The Fire Safety Leaders Summit presents a distinguished lineup of industry experts and keynote speakers. Gain valuable insights and expertise on best practices, regulatory updates, and current topics influencing the fire safety sector. Stay informed and inspired by leaders at the forefront of the industry.
Fire Safety Leaders Summit
10:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
This opening keynote session brings together three industry leaders to explore the challenges and innovations shaping fire safety in the modern world.
11:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
12:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
In this panel led by the Fire Protection Association, they get into the issue of how to deliver the approval process that the new building control regime requires and what Principal Accountable Persons should be doing to meet the new requirements.
13:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
14:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
Join Ken Bullock, BAFE's Technical Schemes and Assurance Manager who will discuss how competency can be appropriately evidenced to comply with fire safety legislation and recent changes to the BAFE SP205 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Scheme.
15:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
The panel will discuss the risks of lithium-ion batteries in the built environment, how to mitigate the risks and the potential legal consequences of failing to do so. This will include consideration of the risks and potential mitigation of the storage of electric scooters in escape routes and the risk of having EVs in basement car parks for blocks of flats.
10:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
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In this fireside chat, Catherine Levin talks to Pete Apps about the aftermath of the publication of the final Grenfell Tower Inquiry report and what needs to be done to maintain the pace of change as the 8th anniversary of the fire comes around.
11:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
12:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
In this session from the Smoke Control Association, learn about the newly released guide on electrical control equipment, the key points, new changes in controls and the new approach to manual controls to simplify firefighter interactions.
13:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
Institute of Fire Safety Managers Chair, Dave White leads this panel discussion on the standards, qualifications, skills and knowledge required to carry out comprehensive fire safety assessments and why competence is still top of the agenda when it comes to compliance with fire safety regulations.
14:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
This panel brings together experts from major certification bodies and the Fire Industry Association to discuss the most common non-conformities in fire detection and alarm installations, the session will highlight key challenges, share real-world insights, and provide actionable recommendations.
15:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
The Building Safety Act 2022 expects competence to be assured and evidenced, but what does that mean for clients? Our panel of fire safety professionals will discuss the questions that clients should be asking their fire engineers and their fire risk assessors to be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken due diligence.
10:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
In this important keynote from the Building Safety Regulator, we will have an update from the head of the team responsible for the development of AD B - guidance on the fire safety elements of the building regulations.
11:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
12:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
The competence of fire safety professionals continues to be a key issue for the sector and in this session led by the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) the panel will discuss the challenges and routes to achieving competence.
13:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
The session will explore the importance, challenges, and implementation strategies for effective RPEEPs, addressing vulnerable residents, such as those with disabilities or mobility impairments.
14:30
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Fire Safety Leaders Summit45 mins
- Fire Safety Leaders Summit
Learn about the Industry Competence Committee and the Industry Competence Steering Group and their plans to improve the competence of different parts of the fire safety industry. Find out how this programme affects you and how to get involved.