BS 8629:2019 is the new code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings containing flats. This CPD provides an overview of the main clauses. It covers the scope and definitions of BS 8629 and explains evacuation alert zones, the siting of devices, the requirements for evacuation alert control and indicating equipment, the responsibilities of the installer, and commissioning and handover.

How well do you know the RRO? Lorient’s RIBA accredited CPD covers the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its implication for fire doors. There have been 560 prosecutions in England and Wales under the RRO (2006 – 2018), ranging from large well-known companies such as New Look who were fined £536,000, to small family run businesses who have also been targeted. The RRO shifts the blame to the ‘responsible person’ of that building; meaning anyone can be prosecuted under the act for lack of fire safety. The CPD covers an introduction to the RRO & the responsible person; examples of companies who have been prosecuted under the RRO; the danger of fire & smoke; the importance of fire doors, including installation & maintenance; examples of poorly maintained & fitted fire doors with cost-effective solutions.

This CPD from Profab Access considers: Assessing design considerations and access solutions; Achieving stylish design aesthetics with certified solutions; An overview of fire testing regulations and current standards; A guide to fire ratings and third party certification to ensure legal compliance.

An informative and detailed CPD from specialist manufacturers TBA Protective Technologies, that explores passive fire protection provided by FIREFLY flexible fire barriers. Particular focus and guidance on maintaining compliance around pipework, ducts and other penetrations, with solutions for complex areas.

This Keyfix CPD helps architects and specifiers solve the non-combustible challenge. The CPD provides key insights into specifying Document B compliant non-combustible cavity tray solutions which meet the needs of regulators, insurers, developers and installers in buildings over 18m+.

Join our free online learning session. It aims to increase your knowledge of an often unnoticed life saving product that plays an important part in our daily lives. Schott’s CPD an introduction to Fire-Resistant Glazed Systems provides technical and regulatory information to enable your project requirements to be achieved successfully as well as the importance of correct design and installation of Fire Resistant Glazing Systems.