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Fire Safety Digital
Fire Safety Digital is the official podcast from the organisers of The Fire Safety Event. Each episode sparks fresh conversations with industry experts, innovators, and frontline professionals on the latest regulations, technologies, and strategies shaping fire protection today. From compliance to cutting-edge solutions, this is your essential listen for staying informed, inspired, and ahead in fire safety.
Episodes
14 episodes
#13. Proving Competence in Fire and Security
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....
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34:09
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#12. Strategy and Priorities for the Building Safety Regulator
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.🎙️Speaker:<...
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52:36
#11. Due Diligence: What are the Right Questions for Clients to Ask Fire Safety Professionals?
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 a...
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47:37
#10. Top Non-Conformities in Fire Detection and Alarm Installations
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-wo...
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29:53
#9. Why We Should Still Be Discussing Competence
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 whe...
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41:58
#8. Electrical Control Equipment Within Smoke and Heat Control Systems
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.<...
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39:19
#7. AI or Die? Harnessing the Power, Dodging the Pitfalls
The Silicon Valley tech bros’ mantra might be ‘AI or die’ but when it comes to safety, we can’t shrug our shoulders and blame ChatGPT if someone gets hurt.The fire and safety sectors are worlds mired by conflicting standards; the value ...
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43:10
#6. The Path Forward from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
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...
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45:22
#5. The Hidden Danger: Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in the Built Environment
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 ...
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47:06
#4. How to Ensure You Are Getting a Quality Fire Risk Assessment in 2025 and Beyond
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....
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28:22
#3. Building Safety Standards and the Challenge to Keep Up
The world of standards can seem opaque and complex but its importance cannot be underestimated when it comes to keeping people safe from fire. Join this discussion to understand the current issues, concerns and opportunities to shap...
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46:46
#2. Signing Off Your Building's Fire Safety Under the New Building Control Regime
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 requiremen...
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47:20