Course Overview
This one day course will introduce you to current fire legislation, standards and inspectorates – perfect for those who need to brush up their knowledge of the subject.
From an understanding of fire classifications, to assessing the adequacy of existing systems based on premises use, this practical course provides comprehensive range of topics all fire alarm engineers should be aware of.
This one day course is ideally suited to any responsible person in charge of a building – including landlords and letting agents – and all members of the security systems industry who wish to have a better understanding and working knowledge of current legislation.
The course carries a BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award – a respected qualification for anyone seeking career opportunities in the electronic security sector.
Key Details
Please email sales@tavcom.com for upcoming course dates
£265 ex. VAT (includes Tavcom certification)
Additional £95 + VAT for BTEC Level 3 Certificate
Core Content
- Introduction to fire legislation, industry standards and bodies
- What to look for when selecting a contractor
- Learn to carry out an internal fire risk assessment and fire management plan
- When emergency lighting should be installed
- The role of the responsible person and Fire officer
- Procedures for carrying out in-house risk assessment
- Associated systems and equipment – extinguishers, sprinklers and emergency lighting
- Regulations regarding regular maintenance and keeping correct documents
- Acceptable sound levels within a building
- What constitutes acceptable detection
- An understanding of fire classifications
- The Reform Order: 2005 and it’s implications
- Differences between L and P systems and the levels of protection applied to each
- Lighting options available and legal emergency lighting limits
- Working within the disability discrimination act
- Fire detection and min/max sound levels
- Carrying out and documenting the weekly test
- Assessing the adequacy of existing systems based on premises use
- Management of false alarms
- The fire brigade position on unwanted alarms
ABOUT THE COURSE
Welcome to our Fire Risk Assessment and Legislation training course, designed for professionals and individuals seeking skills and knowledge that are central to the entire running running of a fire alarm system meeting current legislation standards.
On this short course, join expert instructors as they guide you through carefully crafted modules to build an enhanced expertise in key subject areas. No matter your experience, this course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
Join us as you delve into hands-on exercises, understand risk assessments, and further your practical insights that will not only expand your understanding but also equip you with the understanding necessary to apply this in your day-to-day duties.
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What our learners are saying...
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TUTORS
Tony Gleason
CCTV Control Room, SIA
Lewis began his career as a Weapons Engineering Mechanic in The Royal Navy working with weapons systems, telecommunications, magazine safety sprinkler systems and small arms. On leaving the Royal Navy Lewis joined one of the UK’s largest independent security systems companies as their Chief service/installation engineer, then in 1999 was head-hunted to become the Head of Engineering at the Career Transition Partnership to run their engineering department and to deliver Security Systems training courses.
Justin Pringle
Drone Detection
Lewis began his career as a Weapons Engineering Mechanic in The Royal Navy working with weapons systems, telecommunications, magazine safety sprinkler systems and small arms. On leaving the Royal Navy Lewis joined one of the UK’s largest independent security systems companies as their Chief service/installation engineer, then in 1999 was head-hunted to become the Head of Engineering at the Career Transition Partnership to run their engineering department and to deliver Security Systems training courses.