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.