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Topical discussion and debate about the UK fire industry hosted by innovator and thought leader, Plumis: manufacturer of easy to retrofit water fire suppression systems.
Over half of all accidental house fires are caused by electricity. And nine out of ten electrical fires are caused by electrical products. Supporting Electrical Fire Safety Week, our panel of experts explore how to mitigate the risks and look at what else can be done.
Hosted by Jan Taranczuk, Plumis' strategic housing advisor, panelists include:
Lisa Roberts, Head of Compliance, Fire Safety, Mechanical & Electrical Installations, Riverside
Charlie Pugsley, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, London Fire Brigade
Anthony Gushman FIFireE, FCIOB, FCABE, C Build E, Head of Fire Compliance, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Yusuf Muhammad, Chief Design Officer and Co Founder, Plumis
The Government has recently announced plans for significant changes to the building regulatory framework, following the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. Whilst there is little doubt that changes to the fabric of buildings, construction methods and fire safety provisions are needed, fire risk is not just about the building. In this episode we explore how a more holistic, person-centred approach can improve safety.
Hosted by Jan Taranczuk, Housing Consultant, panellists include:
- Sarah Stevenson-Jones, Vice Chair, National Social Housing Fire Strategy Group
- Tracey Hall, Deputy Manager Community Safety Policy and Projects, London Fire Brigade
- Marvin Ikua, Senior Community Safety Development Officer, London Fire Brigade
- Yusuf Muhammad, Chief Design Officer and Co founder, Plumis
Important Information
We have been asked by the LFB to clarify one of the points touched on in the discussion - please see https://bit.ly/38wjXYj
The downloads discussed, can be accessed here:
- London Fire Brigade Person Centred Fire Risk Assessment Checklist - https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/media/2041/london-fire-brigade_person_centred_fire_risk_assessment_checklist.pdf
- NFCC Fire Safety in Specialised Housing Guide - https://bit.ly/2BGh2A0
- Using Automist in Social Housing - https://bit.ly/2VvwVAv
- Plumis Case Studies - https://bit.ly/2KENvYF
- Limiting the production of smoke - https://bit.ly/2XXYpjT
With imminent changes to the regulatory framework, in the second of our innovation in fire safety webinars, the panel will explore:
- Prescriptive versus performance-based regulation - will the new framework get the balance right?
- What competencies and enforcement regime will be needed for an outcomes-based framework to work?
- Is the current Standards system fit for purpose?
- What can you do if your preferred route isn’t easily covered by an existing Standard?
Hosted by Plumis CEO, William Makant, our expert panel includes:
- Ian Moore, CEO, Fire Industry Association and number one in IFSEC Global’s list of fire safety Influencers
- Tom Gilbert, Head of Fire Safety, Lendlease and number two in IFSEC Global’s list of fire safety Influencers
- Tony Hanley, Managing Director, FirePro UK and Director, Fire Industry Association
- Jan Taranczuk, Housing Consultant and Strategic Adviser to Plumis
To find out more about Automist Smartscan, Plumis' innovative fire suppression system please visit https://plumis.co.uk/
Regulation to ensure the safety of buildings has rightly been under scrutiny since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. While there is an obvious need to improve fire safety and clarify regulation, will the imminent changes to the regulatory framework stifle innovation and hamper improvements to fire safety in the process?
In this podcast, hosted by Plumis CEO, William Makant, we’ll pose this question and more to a panel of experts including:
- Ian Moore, CEO, Fire Industry Association and number one in IFSEC Global’s list of fire safety Influencers
- Tom Gilbert, Head of Fire Safety, Lendlease and number two in IFSEC Global’s list of fire safety Influencers
- Tony Hanley, Managing Director, FirePro UK and Director, Fire Industry Association
- Jan Taranczuk, Housing Consultant and Strategic Adviser to Plumis
Originally recorded as a webinar on the 5th of April.
We’ll explore:
- Should innovation be encouraged in building and fire safety and why?
- In what ways can specifiers assess the performance and reliability of new products and approaches?
- What role can/should certification bodies have in the testing and adoption of innovations?
- How can we encourage the cultural change needed to drive an outcomes-based framework as recommended by Dame Hackitt?
- Competency (or lack of) is a common theme in the sector - do you think technology can play a role in filling the gap?
Find out more about Automist Smartscan, Plumis' innovative fire suppression system at https://plumis.co.uk/