FRA: Level 4:
FRA: Principles of Fire Safety
FRA: Principles of Fire Safety
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Target Audience
Fire risk assessors.
Aim
To enable delegates to identify, assess and report hazards and risks associated with fire in complex premises.
Core Topic Areas
- Fire safety legislation
- Human behaviour in fire
- Causes and effects of fire
- Fire risk assessment and auditing
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Emergency escape lighting
- Fire safety signs, notices and routines
- Extinguishing media
- Fire safety management
Core Reference Documents
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- CFOA: Enforcers’ Guidance
- BIS: Regulators’ Code
- HSE: Enforcement Management Model (EMM)
- DCLG: Fire safety risk assessment guides
- BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 5499, BS 5306, BS 9999
Assessment
Assessment of all course work is to relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS).
Qualifications and NOS
This course includes assessment criteria for NOS:
- NOS FS2: Assess risks associated with fire
- NOS FS3: Ensure protection measures are in place
- NOS FS7: Review fire protection systems
These NOS are from qualification:
- Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors): details
- Level 4 Diplomain Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors): details
For more details see: qualifications

Dates and Prices
Duration | 5 days |
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Dates |
Mon 6th Nov - Fri 10th Nov 2023 * Mon 15th Jan - Fri 19th Jan 2024 # Mon 29th Jan - Fri 2nd Feb 2024 Mon 18th Mar - Fri 22nd Mar 2024 Mon 22nd Apr - Fri 26th Apr 2024 Mon 20th May - Fri 24th May 2024 # Mon 1st Jul - Fri 5th Jul 2024 Mon 22nd Jul - Fri 26th Jul 2024 Mon 16th Sep - Mon 20th Sep 2024 # Mon 4th Nov - 8th Nov 2024 * option of iVC or Face-to-Face at Yarnfield Park # Face-to-Face at Yarnfield Park (no IVC) |
Delegate Cost | £835.00 + VAT |
Location | iVC: Interactive Virtual Classroom |
Accommodation |
Not applicable
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Prior Learning
Before the course, delegates should have:
- ability to recognise typical fire safety measures in buildings e.g. smoke detectors, extinguishers, exit signs.
- an understanding of a fire risk assessor’s role.
- experience observing a fire risk assessor assessing a building’s fire safety measures.
Pre-Course Modules
Course includes pre-course distance learning modules on principles: fire Safety legislation, automatic fire alarm systems and emergency escape lighting
Delivery
Sessions will be delivered using power point, whiteboard explanation, interactive group discussion, individual tuition and practical exercises.
Post Course
Delegates must complete workbooks within four weeks of course completion.