What is BAFE (fire safety)?

BAFE is the independent third-party certification register for fire safety service providers in the UK. Separate BAFE schemes cover fire risk assessment (SP205), fire detection and alarm systems (SP203-1), portable extinguishers (SP101), emergency lighting (SP203-4) and more. Many insurers, public-sector buyers and Responsible Persons under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order specify BAFE-certified providers.

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