Fire Book

Last updated: 11 Nov 2012

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Foreword by Peter Holland CBE OStJ QFSM, Chief Fire Officer of Lancashire Fire and
Rescue Service

Dear Specifier
When we look back at 2011 we will all remember (sadly) the terrible images of fire and vandalism caused by
rioting and protest across the world.
There is no doubt therefore that designers and ownersmust consider not just life safety but also the additional
business risk to property and infrastructure by ‘unexpected’ threats such as arson or physical attack over and
above the regulatory needs to protect life and property against the threat of fire and crime. It is impossible to
foresee all eventualities of course, but by specifying effective, properly installed fire and security protectionsystems, the negative consequences of an incident can be reduced considerably.
The most effective way of doing this is to select products, systems and installers that are approved and listed
by an independent third party certification body such as LPCB. Third party approval is confirmation that these
products, systems and their installers have met and continue to meet appropriate standards.As an independent certification body, LPCB has one of the most extensive fire and security testing
laboratories in the world and its approvals are undertaken by a highly qualified team of expert scientists and
engineers. LPCB develops standards within a framework that includes rigorous consultation and involvement
of a wide range of stakeholders that includes clients, insurers, manufacturers,public bodies and emergency
services. This all goes to make the LPCB certification mark “A Mark you can trust”
I have, therefore, no hesitation in recommending the products and services, listed in Red Book 2012, to you.

Introduction
Welcome to the 2012 Edition of the “Red Book”, the LPCB List of Approved Fire & Security Products and
Services. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) ispart of BRE Global and together with the listings,
the LPCB mark signifies that products and services have been approved by LPCB. The Red Book is an
essential reference for specifiers, regulators, designers and end users of these products and services - if it is
listed here, you know it has been checked out by people you can trust.
BRE Global is part of the BRE Group under the BRE Trust. It isan independent third party approvals body
offering certification of fire, security and sustainability products and services to an international market.

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BRE Global - protecting people, property and the planet.
The Red Book is divided into sections which list related groups of products and services such as suppression,security and so on. Each section also summarises the technical basis for the approval of each product or
service. The Red Book should always be used in conjunction with rules, regulations and design specifications
required by the relevant Authority.
The 2012 edition of the Red Book comprises 2 Volumes:
Volume 1:

Fire Detection and Alarm products & services
Fire Suppression products & servicesRelated Installers

Volume 2:

Passive fire protection products & services
Security Protection systems
Related Installers
Management Systems
Construction products

Listings are given in the name of the manufacturer or service provider, in alphabetical order. The Red Book is
available free of charge in hard copy, CD and memory stick. It is also available on our website atwww.redbooklive.com The website gives you the most up to date
information on which products are approved and in the unlikely event of suppliers needing to recall products
or services or suspend production will identify these.

Red Book updates
Product and services approval details are amended regularly. To ensure that you are using the most up to
date information please refer to www.redbooklive.com...