Member update
Liz Barnwell, membership manager at the FPA, gives an update with the latest member news Member networking event
OUR NEXT member networking event is planned to take place at the FIREX International trade show, which will be held from 19 to 21 May at ExCEL London. Watch this space, as we will have more detailed information for you in the next couple of issues!
LPC Sprinkler Rules offer
Members of the FPA can make a saving of up to £110 during February on the cost of the PDF edition of LPC Sprinkler Rules. This is the comprehensive and authoritative guide to best practice in the design of sprinkler systems, and it incorporates the full BS EN 12845 standard, insurer technical bulletins and supplementary information.
The PDF edition can be downloaded and
installed on up to two personal devices and it includes more than 1,900 hot links, which enable you to quickly find related information. It is the ideal reference tool for anyone working remotely or on site, as you don’t need to be connected to the internet to access the contents after the initial PDF installation. In February, our member price is only £189+
VAT, instead of the usual £299+ VAT. To order your copy, simply email
sales@thefpa.co.uk or call 01608 812500. This offer ends on 29 February, so don’t delay!
New FPA webinars
Presented by industry professionals both from the FPA and other fire sector organisations, our webinars provide accurate information, expert insight and the opportunity to pose questions live to fire safety specialists. Our latest webinar, entitled ‘3 Essential
Ingredients for Business & Property Protection’, took place on Thursday 20 February. While the focus of fire legislation is – quite correctly – to preserve life, recent fires in apartments, care homes and hotels have resulted in the complete destruction of the building. The webinar featured examples which highlighted the fact that regulations offer little towards preserving our largest financial investment in life – property. Industry experts outlined key factors that impact the procurement process of a building – and ultimately life safety and long term property protection. Attendees learned that giving these factors full attention can greatly benefit occupant safety and building security. FPA principal consultant Howard Passey was chair, while FPA technical director Dr Jim Glockling discussed resilience basics and the challenges faced today regarding property protection. Mike Leonard, chief executive officer of the Building Alliance, covered modern methods of construction and highlighted how sustainability
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