Is your fire suppression system compliant?

What do FMs need to do to safely remove foam from their fire suppression systems and comply with changing legislation? Mark Thewlis, Operations Director from Alpine Fire, provides a step-by-step guide to the removal of fluorine-containing foam
On 4 July 2025, the use of C8 Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) was banned in the UK. The move is part of a continuing effort to reduce the use of long-chain polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS), so-called “forever chemicals” that pose a significant