GEZE UK Limited

This seminar will give an overview of the requirements for selection and specification of natural fire and smoke venting equipment in residential and commercial properties. The emphasis of the presentation is to explain key regulations, standards and calculations and give an insight in to the key elements required for specifying these types of systems. This CPD only looks at smoke extraction systems that use ‘natural’ means. By the end of the seminar you should have a greater understanding of: - The different factors when designing natural smoke and vent systems- What key elements are required for specifying these types of systems- All the standards and regulations that apply- How to calculate the free area- How different types of windows affect the calculation- What other factors need to be considered in smoke and vent system

This seminar covers:- The need for safety at automatic doors and why they are classed as a machine- The new standard EN 16005 and why it has been introduced- What are the implications of the new standard for architects- Understand how the new EN 16005 standard differs from BS 7036- Identify the danger points on automatic doors and how to overcome them- How to comply with the standard - What products to specify to ensure safetyPlease note that this content was assessed in 2013

This seminar will cover:- The reasons why we need door controls- Current legislation relating to door controls- The impact of The Equality Act, BS 8300 and Building Regulations on door controls- Where to use automatic doors- Which door control devices are availablePlease note that this content was assessed in 2013

This presentation explains the importance of fire safety on manual doors and their various components.- What is a fire door?- What are the various components of a fire door?- How do the components work?- Why is smoke so dangerous?- What are the standards and regulations that apply?