Fire Safety Conference 2024
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From £121 + VAT
Day 1: 15/10/2024 | 08:30 - 13:00 (BST)
Day 2: 16/10/2024 | 08:30 - 13:00 (BST)
Overview
The fire safety agenda in the UK continues to be of critical importance for surveying professionals. Constant changes to government policy, regulatory updates and new guidance make it more important than ever for those working in the built environment to come together to pause, reflect and take stock of how regulations and ways of working are evolving each year, whilst also looking forward and preparing for what is to come.
This multi-faceted conference will address the main questions professionals are asking, covering the latest regulations and the creation of new roles and responsibilities, as well as the importance of reporting and the most recent updates in fire hazards. You will leave this event with the crucial knowledge helping you maintain fire safety within the built environment.
Key topics covered include:
- An interactive Q&A session into the Grenfell Report - gain valuable insights and the opportunity to raise key questions.
- Understanding the latest regulations and standards: Gain insights into the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and PAS 9980, and learn about the current status of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
- Staying informed on design and safety updates: Receive the latest updates on the Principal Designer role, BS9991, and fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
- Enhancing competency: Stay current with competency updates, including developments in construction products.
- Fire safety of PV installations: Explore the risks and hazards associated with these technologies.
- Implementing the Golden Thread: Access the latest guidance on the Golden Thread and Fire Safety documentation to ensure compliance and best practices.
Learning outcomes
Review the Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act
Delve into the latest regulations, standards and guidance; such as External Wall Systems, Professional Indemnity Insurance, and PAS9980
A focus on compliance – review construction products and their competency frameworks
A focus on updates in the different regions - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Understand the role of passive fire protection (PFP)
Hear the latest on the Golden Thread and Fire Safety documentation
Featured Speakers
- Jaspal Virdee-Dhanjal BSc (Hons), FRICS, PGC, CMS, Chartered Building Control Surveyor
- Nicholas Maclean OBE RD BSc FRICS IRRV, Senior Vice-President, RICS
- David McCullogh FRICS PPIBC, Fire Compliance Manager, Balfour Beatty and Chair of the Fire Safety Working Group, RICS
- Daniel Minshull, Head of Fire and Rescue Analysis, Home Office
- Matthew Armer, Head of Fire Risk Assessment Policy and Practice, Home Office
- Nick Coombe MBE EngTech FIFireE FIFSM, Head of Service Support, London Fire Brigade
- Phil Southgate BSc (Hons) FRICS, C. Build E, FCABE, Director, Norder
- Mike Ward BSc (Hons), FRICS, C.Build E FCABE, FAPM, MICWCI, MCIOB, CMgr FCMI, CEnv, Senior Technical Quality Manager, ISG
- Hanna Clarke, Digital and Policy Manager, Construction Products Association
- Alan McAulay MRICS BSc(HONS), Director, Scottish Building Standards Hub
- Derek Kennedy, Director of Office for Building Safety, Department for Communities in Northern Ireland.
- Steve Pomeroy BA MA MPA, Head of Fire Services, Welsh Government
- James Lane BEng (Hons), CEng, FIFireE, Director of Fire Engineering, Wintech Group
- Carys Rowland, Head of Professional Standards, RICS
- Dr David Crowder, Partner, DCCH Experts LLP
- Alison Phillips BSc (Hons) FIIRSM MIFSM, Head of Fire Safety Risk Management, Ocado Group
- Benjamin Ralph, Director, Hollis
- Janice Tam, Technical Director, HKA
- Jon Bird, Technical Director, HKA
Published date: 17 September 2024
Testimonials from 2023's Conference
“The range of the topics covered was comprehensive, the quality of the presentations was uniformly good, and the introductory commentaries, and subsequent control of the question-and-answer sessions was exemplary.”
“Generally, well presented with a number of relevant and interesting topics. Again, most presenters were excellent.”
“Easy to log on. Professional speakers. In depth, useful information.”
“An excellent set of presentations, very enjoyable.”
Group Discounts
- Book 3 to 5 places and get 5% off
- Book 6 to 7 places and get 10% off
- Book 8 to 25 places and get 15% off
- Book 26 to 50 places and get 20% off
- Book 51 to 100 places and get 25% off
- Book 101 and more and get 30% off
Any subscriber to the Development Package or Qualification Package receives 15% discount on conferences that are not included in either package.
Only one discount available per booking. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from RICS. Please note the group booking discount will not be applicable with the Early Bird rate (if any).
To benefit from the group discounts, please email training@rics.org or call +44 (0) 2476868584
