Building Regulations: Fire Safety

Updates - refresher

Target audience

Fire Safety Officers and Inspectors, Building Control Surveyors and Approved Inspectors

For those who have used ADB but require an update or refresher

Aim

To enable delegates to assess building design submissions and give advice

Content - main changes in ADB 2006

  • Regulation 16B and Fire Safety Order
  • Management
  • Sprinkler Systems and water supplies
  • Material alteration - conflict with Fire Safety Order
  • References to BS 5588 series – implications
  • Small premises - horizontal escape
  • Residential care homes - Sprinklers
  • Small premises - vertical escape and discounting rules
  • Compartmentation
  • Sprinklers in Flats
  • Storage Volume – Local Acts clarifications
  • B5 Access and facilities for the fire service

Duration

2 days

Delivery

Sessions will be delivered using PowerPoint, flipchart, group discussion, individual tuition and plan-based exercises to reinforce outcomes

Costs

Inclusive delegate costs, are between £130 - £190 per delegate depending on location and whether an in-house or open course is attended