Specialist Fire Safety:
BS 9251: Assess Sprinkler Systems
BS 9251: Assess Sprinkler Systems
Target audience
Building control officers, approved inspectors, Fire Service, fire risk assessors and fire safety professionals.
Aim
To enable delegates to assess whether a residential system complies with the requirements of BS 9251.
Core topic areas
On completion, delegates should have an understanding of:
- Legislation and codes of practice
- Category of system
- Discharge densities, number of design heads and supply duration
- Sprinkler head requirements
- Head coverage and positioning
- Pipework and valve arrangements
- Water supply options and requirements
- System design requirements
Delegates will also learn to assess suitability of:
- Compensatory features
- Special circumstances
- Vulnerable persons.
Continual Professional Development
All delegates receive CPD certificates on course completion. All courses are designed and assessed to approved centre standards which are, in turn, regulated by national awarding bodies and OFQUAL.

Dates and Prices
Duration | 2 Days |
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Dates |
Thu 17th Oct - Fri 18th Oct 2019 Thu 6th Feb - Fri 7th Feb 2020 Thu 15th Feb - Fri 16th Oct 2020 |
Delegate Cost | £300.00 + VAT |
Location | Ettington Chase, Warwickshire |
Accommodation | Costs and details |
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Prior Learning
Experience in assessing fire safety, an understanding of the advantages of sprinkler systems and their operation is required.
Pre-Course Modules
None.
Delivery
The sessions will be delivered using PowerPoint presentations, flipchart explanation, group discussion, individual tuition, practical and plan based exercises to reinforce outcomes.