Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update
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Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update
Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update - 1 day course
This 1 DAY RECENTLY UP-DATED COURSE will provide an overall update of thethat have taken place over recent years, impacting on the building industry.
- It will focus on recent changes to Part B (Fire Safety), BS 9999 (Code of Practice for the Fire Safety in the Design, Construction and use of Buildings), RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005), the revised Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), the revised Part F (Ventilation), Part G (Sanitation, Hot Water Safety and Water Efficiency), Part M (Access to and use of Buildings) and the revised Part J (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems).
- The remaining Approved Documents will be reviewed including The Code for Sustainable Homes.
- Future changes to the Building Regulations.
If you want to find out more about Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update, you can make an information request below and the school will contact you with further information.
Suitability and application
This Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update course is designed to benefit those who are required to have a thorough understanding of the changes to the Building Regulations and Fire Regulations.
Building Regulations & Fire Regulationscourse content
The Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update course includes the following topics:-
INTRODUCTION
• Summary of how Westminster and Europe are requiring changes to the Building Regulations
UNDERSTANDING PART L1A, L1B, L2A AND L2B (CONSERVATION OF FUEL AND POWER) NEW DWELLINGS AND EXTENSIONS, NEW BUILDINGS AND EXTENSIONS OTHER THAN DWELLINGS
• Review this new Approved Document
• Implementation of EU Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD)
• Four new Approved Documents covering new and existing dwellings and non-dwellings
• Whole building compliance limiting CO2 emissions
• Role of SAP and SBEM
• Consequential improvements
• Thermal requirements for building renovation projects
PART F (MEANS OF VENTILATION)
• Radical overhaul of the existing Approved Document F
• Performance based approach
• Strategies based on extract, whole building and purge ventilation
• Guidance on natural and mechanical systems
• Guidance on ventilation of basements
• Guidance on ventilation of offices and car parks
• Requirements for commissioning systems including sound testing
PART M (ACCESS TO AND USE OF BUILDINGS)
• Main access issues discussed for commercial buildings and dwellings
• Use of Access Statements
• Relationship with BS 8300 2009
PART B (FIRE SAFETY)
• Review of main changes to the Approved Document involving Commercial and domestic properties
• Review the need for door closers to fire doors
• Further guidance on smoke alarm provision
• New requirements for sprinkler protection in residential care homes and other residential buildings
• Review the changes involving means of escape provisions for commercial buildings
• Review the requirements for effective means of escape for people with disabilities
PART J – COMBUSTION APPLIANCES AND FUEL STORAGE SYSTEMS
• Review this new approved document
• General provisions for all combustion appliances
• Air supply and chimney/flue construction
• Solid fuel appliances requirements
• Gas burning appliances requirements
• Oil burning appliances requirements
• Liquid fuel storage and supply requirements
BS 9999 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE FIRE SAFETY IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS
• Review this new standard which replaces the existing BS 5588 series
• Risk profiling
• Managing fire safety
• Designing means of escape
• Access and facilities for fire fighting
• Designing the building structure
• Managing occupied building
RRO REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY ) ORDER 2005
• What is the RRO?
• Where does it apply?
• Who is the responsible person?
• What are the main requirements?
• Guidance documents
PART G – SANITATION, HOT WATER SAFETY AND WATER EFFICIENCY
• Review this new Approved Document
• Cold Water Supply
• Water Efficiency and calculations
• Sanitary Conveniences
• Hot Water Supply and safety systems
REVIEW OF THE REMAINING APPROVED DOCUMENTS
• Including Part A – Structure, Part C – Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture, Part D – Toxic substances, Part E – Resistance to
Outcome / Qualification etc.
CPD certificate supplied after the course
Expenses
The cost of this Working with the latest Building Regulations & Fire Regulations update course is £280 + VAT per delegate. Discounts are available for bookings of multiple delegates - contact us here to learn more and find out how we can help you.
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