CONFIRMATION OF “VALIDATOR” STATUS
This circular letter informs NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment approved companies about changes in the process of confirming a fire risk assessor’s status as a ‘validator’ under the BAFE SP205 scheme. The new confirmation letters will no longer include the ‘Tier’ of the assessed premises and will require a completed fire risk assessment for certain applications.
Read MoreNSI Quality Schedule FRAQS 123 – BS EN ISO 9001:2015
This circular informs NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Gold approved companies and applicants about the issuance of NSI Quality Schedule FRAQS 123 for BS EN ISO 9001:2015. It provides instructions on how to obtain the new Quality Schedule and outlines its applicability alongside existing requirements.
Read MoreNON-BAFE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT SCHEME
This circular informs approved companies and applicants about the withdrawal of the Warringtonfire Fire Risk Assessors Certification Scheme (FRACS) and the introduction of the NSI Fire Risk Assessment Scheme (FRAS) effective from 1st January 2025. The NSI FRAS will be a closed scheme available only to those already registered on the FRACS.
Read MoreFRAQS-123.4-Quality-Schedule-for-the-application-of-BS-EN-ISO-9001-2015-to-Fire-Risk-Assessment-Apr-17
The document “FRAQS-123.4-Quality-Schedule-for-the-application-of-BS-EN-ISO-9001-2015-to-Fire-Risk-Assessment-Apr-17” outlines the NSI Quality Schedule for implementing BS EN ISO 9001:2015 within the NSI Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Gold Certification Scheme. It details the requirements for compliance with both the Quality Management System (QMS) and Product Certification (PC) standards, emphasizing the importance of competent risk assessors and adherence to BAFE SP205-1 guidelines. This edition reflects updates to the ISO standard and provides specific criteria for auditing organizations engaged in fire risk assessments, ensuring quality and safety in life safety services.
Read MoreNSI-Regulations-Annex-6-Issue-2-Life-Safety-April-2024
The document “NSI-Regulations-Annex-6-Issue-2-Life-Safety-April-2024” outlines additional regulations for companies holding NSI ‘Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Gold’ and ‘Silver’ approvals. It specifies the requirements for issuing NSI Certificates of Conformity, including the validation process, the necessity of using approved templates, and the obligations regarding customer agreements and certificate status. The regulations apply to life safety fire risk assessments conducted in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Read MoreEnquiry-and-Risk-Assessment-report-for-IHAS-to-PD6662 (2)
The “Enquiry-and-Risk-Assessment-report-for-IHAS-to-PD6662 (2)” evaluates the risks associated with the Integrated Health and Safety (IHAS) framework in relation to the PD6662 standard. It identifies potential hazards, assesses their impact, and recommends mitigation strategies to ensure compliance and enhance safety protocols. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview to support decision-making and improve risk management practices within the organization.
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