Principles of Fire Design in Buildings
This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Principles of Fire Design in Buildings. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.
Description
This introductory webinar provides a foundational understanding of fire design principles in buildings, explaining how fire performance is measured, tested and specified.
Delegates will explore the fundamentals of fire behaviour, the methods used to assess products and systems, and the key standards and regulations that govern fire-resistant construction. The session also examines how drylining systems achieve fire performance and contribute to the protection of structural elements within a building.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of fire theory and fire behaviour in buildings.
- Explain how products and systems are tested to determine fire performance.
- Differentiate between fire resistance criteria, including integrity and insulation.
- Recognise the key differences between BS 476 and BS EN 1364 fire test standards.
- Understand the regulatory framework and guidance relating to passive fire protection.
- Identify how drylining systems achieve fire resistance performance.
- Understand the role of drylining systems in protecting structural elements during a fire.
- Apply fire performance principles when assessing and specifying building systems.
- Understand firfe performance of drylining systems and structural elements