Legrand UK & Ireland is supporting those in the building services industry through the announcement of a new fire safety CPD seminar.
Premature collapse and fire rated containmentexplores the current UK standards landscape that applies to cable management systems which do not currently require any fire testing. The free CPD, which lasts for one hour, is being hosted as a webinar at 11am on 4 July. It can also be undertaken at one of Legrand’s four Training Academy centres, virtually or at participants’ offices.
Aimed at anyone involved in building services and fire safety – including architects, designers, specifiers, facilities managers, electrical consultants and contractors – the CPD offers an alternative standard as a solution to those looking for reassurance that installations meet the requirements of both BS 7671:2019 and BS 8519:2020.
The CPD showcases Legrand’s commitment to supporting those seeking further clarification regarding fire safety. As part of this commitment, Legrand confirmed its Swifts and Salamandre ranges of cable tray, ladder and trunking had been tested and withstood collapse in line with DIN 4102-12 – a German standard that considers the fire resistance of electrical cable systems required to main circuit integrity during a fire event.
Mark Williams, Lead Marketing Manager – Cable Management at Legrand, said: “The safety of buildings is a key priority for all those involved in the building services industry. However, we are often asked for clarification regarding cable management systems and their role within the built environment particularly with regards to fire safety. Our CPD has been designed to support anyone involved with cable management systems to establish the information they need to know before working on a project.”
The seminar covers a number of key regulations, including:
- Life safety systems – BS 8519
- Wiring Regulations – BS 7671
- Building Safety Act / BS 8644 / Digital record
Mark added: “As a manufacturer, we are committed to supporting those in the industry to meet the needs of their end users. We are proud of our Training Academy, which continues to grow as we look at add more certified CPDs to our already-impressive portfolio.”
Sign up for the webinar on 4 July here. For more information and to request a CPD, see Legrand.co.uk.
