Fire Third Party Certification!
“It will strengthen the construction products regulatory regime, with new requirements to make sure more products are safe, while paving the way for a National Regulator for Construction Products to oversee and enforce the rules.’’ Building Safety Bill, 5th July 2021
As a direct result of the findings of the Hackitt Report and subsequent government focus on the recommendations for the wider fire safety environment, FIREX International, the UK’s leading fire industry tradeshow, has taken the decision to fully commit to supporting and promoting third-party approvals, independent accreditation and competency for construction products and services.
This will mean all exhibiting companies with relevant fire protection or prevention systems and materials will need to hold – or be in the process of acquiring – recognised third-party approval on their products in order to participate at FIREX, which returns to London’s ExCeL on 17-19 May 2022.
This development will enable FIREX International to align and correspond with the current need for improvements in product selection and specification as outlined in the Building Safety Bill, which in conjunction with additional recommendations, will ultimately help to create a safer built environment. This commitment, supported by the industry, will provide exhibiting partners with a unique opportunity to showcase their expertise and commitment to safety, in addition to explaining why their products have achieved third-party approved status.
The move will create a backdrop of high-quality product solutions, as well as a focus on competency in areas such as training and development. Education and expertise will be delivered by industry experts – all of whom recognise the vital importance of products and practises that have been rigorously tested to the most demanding requirements.
FIREX International puts third-party certification centre stage