UK Fire Safety in Residential Property: Foundation

By Auren Institute

This course gives everyone responsible for a UK block of flats a clear, practical orientation to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and what it requires: why blocks of flats need their own fire plan, who the Responsible Person is, what a fire risk assessment covers, and how fire doors, escape routes, and the evacuation strategy keep residents safe.

  • 1 CPD hour
  • eLearning
  • Online, self-paced
  • About 1 hour, self-paced online
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About this course

This course gives everyone responsible for a UK block of flats a clear, practical orientation to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and what it requires: why blocks of flats need their own fire plan, who the Responsible Person is, what a fire risk assessment covers, and how fire doors, escape routes, and the evacuation strategy keep residents safe.

The course covers Why blocks of flats need their own fire plan, Know who the Responsible Person is, Understand the fire risk assessment, Stay put or get out, Keep fire doors doing their job, Keep escape routes and risers clear, Spot fire risks on a walk-round, and Act fast when the alarm sounds. It is self-paced and online, ends with a short online assessment, and every learner who passes receives a certificate for 1 CPD hour.

It is designed for everyone responsible for a UK block of flats: building managers, managing agents, landlords, and freeholders.

What you will learn

  • Explain what the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires
  • Recognise why blocks of flats carry particular fire risks
  • Understand the Responsible Person's duties and how they apply to everyday decisions
  • Understand what a fire risk assessment covers and respond correctly to a hazard
  • Spot common fire risks on a walk-round and report them correctly
  • Know how to act when the alarm sounds and where to find official guidance

Course details

CPD hours
1
Format
eLearning
Delivery
Online, self-paced
Duration
About 1 hour, self-paced online
Language
English
Price
€100 per person

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