About this Event
Speakers:
John Miles - Operations Director, Sweco Building Control Ltd
Darren Agnew – Senior Fire Engineer – Trigon
Mark Ashmore & John McCaffrey – BePlas Fire Doors
Jenny Etheridge – MSA President - Host
Paul Iddon – VP MSA – Panel Lead
Agenda
Overview and Update on fire safety, changes to regulations and standards, including key changes re BSA and Part B regulations updates, including secondary legislation, update on fire doors as result of Grenfell Inquiry.
- Changes to Fire testing standards and removal in next few months/years of BS476 etc.(TBC)
- The Architects’ roles and responsibilities:
- Robust specification
- coordination of overall building regulations
- Principal Designer?
Key Objectives:
Understanding, Responsibilities, Safety Features, Risks, Compliance
- The new legislation?
- What does it mean for the role of the architect?
- How do I ensure I comply and stay out of trouble?
Event Schedule:
17.00 – 17.30 – arrival
17.30 – introductions
17.45 – 18.15 – Presentation 1
18.15 – 18.45 – Presentation 2
18.45 – Refreshment Break
19.00 – 19.15 – Presentation 3
19.15 – 19.45 – Panel Q&A
19.45 – 20.30 – Close and Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, 3 Cambridge Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 6.00
