The seminars, backed by the BSi, BFPSA and BAFE, are a first for the fire industry and a first for CPD (continuous professional development) and its 400,000 members. A panel of 10 manufacturers – expert in their fields – will teach architects, surveyors and other construction specifiers on the key issues, products and solutions required to comply with legislation such as DDA and false alarm management.
Each two-day roadshow, held at regional centres around the UK, will feature eight seminars comprising 24 presentations.
Under the terms of CPD, members must complete at least 35 hours of approved training within a year.
“This is a very important development and real recognition of our unique position in the fire security industry,” says Gardiner Security’s Fire Division manager Peter Holmes. “It’s been in negotiation and development from when I attended a CPD Certification Service course, after which CPD has to check and approve the content of every presentation to ensure it meets with their standards. Like ourselves, CPD sees this as a valuable addition to its curriculum and is mailing all its members with details of the roadshows.”
Fire legislation is moving into even greater focus for the construction industry following a series of reforms, notably with the introduction in April 2006 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which will transfer the onus from the licensing authorities to the “Responsible Person” – the person who owns the premises or business or the person with control over the premises.
For venues dates and more information, contact Rishi Vig on 01706 343343 or email [email protected]
