Launch of Fire Safety Management Short Guide – CPD Training for Dutyholders and Designers

Event Description

Book your place on our free event on fire safety management in traditional buildings, for dutyholders, designers, and others with a legal responsibility for fire safety.

Launching the new HES publication, Short Guide 14: Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings for Dutyholders, this event will include presentations from the authors and contributors of the Guide, including Senior Technical Officer Lila Angelaka.

You will also hear from leading experts in the sector, including and our own HES Health & Safety team who deal with managing fire risk in our Estates.

Learning outcomes

You will:

1. Understand your legal responsibilities as a Dutyholder and Designer for traditional buildings under the relevant legislation.
2. Explore our new guidance intended to help those with responsibilities for historic buildings to manage fire safety in complying with the requirements of Scotland’s fire safety legislation.
3. Understand how this relates to traditional and listed buildings, potential impacts and relevant consents/permissions that may be needed.
4. Hear from a range of experts who will provide further context and advice on the application of this guidance, as well as from real-life case studies.
5. Know where to go for further advice and guidance

Speakers

• Angus Law, Senior Lecturer at Fire Safety Engineering, University of Edinburgh
• Luke Bisby, Professor and Chair of Fire and Structures, University of Edinburgh
• Brian Todd/Sharon Haire, Fire Safety Advisor, HES
• Peter Drummond, Peter Drummond Architects
• Mike Coull, Heritage Fire and Safety
• Kate Swinburne, OFR Consultants