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Can Buildings be Fire Safe and Sustainable?
Monday 25 June 2012

This one-day seminar brings together sector experts from across the life of a building to discuss the question of whether features of sustainable buildings increase or add to fire safety risks.


The day will bring together perspectives from designers, fire engineers, contractors, the fire and rescue service, insurers and regulators. 


Key issues emerging from the day will feed into a project group working on sustainable and fire safe guidelines and solutions. click here to view the agenda.


Cost: FPA Members £165 + VAT/Non-Members £199 + VAT


The Member price is also available to LABC Members


For more information  please visit: 

or email: training@thefpa.co.uk  

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An event sponsored by ROCKWOOL

Chiltern Fire - Fire Doors Explained
27th June, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November
A CPD certified seminar and fire test demonstration day designed to present an overview of fire door design, manufacture, testing, installation and certification.
Through demonstrations and seminars, we will explain glazed fire door construction, testing and installation:

• How fire doors are tested, assessed and certified
• How to install a fire door correctly
• Design and detailing issues which make the difference between doors achieving the fire resistance requirements or not.

The day is aimed at:

• Fire door manufacturers & suppliers
• Construction companies & installers
• Facilities & estate managers
• Architects & specifiers
• Approved inspectors & building control officers
• Technical sales staff

2012 Dates

• Tuesday 17 April 
• Wednesday 27 June
• Wednesday 19 September
• Wednesday 17 October
• Wednesday 21 November

Costs

£310 + VAT (standard)
£275 + VAT (TRADA member)

Venue

The event is run at Chiltern International Fire’s test facility in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.  Our offices are located close to Junction 4 of the M40 motorway and approximately 35 minutes from London Heathrow.

Bookings can be made online or by completing the booking form found on the back of the Fire Doors Explained 2012 brochure and returning via post, email or fax on 01494 564895.

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Fire and Smoke Behaviour, Active Systems, Sprinkler Systems
20th June 2012, 17th July 2012, 17th October 2012
This programme of one-day fire risk assessment refresher days has been designed to bring you up-to-date with current legislation and best practice and aims to enhance your current knowledge and competency. The programme of events focuses on key topics such as fire risk assessment and enforcement, legal issues, evacuation strategies, fire and smoke behaviour and fire protection systems.


Fire and Smoke Behaviour

Date: 20th June 2012; Venue: Moreton-in-Marsh
Cost: FPA member £130+VAT; non member £170+VAT

Active Systems

Date: 17th July 2012; Venue: Moreton-in-Marsh
Cost: FPA member £130+VAT; non member £170+VAT

Sprinkler Systems

Date: 17th October 2012; Venue: Moreton-in-Marsh
Cost: FPA member £130+VAT; non member £170+VAT

For more information and to view the latest programme and exhibition opportunities available please visit: www.thefpa.co.uk  or email: training@thefpa.co.uk  

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IFSEC International Fire Solutions
14-17 May 2012
Visit IFSEC International 2012 to source innovative new products and gain a better understanding of the growing convergence between fire and security.

Don't miss this chance to discuss your requirements with leading manufacturers and find out more about the products you should be using at the info4fire.com Learning Zone. Can you afford to miss out on the one innovation that could improve your business?

IFSEC International brings together 750 exhibitors with 24,000+ visitors, all wanting to see new education features and live product demonstrations to help counter an array of commercial security and fire safety risks.

IFSEC International takes place alongside Safety and Health Expo and Facilities show from 14-17 May 2012 at the NEC Birmingham.

To register your place, please visit www.ifsec.co.uk/means

Hochiki Europe emergency lighting CPD courses
13th September
Designed for M&E contractors and consultants, architects and end users, the ‘Emergency Lighting Standards & Design Considerations’ course provides an overview of what is required when installing emergency lighting systems.

Focusing on BS 5266, it also examines the Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) registrations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Taking place in Manchester on the 14th March, Leeds on the 15th March, London on the 29th March, Edinburgh on the 24th May, and again in London on the 13th September, each course lasts for approximately one hour.

The emergency lighting course is part of Hochiki’s highly successful CPD training portfolio which covers a range of fire safety related subjects. The courses have all been externally reviewed and approved by the Construction CPD Certification Service and can also be held at a customer’s premises.

For further information and to book a place, please email the Hochiki Marketing Department on e-marketing@hochikieurope.com  Tel:  +44 (0) 1634 266569


Solutions Fire Safety - Managing Fire Safety Training
15/05/12
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places responsibility for the management of fire safety squarely on the shoulders of what is termed as the ‘Responsible Person’. This person is generally the owner, employer or operator and has over all control of buildings and resources. In fulfilling their duties under law the Responsible Person may appoint one or more ‘Competent Person’ to assist. Commonly these persons are known as the Fire Safety Manager.

Solutions Managing Fire Safety Training is specifically designed for the manager who has control of a site, premises or zone but is unsure of their duties under law. 

