Launch of Fire Safety Management Short Guide – CPD Training for Dutyholders and Designers
A session for professionals and dutyholders around Fire Safety legislation, compliance and mitigation of adverse impact of fire safety measures in traditional properties.
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Book your place on our free event on fire safety management in traditional buildings, for dutyholders, designers, and others with a legal responsibility for fire safety.
Launching the new HES publication, Short Guide 14: Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings for Dutyholders, this event will include presentations from the authors and contributors of the Guide, including Senior Technical Officer Lila Angelaka.
You will also hear from leading experts in the sector, including our own HES Health & Safety team who deal with managing fire risk in our Estates.
Learning outcomes
You will:
- Understand your legal responsibilities as a Dutyholder and Designer for traditional buildings under the relevant legislation.
- Explore our new guidance intended to help those with responsibilities for historic buildings to manage fire safety in complying with the requirements of Scotland’s fire safety legislation.
- Understand how this relates to traditional and listed buildings, potential impacts and relevant consents/permissions that may be needed.
- Hear from a range of experts who will provide further context and advice on the application of this guidance, as well as from real-life case studies.
- Know where to go for further advice and guidance
Speakers
- Angus Law, Senior Lecturer at Fire Safety Engineering, University of Edinburgh
- Luke Bisby, Professor and Chair of Fire and Structures, University of Edinburgh
- Brian Todd/Sharon Haire, Fire Safety Advisor, HES
- Peter Drummond, Peter Drummond Architects
- Mike Coull, Heritage Fire and Safety
- Kate Swinburne, OFR Consultants
Dates
Performances on 12/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
4 Dec 2025
Thursday 4 December 2025 9:30AM to 4:30PM
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Engine Shed , Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 2BY
We encourage all building and heritage professionals involved in designing or approving fire safety measures, as well as building managers, owners or anyone with a dutyholder responsibility and who are interested in developing their knowledge around fire safety in traditional buildings to consider attending. Local authority staff in relevant roles may also benefit from attending.
Who should attend?Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Dietary requirements will be captured on the Eventbrite registration order form.
Dietary requirementsRead our access guide for information about accessibility at the Engine Shed.
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Ticket sales now closed.
This learning session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.
We encourage all building and heritage professionals involved in designing or approving fire safety measures, as well as building managers, owners or anyone with a dutyholder responsibility and who are interested in developing their knowledge around fire safety in traditional buildings to consider attending. Local authority staff in relevant roles may also benefit from attending.
Who should attend?Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Dietary requirements will be captured on the Eventbrite registration order form.
Dietary requirementsRead our access guide for information about accessibility at the Engine Shed.
Access guide