Links

Academic

Web Site Description
University of Greenwich Fire Safety Engineering group UK Information on consulting and research services, research projects and the simulation of fire related phenomenon.
Worcester Institute Center for Fire Safety Studies – UK Provides comprehensive links to fire-related sites.
Edinburgh University BRE Fire Safety Engineering The Fire Safety Engineering Group is active in a number of research areas of relevance to fire safety and has gained an international reputation in research and teaching since its establishment in 1974. The Group’s research interests remain broad and include experimental and theoretical studies of fire growth and structural response to fire.

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Building

Web Site Description
Building Regulations List of approved documents and building regulations.
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Information on short courses in building services engineering,
publications catalogue and links to building engineering sources.
Construction Industry Research & Information Association CIRIA is an independent, non-profit making organisation, providing information to members and subscribers. Provides details of research programs, publications and committees.

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Fire Safety Related Sites

Web Site Description
Institution of Fire Engineers This site gives you all the details about the IFE examinations, publications and you can contact them via email. Useful site for firefighters and fire engineers.
Fire Protection Association Lots of information and training on fire safety matters.
The Arson Prevention Bureau. Information on arson prevention
Fire Net Electronic Pages. This site covers all fire brigade matters including fire safety and is second to none.
Chief Officers Association Chief & Assistant Fire Officers Association which has public section giving advice on fire safety matters.
Fire Industries Association Fire Industries Association is a new trade association formed by the merger of two leading associations within the fire protection industry – FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association established in 1916), the trade association of companies responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of portable fire-fighting equipment and BFPSA (British Fire Protection Systems Association established in 1966), the coordinating body for the UK fire systems industry. The two associations have long shared the common interest of upholding and enhancing the professional status of the UK fire industry.
British Aproval for Fire Equipment British Approval for Fire Equipment is an organisation that ensures and lays down the standards for fire equipment in the UK.
inter Fire online An USA site dedicated to improving fire investigation worldwide.

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Fire Safety Guidance

Web Site Description
DCLC Guides The guides give advice on risk assessment in Non Domestic Premises

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Fire Test Centres

Web Site Description
Building Research Establishment BRE’s mission is to build a better world and thier vision is to unmistakable imprint on a highly regarded and sustainable built environment.
Chiltern Fire Chiltern International Fire and Chiltern Dynamics provide a comprehensive range of services to prove the performance of buildings and their components
Warrington Fire Warringtonfire offers a comprehensive range of fire safety services to an International market.
The Building Test Centre Modern innovative building techniques require careful design and substantiation. The Building Test Centre offers a wide range of construction expertise covering the areas of fire, acoustics and structures.
The Fire Protection Association The FPA’s Technical and Experimental team consists of scientists, engineers and analysts who offer a complete range of fire research, technical consultancy and experimental solutions in all aspects of fire safety. They specialise in the development of bespoke experimental work programs. The FPA undertakes assignments ranging from one day consultancy to large-scale ongoing projects.

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Government

Web Site Description
Department of Communities and Local Government Information on the activities and contacts within this department.
Environment Agency Includes regularly updated information on the environment.
Her Majesty`s Stationery Office Information on statutory publications and ordering.
Acts of Parliament An ideal site for looking for acts of parliament
Health & Safety Executive Information about publications and current research. Also on-line enquiry service.

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Miscellaneous

Web Site Description
Fire Service College The Fire Service central training College in Moreton in Marsh.
Cheshire Fire Fire safety related training materials for school teachers. Questionnaires and others.

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Publications

Web Site Description
British Standards Institute Information on standards, product certification and testing
Building Research Establishment Includes information on the Fire Research Station.
Institute of Civil Engineers Includes book catalogues, journals and newsletters.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology Includes general information, IEE events, membership and IEE archives.
International Organisation for Standardization The home page of the world-wide federation of national standards bodies from about 100 countries.
National Physical Laboratory The UK’s national measurement standards laboratory.
Royal Society of Chemistry Includes publications information, library access, education department and database information.
Fire Risk Management This site includes the latest news pages of the Fire Protection Association journal “Fire Risk Management”