FIREX International, which takes place between 21-23 June at ExCeL London, features dozens of seminars and presentations across seven theatres and feature areas with the goal of helping you keep your employees or residents safe from the threat of fire.
Whether it’s how to appoint a competent ire-risk assessor or sourcing the most appropriate, cost-effective fire detection system for your premises, this comprehensive education programme (including live demos of fire-protection technology in action) will keep you abreast of the latest regulatory changes and fire-safety best practice.
You can also check out the latest innovations in fire detection, fire prevention and passive fire protection from UK and international manufacturers – check out the exhibitor list here.
Here are five presentations we think will be particularly popular. Click here to register for your free pass.
Fire Safety Order: 10-Year AnniversaryWhat’s the presentation about?
10 years on from the Fire Safety Order. Is the Fire Safety Order fit for purpose? This debate should elicit numerous interesting questions from a highly engaged audience. After all, this was arguably the most important piece of fire-safety legislation in living memory. Here’s a foretaste of the debate: CFOA enforcement lead Nicholas Coombes discussing findings from an LFB report into the legislation’s effectiveness.
Who? Ross Newman, Exova Warrington; Colin Todd, CS Todd Associates; Nick Coombe, LFB
When? 21 June, 10:45-11:20
Where? Expertise & Guidance Theatre
Ground-breaking false alarm project: findings and prescriptionsWhat’s the presentation about?
Scottish false alarms research project: investigation findings and next steps. False alarms undermine public confidence in fire alarms and cost the country up to £1bn each year. Over a six-month period between 2014-2015 a fire investigator and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and gathered detailed data on 65 false alarms in the Glasgow area. Some 35 recommendations for reducing false alarms have been issued since. In this presentation, the project leader will address these findings and map out the next steps in this ambitious 2-3 year project.
Who? Raman Chagger, Principle Consultant, Fire Detection, BRE
When? 21 June, 13:50-14:20
Where? Expertise & Guidance Theatre
What’s the presentation about?
Fire-risk assessments: should you outsource or train? Fail to properly fire-risk assess your public or commercial building and you could face a lengthily prison sentence or a hefty fine. Experienced fire-risk assessor Neil Cheyne presents various scenarios and whether you can do the job yourself or bring in an external, specialised fire-risk assessor.
Who? Neil Cheyne MA, MIFireE, MCMI, senior trainer and technical consultant, FPA
When? 21 June, 12:00-12:30
Where? FPA Infozone
What’s the presentation about?
Evacuating the public from your buildings. Your evacuation plan should have a clear passageway to all escape routes; clearly marked escape routes that are as short and direct as possible; enough exits and routes for everyone to escape; emergency doors that open easily; emergency lighting where needed; employee training on using the escape routes; and a safe meeting point for staff. This presentation will provide advice on how best to achieve these goals.
Who? Jonathan Herrick, West Midlands Fire Service
When? 23 June, 14:00-14:55
Where? FPA Protection and Emergency Evacuation Theatre
Solving false alarms through technologyWhat’s the presentation about?
False alarms: technology solutions. Commissioning the right detectors for your environment is critical, with alarms triggered by a wide range of environmental changes in heat, smoke and air particles among others. False alarms can be triggered by steam, dust, fumes, tobacco smoke, insects, aerosols, candles and humidity. Find out how the latest cutting-edge innovations in fire detection offers you ways of cutting false alarms and avoiding fines from Fire and Rescue Services.
Who? Paul Pope, Apollo Fire Detectors
When? 22 June, 11:00-11:30
Where? FPA Infozone
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