Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Training - BS5839 & BS5266

Overview

Fire alarms and emergency lighting play an integral role in enhancing our safety. In the commercial sector, proper fire safety precautions are a legal requirement. You will cover the aspects of how to design, install, test and inspect a range of fire alarm and emergency lighting technologies, gaining the vital knowledge that will help you ensure your work complies with the relevant British Standards.   

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at Local Authority Fire & Rescue Service Advisors, Fire Alarm Engineers, Fire Risk Assessors, Facilities Managers and anyone involved in the design, installation, commissioning or maintenance of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting in buildings.

How will I complete this training?

This course is delivered over 2 days and learners are required to activly participate and work as a group to design systems using drawings and other details.

Face to Face (Classroom)

You can attend one of our Face to Face training sessions in Horsham, West Sussex.

A 2 day course 

Course Content 

Legislative Framework  

Introduction The Acts and Safety Regulations 

The Building Regulations Part B and Part M, The Equalities Act 2010 (Formerly DDA 1995)  

Codes of Practice:  

BS5839-1:2017 

BS5266:2016 

Risk Assessment Principles

Design Responsibility  

Definitions, Grades, Categories and specifications  

Equipment Specification 

Installation  

Maintenance and Servicing  

Compliance with BS5839 & BS5266

Certification 

Upon completion of the course learners will be issued with a certificate of attendance which will highlight the learning outcomes and topics covered during the course.

What's Next?

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

Premises Fire Safety Manager