The technical services available can be tailored to suit the needs of a particular organisation and all technical projects are conducted by suitably qualified and experienced staff who undergo continual professional development to maintain competency.

The range of technical services available from the FPASA include:

1. Fire Investigations.

For many years the FPASA has provided a general fire investigation service for insurers, vehicle manufacturers and clients in industry and commerce. Our proven track record in the investigation of vehicle fires has resulted in the organisation specializing in vehicles, machinery and plant.

Our investigation division has been strengthened by a strategic alliance with a fully qualified motor vehicle technician with extensive motor racing experience. All FPASA lead investigators undergo continual professional development. The most recent was a seminar followed by a three day training course presented by a leading motor vehicle fire investigator from the USA.

The fire investigation service for structures, vehicle and plant includes:

• Preliminary inspections of vehicles and plant.
• Full fire investigation regarding origin and cause determination and fire spread factors.

Contact Peter Davey  on Tel: 011 397 1618,  Fax: 011 397 1160.   Mobile: 082 223 9613

2. Fire Risk Assessments.

Our workplace fire risk assessment team will visit your premises and:

• Identify and evaluate the fire hazards including people at risk in the event of fire.
• Assign a fire risk category on an area by area approach.
• Review existing fire safety measures for adequacy and recommend improvements.
• Document the results in report format with provision for managing and clearing recommendation.

Report formats can be tailored to suit the needs of clients. Full assessments or limited scope assessments which address either life safety, business continuity or property protection, are offered.

Assessments are conducted by suitably qualified and experienced staff.

Contact Peter Davey  on Tel: 011 397 1618,  Fax: 011 397 1160.    Mobile: 082 223 9613

3. Classification of Fire Brigades.

A service rendered for the short term insurance industry. The fire function of emergency services are evaluated in accordance with SANS 10090 and classified according to the FPA's classification system.

Classifications can be initiated by insurers or emergency services and must be in writing.

Requests regarding availability of classifications can be made through the Fire Information Resource Centre
Tel: 011 397 1618, Fax: 011 397 1160,  Mobile: 082 223 9613

4. Fire Safety Advisory Projects.

General fire safety consultancy services tailored to the needs of our clients are available. These include:

• The drafting and implementation of fire defence policies and procedures including evacuation, actions to be followed in the event of fire and evacuation drills.
• The drafting of fire protection/safety manuals and fire specific technical documents.
• Conducting fire audits of companies in accordance with their fire safety manual, policies and procedures.
• Informal review of building plans in accordance with SANS 10400 with voluntary recommendations.
• Legal compliance reviews of premises both pre and post fire.

Contact Peter Davey on Tel: 011 397 1618 Fax: 011 397 1160, Mobile: 082 223 9613

5. Research Projects.

The Association will become involved in and manage research projects deemed to be of National interest or to improve fire safety.

Examples of some projects undertaken include:

• The preparation of annual national fire loss statistics.
• A guidance note addressing the requirements for occupational fire teams to improve their safety.
• The implementation of the Montreal Protocol in South Africa with regard to the control and phase-out of fire-fighting halons.
• An investigation and the preparation of a report on the state of the fire function of the emergency services in South Africa.
• The drafting of a new document that included performance standards for the classification of the fire function of emergency services. This document formed the basis of the new SANS 10090.

Research projects are subject to the availability of funds or sponsorship.

For further information contact:

Peter Davey
Tel: +27(0)11 397 1618/9 or +27(0)11 397 1881/2/3/4
Fax: +27(0)11 397 1160

Mobile: +27(0)82 223 9613
e-mail: technical@fpasa.co.za