Resources
BAFSA/FIA Warehouse Seminar
Other presentations can be downloaded via this link:
www.fia.uk.com/en/Information/
Posted on: Friday 24 July 2009
Presentation at BAFSA/FIA Warehouse Seminar: Stewart Kidd
You can download here the presentation on the use and benefits of sprinklers delivered at the 8 July seminar in Birmingham
Posted on: Thursday 9 July 2009
Notes Re Stewart Kidd's Presentation at BAFSA/FIA Warehouse Seminar
The attachment below supplements Stewart's presentation.
Posted on: Thursday 9 July 2009
Fire Protection Strategies for New School Buildings
This is a BSc (Hons) Dissertation undertaken by Ian Moore, a serving fire officer. The abstract reads:
"The purpose of this research was to examine driving factors and stakeholder influence when selecting appropriate fire strategies for new school buildings. This is
against the backdrop of the Building Schools for the Future program and a government expectation that all new schools are protected by sprinklers.
An investigation into the scale of the problem using fire statistics has revealed asignificant problem with arson attacks on school buildings. There is a high economic
cost from such incidents and a much wider implication to the education of the pupils and to the local community.
A literature review of the legislation, standards and recommendations that can be
applied to new school buildings has revealed that there is no single standard and a wide range of documents justifying different levels of protection. This has lead to design teams being accused of ‘cherry picking’ fire strategies to fit the budget of the project and a degree of dissatisfaction amongst inspectors.
There is a drive to ensure that the design of schools contributes positively towards educational environment, improving the standard of learning. This research has
revealed a detachment between the so called design champions and the need to protect school buildings from arson and fire damage. The conclusions of this dissertation present suggested good practice in the design process for new school buildings when considering the most appropriate fire
strategy. It is hoped that this work will stimulate a debate that will see future school buildings afforded the best levels of life and property protection".
Posted on: Wednesday 3 June 2009
R&D Presentation - Scottish Building Regulations
Presentation delivered by Hugh Aidie, SBSA on Scottish building standards and the application of sprinkler systems.
Posted on: Tuesday 19 May 2009
R&D Seminar Presentation - BS 9251
Presentation given by Ian Gough, BAFSA Technical Advisor, covering BS 9251 at BAFSA's Residential and Domestic Sprinkler Seminar on 6 May
Posted on: Monday 18 May 2009
R&D Seminar Presentation - Sprinklers as Alternative Compliance
Presentation given by Stewart Kidd on use of sprinklers for alternative compliance at BAFSA's Residential and Domestic Sprinkler Seminar on 6 May.
Posted on: Monday 18 May 2009
R&D Seminar Presentation - Designing and Installing
Presentation given by Max Fowler, Vipond on designing and installing R&D systems at BAFSA's Residential and Domestic Sprinkler Seminar on 6 May
Posted on: Monday 18 May 2009
R&D Seminar Presentation - Blazemaster
Presentation given by Sinikka Freidhof, Lubrizol on use and benfits of CPVC pipe at BAFSA Residential and Domestic Sprinkler Seminar on 6 May.
Posted on: Sunday 17 May 2009
BRE Guide to Water Mist in Residential and Domestic Premises
Report of BRE research undertaken on behalf of the Department of Communities and Local Government on the appropriate use of water mist in residential properties. Published originally (V2) in July 2006.
Posted on: Wednesday 9 August 2006