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UNCERTAINTIES IN FIRE TEST DATA AND THE LIMITATIONS OF APPLYING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
(03.04.24)
  • David Morrisset joined us to talk about the uncertainties in fire test data and the limitations of applying engineering analysis. The findings David will talk about detail why the uncertainties are present and how they are fundamental in our understanding of practical fire engineering. Through physical explanation of the processes involved, we can see why two HRR-time curves of the same object burnt in the same lab, in the same way, may be so vastly different.
Euroclass Fire Resistance Ratings
(06.03.24)
  • Branch Vice President Joe Hart will describe the Euroclass system, outlining the fire test standards required to achieve the various ratings and how the classification standard is used to define Reaction to Fire standards. The session includes detailed descriptions of the relevant test standards and an introduction to fire testing practices with definitions of key terms used throughout fire safety guidance.
FIRE SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
(06.09.23)
  • In this month’s webinar, our Vice President Joe Hart discusses the issue of fire safety in construction, including fire safety risks associated with the site itself and methods of ensuring that key fire safety features of the final building design are appropriately installed and verified.

  • The webinar will be of particular benefit to those involved in design or approvals of fire strategies and will discuss upcoming changes related to Planning Gateways 2 and 3.
FIRE SAFETY IN SPORTS STADIA
(05.07.23)
  • This webinar outlines the key Regulations and guidance related to fire safety in sports stadia. The presentation will cover important Regulatory standards and relevant guidance applied in the design, management and risk assessment of sports stadia; including reference to relevant case studies and real project examples of how fire safety is considered in these complex environments. The webinar is delivered by Joe Hart, Group Director of the Delta Innovation Group and Head of Fire Engineering at Delta Fire Engineering. Delta Fire Engineering are a fire engineering consultancy based in the north of England who specialise in fire safety in sports stadia, as well as fire strategy design of new and existing buildings across the UK. Joe is also Lecturer in Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire and Vice President of the IFE Southern Branch.
SAFE AS HOUSES - FIRE DETECTION IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
(03.05.23)
  • The presentation is a guide to Fire Safety within residential buildings. We specifically focus on best practice solutions by utilizing current technology within the Fire Detection and Alarm industry, to enable designers and consultants to protect the occupants within these buildings, without the risk of generating unwanted fire alarm signals; with a view to enhancing and improving the current and future fire strategies adopted in many high risk residential buildings across the UK.
London Plan Fire Statement
(05.04.23)
  • Our Branch Vice President Joe Hart discusses the objectives of a Fire Statement produced in accordance with the London Plan 2021. Joe provides project examples and practical guidance around meeting the performance objectives of Policy D12, including both Policy D12(A) and D12(B). The session is intended to provide awareness to persons who may encounter a London Plan Fire Statement, including consultants, clients and approval authorities.
IKONIC LIFTS - A GUIDE TO FIREFIGHTING LIFTS
(01.03.23)
  • Discover what you need to know regarding Firefighter lifts including: lift standards, building and product requirements, challenges with existing buildings and how to successfully specify for a Firefighting lift.

A GUIDE TO PAS9980
(01.02.23)
  • Joe Hart discusses recommendations and guidance on undertaking a fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding using PAS9980.

