Professional Fire Safety & Assessor Accreditation
Professional Fire Safety & Assessor Accreditation
“This Institute will strive to ensure that complacency in fire safety in this country is not acceptable.”
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers wishes to send its deepest condolences to all those affected by the unprecedented and tragic fire at Grenfell Tower.
We also endorse the words of our fellow fire sector professional organisations in showing the utmost respect for the London Fire Brigade and other fire and emergency services who tirelessly showed the highest degree of professionalism, bravery and resilience in tackling a fire of this magnitude.
While the search of the building continues and a full investigation into the cause is awaited, the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers will continue to work with the Fire Sector Federation (FSF) in campaigning for improvements in fire safety legislation, design and construction to ensure all premises in the UK are fire safe to live and work in.
The IFPO actively partners with the Fire Sector Federation, government working parties, and regulatory bodies to implement the landmark recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Establishes the Building Safety Regulator, stringent gateway approvals for higher-risk buildings, and the mandatory Golden Thread of architectural safety information.
Outlaws dangerous combustible cladding materials and establishes the national PAS 9980 appraisal methodology and EWS-1 statutory certification processes.
Institutes strict third-party verification through the IFPO Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register to ensure multi-occupancy properties are evaluated only by qualified professionals.
Empowers residents with statutory safety transparency, mandatory emergency evacuation plans, and continuous compliance checks on fire doors and critical safeguards.