Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal
- London Road, Moreton in Marsh Gloustershire GL56 ORH
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1608 812 518
- Fax: +44 (0) 1608 812 501
- Email: rgilbey@thefpa.co.uk
- Website: http://www.thefpa.co.uk
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Fire Protection Association (FPA)
- London Road, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1608 812500
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1608 812501
- Email: fpa@thefpa.co.uk
- Website: http://www.thefpa.co.uk
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Fire Service College
- Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1608 652154
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1608 652155
- Email: enquiries@fireservicecollege.ac.uk
- Website: http://www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk
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Firekills
- This website is aimed at fire safety. With the Homeowner in mind it provides hints and tips to keep your home and family as safe as possible
- Telephone: n/a
- Website: http://firekills.direct.gov.uk/index.html
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Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Room 313, St Annes House, Stanley Precinct, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3RA, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 151 951 3542
- Fax: + 44 (0) 151 951 4236
- Email: public.enquiries@hse.gov.uk
- Website: http://www.hsedirect.com
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Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL)
- Swan House, 207 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 8675 5432
- Fax: + 44 (0) 20 8673 5880
- Email: info@icel.co.uk
- Website: http://www.icel.co.uk
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Info4fire
- This is a new website, run by the company who produced FSE and is new resource for everyone installing, specifying and managing fire safety
- Telephone: 020 7921 5000
- Website: www.info4fire.com
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International Fire Protection (IFP)
- The Abbey Manor Buissness Centre, The Abbey, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2EN
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1935 426 428
- Fax: +44 (0) 1935 426 926
- Email: dave.staddon@ifpmag.com
- Website: http://www.ifpmag.com
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Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)
- Building 3, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX, ENGLAND
- Telephone: + 44 (0) 1923 664100
- Fax: + 44 (0) 1923 664994
- Email: enquiries@brecertification.co.uk
- Website: http://www.brecertification.co.uk
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National Quality Assurance (NQA)
- Warwick House, Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ZX, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 539000
- Fax: +44 (0) 1582 539090
- Email: enquiries@nqa.com
- Website: http://www.nqa.com
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National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
- Sentinel House, 5 Reform Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8BW, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 845 006 3003
- Fax: +44 (0) 1628 773367
- Email: nsi@nsi.org.uk
- Website: http://www.nsi-fire.org.uk
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Planning Portal
- This is a direct link to the government's website where you are able to donwload Approved Document B (Fire safety) Volume 2 - Buildings other than dwellinghouses (2206 edition) and is aimed at designers of new buildings
- Telephone: n/a
- Website: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314683691.html
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Risk UK
- ProActiv Publication, 3 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5AB.
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1354 680965
- Fax: +44 (0) 20 8295 1401
- Email: andy.clutton@risk-uk.com
- Website: http://www.risk-uk.com
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Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB)
- 131 Bedford Street, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 6LA, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 191 296 3242
- Fax: +44 (0) 191 296 2667
- Email: ssaib@ssaib.co.uk
- Website: http://www.ssaib.org
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UKWA (UK Warehousing Association)
- Walter House, 418-422 Strand, London WC2R 0PT UK
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7836 5522
- Fax: +44 (0) 20 7438 9379
- Email: dg@ukwa.org.uk
- Website: www.ukwa.org.uk
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UL International (UK) Ltd
- Wonersh House, The Guildway, Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1LR, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 302130
- Fax: +44 (0) 1483 302230
- Email: info@uk.ul.com
- Website: http://www.ul-europe.com
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United Register of Systems Ltd
- United House, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset, B27 3AH, ENGLAND
- Telephone: +44 (0) 1934 743999
- Fax: +44 (0) 1934 744300
- Email: gen@urs.co.uk
- Website: http://www.urs.co.uk