The Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) highlighted significant concerns about the lack of understanding among property management professionals regarding their responsibilities under fire safety legislation. This course aims to address that gap by providing a clear, comprehensive overview of the primary fire safety regulations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Focusing primarily on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (applicable in England and Wales), the course also covers the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010, recognising their similar principles and shared intent. Delegates will leave with a stronger grasp of their legal duties, how these duties integrate with other building safety legislation, and what steps are required to ensure compliance.
Presenters
David Hills FRICS FIIRSM MIFireE MSFPE RSP
What You'll Learn
Participants will gain a detailed understanding of:
- The application and scope of the Fire Safety Order and equivalent regional regulations
- The role and responsibilities of the “Responsible Person” or Duty Holder
General fire precautions required by law - The process and purpose of Fire Risk Assessments
- Principles of prevention, maintenance, and fire safety training
- Developing and implementing fire safety arrangements and management systems
- How the Fire Safety Order interacts with other key legislation (e.g. Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022)
- Competence management and the importance of demonstrable capability
- Anticipated changes to legislation post-Grenfell (horizon scanning)
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Property managers, compliance professionals, and duty holders
- Those with a role in fire safety for high-rise or higher-risk buildings
- Anyone responsible for ensuring legislative compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022
Delivery Format
Online: One half-day session (3 hours)
Level / Qualification Mapping
General Level:
Intermediate / Refresher
TPI Qualification Mapping:
Not Applicable
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £60.00 |
| Non Members | £100.00 |