FIT SHOW 2017
THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE
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Fire and security are covered by regulation , however not everyone in the supply chain knows what is covered , is able to specify and / or supply appropriate products / materials , and most importantly install and commission the fire protection or security installations correctly . Knowing who or what to use on a project can be a real problem .
Third Party Certification offers ways to address this :
Certification of appropriately tested / technically assessed products and competent installation companies .
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
This requires companies to demonstrate processes and procedures for the design , control of manufacture to maintain the conformity of the product with that which was proven by test or assessment to afford the fire protection required .
INSTALLER CERTIFICATION
This requires companies to demonstrate processes and procedures for the design , selection , procurement and satisfactory installation . Certification can be used to verify that which is specified in the fire or security strategy has actually been delivered to site and installed correctly .
There are also schemes for “ Enhanced Security Products ” which satisfies the requirements of Police ‘ Secured by Design ’ for security doors and glazing .
For example , IFC Certification is able to certify products , installer companies under their UKAS accredited schemes and also provide Quality Management System certification to
ISO 9001 . IFCC also offers an independent site inspection / survey service as IFCC is also a UKAS accredited Inspection Body .
IFCC are also a Notified Body so can carry out AVCP works to support companies wishing to CE mark their products , despite the Brexit vote this is still essential if you want to supply in UK and Europe .
All of this means that end user clients can have confidence in selecting products / services correctly provided and installed which will perform as specified and deliver the quality required .
So if any of the following apply to you , then go along and talk to IFC Certification at the FIT Show :
• What has fire safety got to do with me ?
• Why do I need third party certification ?
• Who can I ask about Security Product Certification ?
• Can IFCC deliver certification promptly , by someone who will talk through the requirements and how best it can be provided ?
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