The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Advancing the Fire Safety Message’ and once again it will include speakers drawn from various disciplines in the field of fire safety. This will include fire safety professionals, fire brigade, product manufacturers and suppliers, trade bodies, research establishments and fire investigators.
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, there is currently a clear focus on fire safety in high rise buildings. The conference will focus on current issues across a range of building types and occupancy profiles. The presentations will include a number of case studies, ensuring the event will be interactive, and will involve audience participation and opportunities for questions. Overall, it equates to 10 hours CPD. This year’s topics include:
– External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems
– Sprinkler Reliability & Effectiveness
– Assessing & Communicating Fire
– Safety in Tower Blocks – A Landlord’s Perspective
– Importance of Fire Safety Information
– Sustainability, Insulation and Fire – are they compatible?
– The Future of Fire Safety in High Rise Residential Buildings
– The Role of DNA in Fire Investigation –Q&A
– Safe Evacuation for All – Fact or Fantasy?
– High Rise Buildings & Fighting Fires – The Challenges
– Fire Safety of Facades – What are the Challenges?
– Effective Fire Compartmentation Prevents Fire Spread – How is this achieved & who is responsible?
Sean McConville, Chairman of the BCNI Fire Safety Panel, said, “We work hard to ensure the conference focuses on the latest industry topics. Each year, we strive to raise awareness of fire safety issues and standards, with the need for all to consider fire safety in everyday scenarios they may face.
“Just as importantly, the aim of the conference is to create debate that will help shape our industry and develop best practice.”
CONFERENCE FEES
Full Delegate:
£250 plus VAT = £300
This includes conference dinner, overnight stay and use of hotel’s health and fitness club.
Student – 2 Day Residential Delegate:
£125 plus VAT = £150
This includes conference dinner, overnight stay and use of hotel’s health and fitness club.
Student 2-Day non-residential delegate:
£175 plus VAT = £210
Student – rate per day:
£30 plus VAT = £36
Day delegate:
£125 plus VAT = £150
Includes lunch
Conference dinner:
£30 plus VAT = £36
To book your place or for more information, e-mail firesafetypanel@gmail.com or contact Joanne Virtue on 028 6632 1807. Closing date for all bookings is Friday, January 19, 2018.
