Core courses

• Sprinklers
• Canute – sprinkler software
• Fire risk assessment
• Foundation: Fire safety
• Building Regulations
• Building Regulations update
• Auditing premises
• BS 9999:2008
• Fire Safety Enforcement 1
• Fire Safety Enforcement 2
• Fire engineering principles

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Fire safety foundation

Target audience

Those new to fire safety

Aim

Provide delegates with an understanding of the principles of fire safety in buildings

Course target

This course enables delegates to:

• understand the principles of fire safety which underpin fire safety standards and codes of practice, such as ADB and BS 9999
• apply standards, such as those relating to fire alarms, emergency lighting, signs and notices and firefighting equipment in the workplace

Main subject areas:

• Fire alarm systems – BS 5839
• Emergency lighting – BS 5266
• Portable firefighting equipment - BS 5306
• Signs and notices - BS 5499
• Interpreting plans - BS 1635
• Principles of fire safety – means of escape, single and two way travel, protected routes, floor space factors, storey exits
• Building construction and structural fire protection

Delivery

The sessions will be delivered using PowerPoint presentations, flipchart explanation, group discussion, individual tuition and practical exercises to reinforce outcomes.

Duration

5 days

Costs

Inclusive delegate costs, are between £425 - £695 per delegate depending on location and whether an in-house or open course is attended

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