The Insurers’ Fire Research Strategy Scheme (‘InFiReS’) have part of their library of guidance documents freely accessible on the internet. Previously only available to InFiReS members and for general sale, access to the free library can now be made through the homepage of the InFiReS website www.infires.co.uk.
The InFiReS portfolio comprises:
· Insurer building design guide suite
· Risk control document suite
· Security bulletins and document suite
· UK Automatic Sprinkler Rules
· UK large-loss statistics
· A range of on -line exclusive insurer tools and reports
· Annual and ad-hoc seminars.
Dr James Glockling, FPA Technical Director and Manager of InFiReS says: “The InFiReS main group, chaired by Chris Hanks (General Manager Commercial, Allianz Cornhill) recently made the landmark decision to make this valuable library assessable to all. An extensive amount of research and expert guidance is undertaken to support and develop the publication of loss prevention guidance and best practice documents and this new distribution."
RISC Authority is administered by the Fire Protection Association (FPA) on behalf of its membership of insurers, brokers and surveyors.
Downloads include –
Intruder alarms and a harmonised European standard2005
SecurityAlarm signalling using the internet protocol – Part 1: An overview2006
SecurityAlarm signalling using the internet protocol – Part 2: Considerations for insurers2007
SecuritySecurity fog devices2007
SecurityS6 – Electronic security systems – Guidance on keyholder selection and duties VERSION 22009
SecurityRC3 Part 2 – Recommendations for loss prevention in electronic equipment installations – Part 2: Security measures2007
RC3 Part 3 – Recommendations for loss prevention in electronic equipment installations – Part 3: Protection of data and software1992
SecurityThe selection and use of electronic security systems in empty buildings2007
SecurityS9 – Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems (I and HAS) -Considerations for installers and other stakeholders2009
SecurityS10 – Guidance for the protection of premises against attacks using vehicles (ram raids)2009
SecurityS11 – Security of emergency exit doors in non-residential premises2009
SecurityS12 – Police response intruder alarm systems – ten-step guide for purchasers2009
SecurityS13 – Audible-only intruder alarm systems – summary of insurers’ typical requirements2009
SecurityS14 – Police response intruder alarm systems – summary of insurers’ typical requirements2009.
To access a document you first need to register for an account.
There is no limit to the number of documents you can download, but for each download a registration form should be submitted.
