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Formed in 1975, the ASFP is the trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s manufacturers and installers of fire protections systems for steel, concrete, ductwork, dampers, penetration seals, fire stopping, and active curtains. These systems
are sometime referred to as passive fire protection products. For a list of ASFP members
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The ASFP works with Government and standard setting bodies both directly and via other sector group associations to increase the quality of the installed fire protection of the UK’s buildings.
The fire resistance of a component, such as a steel column, is its ability to resist the affects of fire for a period of time and this is usually measured by submitting the component to a fire test as defined in a nationally or internationally recognised
standard.
Most construction materials have some natural resistance to fire and as such comprise built-in fire protection. This natural fire resistance may be enhanced by the use of added materials or systems that are known by the collective term of passive fire
protection. For example the fire resistance of steel may be enhanced by the use of intumescent coatings, and concrete by sprayed cementitious coatings. While holes in partitions around penetrating services may be sealed by proprietary
mortars or batts.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership fees are set and agreed annually by the ASFP Council and are based on a mixture fixed fee and a calculation based on the value of the annual turnover in passive fire protection depending on the required Membership type.
We can guide you to obtain this via a third party insurance provider.
Just quote your unique membership number when booking.
Once your membership is approved you will receive an exclusive ASFP membership cerficate, and the official logo to display.
3rd party certification is a prerequisite of ASFP contractor members installing passive fire protection
MEMBER HUB INFORMATION
The Members Hub is the Icing on the cake, it’s not why members join it’s the extra bit they don’t expect but can be rewarding.
The Hub is a collection of Discounts, Free Advice and Industry Initiatives available to Members
Anyone who is employed by an ASFP Member Company can access the Website and the HUB
Yes. New services will be coming on stream all the time, keep watching for Member Communications or check the hub regularly for updates
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Generally the Building Regulations for new build. The Fire Authority has to be consulted if refurbishment projects are to be undertaken. The health and safety executive also needs to be consulted for a relevant building, which is currently defined as
being greater than 30 metres in height or seven stories, and containing more than one residences.
ADB is a Fire Safety document that provides practical guidance on meeting the requirements of the Building Regulations. There may also be alternative ways of achieving compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations.
Technical Standards for fire performance of buildings are available from the Scottish Building Standards Agency at www.sbsa.gov.uk
Details on Scottish fire safety legislation is available from www.infoscotland.com/firelaw
Go to http://www.northernireland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk/sr/sr2000/20000389.htm for Part E Fire Safety of the Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2000 to see how compliance may be achieved.
The Fire Protection Association and the Association of British Insures publish a document called ‘ The LPC Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings’ and this will give you guidance with regard to increasing the level of passive fire protection
in your building
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Online - Foundation Course In Passive Fire Protection - Level 2
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Online - Foundation Course In Passive Fire Protection - Level 3
