The FIA has developed a new course aimed at helping the industry to understand fire safety signs and notices…
A new course aimed at raising awareness of fire safety signs and notices has been launched. The Fire Industry Association (FIA) developed the course, which will be available from September.
The course is the first of its kind from the FIA and is aimed at informing those in relevant sectors about the government legislation involved in the placement of signs and notices. It will also provide practical advice and real life examples of when and where signs should be used
Ian Gurling, Training Manager of the FIA, said: “Knowing which signs to use and how these should be incorporated into the building according to the fire risk assessment can get tricky without proper instruction.
“This course will help demystify the web of misconceptions surrounding the different fire safety signs and help learners understand and use fire safety signs correctly, using the correct legislation and the latest British Standards to guide them.
“Even if you think you are familiar with fire safety signs, it is vital that you keep up-to-date with your training as new Standards are being created all the time. This course is perfect for those who are new to the industry as well as more experienced professionals.”
The course will provide knowledge about Escape Plans and how to use signs according to best practice to ensure speedy escapes from buildings in the event of a fire. It will also teach people of the signs and notices needed for door control mechanisms (door closers, hold open devices, access controls, and latch mechanisms).
The course will also offer guidance on how to make signs visible in relation to lighting and the notices that would be required for fire safety facilities, equipment and systems such as rising mains, AOVs, extinguishers and fire alarms.
Spanning one day, the course will be delivered by experts in the fire safety sector and attendees will gain a certificate for passing the course.
To book, or to become a member visit www.fia.uk.com.
