Recorded: 26 September 2023
Timing: 14:00 - 15:00 (GMT)
What’s this IFE Fire Testing webinar about?
Given some of the process challenges currently faced in the fire testing industry, this webinar analyses the latest research and suggests how digital innovation may hold the key to unlocking some solutions.
We’ll also take the opportunity to recap on fire testing procedures in accordance with key BS and EN standards, and to address the potential impacts of removing BS 476 from Approved Doc B.
Who should attend the IFE Fire Testing webinar?
- Client organizations
- Housing providers
- Architects
- Design/multi-disciplinary firms
- Fire engineering firms
- Fire test houses
- Testing, inspection and accreditation bodies
- Regulators
What will participants gain?
- An overview of current fire test types and relevant standards
- Insights into the latest market research and analysis of current challenges
- Information on future solutions that can enhance capacity, competence and capability
- Leads on sources of further information
- A post-event copy of the presentations and a recording of the webinar for future reference
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome & Introduction
Ant Burd, Head of Built Environment, BSI
Overview of fire test types and relevant standards
Niall Rowan, Technical & Regulatory Affairs Association - Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The use of fire test data by a Product Certification Body, and its interpretation in terms of regulatory guidance
Jon Denyer, Chief Scientist British Board of Agrément (BBA)
Latest market research & future solutions to enhance capacity, competence and capability
Jennifer Brennan, Director, Harlow Consulting
15:00 Event Close
Ant Burd, Head of Built Environment, BSI