Fire Prevention & Protection

Thursday, 09th July 2026

  • Choose whichever seminar/s are of interest
  • Register by completing the form below
  • The day before the event you will receive joining links (most used formats are Teams and Zoom)
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  • Watch the seminar and ask any questions you
    may have at the end
  • A full CPD Certificate will be provided after the event
Fire Prevention & Protection
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09:30

Passive Fire Barriers

Firefly

British manufacturer TBA FIREFLY’s CPD is a must for architects, contractors, specifiers and installers. This RIBA approved CPD explores passive fire protection and the importance of flexible fire barriers. There is particular focus and guidance on maintaining compliance around pipework, ducts and other penetrations, with solutions for complex areas.

10:30

Principles of External Wall Cavity Barriers

AIM

This CPD will feature: who we are; Building regulations; Design responsibilities; Behaviour of fire; Testing; Compartmentation; External wall fire protection products.

11:30

A Guide to Meeting BS 8629

Advanced

BS 8629 is the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by the fire and rescue services in buildings containing flats. This CPD provides an overview of the main clauses. It covers the scope and definitions of BS 8629 and explains evacuations alert zones, the siting of devices, the requirements for evacuation alert control and indicating equipment, the responsibilities of the installer, and commissioning and handover.

13:00

An overview of the Visqueen Zedex Non-Combustible Cavity Tray System and Fire Rated AVCL’s.

Visqueen

This presentation provides an overview of the key changes outlined in Technical Document B, focusing on the requirements for fire-rated products within cavities of high-risk structures.

It will also demonstrate how Visqueen can support compliance by offering system solutions that meet these requirements, helping to provide confidence and peace of mind for all stakeholders.

14:00

The Design and Specification of Air Transfer Grilles

Lorient

The correct specification of air transfer grilles / dampers is critical. In this CPD we explore the major differences between between intumescent air transfer grilles & dampers; focusing on characteristics, functionalities, and performance testing.

The CPD Covers: Hard facts concerning deaths, injuries and property damage caused by fire and smoke; Regulatory requirements for fire and smoke resisting air transfer grilles; Types of air transfer grilles / mechanical dampers; Difference between fire and fire + smoke air transfer grilles; Performance characteristics of air transfer grilles / mechanical dampers; Suitable applications; Installation guidance + pitfalls.

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