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BS 9251:2021 Compliant Fire Safety
Course aims
Make sure you work within the regulations concerning building safety and sprinklers. Whether installing Dutypoint Fire Sprinkler Pump Sets such as ResiSHIELD® or other fire-safety systems, this CPD course equips you with a full understanding of the design, application, and compliance requirements for residential sprinkler systems in line with BS 9251:2021 and associated standards.
What the course covers:
- BS 9251:2021, BS 8458, and BS EN 16925
- Designing layouts and water supply
- Specifying pumps and system arrangements
- Understanding compliance and industry practice
Key learning outcomes:
By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:
Understand the purpose and application of fire sprinklers
Identify when sprinklers are required, basic protection principles, and building types they serve.
Interpret relevant standards and legislation
Navigate BS 9251:2021, BS 8458, and BS EN 16925, and determine when BS 9251 applies.
Select system categories and sprinkler heads
Evaluate category types, head types, K-factors, and flow requirements for effective system design.
Design layouts and water supply
Determine head placement, storage cistern capacity, water supply options and the role of priority demand valves (PDVs).
Specify pumps and system arrangements
Compare dedicated and combined sprinkler pumps for different buildings and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Understand compliance and industry practice
Recognise contentious issues and the roles of certification bodies, including BAFSA, FIRAS, and LPCB.
