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2011
- Tyco Total FlameFast Product Alert
  19 Aug 2011
  We have received the attached from information Tyco relating to TOTAL ? FLAMEFAST 2 & 5 Kg CO2 extinguishers
- Northern Ireland Regulations on Controls of Ozone Depleting Substances
  21 Jul 2011
  From 31st July two new Regulations come in to place with the aim to help limit Northern Ireland's emissions of ozone depleting substances.
- Construction Design and Management (CDM)
  19 Jul 2011
  Everyone controlling site work has health and safety responsibilities. HSE provides information on construction design and management regulations.
- BSi Invites Comments on PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment
  12 Jul 2011
  BSi is inviting technical comments on PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment Guidance and a Recommended Methodology by 15th August.
- Revision to SP203-1 has been published
  03 May 2011
  Revision to SP203-1 Fire Detection and Alarm systems published and is available for download. Read on to find out the principle changes outlined.
- The EU Commission have agreed new phase out dates for halon critical uses
  19 Apr 2011
  amended regulation sets out the new phase out dates for halons in fire fighting
- EU Construction Products Regulation - Text Agreed
  09 Feb 2011
  An update on the progress of the Construction Products Regulation.
- DCLG Construction product-related notifications
  02 Feb 2011
  NOTIFICATIONS OF MEMBER STATE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS - NEW PROCESS
2010
- New CEN-CENELEC SME Web portal
  19 Oct 2010
  CEN-CENELEC launches new web portal to help SMEs work with standards and achieve a greater benefit for them.
- Transposition of the Revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC)
  28 Jul 2010
  A consultation has been recently launched by DEFRA and the Welsh Regional Assembly as part of UK Government?s steps to implement the revised Waste Framework Directive.
- FIA Technical Notice: Jewel Saffire Safety Notice
  09 Jul 2010
  We have been made aware of incidents relating to the valves on 9 litre water extinguishers manufactured by Jewel Saffire.
- BSI produce corrigenda for Standards
  19 May 2010
  The following documents have been added to the BSI website following recent amendments
- CEN-CENELEC Webinars
  11 May 2010
  CEN-CENELEC are to hold two webinars on SMEs and European standardisation
- New Statutory Instrument relating to the Fire Safety Order (FSO)is published
  10 May 2010
  Statutory Instrument No 471 relating to the FSO came into force in April 2010
- New FactFile highlights radical change for CE marking under new regulations
  27 Apr 2010
  The publication of its 37th 'FactFile' has been announced by the FIA to provide an invaluable guide to how CE marking operates under the CPD and, importantly, how this relates to the proposed new Construction Products Regulation.
- FIA Announces publication of FactFile on Environmental Guidance
  21 Apr 2010
  The FIA promotes the standards of the UK fire industry through close liaison and lobbying with Government, official bodies & other key organisations, has announced the availability of a legislative overview on environmental guidance.
- CEN-CENELEC SME Heldesk
  10 Mar 2010
  CEN and CENELEC announce the launch of the CEN-CENELEC SME Helpdesk, which will provide on-demand advice and information to support European Small and Medium sized Enterprises on standardization related issues.
- Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009
  09 Mar 2010
  These regulations set out new rules for the collection, treatment and recycling of all types of batteries and accumulators (or rechargeable batteries)
- Webinar on ODS and F-Gas Banks
  02 Mar 2010
  The European Commission is to host a Webinar on ODS and F-Gas Banks.
- New study offers alternative approach to open-plan fire safety
  01 Mar 2010
  A new study by the NHBC (National House Building Council) into the fire protection of open-plan flats has identified the role of enhanced fire detection and alarm provision in achieving effective fire safety.
- Ozone Depleting Substances
  11 Feb 2010
  Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer applied from 1 January 2010 and replaced Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000.
- HSG 168 - Guidance on fire safety on construction sites
  14 Jan 2010
  The HSE has recently issued for consultation updated guidance on fire safety on construction sites, HSG 168.
2009
- ODS - F Gas Consultation
  16 Dec 2009
  Consultation on proposals for GB offences and penalties legislation in relation to EC Regulation 1005/2010 on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Later and proposed amendment to the Fluorinated Gases Regulations 2009
- CEN enlarges its membership
  02 Dec 2009
  The Croatian Standards Institute joins the family of the CEN Members and the National Standards Bodies of Libya, Belarus and Azerbaijan gain CEN Affiliate status.
- Amendments to BS EN 54-2
  04 Nov 2009
  BS EN 54-2 has recently been amended to include some editorial corrections. To see which these are please view the FAQ section of the website, under Standards
- CPR on target for 2012
  24 Sep 2009
  EU Construction Products Regulation - September 2009
- BS5306-3:2009
  15 Sep 2009
  The FIA's PowerPoint presentation on the major changes to the British Standard
- Short Guide to BS5306-3:2009
  02 Sep 2009
  This document is a short guide to highlight the principal changes introduced by the 2009 version of BS5306-3.
