Gent by Honeywell - CPD / Seminar Information

All Gent by Honeywell CPDs below conform with the following:

Duration: CPDs last on average 1hr unless stated otherwise

Accreditation: CPD Certified; CIBSE; Engineers Ireland

Understanding New Fire Legislation: Comply Don't Fry - Electrical

Who Should Attend? - This seminar will be particular useful to End Users or people responsible for life safety within properties they own or manage

A presentation which helps remind those involved within the provision of an automatic fire detection system what is actually required under current and forthcoming legislation and standards. CIBSE, CPD Service and IEI accredited.

This presentation starts by looking at current legislation and provides an overview of forthcoming new legislation, paying particular attention to The Fire & Rescue Services Act 2004, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005/6, due to be implemented in April 2006. As most of the new legislation is based on a risk assessment rather than a prescriptive approach, we have included a guideline on what is entailed in carrying out a Fire Risk assessment and how the forthcoming government guidelines will further help in meeting this new requirement.

Another act which effects the provision of the fire detection system is the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 part III, which certainly adds some further requirement to the provision of a fire detection system.

Other documents, whilst not legislative requirements in their own right, do provide the detail of what/how you should provide for the system – the Building Regulations approved documents B & M and the British Standard for fire systems BS5839-1:2002.

Finally the third party quality assurance or third party accreditation schemes, which will be required by the Fire Services and Insurers as this new legislation becomes effective, are reviewed.

Voice Alarm Design: Don't be Alarmed - Electrical

Who Should Attend? - M&E Consultants, End Users, Architects or anyone involved in the process of providing or maintaining an advanced fire detection system in conjunction with VA-PA.

A guideline for designers on the use of VA-PA systems and how they are used in conjunction with an advanced fire detection system, incorporating requirements for BS 5839-8: 1998. CPD Service accredited.

This presentation is aimed at providing someone who is new to the task of providing a Voice Alarm system, an awareness of the requirements of the British Standard as well as identifying various product solutions available within the market today.

It provides some background research and explains the benefit of having Voice Alarm messages, as opposed to simple Alarm sounders. It will highlight some of the main difficulties in system design particularly paying attention to intelligibility, which is the key differentiator between good and bad design. It certainly provides any ‘would be’ designer with the basic background to VA and offers some additional advice on how someone could advance their knowledge on the subject.

It will also provide some ‘sound’ advice on what to consider when designing a system, identifying some of the problems and their solutions especially with regard to audibility and intelligibility. It will provide details of the most common product solutions including speech sounders, central rack and distributed amplifier systems that incorporate Public Address and Fireman’s microphones.

Compliant Fire Systems: Playing with Fire - Electrical

Who should attend: M&E Consultants, End Users, Architects or anyone involved in the process of providing or maintaining an automatic fire detection system.

A look at the provision of a new fire alarm system and why many do not comply to the latest standards. CIBSE, CPD Service and IEI accredited.

This presentation concentrates on the process in the provision of a new fire alarm system and examines the reasons why over 90% of systems installed today do not comply to the current British Standard. In reality 90% of current Fire Certificates are not worth the paper they are written on.

This is a potentially contentious presentation that raises some alarming issues within the current practice of supplying a fire alarm system. It is a good starting point for anyone who is planning to provide a fire detection system to ensure the mistakes of the past are not repeated.

It discusses the benefits of the two Quality Assurance schemes that exist today and how an individual and/or organisation can attain third party accreditation as a supplier of a new fire system for the protection of life and property from fire.

An Overview of BS5839 Part 1:2002 - Duration: 2 hours - Electrical

Who should attend: M&E Consultants, End Users, Architects or anyone involved in the process of providing or maintaining an automatic fire detection system.

An overview of BS 5839- 1 :2002, the Code of Practice for fire detection system design and installation in the UK. This Standard was heavily revised in 2002 and the presentation highlights all the key changes throughout the document. CIBSE, CPD Service and IEI accredited.

The British Standard BS 5839-1:2002 is the Code of Practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems within the UK and Northern Ireland. It is aimed at advising any professional party, involved in the provision of a system, what is required in each step of the process, as well as explain to the end user and their service provider what their ongoing responsibilities are during the life of the system.

