Wednesday 21st May 2025
Venue Details
De Vere Horsley Park
Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey KT24 6DT
Telephone: 01483 917 075
A comprehensive one day fire safety training event by the authors of the sector-led guide. In addition to covering the technical content of the guide, the trainer will be able to give a unique insight into the background and thinking behind the approach taken in the guide.
Who will benefit from attending?
This event is suitable for all those involved in the management, assessment and enforcement of fire safety in specialized housing. It will be particularly relevant to private and social landlords, other housing providers, managing agents or facilities managers, care and support providers, local authority service commissioners, fire risk assessors and enforcing authorities. The course is accredited with 7 FIA CPD hours and 7 IFSM CPD hours.
Learning Outcomes
Delegates will:
- Obtain insight into why fire risk and fire safety in specialized differs from other buildings.
- Enhance their knowledge of the laws governing fire safety in specialized housing.
- Increase their understanding of the fire safety design principles associated with different forms of specialized housing.
- Understand the person-centred approach for vulnerable people.
- Understand the appropriate approach to fire risk assessment for specialized housing.
Delegates will have an opportunity to discuss technical and management issues associated with this important guidance.
Trainers:
Our courses are delivered by a mix of trainers. All our trainers are fire risk assessors, who understand the practicalities of working in the field, as well as being experienced trainers.
Our team of trainers include:
Colin Todd, MBE
Managing Director
Established the company in 1982. Overall responsibility for strategic running of the company. Other responsibilities: Expert witness cases. Author of a number of BSI publications, […]
Cost
£345 plus VAT per delegate – to be prepaid (by cheque or BACS or credit card excluding AMEX).
Included in the cost: Set of course notes, tea, coffee and lunch.
Accommodation is not included.
Terms and Conditions
- We have limited places on each course. Therefore, confirmed bookings will be made upon receipt of payment on a first come, first served basis.
- In order to book a place, please complete the online booking form and return with payment in full. On receipt of payment, confirmation of your booking will be sent to you.
- Cancellations within 14 days of the course are non-refundable.
08.45am Coffee/tea on arrival
9.00 am Course Opening & Introduction
- Introduction and background to the development and scope of the guide.
- The risk of fire in specialized housing.
- Fires in specialized housing and their impact.
Coffee
- Fire safety – how specialized housing differs from other residences including fire safety design principles for specialized housing.
- The law governing fire safety in specialized housing – who is the “responsible person”, the duties imposed under the Fire Safety Order (FSO), the scope and overlap of legislation and the enforcement of the legislation under the FSO and Housing Act.
- The person-centred approach – characteristics of vulnerable residents and person-centred fire risk assessment.
- The requirement for a fire risk assessment – the types of fire risk assessment and their scope. The risk assessment process and action plan.
Lunch
- Fire prevention in specialized housing – including common fire hazards and suitable control measures to reduce the risk. Hazards and control measures for the storage and charging of mobility scooters.
- Fire protection for the person – protection measures arising from person-centered fire risk assessments, including detection and suppression.
- Fire protection measures in specialized housing – compartmentation, means of escape, smoke control, emergency lighting, signs and notices, fire extinguishers. Fire detection and alarm systems in conjunction with evacuation strategy.
Tea
- The management of fire safety in specialized housing – ongoing management control, “zero tolerance” and “managed use” policies, responsibilities matrix, testing and maintenance requirements, engaging with residents.
- Q & A Session – opportunity for delegates to raise specific issues on the guide and other relevant fire safety matters.
Final Discussion
5.30pm Finish
Venue
De Vere Horsley Park
Ockham Road South
East Horsley
Surrey
KT24 6DT
Tel: 01483 917075
Website: www.devere.co.uk/horsley-estate
Timings
Course starts at 9am
Finish time: 5pm (approx.)
Parking
Parking is available at the venue.
On arrival
Please report to reception who will direct you. There will also be signs around the venue as well.
Accommodation
Overnight accommodation is not included in the course fees. We do not receive special rates at the venue. Please contact them directly on 01483 917 075.
Food
Refreshments and lunch are provided. The hotel has a bar and restaurant which delegates can use at their own expense.
Dress code
Smart casual.
Use of mobile phones
We understand that delegates may need to be contacted during the course. Mobile phones should be set to silent.
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