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What is BAFE ?

What is BAFE ?. BAFE is an independent non-profit making organisation formed in 1984 and dedicated to improving and maintaining quality and standards within the fire protection industry. How does it achieve this ?.

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What is BAFE ?

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  1. What is BAFE ? BAFE is an independent non-profit making organisation formed in 1984 and dedicated to improving and maintaining quality and standards within the fire protection industry

  2. How does it achieve this ? by adopting “schemes” (standards) that fire protection companies have to adhere to when they become BAFE Registered

  3. What is a BAFE Scheme ? All BAFE Schemes provide a set of rules for approved products to be installed and maintained correctly and require the Registered Company to have a UKAS approved ISO 9001 quality certification or equivalent

  4. What Schemes are there ? • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems • Fire Suppression Systems • Registered Technicians

  5. Who polices these ? in the majority of cases it is a UKAS accredited certification organisation such as BSI, NSI, LPCB, etc. however some schemes are policed directly by BAFE

  6. Who controls BAFE ? An Executive Council that includes: • Association of British Insurers • Chief Fire Officers Association • Confederation of British Industry • Health & Safety Executive • Trading Standards • Government – DCLG • Fire Industry Trade Associations • Certification Organisations

  7. How many BAFE Companies are there ? In January 2009 there were 454: • 263 registered to operate the Fire Alarm scheme • 191 registered to operate the Portable Fire Extinguisher scheme including the Registered Technicians’ Scheme You can search for a BAFE company in your area by clicking onto: www.bafe.org.uk

  8. Why should I use a BAFE Registered Company? There are several benefits: • It helps fulfil your duty of care responsibly under the Fire Safety Order • All BAFE Registered Technicians are qualified and are subject to ongoing field assessment • You can request an independent 3rd party certificate of compliance • BAFE is recognised by major insurance companies

  9. Promoting Quality in Fire Safety

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