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Elevate your expertise in smoke control for stairwells (in-person)

IFE Northern Ireland branch are hosting a joint in-person event with CIBSE on Stairwell Pressurisation.

What will you learn?

Challenges of High-Rise and Complex Building Design

Understand the unique challenges of designing pressurisation systems for high-rise buildings and how to overcome them. Discover effective strategies and be up to date with new technologies.

Building Safety Act Alignment

Learn how staircase pressurisation complies with the new Building Safety Act and can boost confidence among designers and clients.

In-depth Review of Standards

Explore the new EN12101 Part 6 and Part 13 standards for staircase pressurisation systems within smoke control systems.

Who Benefits the Most:

This training is ideal for fire engineers, HVAC designers, and fire safety consultants seeking to deepen their understanding and stand out in the competitive market.

Formula of the Event:

Our training comprises a 45-minute interactive seminar followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

What you will get:

1. CPD points approved by CIBSE

2. Sample drawings, research summaries, presentation

About the Speaker:

David Fitzpatrick, former CIBSE Patrons Chair, Ex-CIBSE Trustee, and current Chair of the CIBSE Communication Group, brings over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles as Sales Director at NuAire, Colt, and Actionair and founding smoke control businesses like Adexsi UK and Smay Ventilation Systems Ltd. David has chaired sessions at the CIBSE Technical Symposium, spoken at the London Build Expo, and participated in fire safety panels at various conferences. He is also the chair of a new CIBSE working group for fire safety which began in Sept 2024.