Proving competency, not qualifications, the new FESS era

2 June 2026 at 10:30am

Most of you will be aware of The Building Safety Act 2022 and the subsequent amendments to Building Regulations 2023 put in place requirements for both individuals and organisations to prove competence.

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Martyn's Law & Fire Alarm Systems – a Path towards Compliance. Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

4 June 2026 at 10:30am

This presentation explores the implications of Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) and its impact on publicly accessible buildings, focusing on how organisations prepare for compliance ahead of enforcement in April 2027. The session outlines the background to the legislation following the Manchester Arena attack, explains the tiered framework for Standard (200–799 persons) and Enhanced (800+ persons) duty premises, and clarifies the responsibilities of the “Responsible Person”. Key requirements such as staff training, emergency procedures for evacuation, invacuation and lockdown, communication strategies, and engagement with the Security Industry Authority are examined, emphasising proportionate, risk‑based approaches rather than prescriptive solutions.

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Understanding fire safety in battery energy storage systems (BESS)

16 June 2026 at 10:30am

This CPD session on Understanding fire safety in battery energy storage systems (BESS) provides an in-depth overview of what an energy storage system is, focusing on prevention, detection and suppression strategies. Participants will learn about the current international standards like NFPA855, UL9540 and the layered approach to detection and suppression. This session will explore the importance of early gas and smoke detection and the role of extinguishant panels. Case studies from the UK, China, and the US identify real-world failures and reinforce the need for proactive fire safety measures to protect people, infrastructure, and the environment.

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Digital fire safety and the changing world of fire system maintenance

7 July 2026 at 10:30am

Join FSM and Siemens Buildings on 7 July at 10.30am to learn how the digitalisation of fire safety is having a significant impact on the role of the fire safety engineer and, consequently, on how end-users are benefitting from the increasing reliability of their fire safety systems.

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