It relates to the understanding and application of the relevant Firecode suite of documents (Health Technical Memorandum - HTM). On successful completion

of the course, delegates will be able to interpret and use the HTM documents as they relate to fire safety design and management within healthcare premises. Understanding these documents will allow delegates to consult and give advice on new healthcare buildings and on major alterations to existing healthcare buildings. Following a summative assessment on the final day, delegates will be awarded a certificate of this nationally recognised course.

Course to include

HTM 05-01: Managing healthcare fire safety

HTM 05-02: Guidance in support of functional provisions for healthcare premises.

HTM 05-03: Operational provisions manuals:

• Part A General Fire Safety (a very general overview)

• Part B Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

• Part D Commercial Enterprises on Healthcare Premises

• Part M Guidance on the Fire Safety of Atria in Healthcare Premises

Suitable for: Fire Safety Managers, Fire Safety Advisors, local authority fire service inspecting officers, architects, building control officers or any other colleague responsible for fire safety within a healthcare environment.

Course Entry Requirements :

Delegates should be involved, about to be involved within a fire safety role in healthcare premises or work within a local authority fire and rescues service in a fire safety enforcement role. Delegates should as a minimum possess an understanding of fire safety principles. Ideally delegates will be existing fire safety practitioners who also have an understanding of the Building Regulations Approved Document B, Volume 2 – Buildings other than dwelling houses.

Recognised by :

This course is recognized by the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE and The National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers (NAHFO) following peer review by both organisations and attendees.