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This technical seminar covers the UK regulations and guidance surrounding cavity barrier use and design as stipulated by Approved Document B, CWCT and NHBC. The talk also goes into the British Standards associated with fire barriers such as BS EN 13501-1, BS 476-20, ASFP TGD19, BS EN 8414-2 & BRE135 classifications. Finally, the seminar looks at additional endorsements such as third-party test accreditation and certification of products and installers. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of: - How to define cavity barriers, where they are used and on what buildings - Detailing barriers, ventilation, fixings and insulation - Specifying cavity barriers, to what test standards, BS 476-20, EN1366-4, TGD19 - Full system testing - BS EN 8414-2 - The use of third party accreditation for testing and installation This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.

This CPD aims to give its audience an understanding of what is meant by passive fire protection and fire stopping, how the products are tested, what standards they are tested to and what is a CE mark and how it is obtained. It also highlights the importance of certified installers. It will help you to understand the following topics: - Passive fire protection and fire stopping requirements - Compartmentations, what compartments needs to be created and why - The difference between reaction and resistance to fire - The difference between BS and EN standards - CE marking and how it is obtained - The importance of certified installers and third-party certification - Fire testing

This CPD aims to give its audience an understanding of what is meant by passive fire protection and fire stopping, how the products are tested and what standards they are tested to. It also provides a good understanding of passive fire protection products and systems and highlights the importance of certified installers. It will help you to understand the following topics: - Passive fire protection and fire stopping requirements - Compartmentations, what compartments needs to be created and why - The difference between reaction and resistance to fire - The difference between BS and EN standards - Passive fire protection systems and what products are needed for different scenarios - The importance of certified installers and third-party certification - Fire testing