ASFP to host building safety seminar in September

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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced it will hold a seminar in London onMonday 5th September 2022. 

The event is scheduled to run from 10am-3pm and will be held at the Aviva Building London, 1 Undershaft, London.

Keynote speakers from across Government and the fire industry, along with ASFP passive fire protection experts, will be at the event to discuss the topic: Building Safety Act and Competency Pathway – how they will affect you?

The seminar will focus on two key areas: the Building Safety Act and the implications of subsequent secondary legislation. Discussions will also examine how competency requirements will be introduced and managed.

Planned Topics include the latest legislative changes, and amendments to product standards, including the creation of Safety Critical Product groups. There will also be suggestions on the various ways in which passive fire protection professionals can demonstrate their competency.

Association for Specialist Fire Protection elects new governing Council

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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has announced the election of its new Council, following its Annual General Meeting, held at Saddlers Hall, London on 7th July.

Council members are elected each year, while the chair and vice chair remain in place for a two year term. The Council now comprises:

  • Chris Miles – UL (Chair)
  • Clive Miles –  CLM Fireproofing (Vice Chair)
  • Clive Atkins – Fire Protection Coatings Group
  • Carrie Blackshaw   – Minster
  • Sharon McClure – Avesta Scotland
  • Nigel Morrey – Etex Building Performance
  • Robert O’Byrne  – Tennants Building Products
  • Jamie O’Hagan – Structural Fireproofing Systems
  • Ian Outram   – CPG Europe
  • Philip Sargent   – IFC Certification
  • Bob Westcombe – Rockwool

ASFP CEO Steve Davies welcomed the appointment of the new Council: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new ASFP Council. While we continue to thank our returning Council members for their continuing support, we particularly welcome those who are newly elected.

“The ASFP Council plays a key role in guiding the strategic direction of the ASFP and we welcome the important input we receive from members who give up their valuable time. As the Association grows and we develop new services, this engagement is vital to ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of members from every category.”

The ASFP is governed via a structure involving an Executive Board and the Council, with day-to-day management and operation, the responsibility of the CEO and Officers.

The ASFP Council sets strategy and structure and delegates management of Association to the Executive Board. This Board is composed of the ASFP Chair and Vice Chair, CEO and Business manager.