Factory Production Control (FPC) audits are a crucial part of the ISO 17065 Type 5 ‘product certification process’. These audits help ensure that the manufacturers of construction materials, fire-safety products and fire-protection systems implement control measures into the manufacturing cycle…
Why accreditation is vital when specifying fire detection systems
This feature explores the complex issue of EN 54 product certification and highlights the potentially far-reaching consequences of taking an inconsistent approach to certification when specifying fire detection and alarm products. Global Fire Equipment (GFE) has been operating since 1994…