Focussing on fire safety
GEZE UK has revised a piece of lifesaving learning – the popular RIBA-approved CPD Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors has been completely revised and updated and includes new visuals and updates to regulations all in GEZE’s new branding.
GEZE UK CPD explains the importance of fire doors in life safety.
The CPD explains what fire doors are, identifies their various components, how they work, the standards and regulations which surround them and why smoke is so dangerous. It incorporates the latest statistics for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including the number of people that die from smoke inhalation every year. It is intended for Chartered members of RIBA but is also suitable for facilities managers, property managers and architectural ironmongers and completely updates the previous version.
book a CPD seminarMore people die from smoke inhalation than fire itself, especially when smoke can travel freely through a building. This seminar explains how important fire doors are and how they can save lives. Understanding the effectiveness of fire doors, where they can be placed and how they should be maintained, could ultimately save people’s lives.
Richard Richardson-Derry, National Specification ManagerOffering architects and specifiers invaluable advice and guidance, which contributes to their continuing professional development, this updated training seminar gives a better understanding of the requirements of. The 40 minute seminar covers all the relevant standards and regulations and is included in RIBA’s core curriculum: Design, Construction and Technology and Health, Safety and Wellbeing for the General Awareness knowledge level. It can be presented in person or virtually via a variety of online platforms and at a time to suit, usually lunchtime but breakfast seminars or afternoon sessions can be accommodated.
RIBA Chartered Architects are obliged to undertake a minimum of 35 hours a week to maintain their competence:
More about CPD obligations
Find out more about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers or give us a call: Tel.: +44-1543 443000
Other presentations offered by GEZE UK, include EN 16005
- Safeguarding Pedestrians from Accidents at Power Operated Doorsets
- Designing Effective Natural Heat and Smoke Ventilation
- Removing Barriers to Access
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