ECSA Fire Protection System Practitioner (FPSP) - InFIReS 2018
John Cato, Executive Head of Policy Development at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), explained the registration process for all Fire Protection System Practitioners (FPSP). This process applies to those in the field of sprinklers, gas suppression and detection. This topic was particularly interesting to insurers since it means that the Engineering Council will now start regulating the field. Registrations will open in June for select categories.
To get more information download the presentation here.
Sea Water as a Means of Fighting Fire - InFIReS 2018
Mr. Lenny Naidoo, Chief Fire Officer, of Engen Petroleum Company was gracious enough to present to the enthusiastic crowd at FPASA's annual InFIReS Seminar 2018 on the merits of using sea water for fire fighting. Engen has for many years perfected its state of the art sea water reticulation system dedicated to fire fighting and shared a high level overview of what such a system would entail.
Download the presentation here.
Sprinkler Day - 05 September 2018
On this day, FPASA will be hosting a knowledge sharing seminar on sprinklers.
Leading experts in the field will present talks on sprinkler systems in the modern built environment.
To reserve your seat, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The programme will be published on our website shortly.
Call 011 397 1618/19.
South African Insurance Association - Fire Safety and Prevention
The SAIA water crisis forum has distributed their draft communication proposal relating to the water crisis /drought in SA. These documents are not Cape Town specific, rather they are applicable to all areas were water scarcity and drought are an issue.
Grenfell Tower (source: FPA-UK) - FIRE RESISTANT CLADDING PLAN FOR GRENFELL ‘WAS DROPPED’
A CLADDING company has stated that it provided a quote to fit fire resistant panels to Grenfell Tower before its refurbishment, but was turned down.
FPASA at Milla SA - Fire Systems Design and Engineering Conference, CpT, 2018
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FPASA Fire Magazine _ March 2020
Good day our lovely members and readers,
Since we know there will be a lag in delivery of the magazine via courier, due to the national lockdown, we are e-maling each member a copy of the magazine.
Please enjoy the read, and please keep in contact via email.
Should you not have received a copy already, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you will shortly receive the latest edition.
Alternatively, please log in to the website to access the FIRE journal.
Thank you, Renay
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Training at FPASA - 08/04/2020
The FPASA is committed to still providing education. We have transitioned to enable lessons to be conducted online.
Thus, if you would like to participate in the following courses, please do make a booking with us:
- Fire Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies
- Advanced Fire Prevention
- SANS 10400, Parts A, T, W
- Bylaws
- CFPA Principles in Fire Safety Engineering
We look forward to hosting you very soon!
Bookings: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 011 397 1618
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SA national lockdown, COVID-19
Due to the imposed national lockdown, please note that we too shall be on lockdown, reopening on 17 April 2020.
Should you require any information related to COVID-19, please visit https://sacoronavirus.co.za/.
For your training, fire risk assessment, technical inquiry or other fire-related needs, please contact us on the following:
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Thank you, Renay Sewpersad
