NEW GUIDE FOR PUBLIC SHOWING SOURCES OF COMPETENT FIRE RISK ASSESSORS

[kurnal]

Yes its a selfless act on my part- my little contribution to saving your soul Colin.

Without me you otherwise may not take the opportunity in your busy life to do any good deeds.  You really should be more grateful.

I note that the IFSM have put back by one year the closure of their existing register and the transfer of assessors onto their  new UKAS accredited NFRAR  due to the slow uptake so far. They have proposed a change to the criteria for listing on the NFRAR  and will now include those assessors who are named under the SP205 scheme- I guess this means just those authorised to sign off assessments for their company but am not certain that this is correct.

Perhaps this is an illustration that if the bar is set too high the scheme will not take off? Clearly the UKAS accredited FRACS person scheme is far more thorough and demanding than some other person schemes and RPs can have full confidence in those that have passed through it.

Ouch careful where you are putting your feet Colin.

[William 29]

I note that the IFSM have put back by one year the closure of their existing register and the transfer of assessors onto their  new UKAS accredited NFRAR  due to the slow uptake so far. They have proposed a change to the criteria for listing on the NFRAR  and will now include those assessors who are named under the SP205 scheme- I guess this means just those authorised to sign off assessments for their company but am not certain that this is correct.

Kurnal, you are correct. But a Company may have more than one named assessor and they could apply to go on the IFSM NFRAR register.

[Kelsall]

Yes its a selfless act on my part- my little contribution to saving your soul Colin.

Without me you otherwise may not take the opportunity in your busy life to do any good deeds.  You really should be more grateful.

I note that the IFSM have put back by one year the closure of their existing register and the transfer of assessors onto their  new UKAS accredited NFRAR  due to the slow uptake so far. They have proposed a change to the criteria for listing on the NFRAR  and will now include those assessors who are named under the SP205 scheme- I guess this means just those authorised to sign off assessments for their company but am not certain that this is correct.

Perhaps this is an illustration that if the bar is set too high the scheme will not take off? Clearly the UKAS accredited FRACS person scheme is far more thorough and demanding than some other person schemes and RPs can have full confidence in those that have passed through it.

Ouch careful where you are putting your feet Colin.

One of the biggest influences for the IFSM was the loss of revenue that closing the register would result in. 

Kurnal the FRACS scheme is no gold standard; it just about does what it needs to do to assure technical ability. There is an objective evidence gathering assessment that if the candidate can’t demonstrate they have the competence standards identified by the industry, they do not get through. i.e. they have a test to prove ability and that test is set at a level to gather enough evidence to cover the competences in the standard.

[colin todd]

Gosh thats another big advantage then of the BAFE Sp 205 scheme. As well as company certification, the guys can go on the IFSM Register, which was clearly not getting people via other routes to registration.

BAFE SP 205 just gets better and better and is clearly the certification system of choice.  I am glad that Willie and I chose it for our companies.

[Kelsall]

I look forward to seeing your name on the NAFRAR register soon. What a boost for them having you on their register. Bob will be made up!

[colin todd]

Not just me. Looks like I can get the whole team on automatically without all this assessment and exam nonsense. Robert is the man for sure. He has done BAFE SP 205 a huge favour with the compliment he pays it.

In return if he pays me enough I might accept honourary life registration.

[Tom W]

Can we just confirm that no cats were harmed in the writing of this thread.

[colin todd]

No Piglet, all three of mine are in the kitchen even as I write looking for their wet food.

[Tom W]

[William 29]

I think that looks better than the BAFE logo, I would do a poll. 

[colin todd]

Love it!  BAFE SP 205, the scheme of choice for the discerning fire risk assessment. Beware of imitations.  Now in double numbers of certificated firms, with 11 companies., and that excellent FRACC document beginning to appear on fire and rescue service websites, thanks to our very good friends in that fine body of men, CFOA.

[Midland Retty]

thanks to our very good friends in that fine body of men, CFOA.

Of which you and I will soon be members Lord Todd

Piglet Im simply loving that Logo, top marks old chum.

[Kelsall]

Piglet please can you send me a copy of your outstanding 205 poster!

I want one on my wall at work and I have a presentation coming up which I can use it in.

Thanks in advance.

[Tom W]

Bizarre 

[Mike Buckley]

Of which you and I will soon be members Lord Todd

No Midland, if you follow my suggestions, you and Lord Todd will be CFOA