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What is the golden thread?

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29 April 2024

This advice and guidance article covers the golden thread of information in fire safety, touching on what the golden thread means, and how it can be collated and maintained.

Regarding final exit doors that are held closed on a magnetic catch (schools), do they have to have BOTH the green (Type A) override unit AND be interfaced with the fire alarm system releasing on actuation?

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29 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

For a typical office do you recommend C02 and water or C02 and foam fire extinguishers?

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29 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

What type of buildings do NOT need Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)?

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29 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Using BS 9992 and BS 9999, how do surface platforms at Terminus Railway stations address the single direction of travel from such platforms when greater than 20m (B2 risk)?

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29 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

What is the ruling on having slider doors with twist/thumb lock openings as exit doors?

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04 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

Should powered doors de-energise upon activation of the fire alarm?

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04 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

What is the guidance on classing the internal storeys of a premises?

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04 April 2024

A selection of articles are produced exclusively for FPA members and focus on frequently asked technical questions for members to refer to.

What is a personal emergency evacuation plan?

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04 April 2024

This advice and guidance article covers personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs), what the purpose of them is, why they might be needed, what they should contain, and who is responsible for completing them.

Do landlords have to provide a fire risk assessment?

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26 March 2024

This advice and guidance article covers what a fire risk assessment is, whether landlords have to provide a fire risk assessment for the properties they manage, and what your responsibilities are as a landlord in regard to fire safety.

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