by Clair Mooney | 2 Aug, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS technical director Joe Cilia considers the key points from the review into Building Regulations and Fire Safety commissioned by government following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower last year.
Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and PPP
Since the fire at Grenfell Tower and the interim report, FIS has been working with its members to address the issues of providing clear digital evidence of compliance and competence through an initiative called Product Process People (PPP). This is a process to evidence compliance by saving copies of test reports, product delivery notes and site images to show correct installation. Together with copies of the operatives’ CSCS cards with relevant training recorded in the same file, this will provide current evidence of competency.
by Clair Mooney | 2 Aug, 2018 | CSCS, Drylining, Main News Feed
FIS has introduced two offers to help drylining operatives upgrade to the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card, an essential replacement for the expired CRO cards which cannot be renewed.
20% discount
The first offer is a 20% discount off the full price of upgrading their current CRO card in the drylining trade to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card for £995 + VAT. The old CRO cards are expiring and will not be renewed which means operatives need to upgrade to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card in drylining. This will include registration, paperwork, onsite assessment and NVQ level 2 completion which will enable them to become qualified in drylining and invest in their future. The Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card is valid for five years.
Updgrade in two days for £300 + VAT
The second offer is a fast track route for experienced drylining finishers to upgrade from their current CRO card to a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card in two days for £300 + VAT. Operatives only spend one day away from site to gain their qualification and get the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card. This an opportunity for operatives to turn their experience into a qualification so they can work on site.
This is a part of the Fit-out Futures programme which aims to get a carded workforce, this a brilliant opportunity for FIS members to get their operatives upgraded to the Blue Skilled Workers CSCS card and get them qualified and on site.
For more information click here or email CSCScards@thefis.org
by Clair Mooney | 1 Aug, 2018 | Main News Feed
James Brokenshire (Secretary of State for Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) provides an update on the work the Government is undertaking in response to the Grenfell tragedy and broader building safety work.
Grenfell Update:Written statement – HCWS890
by Clair Mooney | 30 Jul, 2018 | Main News Feed
FIS has published a statement regarding what constitutes performance compliancy in drywall systems.
Click here to read the statement – Ensuring system compliancy in drywall systems
by Clair Mooney | 26 Jul, 2018 | Main News Feed
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is hosting a free CPD seminar aimed at improving awareness of passive fire protection on 4 September, between 08.30am – 1pm in London.
Understanding Passive Fire Protection, offers presentations on all aspects of passive fire protection, including the role of fire doors, frames and fire seals; door hardware maintenance and replacement; fire-resistant glazing; fire ducts and dampers; structural fire protection; compartment wall penetrations and firestopping. It also offers an insight into fire risk assessment and what to look for in relation to passive fire protection.
To reserve your delegate place visit http://asfp.org.uk/webdocs/courses.php complete the booking form and return to info@asfp.org.uk
Seminar Details
Tuesday 4 September 2018
8:30am – 1pm
Aviva Building
St Helens, 1 Undershaft
London, EC3P 3DQ
The event is suitable for anyone who is responsible for specifying or inspecting passive fire protection or those appointing trades that could cause damage to existing fire protection in the process of their work.
by Clair Mooney | 25 Jul, 2018 | Main News Feed
The government has clarified the fire safety guidance in Approved Document B following the recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt and is seeking views on these revisions.
To view the consultation documents please click here. It is preferred that responses to this consultation be made using the online survey http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3HMPLWL. The closing date for this consultation is 11 October 2018.
Please note that when viewing the two redrafted volumes of AD B that:
- The presentation is no longer in the two column format which made life more difficult when viewing the ADs on line
- There has been a significant reconfiguration to the two volumes with the split now reflecting Dwellings and Non-dwellings
- Therefore, guidance on the design of blocks of flats has now moved from Volume 2 to Volume 1
- A clear differentiation is now made between external fire spread on the external walls and fire spread from one building to another
- The use of European classifications for fire resistance and reaction to fire within the main body of the document. Advice on British Standards is retained to allow for conversions, if needed
- Consolidation of guidance on fire dampers and ventilation systems into one place
- Moving guidance on the provision of information (regulation 38) and insulated core panels into the main body of the document
- Where possible specifying the period of fire resistance for a construction into the body of the text rather than on tables situated in the back of the AD.
Also note that MHCLG are not inviting responses to:
- Sections providing guidance on the use of combustible materials on wall systems of high-rise buildings
- Paragraphs A1-A4 of Appendix B of both volumes regarding desk top studies
As these are being dealt with in a separate consultations already released for comment.
CPA will be responding to this consultation and would appreciate seeing members responses so that we can submit a meaningful document reflecting the diverse range of opinions.
