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British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association

The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) is a UK trade association representing the fire sprinkler industry since 1974.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) is a UK trade association that has represented the British sprinkler industry since 1974. It advocates for the increased use of automatic fire sprinkler and water-based fire suppression systems and works to raise awareness of their role in saving lives and protecting firefighters, property and the environment from fire. BAFSA members install more than 85% of the sprinkler and water mist installations in the UK and include a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, the fire and rescue services and others with an interest in the field. The association also operates a training centre and accreditation schemes for the sprinkler industry.

History

BAFSA has been representing the British sprinkler industry since 1974. It advocates for the increased use of automatic fire sprinkler and water-based fire suppression systems and works to raise awareness of their role in saving lives and protecting firefighters, property and the environment from fire. The association is dedicated to ensuring that sprinkler systems are installed to the highest professional standards. Its members install more than 85% of the sprinkler and water mist installations in the UK and include a significant majority of third-party certified sprinkler installers as well as manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, insurers, the fire and rescue services and others with an interest in the field. Increasingly the association has offered a home to smaller companies just entering the market and now represents a large number of companies offering the installation of domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems. Many of the association's members also design and install water mist systems. BAFSA elects a council each year, with up to nine installer members, five manufacturer and supplier members and three associate members.

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A UK trade association for the fire sprinkler industry, advocating for automatic fire sprinkler and water-based fire suppression systems and promoting high professional standards.

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