Webinars

Fire alarm systems play a critical role in ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in educational institutions. These systems are designed to detect the presence of a fire and promptly alert occupants, allowing for a timely response and evacuation if necessary.

In this CPD we will look at design considerations and guidance documentation.

Join us on the 12th February for an insightful webinar hosted by Trevor Clements MRICS AIFireE with expert speaker Jayne Hall BSc Hons C.Build E FCABE PPLABC PPCABE as we delve into the ‘Roles and Responsibilities – what has changed under the Building Safety Act?’

Gain valuable insights into

• Building Safety Act 2022 – the story to date
• Key changes introduced by the new regulations
• Client, Principal Designer, and Principal Contractor duties
• The Act’s Impact on Building Control Practices
• Q&A

CIBSE Approved “Everyone deserves to be safe” CPD overview

How Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing People Respond to a Fire Alarm.

Introduction:
An evidence-based presentation about fire alert solutions for Deaf people. We talk about legal implications and the pros, and cons of all available systems. The presentation discusses the balance between cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Everyone will receive CIBSE certification.

Estimated time:
1 hour. The CPD is provided via video conferencing, ideally Zoom or MS Teams.

Presenter:
Chris Durham, Managing Director, Wireless Alert Solutions Ltd.

Part 1: The scale and visibility of the Deaf community and changing perceptions.
Part 2: Appropriate and inappropriate technologies
Part 3: Comparing Deaf Paging and Visual Alarms for fire safety.
Part 4: Hybrid solutions, procedures, and best practice.
Part 5: Case studies and design support.
Part 6: Open discussion

Contact Details:
Wireless Alert Solutions Limited
Mobile: 07897772518
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wasol.co.uk

We received excellent feedback from the presentations delivered online during this current climate.

“…very useful and eye opening how big a market there is.”
Brian V. Consultant Associate

“…very interesting. It needs to be considered far more in projects going forwards.”
Martin B. Senior Mechanical Engineer

“…very clear. Made interesting with additional information and stories – Chris’s passion for the topic was obvious.“
Tirion E. Graduate Mechanical Engineer

“Very good analysis of the scale of the problem, various solutions and why some are not plausible – The detail on coverage and dead spots especially informative.”
Simon B. Senior Fire Engineer

CPD is FIA Accredited

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Fire doorsets are vital to a building’s fire safety strategy. Like any part of that strategy, the doorsets depend on being installed and maintained correctly to deliver their intended performance. This one-hour RIBA accredited seminar covers 4 key things that you should look for when using fire doorsets in your projects.

This new CPD explains the critical functions of façade membranes within external wall systems, including protection against weather, maintaining the integrity of the building envelope, enhancing energy efficiency, and fire protection which has become essential under post-Grenfell regulations. The webinar outlines the ideal solutions for different requirements, including optimum fire safety, protection against driving rain and prevention of mould. It focuses on high-rise/higher-risk buildings, and facades that need to be watertight. The CPD also outlines essential UK Building Regulations and the certificates required to demonstrate compliance.

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) cover the health, safety and welfare management of construction projects. They apply to all building work, including new build, demolition, refurbishment, extensions, conversions, repairs and maintenance.

This workshop helps you get to grips with the regulations from the point of view of the client, principal contractor and design team. The programme includes CDM application, general management duties and documentation.

Benefits
Detailed understanding of the regulations’ requirements and scope.
If you are an IOSH member, this course is worth 7.5 hours to add to your CPD record.
Learning outcomes
Identify when CDM applies to a project.
Outline the role of key post holders.
Define the contents of the health and safety file.
Provide the right pre-construction information.
Outline the contents of a construction phase plan.
List the requirements for consultation, communication, co-ordination and competence.
Who should attend?
Health and safety professionals and others involved in managing construction projects.

Where and when?
Type: Online

Dates
28 January 2025
26 February 2025
29 April 2025
11 June 2025
22 July 2025
04 September 2025
19 November 2025