Wednesday 26th November 2025
Venue Details
De Vere Horsley Park
Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey KT24 6DT
Telephone: 01483 917 075
A comprehensive one-day course intended for those who have responsibility for the management of fire safety in buildings. Such persons are unlikely to be specialists in fire safety, or to have fire safety management as their sole responsibility. Experience shows that multiple fatality deaths can occur as a result of fires in buildings that fully comply with the requirements of legislation, such as building regulations, purely as a result of management failures. This course examines those failures and aims to reinforce the importance of management in commercial buildings of all types.
Who will benefit from attending?
This course is designed for building managers, facilities managers, fire safety managers and wardens, health and safety managers. The course is accredited with 6 hours CPD by the FIA.
Learning Outcomes
Delegates will gain an understanding and knowledge of the following:
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- Introduction to fire safety management.
- Overview of fire safety legislation and responsibilities for compliance.
- Effect of material alterations on compliance with legislation.
- Future changes to fire safety legislation.
- Practical fire prevention.
- Fire risk assessment.
- Behaviour of people in fire and practical implications for fire safety management.
- Forms of fire warning and effects of false alarms.
- Human behaviour in emergencies.
- Evacuation strategies including persons with disabilities.
- Fire procedures and role of fire wardens.
- Staff training and fire drills.
- Testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment.
Trainers:
Our courses are delivered by a mix of trainers. All our trainers are fire risk assessors, who understand the practicalities of working in the field, as well as being experienced trainers.
Our team of trainers include:
Colin Todd, MBE
Managing Director
Established the company in 1982. Overall responsibility for strategic running of the company. Other responsibilities: Expert witness cases. Author of a number of BSI publications, […]
Cost
£345 plus VAT per delegate – to be prepaid (by cheque or BACS or credit card excluding AMEX).
Included in the cost: Set of course notes, tea, coffee and lunch.
Accommodation is not included.
Terms and Conditions
- We have limited places on each course. Therefore, confirmed bookings will be made upon receipt of payment on a first come, first served basis.
- In order to book a place, please complete the online booking form and return with payment in full. On receipt of payment, confirmation of your booking will be sent to you.
- Cancellations within 14 days of the course are non-refundable.
08.45am Coffee/tea on arrival
9.00 am Course Opening & Introduction
Introduction and background to a range of notable fire incidents in commercial buildings and the lessons learned. The relevant legislative requirements for fire safety within a range of buildings.
The law governing fire safety in commercial buildings – what duties are imposed under the Fire Safety Order (FSO) and how these have been amended with regards to the introduction of new pieces of fire safety legislation and the scope and overlap of legislation under the FSO and Housing Act.
The proposed changes in legislation with regards to the evacuation of persons with disabilities in multi-storey residential blocks of flats.
The roles and responsibilities of enforcement authorities.
Tea & Coffee
The role and responsibilities of the ‘responsible person’ within multi-occupied buildings and the requirement for cooperation and coordination between relevant tenants.
Who are ‘relevant persons’ and what are the ‘general fire precautions’ required to ensure their safety.
The requirement for a fire risk assessment – the types of fire risk assessment and their scope. The PAS 79 risk assessment process and action plan.
Lunch
Fire prevention – common hazards and their control measures.
The types of fire protection measures that can be found in a range of buildings including; means of escape, automatic fire detection systems, emergency escape lighting, signs and notices, fire extinguishers. The basics of smoke control and automatic fire suppression systems. Means of escape for disabled persons in conjunction with the requirements for an evacuation strategy and how human behaviour can influence these strategies.
Tea & Coffee
The management of fire safety in a range of buildings; ongoing management control, “zero tolerance” and “managed use” policies, responsibilities matrix, testing and maintenance requirements, fire training and the requirements to carry out fire drills.
Final Discussions
5.30pm Finish
Venue
De Vere Horsley Park
Ockham Road South
East Horsley
Surrey
KT24 6DT
Tel: 01483 917075
Website: www.devere.co.uk/horsley-estate
Timings
Course starts at 9am
Finish time: 5pm (approx.)
Parking
Parking is available at the venue.
On arrival
Please report to reception who will direct you. There will also be signs around the venue as well.
Accommodation
Overnight accommodation is not included in the course fees. We do not receive special rates at the venue. Please contact them directly on 01483 917 075.
Food
Refreshments and lunch are provided. The hotel has a bar and restaurant which delegates can use at their own expense.
Dress code
Smart casual.
Use of mobile phones
We understand that delegates may need to be contacted during the course. Mobile phones should be set to silent.
26th November 2025
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