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FIRE AND SECURITY PRODUCTS CERTIFICATION [LPCB\/RED BOOK]<\/h1>\n\t

Well known throughout thew construction industry, The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) sets and certifies companies to the standards needed to ensure that fire and security products and services perform effectively.<\/h4>\n\t

Why should I consider being certified by the LPCB?<\/h2>\n\t

Part of BRE, the LPCB’s Loss Prevention Standards (LPS) are widely recognised and applied in fire and security sectors around the world. LPCB offers third-party certification confirming that products and services have met and will continue to meet these standards..<\/p>\n\t

All fire and security products, services and companies certificated by LPCB to LPS and other industry standards are listed in the ‘RedBook’, known as the go-to source for such products and services. In some instances it is a legal requirement. For example, fire sprinkler systems must be signed off by certified companies.<\/p>\n\t

To speak to an expert to discuss your requirements call us on 0113 801 9001\u00a0or email us at\u00a0info@episodeltd.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\t

How do I get LPCB certification?<\/h2>\n\t
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  1. Decide what category (or categories) of products and services you need to be certified to. The list can be found here.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Obtain a copy of the relevant Loss Prevention Standard [“LPS”]. Watermatic<\/a>, one of our clients, is certified to LPS 1048: Issue 5.0, Requirements for the approval of sprinkler system contractors in the UK and Ireland.<\/a> You will also need
    \na.<\/strong> a copy of ISO 9001:2105, as certification to it is a mandatory part of LPCB certification
    \nb.<\/strong> the latest version of PN111, BRE’s Factory Production Control, and Guidance Note GN11, other requirements of the loss prevention standards<\/li>\n
  3. Establish and run a management system that addresses all the needs of the relevant LPS, ISO 9001, GN11 and PN111<\/li>\n
  4. Meet the trading period, number of projects and staff qualifications the relevant LPS requires (for example, LPS 1048 requires a minimum number of completed supervised pre-calculated sprinkler contracts, and that a suitably qualified system designed is used)<\/li>\n
  5. Be audited and certified by LPCB<\/li>\n
  6. keep using the system and undergo annual audits by LPCB to keep the certificate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\"fire-security\"\n

    \n\t\tCase Study – Fenland Fire Contracts\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

    Fenland Fire Contracts is one of the UK’s main providers of fire-rated ducting systems. Established in 1999, they have invested heavily in having their ductwork systems rigorously tested by an independent body to certify they comply with the relevant Standards.<\/p>\n

    Their quality management system, originally built over 20 years ago, had become a problem for the company. Whilst it was certified as complying with ISO 9001:2008 and BRE\/Loss Prevention Certification Board Standard (PN111, Factory Production Control), it did not accurately reflect how things were done. It also forced them to do things that added no value to the business beyond retaining the certificate.<\/p>\n

    Episode completely re-engineered the system to make it a useful operational management tool, and ensured ongoing certification.<\/p>\n

    We continue to support the team in Luton in helping keeping the system working for them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Fenland\n\t

    “We knew we needed a simple, effective management system that allowed us to run the business efficiently, and continue to be certified to ISO 9001 as a mandatory part of being able to offer fire rated ducts for stability, integrity, and insulation if specified, certified to the standards required by British Standard 476 Part 24 by the independent NAMAS-accredited Building Research Establishment, BRE.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Episode made a real difference, focusing on how we worked, then shaping our quality management system around that. We will be working with them to achieve CE Marking once new European Standards are published<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

    Paul Hunneybell, Operations Manager, FFC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

    Your LPCB certification journey – how Episode helps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

    Getting Started<\/h3>\n\t
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    1. Assist in deciding which LPCB loss prevention standard applies<\/li>\n
    2. Provide a comprehensive briefing of what the standard, ISO 9001 and NG11\/PN111 asks you to do in simple to understand terms<\/li>\n
    3. Begin to understand in detail how you operate<\/li>\n
    4. Set a timetable and stick to it<\/li>\n
    5. Decide what you want covered by the certificate – which sites, products and services.<\/li>\n
    6. Put the right resources in place<\/li>\n
    7. Collect all existing documentation<\/li>\n
    8. Establish a dedicated client portal on our collaboration and document sharing platform<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

      Implementing<\/h3>\n\t
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      1. Establish a detailed project plan in our online project management platform (and stick to it)<\/li>\n
      2. Decide with you what you need operationally<\/li>\n
      3. Map out your business processes<\/li>\n
      4. Fill any gaps between what is in place & what the standards require<\/li>\n
      5. Identify your legal responsibilities and ensure compliance<\/li>\n
      6. Complete a gap analysis between what the standard requires and what you have\/do already<\/li>\n
      7. Implement the system<\/li>\n
      8. Brief staff<\/li>\n
      9. Submit the system to Episode Head Office for final QC checks<\/li>\n
      10. We return it to you for your final approval<\/li>\n
      11. Separate consultant internally audits the system<\/li>\n
      12. Carry out a management review<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\"Group\n\t

        Certification<\/h3>\n\t
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        1. Work with you formally engage LPCB [a challenge in itself]<\/li>\n
        2. Be onsite throughout the certification process<\/li>\n
        3. Address any issues that arise during the audit<\/li>\n
        4. Brief you on post-certification activity:
          \na.<\/strong> 3 year cycle of annual surveillance audits and
          \nb. <\/strong>what you need to do throughout the year to maintain the system<\/li>\n
        5. Agree where the finished, certified system should be housed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

          Episode guarantees certification<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t

          FAQ’s<\/h3>\n\t