“BS 5839-1 The changes in standards Vs the challenges of industry and demands from the public” – This one-day seminar challenge the advances in technology, the issues of business owners and the struggles of the Fire & Rescue Service over the past 30 years.

Intended for Fire Engineers, Fire Consultants, Fire Safety Officers, Building Control Officers, and other likeminded Fire Safety Professionals, this one-day event will develop a greater understanding and awareness behind the discussion of BS 5839-1 considering recent tragedies, landmark prosecutions and the changes made to the standards.

Speakers:            Please check out each speakers’ profile below by clicking on the blue LinkedIn Hyperlink.

Matthew Wood MlinstLM DipFD TiFireE CFPA (eu) Dip

SME Owner and CEO Millwood servicing Ltd –

A BAFE NICIEC IFE Registered & NSI GOLD accredited maintainer for passive and active fire safety systems. Matt will be presenting from a business owner’s perspective Vs the reality of yet another bill! - Matt will discuss the challenges faced by an SME owner in the current unsettling climate

Don Scott B.Eng. (Hon.), DEM (Hon), I.Eng., MIEE, MIFireE, MSFPE

Fire Engineering Consultant at Siemens IC BT FSS

As a BS 5839-1 committee member, Don will be highlighting the changes to the standard along with key notes observations and comments that will present an interesting dialogue.

Richard Fowler Head of Business Safety GA Rep IFE

Richard will present on the challenges faced by the F&RS in connection with Fire Alarms- focusing on the importance of getting them right, rather than relying on the actions taken by the attending crews.

Gary Howe EngTech FI FireE

 Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Zurich Risk Engineering

Gary will be presenting on 'An insurers perspective of BS5839, appropriate use of technology and case studies'

Andrew Furness

MD at Salvus Consulting Ltd Safety Management & Training

Andrew will be discussing Type 4 Invasive Fire Risk Surveys Vs Consultants’ over specified AF&D systems.

Agenda

0900-0930          Registration coffee and networking opportunity

0930-0945          Housekeeping and plan for the day IFE Host M Wood

0945-1015          BS 5839-1 A business owners’ perspective and the challenges they face M Wood

1015-1115          BS 5839- 1 :2017 changes in the standards D Scott

1115-1145         Coffee break

1145-1215         The challenges faced by the Fire & rescue Service- Richard Fowler

1315-1415         lunch

1415-1515         'An insurers perspective of BS5839, appropriate use of technology and case studies'

Gary Howe

1515-1615         The Fire Risk Assessors approach- Andrew Furness

1615-1630         Conclusion of the day CPD certificates and goodbyes

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The course fee is £50 per IFE member (£75 for non-IFE), payable on booking.

This will cover basic administration costs and the provision of refreshments and lunch.  Appropriate course materials (handouts etc.) will also be provided.

Parking

Siemens does have facilities on site for all delegates so please arrive 20 minutes early and at the security gate just mention the IFE seminar