Building Regulations essentials: principles, requirements and specification for fire safety

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With ever increasing complexity within Building Regulations, and the proposed changes to the regulatory regime, understanding the principles of fire safety and where they apply is vital. This module will outline the planned regulatory changes, provide an update on the changes to Approved Document B, and apply fire safety principles via a case study. The focus will be on: Understanding the relationship between Approved Document guidance, functional requirements and the Building Regulations. Means of escape in case of fire. Sprinkler provision. Compartmentation. Fire brigade access. The aim of the session will be to provide clarity on key issues of Building Regulations compliance, through practical examples and principles. Colin Blatchford Brown BSc(Hons), FRICS Colin has been in the building control profession for over thirty years, both in the public and private sectors. He understands and appreciates the increasing complexity of Building Regulations requirements and the potential conflicts they create within building design. Colin has worked on a wide variety of projects, and is currently involved in large scale projects in London together with the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Presenting regularly to the industry, he is keen to share his knowledge and practical application of the Building Regulations, breaking down the ever more detailed Approved Documents into easily applied principles, to make building design more straightforward. Colin is Director of Blatchford Brown Limited, offering building regulations, CPD and expert witness consultancy services throughout England and Wales. This module was recorded in November 2020 and is available to view on demand.Two ways to book on demand Core CPD topics On demand Core CPD Club Ticket: one single booking for all 10 topics Pay-as-you-go: purchase webinars individually in our Learning Programme Please note that there are no live interactions as part of this series. RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to use their £200 voucher code for this course. For more information, please refer to our step-by-step instructions, terms and conditions and FAQs. This course contains specific references to UK regulations/legislation. Please view the Terms and Conditions for more information. For more information on this course, or if there are no places available, please email us, or call +44 (0)20 7307 5355 to talk to a member of the team.Core CurriculumDesign, construction and technology Show more