Understanding the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Seminar
Mid Career College is hosting a number of fire safety seminars throughout the UK during 2007. The seminars explain the background of the new legislation, the implication for anyone with responsibility for people and buildings and how to ensure compliance.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1st October 2006 and makes significant changes to Fire Safety Legislation. The Order brings in the new role of 'Responsible Person', repeals a number of important Acts and replaces them with new requirements.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1st October 2006 and makes significant changes to Fire Safety Legislation. The Order brings in the new role of 'Responsible Person', repeals a number of important Acts and replaces them with new requirements.
The new legislation supersedes much of the existing fire safety legislation, for example, fire certificates are no longer valid.
The new role of the responsible person is examined in detail in the seminars with the duties explained. These include undertaking and documenting a Fire Risk Assessment to determine suitable measures to ensure means of escape, fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, signage and provision of fire fighting equipment.
In addition the Regulatory Reform Order imposes many managerial duties.
multiple occupation; Application to common parts of dwellings. Concept of General Fire Precautions; 'Responsible Person'; Person Having Control of Premises; Relevant Persons; Forms of Competent Person.
Presented by Colin Todd and Malcolm Hoare the seminars provide all the information you require following the new legislation.
Mid Career College is officially recognised by CIBSE and approved by RIBA and IET as a CPD course provider.
To book your place or for further information please click here
The new role of the responsible person is examined in detail in the seminars with the duties explained. These include undertaking and documenting a Fire Risk Assessment to determine suitable measures to ensure means of escape, fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, signage and provision of fire fighting equipment.
In addition the Regulatory Reform Order imposes many managerial duties.
INTRODUCTION
Nature of legislation and guidance: Background to fire safety legislation in the UK; Effect of European Directives; Need for change Development of the new legislative regime; Similarities and differences of approach in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE NEW LEGISLATION
Premises to which the RRO/Fire (Scotland) Act applies; Workplaces; Non-workplaces; Houses inmultiple occupation; Application to common parts of dwellings. Concept of General Fire Precautions; 'Responsible Person'; Person Having Control of Premises; Relevant Persons; Forms of Competent Person.
FIRE SAFETY DUTIES
Fire risk assessment; Fire prevention Means of escape; Measures to assist escape Means of giving warning; Means for fighting fire Measures in respect of dangerous substancesMANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY
Fire safety strategy; Competent assistance Fire procedures; Staff training and information to employees Testing and maintenance; Information for third parties Cooperation and coordination between Responsible PersonsMISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
Enforcement; Alterations notices; Enforcement notices; Prohibition notices; Offences and appeals; Civil liabilityPresented by Colin Todd and Malcolm Hoare the seminars provide all the information you require following the new legislation.
Mid Career College is officially recognised by CIBSE and approved by RIBA and IET as a CPD course provider.
To book your place or for further information please click here
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