This course is suitable for those with at least a basic understanding of the principles of fire safety as it introduces fire risk management systems. Delegates include managers of sites and housing managers, estates surveyors, facilities managers, building owners or fire or health and safety managers.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the ‘responsible person’ to safeguard the occupants of a building against fire and establish a fire safety management system.

This course provides delegates with knowledge of current fire legislation and guidance, together with advice on how to establish an effective fire management system that will integrate with their current health and safety systems where applicable.

It will introduce the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 as well as explain how by using available reference guides, British standards and approved codes of practice, the manager can work towards satisfying the legal requirements for the protection of relevant persons within or about the workplace.

SSG offer this course over one day as a classroom course.

Fire statistics and high-profile examples

Relevant legislation with focus on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

The chemistry of fire including the fire triangle and classes of fire

Fire prevention techniques including housekeeping, storage and safe-working practices

Fire precautions including compartmentation, fire detection, fire escape strategies and extinguishers

The maintenance of fire precautions within the workplace

Fire safety management

Fire risk assessment process

Emergency planning and drills

Delegates will be assessed through their input during the course. On successful completion, SSG course attendance certificates will be issued and are valid for three years.