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|purpose = Provider of independent advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety |
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|location = London Road, [[Moreton-in-Marsh]], Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH |
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|membership = Approx 5,000 fire protection companies, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas |
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|leader_title = Managing Director |
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|leader_name = Jonathan O’Neill |
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|website = [http://www.thefpa.co.uk The FPA] |
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The '''Fire Protection Association''' is the UK's National Fire Safety Organisation. Established in 1946, it specializes in spreading awareness about [[wildfire]]. It offers education and training, a fire [[risk assessment]] service, a nationwide [[risk management]] survey service for insurers, and a membership journal ('''''Fire Risk Management'''''). |
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The '''Fire Protection Association''' is the [[trade association]] for fire safety companies in the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1880 the UK insurance industry, represented by the British Insurance Association (now the Association of British Insurers), formed the Fire Offices Committee (FOC) for the purposes of insurance tariff setting and technical support, and the Fire Protection Association (FPA) for information dissemination. |
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It was formed in 1946. Of all people killed in fires, most are killed by those in their own homes. |
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In 1935 the FOC set up a test laboratory on the outskirts of London at [[Borehamwood]],<ref>BRE Group, [https://www.bregroup.com/about-us/our-history/frs/ The Fire Research Station - FRS - a brief history], accessed 18 August 2020</ref> which at the start of World War II was taken over by the government as the Fire Research Station (FRS), with the FOC’s technical department being represented by a combined group called the Joint Fire Research Organisation (JFRO). |
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FPA Scotland was launched in February 2010. |
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In the early 1980s, aided by the ABI, there was a parting of the ways to address the often incompatible issues of ‘life safety’ versus ‘business and property protection’, and the technical arm of FOC formed the Fire Insurer’s Research and Testing Organisation (FIRTO). FRS remained a government organisation until it was absorbed into the Building Research Establishment (BRE). |
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In 1984 FIRTO combined with the FOC technical department, FPA, and the Insurers Technical Bureau (ITB) to form the Loss Prevention Council (LPC) which later went on to develop a certification body called the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). In 1999 UK insurers sold LPC Laboratories and LPCB to BRE, retaining the Fire Protection Association which relocated to offices at [[Blackfriars, London|Blackfriars]] in London. Many of FPA’s current staff have over the years worked for a number of the aforementioned organisations. |
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With its roots firmly in the insurance sector, one of FPA’s primary roles is to encourage convergence of government (life safety) and insurer (life safety and business and property protection) fire protection perspectives. Where government statutory requirements are considered inadequate by insurers for business and property protection, the FPA develops and maintains a number of key insurer standards for the implementation of active and passive fire protection requirements, together with a substantial library of Risk Control documents. |
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FPA relocated to the [[Fire Service College]] at [[Moreton-in-Marsh]] in [[Gloucestershire]] in 2004. |
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==Function== |
==Function== |
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Like many trade associations, it disseminates knowledge and codes of practice on the industry it represents - fire safety in the UK, such as fitting [[smoke detector]]s. It represents the industry as a whole on a national level. It produces documentation, DVDs and publications on [[fire safety]]. It also offers industry training courses. |
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The agreed aims and objectives of the FPA are: |
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Each year in September it organises its Fire Safety Week. It publishes (with the Institution of Fire Engineers) ''Fire Risk Management'' every month, which was formerly known as ''Fire Prevention & Fire Engineers Journal'' until January 2008. |
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* To protect people and property and the environment by advancing fire prevention and protection techniques |
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* To collaborate with central Government, the Fire Service and other agencies in this work |
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* To focus national and European attention on these issues |
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* To influence consumers and business related decision making |
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* To collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and provide research |
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*To disseminate advice and information{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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FPA operates via two divisions, each led by a Director. The Commercial Division encompasses the publications, ''Fire Risk Management'' journal, fire risk assessment, risk surveying and training activities, while the Technical Division undertakes research, and consultancy in support of all aspects of fire prevention and protection. |
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[[Image:Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh - geograph.org.uk - 61942.jpg|thumb|140px|left|It is based at the Fire Service College]] |
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It is based in [[Moreton-in-Marsh]], the home of the [[Institution of Fire Engineers]], and the [[Fire Service College]] (on the former [[RAF Moreton-in-Marsh]]). It is [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1600474 situated] on the former airfield, at the college, east of the village, off the A44, next to the boundary with [[Warwickshire]]. |
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The FPA supplies publications in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention and related topics. The range covers a wide variety of products including videos, DVDs, CDs and online services, books, codes of practice, recommendations, reports, leaflets, pocket cards and posters. |
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It also has an office on [[Baker Street]] in London, and on [[St. Andrew Square]] in Edinburgh (FPA Scotland). |
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The Training Department currently offers approximately 55 different courses covering fire safety management, fire safety engineering, health and safety and N/SVQs in fire safety. |
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==RISC Authority== |
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The RISC Authority (Risk, Insight, Strategy and Control Authority), who conduct research and representation on behalf of a group of UK Insurers into risk mitigation measures from fire and security risks, is administered by the FPA.<ref>RISC Authority, [https://fpalargeloss.riscauthority.co.uk/Account/Faq FAQ Page: Who are RISCAuthority?], accessed 24 November 2020</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* FPA - former [[Family Planning Association]] |
