Reaction to Fire - Everything you need to consider when choosing External Wall Insulation Systems

Description

The CPD explores the main objectives of the building regulations, what changes have recently taken place including some of key differences across the UK for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Following on from this the CPD reviews what reaction to fire actually means and how products are tested to demonstrate compliance. Finally, it examines some considerations necessary for architects to ensure due diligence in specification and detailing. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:

- How fire resistance is different to reaction to fire in principle and practice

- The three principles of fire resistance: Insulation, integrity and load bearing capacity

- The two principles of reaction to fire: Spread of flame and Heat from burning material/system

- The regulatory framework – The Building Regulations and how they are developing post Grenfell

- The various tests required, what each mean, and how they relate to the relevant standards

- Considerations necessary by architects in their work to ensure due diligence in specification and detailing

- How it is critical to demonstrate diligence in specification of materials – even colour!

- Regional differences in UK that may follow similar principles, but differ in practice

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely