Develop an understanding of cavity barriers
Develop an appreciation of where cavity barriers and fire stopping should be placed.
Fire safety for low rise flats and housing
Training course overview
This one-day course is designed for site managers or anyone who inspects cavity barriers and/or fire stopping in low rise flats and housing. It explains where cavity barriers and fire stopping is needed and walks through both good and bad practice along with the types of materials suitable for common scenarios.
Useful information
Why choose NHBC?
An introduction to best practice
An introduction to best practice to reduce risk of non-compliance.
Learn how to assess materials used
Become more confident in assessing the materials used.
Who should attend
This course is for all Site managers, Assistant site managers and anyone else who would require an overview
What you will learn
- The difference between a cavity barrier and fire stopping
- Where each of these must be provided in low rise flats and housing
- A high-level overview of relevant sections in AD Part B
- Materials used for cavity barriers and fire stopping
- What to watch out for with cavity barriers and fire stopping
Course details
Course pricing
| COURSE TYPE | PRICE | MAX ATTENDEES |
| In-company | £1,495 | 16 |
| In-company (virtual) | £1,420 | 14 |
| Open | £220 | 16 |
| Open (virtual) | £195 | 14 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT
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