Its a dogs life
Helen Argyros-Farrell examines a new guide on the training and use of fire investigation dogs.
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Fire protection data
Fire-resistant glazed systems
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Electric shock
Angela Richards explains how contractors will need to register as competent persons to undertake electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations. Mike Turner goes on to look at the impact of the new Building Regulations Part P on the fire and security sector in 'Part P explained'.
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Safe to the core
FP&FEJ investigates the fire safety ethos in place at Sellafield, a nuclear engineering facility in northwest England. Frank Smith goes on to describe the role of the UK Nuclear Industry Fire Safety Co-ordinating Committee in 'Ensuring best practice'.
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Letters
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Road to success
George Crooks reports on a recent inter-agency arson task force initiative in Cleveland.
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Better behaviour
Laura Thomas explains how cognitive behavioural therapy can lead to a better understanding of firesetters.
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Professional steps
Mick Gardiner reports on steps being taken to advance the professional development of UK fire investigators.
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Standards in evidence
A new register will place fire investigators clearly on the map alongside established forensic specialties, explains Alan Kershaw.
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A clear imperative
Mike Wood reviews some of the implications of risk assessment from the perspective of fire-resistant glazing.
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Data processing
The lack of criteria for testing the data compatibility of cables for fire alarms and detection equipment has come to the attention of MPs. FP&FEJ reports.
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Closing the deal
Martyn Whieldon highlights the need for a harmonised European standard for uncontrolled door-closing devices.
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Design for life
Kevin Towler puts the case for specifying complete fire doorsets, rather than individual components, and ensuring that they are correctly installed.
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Pressure points
Robert Houman outlines the fire risks posed by medical hyperbaric environments.
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Keep it clean
Al Brown examines the forthcoming changes to NFPA 318, the standard covering cleanrooms in the semiconductor industry.
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Search and rescue
Alan Forbes reports on the rescue operation that followed the Stockline Plastics explosion in Glasgow.
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Stock exchange
The phase-out of stocks of perfluorooctane sulphonate-based foam, recommended by the UK Government, should not affect telomer-based foam, says Bob Whiteley.
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All in order
Andy Marles asks whether the reform of fire safety law in England and Wales is compatible with the fire service modernisation agenda.
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State of emergency
Following the Fire and Rescue Services Act, FP&FEJ reports on the UK Government’s next step in improving fire service response to major emergencies.
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