ASFP to launch new technical documents at Fire Safety Event
Iain Hoey
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New ASFP technical guidance for fire safety professionals
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) will launch several new and updated technical documents at the Fire Safety Event at the NEC from 28th to 30th April 2026.
These free documents will be available in hard copy format at Stand G120 with representatives on site to answer questions regarding the content of each Colour Book.
Distribution is limited to 100 copies per publication on a first come first serve basis with a limit of one copy per person.
The Green Book – Fire Door Systems: Guidance on specification, application and management – Volume 1 is a new publication scheduled for launch on 28th April at 11.00am.
This document brings together guidance on the specification and management of fire door systems for residential and mixed-use commercial buildings.
Technical author Hannah Mansell (ASFP Consultant / ADOORABILITY) and technical group chair Damian Ward (Checkmate Fire Solutions) will be the primary representatives on site for queries.
The ASFP Clear Book: Fire-Resistant Glazing covers the design and maintenance of glazed fire resisting systems including internal partitions and external curtain walling.
Inspecting passive fire protection and partition standards
The 2nd Edition of the Guide to Inspecting Passive Fire Protection (PFP) for Fire Risk Assessors contains updated text to assist with inspections under fire safety legislation.
Niall Rowan (ASFP) will launch this edition on 29th April at 11.00am to help assessors verify that PFP supporting means of escape is adequate.
The Purple Book – Fire Resisting Partitions: A guide to internally framed non-load-bearing partitions has been updated to its 3rd Edition.
This version includes references to the removal of BS 476 as a means for satisfying Approved Document B and other statutory guidance documents.
It provides guidance on partitions fitted with services that impose loads such as fire dampers and penetrating services.
Rowan will also lead the launch of this document on 29th April at 1.30pm.
Updated Grey Book volumes for fire and smoke dampers
The ASFP Grey Book Volume 1 focuses on fire dampers in accordance with BS EN 15650 and provides practical advice for manufacturers and installers.
This 3rd Edition is intended to ensure dampers function as intended by current regulations and will launch on 30th April at 12.00pm.
The Grey Book Volume 2 is a new publication covering smoke control dampers in accordance with BS EN 12101-8.
It serves as a guide for designers and inspectors to ensure the use of dampers that have been fire tested for specific applications.
Technical group chair Darren Webster (Fire Safe Duct Work) and technical group convenor Andrew Taylor (ASFP) will be available for technical queries regarding both Grey Book volumes.
The launch events take place next to the Passive Fire Conference stage during the three day exhibition.
