Smoke control systems course extends CPD programme at Advanced

Entitled ‘Smoke Control Systems: Principles, Pitfalls and Protection’, the free CPD has been developed to provide consultants, specifiers, fire engineers, installers, facilities managers and other fire safety professionals with a practical understanding of smoke control strategies, system types and compliance requirements.

The module explores the principles of smoke movement and the importance of smoke control in supporting safe evacuation, firefighting access and property protection. Those who engage with this CPD course will gain insight into natural and mechanical smoke ventilation systems, smoke exhaust and pressurisation methods and the key components used within smoke control systems.

The CPD also examines the standards and regulations that govern smoke control design and maintenance, including Approved Document B, BS EN 12101, BS 7346-8, BS 9991 and BS 9999.

Alongside this, the course highlights common design, installation and maintenance pitfalls, in turn helping attendees to better understand Best Practice approaches and long-term compliance responsibilities.

Online delivery

Delivered online by Shaun Scott, applications engineer at Advanced, the CPD forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support industry-centred education and improve fire safety knowledge across the sector.

“Smoke control systems play a critical role in modern fire safety strategies,” affirmed Scott, “particularly so in complex and high-rise buildings where maintaining clear escape routes is essential. This CPD has been designed to provide practical, real-world guidance on the principles behind smoke control systems, the challenges involved in their design and maintenance and the core standards that govern them.”

Scott added: “By helping industry professionals to strengthen their understanding of smoke control, we can support them in designing better systems and delivering improved compliance, ultimately creating safer buildings.”

CPD Certification Service

All Advanced CPD courses are certified by the CPD Certification Service, with attendees receiving a certificate of attendance upon successful completion.

This new CPD course joins Advanced’s growing portfolio of educational modules, including its ‘Introduction to Fire Detection and Alarm Systems’, ‘Managing False Fire Alarms: Tools and Techniques’ and ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’.

*In order to access further details and book a place on the new CPD course, visit Advanced’s website at www.advancedco.com/product-attributes/cpd-smoke-control-systems-principles-pitfalls-protection/