CPD Training for Designers and Specifiers



CIBSE Approved CPD Training from Diamond Systems

Diamond Systems, specialists in fire and security systems, is accredited by The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), to deliver Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training on Fire and Security Alarm Detection Design.

In any profession, regular CPD is an essential way of keeping your skills and knowledge up to date. The Design range of CPDs offered by Diamond Systems are aimed at those involved in the design of security and fire detection systems, including Consultant Engineers, Architects and Specifiers. The training will also benefit professionals who need to understand the design requirements of these systems, including building control officers, fire prevention officers, fire safety personnel, fire risk assessors, and local authorities.

The CPD courses take the form of a 1 hour presentation, in which delegates are provided with an overview of key design considerations and an update on any recent changes to the Codes of Practice. The courses are approved by CIBSE, who in reviewing the content and quality of the courses commented:

“The presentations are high quality, with lots of technical information and cover all our requirements”

Courses Currently Being Offered

Course 1: An introduction to Fire Detection Design 

The Introduction to Fire Detection Design course is ideal for anyone new to the fire alarm industry, or those who require a refresher on the basic principles of Fire Detection Design.

The course provides an outline of the main standards and codes of practice applicable to Fire Detection Design, for both domestic and non-domestic systems. The basic principles of fire detection design are covered in this course, which provides a foundation for courses 2 and 3.

Content includes:

  • Outline of fire alarm regulatory framework
  • Initial considerations for the designer
  • Fire alarm categories
  • Responsibilities of Designer vs Installation Engineers vs Commissioning Engineers

There is an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation, and all delegates receive a CIBSE CPD certificate.

To book this training for you and your colleagues, please email design@diamondsystems.co.uk or, click here.

Course 2: Fire Detection Design Considerations under BS5839-1

The Fire Detection Design Considerations course provides an insight into the key design considerations within BS5839-1, the Code of Practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises.

Including an update on the latest changes within the Code of Practice, the course highlights some of the common pitfalls at design stage, based on our 35 plus years’ experience as specialists in this sector.

Content includes:

  • Detector selection, siting and spacing
  • Void Detection
  • Beam Detection
  • Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD)
  • Audible and Visual Alarm Devices
  • Manual Call Points
  • Fire Alarm Zone Plans

There is an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation, and all delegates receive a CIBSE CPD certificate.

Full details of the Fire Detection Design CPD can be found on the CIBSE website:

https://www.cibse.org/membership/continuing-professional-development-cpd/directory-of-cpd-course-providers/diamond-systems

To book this training for you and your colleagues, please email design@diamondsystems.co.uk or, click here.

Course 3: A Comparison of BS5839-1 with IS3218

This course provides an overview of key design differences between BS5839-1, the UK Code of Practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises, and IS3218, the Irish Standard for Fire Alarm Design.

Content includes:

  • Designer Competence
  • Fire Alarm Categories
  • Manual Call Points
  • Servicing Requirements for Fire Alarm systems
  • External Devices

There is an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation, and all delegates receive a CIBSE CPD certificate.

To register your interest in this course, please email design@diamondsystems.co.uk, or click here.

 

Course 4: An Overview of BS5839-8 Voice Evacuation Systems

The Introduction to BS5839-8 course provides an overview of key design considerations within BS5839-8, the Code of Practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice evacuation systems.

Including an update on the latest (2023) changes within the Code of Practice, the course highlights some of the important design considerations, based on our 35 plus years’ experience as specialists in this sector.

Content includes:

  • Why use Voice Evacuation systems?
  • How does Voice Evacuation work?
  • Designing a compliant Voice Evacuation System.

There is an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation, and all delegates receive a CIBSE CPD certificate.

To register your interest in this course, please email design@diamondsystems.co.uk, or click here.

Why not read about some of the recent fire and security projects we have delivered: Projects.

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