Useful Links
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| Arson Prevention Bureau |
| www.arsonpreventionbureau.org.uk |
 | Arson Prevention Bureau The Arson Prevention Bureau website provides advice and information to help tackle the problem of arson nationally. |
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| Association for Specialist Fire Protection |
| www.asfp.org.uk |
 | ASFP has watched the development of building techniques and moved with them to provide materials that meet the requirements. |
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| Association of British Insurers |
| www.abi.org.uk |
 | Association of British Insurers The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interests of the UK’s insurance industry. |
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| BAFE (British Approval for Fire Safety) |
| www.bafe.org.uk |
 | Established in 1984, BAFE is a non-profit making organization dedicated to improving standards in fire protection. It is supported, amongst others, by government, trading standards and the Heath and Safety Executive. |
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| BIBA (British Insurance Brokers' Association) |
| www.biba.org.uk |
 | The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is the UK 's leading general insurance organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers, intermediaries and their customers. |
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| BSI (British Standards Institution) |
| www.bsigroup.com |
 | BSI is the National Standards Body of the UK, with a globally recognized reputation for independence, integrity and innovation in the production of standards that promote best practice. It develops and sells standards and standardization solutions to meet the needs of business and society. |
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| BSIF (The British Safety Industry Federation) |
| www.bsif.co.uk |
 | The British Safety Industry Federation's website is designed to give members and non-members of the Federation access to a wide range of useful information. |
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| Building Conservation Directory |
| www.buildingconservation.com |
 | The Building Conservation Directory is an invaluable reference for all those involved in the conservation, refurbishment and maintenance of historic buildings. |
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| Business Link |
| www.businesslink.gov.uk |
 | Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. |
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| DEFRA (The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) |
| www.defra.gov.uk |
 | Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs. |
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| Department for Business, Innovation and Skills |
| www.berr.gov.uk |
 | The website of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (formerly BERR / DTI) |
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| ECA (Electrical Contractors Association) |
| www.eca.co.uk |
 | The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is the UK's largest and leading trade association representing electrical, electronic, installation engineering and building services companies. |
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| Environment Agency |
| www.environment-agency.gov.uk |
 | An Executive Non-departmental Public Body principally aiming to protect and improve the environment and promote sustainable development. |
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| Government Information Official Documents |
| www.archive.official-documents.co.uk |
 | A complete record of all Command Papers and a selection of House Papers and Government Department Papers. |
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| HSE (Health & Safety Executive) |
| www.hse.gov.uk |
 | Our job is to prevent death, injury and ill-health to those at work and those affected by work activities. |
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| IIB (The Institute of Insurance Brokers) |
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 | The Institute (IIB) was formed in 1987 as a professional association for over 1,000 insurance broking firms throughout the UK and represents their interests to HM Government, the Financial Services Authority, the EEA Commission and Parliament and all other relevant bodies throughout the World. |
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| IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) |
| www.iosh.co.uk |
 | IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals.
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| Lloyd's |
| www.lloyds.com |
 | Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance market providing specialist insurance services. |
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| National Fire Sprinkler Network |
| www.nfsn.co.uk |
 | The National Fire Sprinkler Network view the development and increase in the application of fire sprinkler technology as an enhancement of the public good. |
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| National Plant & Equipment Register |
| www.ter-europe.org |
 | To reduce plant and equipment theft and to improve stolen equipment recovery rates through the provision of a range of services to the police and law enforcement agencies, and to the industries which manufacture, finance, insure, own, use, trade, and auction plant and equipment. |
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| NICEIC |
| www.niceic.org.uk |
 | National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting.
NICEIC is the electrical contracting industry’s independent voluntary body for electrical installation matters throughout the UK. |
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| NSI (National Security Inspectorate) |
| www.nsi.org.uk |
 | The National Security Inspectorate is the leading approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire safety services |
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| Parkers Car Values |
| www.parkers.co.uk |
 | Valuations available on many ages, makes and models of vehicle. |
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| PAT Testing Information |
| www.pat-testing.info |
 | Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. This site is intended as a guide to both the legal implications and to the technical requirements. |
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| Property Ownership & Management Letlink |
| www.letlink.co.uk |
 | The LetLink web site is an on-line service for the UK private residential letting sector. |
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| Royal Institute of British Architects |
| www.architecture.com |
 | The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. |
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| Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors |
| www.rics.org/ |
 | RICS is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction.
As people, governments, banks and commercial organisations continue to demand more assurance of certified standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
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| The Law Society |
| www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law |
 | The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice. |
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