F101 - Fire performance of facades

Outline:

This course discusses the requirements of the UK Building Regulations in relation to the fire performance of facades and considers ways in which these requirements can be met in the design and construction of curtain walling and rainscreen walls.  This course will identify key British, European and CWCT Standards and guides relevant to fire and facades.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for those with an interest in the fire performance of the building envelope.

Leaning objectives:

• Understand building regulations requirements,
• Understand reaction to fire,
• Appreciate the fire performance of built-up walls,
• Appreciate fire resistant glazed systems,
• Appreciate the fire performance of curtain walls.

Assessment:

• Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course,
• The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course,
• If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted.

Prerequisites:

None.

Availability

27 May – 23 June 2024

Lecture time:

1 day.

Price