  • PAS9980 provides a methodology for appraising and assessing the scope for, and risk from, fire spread via external wall construction and cladding on existing blocks of flats.
HONEYWELL ' RAISING THE GRADE' SPECIALIST/LIVING LATER HOUSING CPD CERTIFIED PRESENTATION
(07.12.22)
  • This certified CPD presentation is for electrical design engineers. fire strategy engineers, fire risk assessors and people involved with fire safety compliance who specify domestic and communal fire detection and alarm systems for use on 'specialist housing and later living projects'
  • The purpose of the presentation is to raise awareness of other codes of practice and guidance that have an impact on the what domestic and communal fire detection and alarm systems should be provided on specialist housing and later living projects.
  • The topics discussed are also relevant to High Rise Residential, Co-Living, Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO’s) and Student Accommodation.
  • This presentation also looks at how cloud based technology and self test detection could be used to drive compliance and fire safety for buildings.
THE APPLICATION OF FIRE TESTING IN FIRE ENGINEERING DESIGN
(02.11.22)
  • Our branch Vice President discusses the relevance of fire testing in designing and managing buildings, including comparison of the National and European test standards. The session describes how an understanding of fire testing principles is important for fire professionals involved in projects in both new and existing buildings.
CONSIDERING THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE AND LEGISLATION
(05.10.22)
  • James Lavender considers the shifting landscape of fire safety guidance and legislation, focusing on the recent and proposed changes to Approved Document B, the Regulation Reform (Fire Safety) Order, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Building Regulations as well as considering further guidance of British Standards. The presentation will seek to provide a road map though the fire safety landscape assisting the audience in appreciating the connections and conflicts that may arise between the various sources of information. The outcome of the presentation seeks to enable the audience to approach fire safety issues with greater confidence and understanding, enabling them to make better and more informed decision
THE IMPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED SUPPRESSION ON MEANS OF ESCAPE AND A LIVE AUTOMIST Q&A
(03.08.22)
  • A brief introductory presentation about Automist and the fire engineering work they are doing to support its adoption, followed by a live Q&A where attendees can pose questions to the Plumis cofounder.
THE INFLUENCE AND FUTURE SCOPE OF THE POST-WAR BUILDING STUDIES
(06.07.22)
  • Our very own Joe Hart details the scope and results of the post-war building studies (PWBS) and how these have gone on to influence modern building practices. Focussing on PWBS No. 29 (fire grading of buildings) the session describes how historical research and trends can influence modern design standards and how an awareness of these trends can benefit designers and approval authorities. Opportunities for current and future research to update the findings are discussed
elspeth grant – Do the EEIS PROPOSALS MEET THE GRENFELL TOWER PHASE 1 RECOMMENDATIONS
(15.06.22)
  • The GTI made very specific recommendations that buildings managers be required by law to prepare personal emergency evacuation plans for disabled people. Does the alternative package of proposals described in the EEIS consultation deliver these recommendations, how does this effect liabilities and will this introduce a conflict in law?
JUSTIN MCNAMARA – HOW TO PREVENT THERMAL RUNAWAY IN LI-ION BATTERIES
(04.05.22)
  • Justin McNamara is kindly presenting on a very relevant subject at the moment - Lithium Ion battery fires, including what they are, the reasons why they are such an issue and ways of preventing thermal runaway.
JO TEDD – IENG AND CENG REGISTRATION PROCESS
(06.04.22)
We are delighted to welcome Jo Tedd, Member Experience Manager at the IFE, who is going to outline the IEng and CEng registration process. This webinar will also provide details of some of the higher education courses in fire engineering currently on offer in the UK.
STEVE MCGRILL – INTRODUCTION TO EXTERNAL FACADES AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(11.08.21)
  • We are delighted to have Steve McGrill presenting on the topic of external facades and risk assessment. Steve will provide a background to the EWS1 process and the issues building owners are currently facing in relation to the risk posed by the external walls of their building, including around compliance with the FSO. Different types of external facade systems and wall constructions on residential buildings will be discussed, including how to identify the different types. Steve will also explain how to assess the risk posed by different facades, when balconies might pose a risk and when a further Fire Risk Appraisal and Assessment (FRAA) may be required.
MARTIN BUCKROYD – GOVERNMENT & FIRESTOP SPECIALIST AT HILTI GREAT BRITAIN
(07.07.21)
The IFE’s Southern Branch is delighted to welcome Martin Buckroyd to talk about fire stopping with us. Martin will be looking at:- Fire tests and the difference between BS and EN testing- How to select an appropriate seal for various applications
What Does a Building Safety Case Actually Look Like? (02.06.21)
  • The Draft Building Safety Bill defines a Safety Case Report as "A structured argument, supported by a body of evidence that provides a compelling, comprehensive, evidenced and valid case as to how the Accountable Person is proactively managing fire and structural risks to prevent a major incident and limit the consequences to people in and around the building". But what does that actually look like?
  • We are delighted to have Brent O'Halloran, a chartered builder and housing consultant working with Clarion Housing Group, and Melissa Dillon, Head of Regeneration and Development for the London Borough of Camden, giving their perspectives on the subject. These organisations are early adopters who have already begun to produce safety cases for their high rise residential buildings. This webinar will be an opportunity for us to learn from them about the process.
The Changing Risks to Firefighters from Sustainable Construction (05.05.21)
The IFE Southern Branch welcomed Sean A Tracey FIFireE to speak on this subject. The presentation provided an overview of the current challenges faced by modern fire services with the increasing prevalence of innovative construction practices including increased height of combustible buildings and increased support for mass timber buildings.
Sean discussed the unique challenges these practices present and how research, education, and resources have not kept pace, thus increasing the risk to firefighters. He concluded with recommendations on how to decrease the “readiness gap”. Although the presentation primarily focuses on North American challenges the concerns and recommendations are believed to equally applicable to the fire services in the United Kingdom.
Is water mist a viable alternative to sprinklers? (30.03.21)
  • With a growing mandate for Automatic Fire Suppression in domestic and residential dwellings, and the increased adoption of watermist as an alternative to traditional sprinklers, this webinar will provide an introduction to Automist, Plumis' innovative domestic watermist suppression system.

  • Yusuf Muhammad, chief design officer and co founder of Plumis will explore:
  • - How electronic activation has enabled Automist to operate up to two minutes earlier than a traditional sprinkler
  • - The reason Automist nozzles are mounted on the wall rather than on the ceiling
  • - Why Plumis designed Automist for performance rather than to meet a standard

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