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Training and monitoring inspectors The Dutch system Ing. E.A. Verbruggen Trust Quality Progress

Contents Who are we and what do we do Inspectionscheme in the Netherlands Requirement for qualification and education How to become an authorized inspector How to deal with deviations from the standards 2

Key figures Kiwa is … founded 1948 globally supported by NPM Capital , in the Netherlands active part of SHV Holdings Kiwa has … offices in >40 a partner and agent an operating income ~4,700 of € 488m in 2016 countries network employees 4

What we offer you Testing Inspection Certification Training Consultancy 5

Where we are Europe Asia-Pacific Latin America 5

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS • Testing: Kiwa FSS products (Telefication) Approval testing • Inspection: Kiwa FSS Inspection (R2B) Third party independent inspections • Certification: KIWA FSS certification (NCP) 2 Certification of contractors 73 2288 EA Rijswijk The Netherlands 6

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS Types of fire protection systems: • Fire sprinkler systems • Fire detection • Rijswijk The Netherlands 7

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS Types of fire protection systems: • Alarm systems (audible and optical) • Smoke control systems (ventilation) Rijswijk The Netherlands 8

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS Types of fire protection systems: • Foam systems • Gaseous extinguishing systems • Rijswijk The Netherlands 9

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS Types of fire protection systems: • Watermist systems • Waterspray systems (exposure protection) Rijswijk The Netherlands 10

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS Types of fire protection systems: • Aerosol systems E • Structural safety (fire barriers etc.) ijk The Netherlands 11

Fire Protection: KIWA FSS References: • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol • Railroad tunnels • Datacentres • Hospitals • etc…. jk • Market leader in the Neterlands (60%) The Netherlands 12

Inspection scheme in the Netherlands Old system One certification body each for: • Fire detection and alarm systems • Sprinkler systems, foam systems etc. Rijswijk Only licensed installers, designers etc. The Netherlands 13

Inspection scheme in the Netherlands New system (since 2012) • Certified installers etc. • For each system installed or maintained a separate certificate is issued by the certified installer to state compliance with the standard OR 14

Inspection scheme in the Netherlands New system (since 2012) • A non certified installers etc. involved, still according to the applicable standards. Required to be possible by European law. • More work for the inspector. 15

Inspection scheme in the Netherlands New system (since 2012) • Inspection aimed at the purpose of the protection system, not necessary full compliance with standards. • Professional judgement of the inspector. • All within the framework of the predetermined requirements. • Inspection of a combination of: • Installation (technical part). • Organization (storage, usage of the building etc.). • Structural safety (firewalls etc..) 16

Inspection scheme in the Netherlands Standards used • National standards • European standards, e.g. EN 12845 (Dutch version) • Global standards, e.g. NFPA standards or FM datasheets Sometimes a mixture of different standards 17

Requirements for qualification and education Requirements • From the inspectionscheme. • From being a accredited type A (independent) inspection body according to ISO 17020. 18

Requirements for qualification and education Qualifications Needed for each inspection activity: • Inspection of the basic design (document with requirements). • Inspection of detailed design (drawings, calculations etc..). • Initial inspection (commissioning). • Periodical inspections. . 19

Requirements for qualification and education Qualifications • Needed for each type of system. • Obtained by demonstrable (proven): • theoretical knowledge. • skills. • experience. 20

Requirements for qualification and education Qualifications Two stages: • Qualification with remote guidance (little experience) • consultation with experienced colleague before the inspection. • consultation with experienced colleague after the inspection regarding the conclusion. • Qualification to inspect fully independent (experience). 21

Requirements for qualification and education Education • Learning by example: watching colleagues. • Attending trainings (in company, external). • Taking tests. • Tested during a actual inspection • Continuous education by sharing experiences (monthly meeting with all inspectors). 22

How to become an authorized inspector Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection) • Selecting the candidate: • Minimal education level. • Technical knowledge and insight. • Skilled in communication. • Willing to put time into study. 23

How to become an authorized inspector Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection) • Learning by example: performing inspection with a colleague for 3-5 months. • Attending trainings and passing tests: • Basics of fire protection. • Points of views from insurance companies. • Specific trainings (sprinkler, firewalls etc). • Training on how to report. • … 24

How to become an authorized inspector Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection) • Pass a test inspection (exam). • Qualification for inspection under remote guidance. • After minimum 1 year experience -> qualification for. independent inspections on basic sprinkler systems (EN 12845). Experience required depends on the inspection activity 25

How to become an authorized inspector Example: a sprinkler inspector (periodical inspection) • Training on NFPA and other Global standards, water-foam sprinkler systems, dry systems, pre- action…. • Attending inspection on sprinkler systems. • Pass test inspection(s)-> qualification for more types of sprinkler systems. 26

Deviations from standards Inspection scheme based on objectives: deviation from standards are acceptable as long as goals are met: • Safe escape (and early detection). • Controlling a (starting) fire. • Limit damage caused by fire. • Exposure protection. 27

Deviations from standards • Need to understand the purpose of requirements from the standard (training, handbooks, …). Part of the training. • Other, equivalent, standards or newer version of the standard might give an alternative. • Nearly always combination of installation, organazation and/or structural measures. 28

Deviations from standards • Each accepted deviation is a customized solution. • Harmonized standard accepted deviations, always with arguments and requirements. • Each deviation is written in the inspection report in full detail. Readers can make their own judgement. 29

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