Courses Overview:
Course Overview:
Building regulations are statutory instruments that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant legislation are carried out
The Building Regulations Part B: Fire Safety document provides technical guidance for all buildings to ensure buildings are designed and constructed with acceptable levels of fire safety compliance.
This updated 1 - day course will discuss all aspects of fire safety guidance contained in the two volumes including volume 1 dwelling houses and volume 2 buildings other than dwelling houses.
Other fire safety standards and related fire safety guidance will be discussed, including the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005.
Benefits of the course:
It provides an in depth understanding of the requirements of Part B fire safety design of the Building Regulations and is an important part of any construction professionals role in designing and constructing buildings to provide an acceptable level of fire safety.
It removes some of the myths that have evolved over the years regarding the complexity of building fire safety requirements.
The ability to navigate through the complexities of the documents.
Access the speakers wealth of knowledge in the application of the fire safety requirements for all buildings.
Practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations.
Provides an understanding of alternative standards available to provide compliance.
Course Content:
Introduction
The need for fire safety in buildings.
Summary of the legal status of the Part B document.
The five sections that make up the Part B document
Means of warning and escape principles
Travel Distances
Exit widths
Staircase design
Evacuation principles
Inclusive design
B1 Means of warning and escape
Fire alarm and fire detection
Flats
Horizontal escape
Vertical escape
General provisions
Example designs
B2 Internal fire spread (linings)
Wall and ceiling linings
B3 Internal fire spread (structure)
Load bearing elements
Compartmentation
Cavity barriers
Fire stopping
Special provisions
B4 External fire spread
External walls
Space separation
Roof coverings
B5 Access and facilities for the fire and rescue service
Fire mains and hydrants
Vehicle access
Access to buildings for fire fighting
Venting of heat and smoke from basements
Appendices
BS 9999 Code of practice for the fire safety in the design, construction and use of buildings
Review of the latest standard
The document builds on the existing government guidance to provide an enhanced design guide which is based on scientific analysis and research.
BS 9991 - Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings. Code of practice
Review of the latest standard
Applies to dwellings, residential accommodation blocks and specialised housing.
RRO Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005
Application of fire safety legislation putting a greater emphasis on fire prevention in all non-domestic properties.
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