The presentation details the tasks and skills required by designers, installers, commissioning engineers, service providers and end users and highlights the certificates they are expected to sign after completion of their work. It also briefly mentions the two Quality Assurance schemes currently available within the industry which, if followed, will guarantee the system continues to comply with the requirements of the Code.

Selection, Spacing & Siting of Detectors: Watching the Detectors - Duration: 1.5 hours - Electrical

Who should attend: M& E Consultants, End Users, Architects or anyone involved in the process of providing or maintaining an automatic fire detection system.

The selection, spacing and siting of particular detectors in all types of building. CIBSE, CPD Service and IEI accredited.

This presentation looks at why the correct choice of fire detector is important in protecting life and property from fire. It concentrates on the types and selection of particular detectors as well as the spacing and siting of them within all types of building. It looks specifically at Sections 21 & 22 of the revised British Standard BS 5839-1:2002 and is therefore suitable for anyone involved with the design of a system as well as the ongoing servicing.

It provides some practical advice on where detectors should be sited and gives some examples of where this has gone wrong in the past. Finally it reminds the designer of their responsibilities and whom they should consult before completing the design process.

Striking the Balance - Electrical

Who should attend: M&E Consultants, Building Owners, Facility Managers and anyone else involved in the design and provision or maintenance of an automatic fire detection system.

Guidelines for reducing false alarms without compromising the detection of real fires quickly.

This presentation contains guidelines for improving fire detection and alarm system design. It shows how it is possible to strike a balance between detecting real fires quickly whilst minimising the risk of false alarms. This is not a new issue but has become more sensitive in light of new fire legislation in the whole of the UK which has seen some Fire Authorities reducing the level of their response depending upon the number of false alarms from problem sites.

This CPD examines some of the common causes of false alarms, and how to reduce these through improved design practice and innovative technology available in the market. Equally it looks at the methods to improve accurate fire detection and highlights the importance of predicting the types of fires likely in certain environments and matching this risk with the best possible fire detection solution.

Protect Your Investment - Electrical

Who should attend: Building owners and building occupiers, Facility Managers, M&E Consultants, and anyone else involved in the maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system.

This CPD reminds us why it is important under current legislation that your fire detection systems is properly maintained.

This CPD reminds all building owners and occupiers why it is important, under current legislation, that your building’s fire detection system is properly maintained. It reviews the responsibilities of the owner/occupier and of the service provider towards protecting employees, visitors, property and importantly, your investment.

The presentation describes in detail what the building owner should expect from a qualified service provider, what the code of practice BS 5839-1:2002 recommends for tests and service, and identifies the documentation that should be maintained by the responsible building owner/occupier.

Breaking The Code: Fire Safety in the NHS - Electrical

Who should attend: Health Estates Fire Officers, Fire system designers, consultants and contractors involved in NHS fire designs and specifications.

The impact on the requirements of the provision of a fire detection system within NHS healthcare premises, in light of the NHS Firecode HTM 05-02, British Standards and Codes of Practice.

This seminar details the effect on the requirements of the provision of a Fire detection system within NHS healthcare premises, in light of current Legislation, British Standards and Codes of Practice.

This seminar provides guidance on the design and installation of new fire detection and alarm systems for NHS healthcare premises. It highlights the requirements that are detailed in the NHS Firecode HTM 05-02 in addition to those required by BS 5839-1 2002.

The seminar considers the means by which the new Firecode requirements for measures to reduce unwanted fire alarms, a site-wide fire safety strategy and specific evacuation procedures can be applied.

Fire! What Fire? - Electrical

Who should attend: Fire system designers, installers, maintenance engineers.

A guideline for designers on the use of sounders and how they are used within an advanced fire detection system, incorporating requirements of BS5839 part 1: 2002.

The seminar will look at why we need sounders and what we need to achieve in order to comply with the requirements of the British Standard. In addition, a review of the types of sounders commonly used and how they can be combined into single devices which will help installation costs

The main part of the seminar looks at how to make simple calculations in order to be able to ensure that when a fire detection and alarm system is installed it meets the requirements of BS5839 Part 1 2002.

In addition the seminar covers the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act, and the different methods and strategies for evacuating a building and some rules around this area.

Finally the seminar will cover testing and certification along with 3rd party accreditation schemes in the industry.

Certificates of completion are awarded to attendees completing the course.

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