From our Northern Ireland branch
Join us in room OG.029 in the Geography Building at Queen University, Belfast for this
paid, in-person event providing an afternoon chock-full of valuable CPD.
Introduction to DSEAR – Joe Hart
A brief overview of DSEAR and the Approved Code of Practice L138 from Joe Hart. The overview will discuss when you will likely need a DSEAR risk assessment, what the expected content will be, and the requirements for defining competency of an assessor.
Introduction to Fire Strategies – Joe Hart
Understanding the Legal and Regulatory Framework: An overview of the legal framework guiding fire safety and the application of engineering principles to meet national building regulations.
PAS 9980 Methodology: A practical run-through of the PAS 9980 methodology, which is the standard for Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW).
Application of Modelling: Discussion on the role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling in fire strategy design, covering its purpose, limitations, and practical application.
Design and Construction Phases: The importance of integrating fire safety measures early in the design and construction phases of buildings.
Access for Fire Service: Considerations for ensuring appropriate access for the fire service as part of a comprehensive fire strategy. Steve will be examining the construction of historic doors including the meaning of ‘reasonably practicable’ and the Edwards v NCB Case.
Battery Energy Storage Systems – Gary Howe
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a pivotal role in the transition to renewable energy by providing efficient energy storage solutions. However, as their adoption grows, so do concerns about long term fire safety. This presentation explores the unique fire safety challenges associated with BESS.
Key topics include:
- Thermal Runaway: Suitable and effective mitigation measurers
- Fire Suppression Challenges: The correct selection and limitations of fixed fire protection systems for BESS fires
- Toxic Emissions: The hazardous gases released during battery fires and their impact on the environment
- Design and Installation Risks: Correct system design and spacings
- Regulatory and Standards Gaps: The evolving landscape of fire safety standards
About the speakers
Joe Hart is a fire engineer with extensive experience in the design and management of fire safety in buildings. He is Director of Delta Fire Engineering Ltd where he specialises in fire engineered solutions and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling. As well as working in the fire industry Joe is Lecturer in Fire Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire where he teaches across a wide range of degree programmes, primarily teaching industry-focused modules related to engineering practice and application of performance-based design. Alongside his teaching role at the university Joe is actively involved in fire engineering research, with a focus on emerging technologies such as neural networking, artificial intelligence and virtual reality (VR). Joe holds a degree in fire engineering from UCLAN and a masters degree in Fire and Explosion Engineering from the University of Leeds.
Gary Howe is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Zurich Risk Engineering. He is responsible for the assessment and analysis of active fire protection systems. Gary undertakes plan reviews and witness and proving testing of sprinkler systems, water mist systems, kitchen extinguishing systems, gaseous fire suppression and automatic fire detection systems across a broad of industrial, manufacturing, educational and commercial premises to support customers and insurance underwriters.
Gary also undertakes both practical and theoretical technical training including hands-on training supported by class room presentations for Zurich field staff and Zurich underwriters.
Lunch will be provided.