1-DAY TRAINING COURSE 19 AUGUST 2010

PE Board Accredited: 8 PDUs

COURSE BACKGROUND

Fire safety concerns the protection of occupants, building structure and contents from the risks associated with fires. Protective measures at design building stage include layout planning and suitable construction form and materials aimed at preventing the spread of fire and maintaining building stability for a sufficient time to enable occupants to escape and the fire brigade to deal with the outbreak. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course will provide an appreciation and understanding of:

• Character of Fire and its Growth in Buildings
• Effect of Fire on Materials and Structures
• Classes of Fire and Methods of Extinction
• Legislative Requirements Relating to Fire Safety 
• Fire Safety Checking ‘Walk Through’ and Follow-Up
• Fire Emergency Plan and Evacuation Procedures

COURSE PROGRAMME (8.30 am – 5.30 pm)

1. Growth of Fire in Buildings

• Hazards Associated With Fire
• Fire Load Grading for Building
• Fire Resisting Grading for Building

2. Materials in Relation to Fire

• Combustible Materials
• Non-Combustible Materials
• Fire Rated Materials

3. Fire Safety Legislative Overview

• Fire Safety Act
• Fire Code
• Exemptions

4. Fire Safety Design & Planning Principles

• Compartmentation and Protected Shafts
• Means of Escape
• Materials for Construction
• Fire Fighting Systems

5. Fire Safety Enforcement

• Fire Certificate & Temporary Permits
• Fire Safety Manager
• Building Inspection and ‘Walk Through’

6. Fire Emergency Plan

• Duties of Owners and Occupiers
• Fire Evacuation Drills
• Extinction of Fire

COURSE LEADERS

Dr Quah Lee Kiang
Dr Quah is the Director of the Real Estate and Construction Centre in Singapore and Malaysia. She has extensive regional and international experience in Project and Facilities Management & Maintenance research, advice and academia. Dr Quah led the EU funded project BE4213 Condition Assessment and Maintenance Strategies for Buildings and Building Components, which among other things, sought to develop an objective building condition assessment system. This project formed part of ongoing research over the last 20 years which culminated in Dutch Standard NEN 2767 on Condition Assessment of Buildings, believed to be a ‘world first’. Her professional and research affiliations include being Coordinator of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Working Commission 70 on Facilities Management and Maintenance from 1990-2000 and past President of the Chartered Institute of Building Singapore Centre for two terms.

Er. Patrick Foong Keng Yuen
Mr Foong has over 20 years experience in Facilities and Energy Management and has held senior positions in organisations such as Singapore Land, CPG Facilities Management and Chesterton International Property Consultants. He is currently the Managing Director of Equation Energy Pte Ltd, an energy management consulting firm. Mr Foong is a ‘Registered Professional Engineer and a FSSD Registered Inspector (M&E Fire Safety).

COURSE DATE AND VENUE

Thursday, 19 August 2010
Training Lab C.303, Block C Level 3, Employment & Employability Institute
141 Redhill Road, Singapore 158828

COURSE FEES

The course fee of $595.00 includes course documentation and refreshments at breaks. A group discount of 10% will apply for three or more delegates from the same organisation. SDF applications can be made on a case-by-case basis; please call SDF for details.

COURSE ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDENCE

The course has been approved for 8 PDU units under the PE Board Continuing Professional Development programme. Attendance certificates will be issued; they may also be suitable for meeting the CPD requirements of other relevant professional bodies not operating a CPD course accreditation system.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course will benefit those who have a vested interest in buildings including:

• Developers
• Building Owners
• Government Officials
• Architects
• Engineers
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Contractors/Sub-Contractors/Suppliers
• Property Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Maintenance Managers
• Management Corporations
• Town Councils
• and Others

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations made later than 1 week before the commencement of the course will be subjected to an administrative fee of $100.00. Substitutions can be made at any time.

COURSE ENQUIRIES AND REGISTRATIONS

Mr Ken Chew
Tel:  6474 7442   Fax: 6474 7443   E-mail: recc@pacific.net.sg

Download Registration Form

PLEASE NOTE

It may be necessary for reasons beyond RECC’s control, to change the content and timing of the programme and the identity of the course leader/s.