Each of the following units can be downloaded separately, in line with teaching requirements and course progression.
Concepts and considerations
This unit covers the following topics:
• Reaction to fire and fire resistance
• Smoke, fire spread and fire growth
• Fire safety, fire fighting and escape routes
• Compartmentation and fire doors
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
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50%50%
Regulatory requirements
This unit covers the following topics:
• History
• Current legislation
• Approved Document B
• Relevant European and British Standards
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
-
50%50%
Timber materials and products
This unit covers the following topics:
• Timber
• Engineered wood products
• Panel products and sheathing materials
• Coating and flame retardant treatments
• Certification and testing
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
-
50%50%
Building design – structural beams and columns
This unit covers the following topics:
• Sacrificial timber method – columns and beams
• Insulation method
• Connections in fire
• Material properties
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
-
50%50%
Construction – wall and floor systems
This unit covers the following topics:
• Material selection and specification
• Standard details
• Floors
• Walls
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
-
50%50%
Management
This unit covers the following topics:
• Assessment of risk
• Construction stage
• Installation and maintenance
• End-user contributions and user awareness
- Level
- Introduction | Intermediate | Advanced
- Relevance
-
50%50%
