The effectiveness of sprinklers and other automatic fire-suppression systems relies on clear communication between those responsible for the fire safety of the building and the FRS, writes ex fire officer and the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association’s (BAFSA) sprinkler ambassador,…
BAFSA renews calls for fire sprinklers in schools as part of Sprinkler Week campaign
With school exam season now in full swing, BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) is reminding the Government and education authorities, as part of this year’s Sprinkler Week (20-25th May), about the increased threat of fire to schools during…
BAFSA celebrates 50 years supporting the sprinkler industry
BAFSA kicked of its 50th anniversary celebrations at the House of Lords last week with a special lunch in the Attlee Room to mark the occasion. The association, which was founded in 1974, invited 50 key stakeholders from across the…
Press release from BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association)
The devastating Luton Airport carpark terminal fire is a “regrettable reminder of why BAFSA continues to call for sprinklers to be fitted in all modern, multi-storey carparks,” BAFSA’s chief executive, Ali Perry has said. “Almost all modern cars are significantly…
BAFSA launches new online fire sprinkler training centre
BAFSA’s has boosted its fire sprinkler training offering with a new online training centre that allows those working in the industry opportunities to improve their skills in fire sprinkler inspection, design and installation. They can now select the appropriate course…
BAFSA CE responds to Inside Housing report on sprinklers
The chief executive of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA), Ali Perry, has praised a recent report in Inside Housing magazine that highlights the shockingly low-level of sprinklers retro-fitted in high-rise residential buildings since the Grenfell tragedy – that…
BAFSA webinar: Thursday, 6 May 10:00–12:00: Warehouses, storage facilities & distribution centres
Why automatic fire sprinklers should be a requirement in warehouses and distribution centres… thus protecting national and local business continuity and resilience. Fires in warehouses and large single-storey buildings are more frequent than is generally thought. Research has shown that…
Simon Rooks, Operations Director at Johnson Controls and council member of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA):
“The London Fire Brigade’s call for mandatory sprinklers in new high-rise buildings, irrespective of height, is yet another plea for action on fire safety. Industry bodies, building owners, and occupiers have been calling for vast improvements to fire safety regulations ever since…
The only conference in the UK focussed on water-based fire suppression as the most robust form of fire protection
Wednesday 14th November 2018 Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, Meriden, Birmingham CV7 7HR Day delegate rate: £190 including refreshments & materials Set in the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, this is a unique event in the UK’s fire building professionals’ calendars. Organised…