- Flourinated Greehouse Gases Regulations 2009
  04 Mar 2009
  Information on the Publication of Flourinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009
- The European Commission's proposed Construction Products Regulation
  29 Jan 2009
  The Consultation on the proposals and development of a UK negotiating line - Summary of responses
- FIA Fact File No 0032
  21 Jan 2009
  FIA Application Guidelines for Thermally-Enhanced Carbon Monoxide (CO) Fire Detectors
- FIA Fact File No 0031
  20 Jan 2009
  FIA Application Guidelines for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Fire Detectors (Fact File No 4 revised)
- FIA Guidance note on Application Guildlines for Point Type Multisensor Fire Detectors
  20 Jan 2009
  FIA Guidance for the Fire Protection Industry - Application Guidelines for Point Type Multisensor Fire Detectors
- FIA Code of Practice for Design, Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance of Aspirating Smoke Detec
  01 Jan 2009
  FIA Code of Practioce for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Aspirating Smoke Detectors
2008
- FIA Fact File No 0003
  06 Oct 2008
  Announcement from the FIA Fire, the Environment and Foams
- FIA Fact File No 0004
  06 Oct 2008
  FIA Aplication Guidelines for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Fire Detectors
- FIA Fact File No 0005
  06 Oct 2008
  Care and Maintenance of Fire Hoses
- FIA Fact File No 0006
  06 Oct 2008
  Care and Maintenance of Portable Foam Inductors
- FIA Fact File No 0007
  06 Oct 2008
  Maintenance Instructions for Female Instantaneous Couplings
- FIA Fact File No 0008
  06 Oct 2008
  Class F Fires
- FIA Fact File No 0009
  06 Oct 2008
  Construction Products Directive
- FIA Fact File No 0011
  06 Oct 2008
  Colour Coding of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- FIA Fact File No 0012
  06 Oct 2008
  The "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (WEEE) and the "Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (ROHS) Directives
- FIA Fact File No 0013
  06 Oct 2008
  BS5839-1 L5 Systems
- FIA Fact File No 0014
  06 Oct 2008
  Guidance Regarding Fire Alarms Systems to BS5839-1:2002
- FIA Fact File No 0015
  06 Oct 2008
  Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors & the Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002
- FIA Fact File No 0016
  06 Oct 2008
  Approved Document P of the Building Regulations 2000
- FIA Fact File No 0017
  06 Oct 2008
  Ionisation Chamber Smoke Detectors (ICSD): Applicable Regulation for Manufacturing Transport and Disposal
- FIA Fact File No 0018
  06 Oct 2008
  Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA)
- FIA Fact File No 0019
  06 Oct 2008
  Fire Risk Assessment and your Obligations as an Employer
- FIA Fact File No 0020
  06 Oct 2008
  The "Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment" WEEE and the "Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (ROHS) Directives - Update
- FIA Fact File No 0021
  06 Oct 2008
  Guide to (Point) Detector Cleanliness
- FIA Fact File No 0022
  06 Oct 2008
  Fire Extinguisher and Electrical Risk
- FIA Fact File No 0023
  06 Oct 2008
  Portable Fire Extinguisher under the ADR
- FIA Fact File No 0024
  06 Oct 2008
  Environmental Guidance - Waste Issues for Fire Protection Companies
- FIA Fact File No 0025
  06 Oct 2008
  Environmental Guidance - Foam Fire Extinguishers
- FIA Fact File No 0026
  06 Oct 2008
  Environmental Guidance - Fire Fighting Powder and Powder Fire Extinguishers
- FIA Fact File No 0027
  06 Oct 2008
  Environmental Guidance - Class F Fire Extinguishers
- FIA Fact File No 0028
  06 Oct 2008
  EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
- Guidance Note on Testing Multisensor Detectors
  06 Oct 2008
  Recommendations on how to test Multisensor detectors in fire detection & fire alarm systems.
- Guidance Policy on the Remote Access & Control of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  06 Oct 2008
  FIA Guidance for the fire protection industry on remote access and control of fire detection and alarm systems.
- FIA Fact File No 0029
  06 Oct 2008
  The 'Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment' (WEEE) - Update 2
- FIA Fact File No 0030
  06 Oct 2008
  The 'Restriction on the use of certain hazardhous substances in electrical and electronic equipment' (RoHS) Directives - Update 2
- FIA Code of Practice for the Design and Installation of Commercial and Industrial Watermist Systems
  01 Mar 2008
  FIA Guidance for the Fire Protection Industry
- FSH/2 Fire Extinguishers
  22 Jan 2008
  British and International Standards
- FSH/24 Fire Safety Engineering
  01 Jan 2008
  British and International Standards
2007
- Guidance Note EC Regulation No 842/ 2006 on Certain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
  15 Nov 2007
  FIA Guidance for the Fire Protection Industry
- FSH/17 Fire Brigade Equipment
  10 Oct 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/14 Precautions Against Fire
  26 Sep 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/16 Hazards to Life From Fire
  26 Sep 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/23 Fire Precautions in Industrial and Chemical Plant
  12 Jun 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/22 Fire Resistance Tests
  12 Apr 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/21 Reaction to Fire Tests
  01 Apr 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/18 Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment
  01 Mar 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/19 Fire Precautions in Railway Stock
  15 Feb 2007
  British and International Standards
- FSH/12 Fire Detection and Alarm
  08 Feb 2007
  British and International Standards
2003
- FIA Fact File No 0010
  06 Jan 2003
  Mains Powered Fire Alarms Systems with Standby Power Supply

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