SIFE and BAFSA Fire Sprinkler Seminar 20.01.10 Report

24 January 2010 by Jim Bennett

The well attended seminar, sponsored by FM Global, had a good representation from both private and public sectors. The delegates were given a warm welcome by Martyn Wade, CEO, National Library of Scotland. He encouraged the delegates to return “to the treasure trove of knowledge within the library at a later time.”

The Scottish Minister for Community Safety, Fergus Ewing, MSP gave a ministerial address. His theme was about a partnership approach to ‘A Safer Scotland’. “It’s a journey we’ve embarked on where everyone has a role to play. The Scottish Government are committed to implementing the recommendations of The Scotland Together Report, headed up by Fire Chief Brian Sweeney, which includes fire sprinklers for ‘at risk’  households.”

Alan Brinson, Executive Director, European Fire Sprinkler Network presented “European Progress with Fire Sprinklers.”  (click here to download presentation)

Bill Stewart, International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers and Fire Chief of Toronto Fire Services presentation was “Is it Time to Move to the Next Level of Fire Protection, – Residential Fire Sprinklers?”

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Steve Turek, Assistant Commissioner London Fire Brigade, talked on “The Challenge of Fire Protection and the London Olympics.” (presentation)

Nick Groos, Chairman International Fire Sprinkler Association, discussed “Just What Exactly is a Residential Sprinkler Anyway?” (presentation)

Ian Gough, Technical Advisor, BAFSA gave an overview of “The Changing Nature of Fire Risks in Car Parks.” (presentation)

Andy Mattock, National Fire Safety Manager, B&Q plc gave a pragmatic presentation on “A Retailer’s Tale” (presentation )

Allan MacPherson,  Chief Engineering Technical Specialist, FM Global explores “Sprinklers Evolved.”  (presentation)

 Bill Jackson, Head of Estates, National Library of Scotland shared a Case Study of “Protecting the Nation’s Heritage.”  (presentation)