The Revised ASFP Guide to Passive Fire Protection for Fire Risk Assessors
The ASFP first published this Guide in 2012 after certification bodies identified gaps in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) knowledge among fire risk assessors. It went on to become one of the Association’s most downloaded resources.
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 and subsequent legislative reform, particularly for Higher Risk Buildings, the Guide has been revised to reflect significant changes in fire safety law.
While retaining its three core sections - regulatory principles, assessment procedures for PFP, and technical annexes - the updated edition reflects the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022.
Key additions include enhanced fire door checks, guidance on assessing external wall systems, and a new annex on external wall construction, ensuring the Guide aligns with current regulatory expectations.