BS 8629 is the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in buildings containing flats. This code of practice is mandated in Scotland and England for new build blocks of flats. This CPD gives an overview of the main clauses. It covers the scope and definitions of BS 8629 and explains how to divide the building into evacuation alert zones, where to site the devices, the requirements for evacuation alert control and indicating equipment, the responsibilities of the installer, and how to commission and hand over the system.

This CPD from Profab Access considers: Assessing design considerations and access solutions; Achieving stylish design aesthetics with certified solutions; An overview of fire testing regulations and current standards; A guide to fire ratings and third party certification to ensure legal compliance.

Facade membranes within a high-rise or high-risk building mostly cover a huge area of the building envelope and therefore have a high risk potential within the fire safety concept. Addressing the issue of breather membranes should therefore form part of any overall facade fire strategy. Learn in our CPD Webinar how to achieve maximum fire safety Euroclass A2 for your complete external wall system with Stamisol Safe One facade breather membrane. Discover which features like UV-/water resistance and breathability are important for the lifetime of your facade system and which certifications and tests are essential.