The aim of this course is to provide a suitable training programme for those responsible for managing fire safety during construction or refurbishment works
If this course is not available in your country, please contact with your member training.
Site managers, building managers, facilities managers, fire safety managers and coordinators and others involved in the management of contract or sub-contract works. The course will also be of interest to those involved in the insurance and security of such premises.
None, although beneficial that delegates have a basic knowledge of fire safety and fire prevention systems and techniques.
At the end of the course the students will: • Recognise the principal problems in the organization and management of fire safety during construction work • Be aware of the key causes of fires and associated hazards in such circumstances • Understand the different types of fire safety systems and equipment available to manage identified hazards and requirements for their testing and maintenance • Be familiar with the management tools and techniques available to support fire safety during construction work, including hot work permits, record keeping, staff training etc. • Have a good understanding of the fire prevention, protection and first intervention systems and techniques including design of means of escape • Be able to undertake the development of emergency and protection plans and adequately implement these plans
I OVERVIEW
• Relevant fire safety legislation • Basics of fire science and fire spread • Principal fire hazards on construction sites and associated risk factors • Prevention and mitigation techniques • Building systems, techniques and materials
II FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
• Means of escape design • Passive systems • Compartmentation • Fire doors & glazing • Cavity barriers and fire stopping • Automatic systems • Fire Detection • Fire extinguishment • Manual extinguishers
III FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Staff training • Record keeping • Fire drills • Security
IV EMERGENCY PLANNING
• Fire risk assessment and analysis • Emergency action plans • Evacuation routines and protocols
• 21:2009 F
Written examination
Certificate Optional subtitle «Construction Works Fire Safety Coordinator CFPA-E»
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