addressed the need for fire legislation and other countries having a basic level of legislation, or simply nothing in place at all. This makes international trade a complicated affair where an organisation that is trading, should in all good conscience adopt the highest level of fire safety management it can, for its employees, clients and for its own corporate reputation and international standing. Therefore, the role of International Bodies in formulating frameworks for the regulation of fire safety is critical to the safety and lives of millions of people and a very important role to undertake wisely. International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) The ISO was founded in 1947 in London when delegates from 25 countries met to create an International Organisation to: • 'Facilitate the International coordination and unification of industrial standards'. Today, ISO is the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards with members from 163 countries. What are International Standards? International Standards give specifications for products, services, and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. ISO standards cover most aspects of technology and business. These have been developed through global consensus, and they help to break down international trade barriers. The most popular ISO standards include: • ISO 9000: Quality Management • ISO 14000: Environmental Management • ISO 45001: Occupational Safety and Health Management Fire standards include: • ISO 14934 – 2: Fire tests Calibration and use of heat flux meters Part 2: Primary calibration methods • ISO 7240 – 23: Fire detection and alarm systems Part 23: Visual alarm devices
External agencies Fire Authorities
Responsibilities of a fire authority might include, but are not limited to: • Promoting fire safety in its area of responsibility. This might include:
o Providing information and publicity on how to prevent fire o Giving advice on how to restrict fire spread in buildings • Giving advice on means of escape from buildings in the event of fire • Extinguishing fire in its area • Protecting life and property in the event of fire in its area • Ensuring it has enough resources to meet all normal requirements • Providing training for its personnel • Making suitable arrangements for dealing with calls for help and summoning personnel
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