Almost 40% of incidents attended by the fire and rescue services in England in 2022/23 were false alarms?, with associated costs estimated at over £1 billion. In this CPD you will learn tried and tested techniques that help put an end to this pernicious problem. You will hear about the common causes and effects of false and unwanted alarms and gain deeper understanding of the strategies you can put in place to effectively manage and radically reduce them.

From 2007-2011 there were 233 prosecutions in England and Wales under the RRO, ranging from large companies such as the Co-op who were fined £210,000 and small family run businesses who have also been targeted. The RRO shifts the blame to the ‘responsible person’ of that building; meaning anyone can be prosecuted under the Act for lack of fire safety. Quick introduction to the RRO and who is responsible for a building’s fire safety; Examples of companies who have come under fire from the RRO; The danger of fire and smoke; The importance of fire doors including installation and maintenance; Examples of poorly maintained and fitted fire doors with cost effective solutions; Independent accreditation.

This new CPD explains the critical functions of façade membranes within external wall systems, including protection against weather, maintaining the integrity of the building envelope, enhancing energy efficiency, and fire protection which has become essential under post-Grenfell regulations. The webinar outlines the ideal solutions for different requirements, including optimum fire safety, protection against driving rain and prevention of mould. It focuses on high-rise/higher-risk buildings, and facades that need to be watertight. The CPD also outlines essential UK Building Regulations and the certificates required to demonstrate compliance.

This CPD has been developed to provide greater klnowledge of the A-Z of essential principles that are defined within the RISCAuthority Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings. The essential principles are of vital importance and should be considered in detail by building designers, fire engineers, consultants, occupiers or building owners.