Overview
This one-day course provides an overview of fire safety requirements for low-rise flats and housing. Designed for site managers and construction professionals, it explains where cavity barriers and fire stopping are required, explores common materials and installation methods and highlights good and bad practices to ensure compliance with NHBC Standards and Building Regulations Approved Document Part B (England only).
Course details
Who should attend
This course is designed for site managers, assistant site managers and anyone responsible for inspecting or managing fire safety in low-rise flats and housing. It is ideal for those who need an overview of fire stopping, cavity barriers and their correct installation to improve site compliance and construction quality.
Why choose this training course?
What you will learn
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Understand the difference between cavity barriers and fire stopping and their roles in fire safety.
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Identify where cavity barriers and fire stopping must be installed in low-rise flats and housing.
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Gain a high-level overview of relevant fire safety regulations, including Approved Document Part B (England only).
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Explore the materials used for cavity barriers and fire stopping.
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Recognise common issues in cavity barrier and fire stopping installations and how to inspect for compliance.
Why choose NHBC as a training provider?
Specialist training tailored for house building
Our courses are designed specifically for the house-building industry, using real-world insights from NHBC’s site inspections and claims data.
Expert-led training with industry experience
Our trainers are all experts in their fields with backgrounds in house building. They bring first-hand industry knowledge, practical experience and engaging teaching styles to ensure you gain valuable skills.
Flexible learning options to suit your needs
We offer face-to-face and virtual training, catering to individuals and teams. Whether you need structured classroom sessions or bespoke training delivered on site, our courses are designed to fit around you.
Pricing
Information if you're booking in Northern Ireland: Registered CITB NI employers may be able to claim a training grant for this course* and it is covered under the Short Duration Training Grant available (*subject to terms and conditions, more information is available from CITB NI)
| Course type | Price | Max attendees |
| In-company | £1,905 | 16 |
| In-company (virtual) | £1,810 | 14 |
| Open | £285 | 16 |
| Open (virtual) | £265 | 14 |
Prices are exclusive of VAT
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