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Continual Professional Development
CPD accredited materials are continually in development, some details of which are shown below and on this flyer. If you are interested in any of these topics please register your interest by clicking the link next the relevant title.
Presentations can be arranged at our offices in Leicester, or alternatively we can come to you.
Taming the Li-Ion - Designers Guide to Lithium Ion battery off gas detection (1 hour )
This presentation details the risks associated with the growing use of Lithium Ion battery technology and how best to detect the threat to life and property
Understanding the Cost of Fire (1 hour)
This presentation looks at the case study of a fatal fire incident that took place at the RosePark care home in Lanarkshire on 31st January 2004.
It provides an overview of the findings of a fatal accident enquiry and is designed to highlight some of the potential risks presented by buildings of this type and what can be done to mitigate those risks in order to help prevent future incidents of this type.
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Register your interestAn Overview of BS7273 part 4 (1 hour)
An Overview of BS7273 part 4 – Actuation of release mechanisms for doors.
This presentation details the recommendations in BS7273-4:2015, in respect to the monitoring and actuation of door release mechanisms controlled by a Fire alarm system.
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Register your interestDetector Selection and False Alarm Prevention (1 hour)
This presentation contains guidelines for improving the alarm system design. It shows how it is possible to strike a balance between detecting real fires quickly whilst minimising the risk of false alarms.
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Register your interestA Guide to Service and Maintenance (1 hour)
This CPD reminds all building owners and occupiers why it is important, under current legislation, that your building's fire detection system is properly maintained
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Register your interestUnderstanding Fire Legislation (1 hour)
This presentation reviews the current legislation paying particular attention to The Fire & Rescue Services Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order implemented in October 2006.
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Register your interestAn Overview of British Standard 5839 pt 1 (1.5 hours)
This presentation is an overview of the revised British standard BS 5839-1: 2017 design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems within the UK and Northern Ireland.
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Register your interestAn Alternative to Aspiration (1 hour)
Protecting Business Critical Equipment
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Register your interestDemystifying the Design and Use of Voice Alarm/PA Systems (1 hour)
This presentation aims to give an awareness of the requirements of the British Standard BS 5839 Part 8:2013 to someone who is new to the task of providing a Voice Alarm system.
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Register your interestAn Overview of Emergency Voice Communication Systems (1 hour)
This seminar explains in detail the requirements governing when and how an Emergency Voice Communications System should be provided.
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Register your interestCentral Battery Systems (1 hour)
Application & design of central power supply systems
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Register your interestA Designer's Guide to Fire Alarm Systems (5 hours)
This CPD is a designer's guide for fire alarm systems, covered within British Standard BS5839-1: 2017: Section 2.
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Register your interestFire System Protocol - What does it really mean? (1 hour)
The issue with system protocol in the fire industry is that the terms open or closed are used in so many different ways. This confusion often results in the real issues being overlooked.
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Register your interestOptimising Early Stage Smoke Detection (1 hour)
To provide a clear understanding of how early stage smoke detection can be optimised through advanced aspiration technology and 3D design tools.
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Register your interestHTM 05-03 (1.5 hours )
Learn about how the requirements for fire detection systems within NHS healthcare premises are affected by the current Legislation, the British Standards, and the NHS Firecode HTM 05-03.
A Guide to Wireless Fire Alarm Systems (1 hour )
This presentation looks at how Wireless Fire Alarm equipment is used where cabling is not suitable or aesthetics is a key concern
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