Introduction to Fire in Buildings
Those who work within the fire industry become specialists within their own field; the generalist is a rare and valuable commodity. Fire safety within the built environment requires that generalist view.
Fire detection and alarm, portable or fixed extinguishers, passive protection, emergency lighting and other systems all work together to provide a comprehensive fire safety system. This course will give you an understanding of that bigger picture.
When advising your customers on their fire safety needs, can you recognise the passive systems already installed, do you understand the manner in which they work, and the implications of any changes made to them? What makes an escape route and how long should the emergency lighting remain on for?
Do you truly understand current fire safety legislation and how does third party certification help? Or are you a non fire industry professional who holds responsibility for fire safety, and want to know what your competent persons are talking about?
Introduction to Fire in Buildings will broaden your knowledge and provide a basic understanding of fire safety in the bigger picture.
The Course
This is a one day introductory level course that encompasses a broad range of fire safety systems and their application. Technical content is kept to a minimum ensuring that delegates that do not have a technical background gain a full understanding of the systems presented.
Who Should Attend?
The course will be of benefit to anyone with a responsibility for fire safety within buildings. For anyone that provides service or advice to the Responsible Person.
For the Responsible Person or the non fire industry professional that has a responsibility for fire safety, or for the fire industry professional that needs to broaden their knowledge to include systems outside of their area of expertise.
Programme
Delegates will be given an introduction and basic understanding of:
- FIRE LEGISLATION. Why we have legislation, its development and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION. The benefits of third party certification and how to select a competent person
- FIRE. What is fire and how it works, the processes of extinguishing
- PASSIVE PROTECTION. Protection through the structure of the building
- FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM. The active warning system
- SIGNS AND NOTICES. Vital Information
- EMERGENCY LIGHTING. Lighting your way to survival
- DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS. Evidence that you have got it right
Outcome
All course delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included in the course and additional support material, serving as a valuable point of reference after completion of the course. Delegates will have an understanding of the wider fire industry and the associated systems.
Cost
- £150 per delegate ( FIA members)
- £225 per delegate (Non-members)
Prices are subject to VAT at the current rate
