Fire Safety in Housing
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There have been extensive changes in both Housing Law and Fire Safety Law over the past two years. If you are a regulator or provider responsible for fire safety in flats and apartments, houses in multiple occupation, supported housing or shared housing then you should make sure you know about the new legislation and how to ensure your premises are safe.
New national guidance on how to comply with the law and make your premises safe from fire was published on 23 July in a joint venture by LACORS, the National Landlords Association, The Chief Fire Officers' Association and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The guidance is fully supported by the Government.
This is the culmination of two years work by all stakeholders to help ensure that the complex fire safety and housing legislation is applied fairly, proportionately and consistently.
Who should attend?
Housing Officers, Fire Safety Officers, Building Control Officers, Landlord Associations, Landlords and Managing Agents
Who is the course delivered by?
The course is provided by Business Regulation Solutions, the training arm of the ten Greater Manchester Local Authorities and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority. It is delivered jointly by Paul Dryden from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Dan Donovan from Manchester Housing Authority. It is the most authoritative course available, presented by practitioners who have been closely involved in the development of the legislation and guidance.
What are the aims of the course?
Landlords and managing agents should leave with a greater understanding of the way that this complex legislation impacts on their businesses and the broad standards of fire safety they should be providing in their premises.
Regulatory Officers should understand the legislation, how to implement it effectively and how to assist landlords and managing agents in complying with their responsibilities.
What is covered on the course?
This one day course uses a workshop based approach to assist delegates to understand the new guidance and covers:
- An outline of the respective legislation
- How the law will be enforced
- How to help ensure compliance
- What safety and construction standards would normally be acceptable
- Tips on long term management of fire safety.
How much does it cost?
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Members £90+VAT per person
Non-members £100+VAT per person
Further discounts available for GMFRS Fire Safety Officers and Greater Manchester Local Authority Housing Officers - contact us for details.
How often are courses run?
Courses started running in 2009 - please see our training calendar for details of dates.
Where are courses held?
They are held in our purpose-built training rooms at:
Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JW