Training content will include:

The legal requirements

General fire precautions & fire safety policy

Fire Risk Assessment

Reducing the risk and spread of fire

Managing the means of escape

Signs & emergency lighting

Fire fighting & detection equipment

Maintenance

Procedures in the event of a fire

Staff training

For more information and to book, please visit:  http://www.solutionsfire.co.uk

or simply contact us on  0845 601 2632   

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Design, Management and Use of Buildings
Wednesday 16th May 2012
This seminar will give delegates an introduction to the British Standard BS 9999 and raise a greater understanding of the risk management profile concept and risk management process.

Date: Wednesday 16th May 2012; Venue: Coventry venue tbc (further details to follow)

Cost: FPA members £130+VAT; non members £170+VAT

For more information and to view the latest programme and exhibition opportunities available please visit: www.thefpa.co.uk  or email: training@thefpa.co.uk  

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Fire Protection Measures - Understanding Your Responsibilities
Thursday 31 May, Tuesday 12 June, Tuesday 25 September
Dates

Thursday 31 May - Bristol (M-Shed)
Tuesday 12 June - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (County Hotel by Thistle)
Tuesday 25 September - Coventry (Ricoh Arena)

Through a series of seminars, Chiltern International Fire and associated guest speakers wil explain the duties placed on the Responsible Person under the RRFSO:

Background to the RRFSO and the role of passive fire protection

What to expect in a Fire Risk Assessment

What consitutes a competent person and a correctly conducted assessment

The value of third party certification

The legal obligations of professional Fire Risk Assessors under the RRFSO

The day is designed for:
Landlords
Facility & Estate Managers
Hotel, B&B and Guest House Owners
Managers of Educational Establishments and Public Buildings
Housing Associations
Local Authorities

Cost
£75 + VAT

Bookings can be made 
Online  or by completing the booking form found on the back of the Fire Protection Measures - Understanding Your Responsibilities 2012 event Brochure  and returning via post, email or fax on 01494 564895.

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Solutions Fire Safety - Responsible Person Training
11/06/12 - 12/06/12
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a Responsible Person in every to ensure the organisation complies with fire safety legislation. The Responsible Person has the sole responsibility of ensuring the safety of all the staff that are employed either directly or indirectly. 

They must also produce a fire safety manual and carry out a fire risk assessment in order to identify the fire precautions necessary for protection from fire. Solutions Fire Safety provide a 2-day Responsible Person Training Course is designed to train and empower those individuals nominated as the ‘Responsible Person’.

Training content will include:

The legal requirements of a Responsible Person

Fire Risk Assessment

General Fire Precautions & Fire Safety Policy

Reducing the Risk of Fire and Spread of Fire

Managing the Means of Escape

Signs & Emergency Lighting

Fire Fighting and Detection Equipment & Maintenance

Procedures in the Event of Fire

Staff Training

Record Keeping

For more information and to book, please visit:  http://www.solutionsfire.co.uk

or simply contact us on 0845 601 2632   

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Solutions Fire Safety - Fire Warden Training
15/06/12
Training for the Fire Warden is extremely important under the RRO, and even more now since the recent amendments; The Fire Safety (Employees Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010. Fire safety legislation requires the Responsible Person to nominate safety assistants, usually knows as a fire warden, to implement the measures for fire safety in the premises. These nominated persons must be suitably trained and be ‘competent’ in their ability to execute their duties. Competence requires knowledge of fire safety legislation, understanding of their duties, experience, practicalability and training.

Our course will give your fire wardens the understanding and confidence to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a competent and efficient manner, ensuring the safety of themselves and others.

Training content will include:

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

The triangle of fire

Fire safety awareness

General housekeeping

Fire safety procedures

Sounding the alarm & evacuation

Safety signs, escape routes & meanings

Familiarisation of fire extinguishers (theory)

Forum for Q & A

For more information and to book, please visit:  http://www.solutionsfire.co.uk

or simply contact us on  0845 601 2632   

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Emergency Evacuation Plans
26th September 2012
Recent developments in international standards for fire escape plans have highlighted the need for all businesses to review their provision of emergency and evacuation plans and the information they provide.
This one day event is designed to offer practical and scenario based experience in this area and allows delegates to gain knowledge, experience and confidence in developing a company emergency and evacuation plan.

Date: 26th September 2012; Venue: London, tbc
Cost: FPA members £130+VAT; non members £170+VAT

For more information and to view the latest programme and exhibition opportunities available please visit: www.thefpa.co.uk  or email: training@thefpa.co.uk  

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Management and Quality Control for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Thursday 22nd November 2012
Directors and Managers of companies seeking approval to BAFE SP203-1

Date: Thursday 22nd November 2012; Venue: Moreton in Marsh tbc (further details to follow)

Cost: FPA members £130+VAT; non members £170+VAT

For more information and to view the latest programme and exhibition opportunities available please visit: www.thefpa.co.uk  or email: training@thefpa.co.uk  

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