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* [[BRE Centre for Fire Safety Engineering]] |
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* [[Fire Safety Officer]] |
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* [[Fire services in the United Kingdom]] |
* [[Fire services in the United Kingdom]] |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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*{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/world/europe/grenfell-tower-fire.html|title=Britain Vowed Big Changes After Grenfell Tower Burned. Why Are Thousands Stuck in Firetraps?|last=Mueller|first=Benjamin|date=2019-05-29|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-09-22|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}} |
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*{{Cite web|url=https://buildingproducts.co.uk/grenfell-two-years-fire-protection-association-renews-call-government-changes-building-regulations-dont-go-far-enough/|title=Grenfell two years on – the Fire Protection Association renews its call that government changes to building regulations don't go far enough|date=2019-06-17|website=Building Products|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-22}} |
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*{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/building-owners-grenfell-cladding-must-18340619|title=Building owners with "Grenfell" cladding must take immediate action to fix it|last=Young|first=Matthew|date=2019-07-18|website=mirror|access-date=2019-09-22}} |
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* [http://www.figuk.org.uk Fire Information Group - related industry website] |
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*{{Cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/grenfell-tower-fire-safety-rules-sprinklers-brandon-lewis-warn-house-building-social-housing-tory-a7790921.html|title=Tory minister urged against including sprinklers in fire safety rules as it could discourage house building|date=2017-06-15|website=The Independent|language=en|access-date=2019-09-22}} |
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/937444.stm Fire Safety Week in September 2000] |
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[[Category:Fire protection organizations]] |
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[[Category:Fire and rescue in the United Kingdom]] |
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Abbreviation | FPA |
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Formation | 1946 |
Legal status | Association |
Purpose | Provider of independent advice and guidance on all aspects of fire safety |
Location |
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Region served | UK and Overseas |
Membership | Approx 5,000 fire protection companies, organisations and individuals from the UK and overseas |
Managing Director | Jonathan O’Neill |
Website | The FPA |
The Fire Protection Association is the UK's National Fire Safety Organisation. Established in 1946, it specializes in spreading awareness about wildfire. It offers education and training, a fire risk assessment service, a nationwide risk management survey service for insurers, and a membership journal (Fire Risk Management).
History
[edit]In 1880 the UK insurance industry, represented by the British Insurance Association (now the Association of British Insurers), formed the Fire Offices Committee (FOC) for the purposes of insurance tariff setting and technical support, and the Fire Protection Association (FPA) for information dissemination.
In 1935 the FOC set up a test laboratory on the outskirts of London at Borehamwood,[1] which at the start of World War II was taken over by the government as the Fire Research Station (FRS), with the FOC’s technical department being represented by a combined group called the Joint Fire Research Organisation (JFRO).
In the early 1980s, aided by the ABI, there was a parting of the ways to address the often incompatible issues of ‘life safety’ versus ‘business and property protection’, and the technical arm of FOC formed the Fire Insurer’s Research and Testing Organisation (FIRTO). FRS remained a government organisation until it was absorbed into the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
In 1984 FIRTO combined with the FOC technical department, FPA, and the Insurers Technical Bureau (ITB) to form the Loss Prevention Council (LPC) which later went on to develop a certification body called the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). In 1999 UK insurers sold LPC Laboratories and LPCB to BRE, retaining the Fire Protection Association which relocated to offices at Blackfriars in London. Many of FPA’s current staff have over the years worked for a number of the aforementioned organisations.
With its roots firmly in the insurance sector, one of FPA’s primary roles is to encourage convergence of government (life safety) and insurer (life safety and business and property protection) fire protection perspectives. Where government statutory requirements are considered inadequate by insurers for business and property protection, the FPA develops and maintains a number of key insurer standards for the implementation of active and passive fire protection requirements, together with a substantial library of Risk Control documents.
FPA relocated to the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire in 2004.
Function
[edit]The agreed aims and objectives of the FPA are:
- To protect people and property and the environment by advancing fire prevention and protection techniques
- To collaborate with central Government, the Fire Service and other agencies in this work
- To focus national and European attention on these issues
- To influence consumers and business related decision making
- To collect, analyse and publish statistics, identify trends and provide research
- To disseminate advice and information[citation needed]
Structure
[edit]FPA operates via two divisions, each led by a Director. The Commercial Division encompasses the publications, Fire Risk Management journal, fire risk assessment, risk surveying and training activities, while the Technical Division undertakes research, and consultancy in support of all aspects of fire prevention and protection.
The FPA supplies publications in the fields of fire safety, fire prevention and related topics. The range covers a wide variety of products including videos, DVDs, CDs and online services, books, codes of practice, recommendations, reports, leaflets, pocket cards and posters.
The Training Department currently offers approximately 55 different courses covering fire safety management, fire safety engineering, health and safety and N/SVQs in fire safety.
RISC Authority
[edit]The RISC Authority (Risk, Insight, Strategy and Control Authority), who conduct research and representation on behalf of a group of UK Insurers into risk mitigation measures from fire and security risks, is administered by the FPA.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ BRE Group, The Fire Research Station - FRS - a brief history, accessed 18 August 2020
- ^ RISC Authority, FAQ Page: Who are RISCAuthority?, accessed 24 November 2020
Further reading
[edit]- Mueller, Benjamin (29 May 2019). "Britain Vowed Big Changes After Grenfell Tower Burned. Why Are Thousands Stuck in Firetraps?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- "Grenfell two years on – the Fire Protection Association renews its call that government changes to building regulations don't go far enough". Building Products. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- Young, Matthew (18 July 2019). "Building owners with "Grenfell" cladding must take immediate action to fix it". mirror. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
- "Tory minister urged against including sprinklers in fire safety rules as it could discourage house building". The Independent. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2019.