Higher-Risk Buildings Registration

Higher-Risk Buildings Registration

 

The UK Engineering Council has launched a new standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment Contextualised for Higher-Risk Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB) for engineers and technicians. Registration is now available for Engineers and Technicians competent to work on HRBs in key disciplines like Structures, Building Services, Façade Engineering, and Fire Engineering. 

HRB registrants assessed by IFE against the Fire Discipline Annex possess the technical and professional understanding to assess fire safety risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards. They demonstrate leadership, independent judgement, and a strong commitment to ethical and professional practice in fire engineering.

Chartered Engineer HRB

A Chartered Engineer (CEng) HRB – Fire Engineering is a professionally registered engineer who has demonstrated the high level of knowledge, understanding, competence and professional commitment required to undertake engineering work relating to fire safety in higher-risk buildings (HRBs).

Incorporated Engineer HRB

An Incorporated Engineer (IEng) HRB – Fire Engineering is a professionally registered engineer who has demonstrated the knowledge, understanding, competence and professional commitment required to apply established engineering methods and techniques to work involving fire safety in higher-risk buildings (HRBs).

Engineering Technician HRB

An Engineering Technician (EngTech) HRB – Fire Engineering is a professionally registered technician who has demonstrated the technical knowledge, practical skills, experience and professional commitment required to apply proven techniques and procedures to practical engineering problems involving fire safety in higher-risk buildings (HRBs).

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How to start your application

When you are ready to apply, download the application form and submit it to us along with your supporting documentation, Professional Review Report and application fee. If you live outside of the UK, we encourage you to contact your local branch to apply. Where a branch is unavailable, you prefer to deal with us directly or you live in the UK please use our application form.

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