Built in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (Phase 2, Recommendation 18)

Our new Fire Engineering Principles programme brings together leading fire safety experts to strengthen your ability to understand, interpret and critically assess fire-engineered solutions. Delivered over 11 half-day workshops, it reflects the latest thinking, research and practical experience, giving you the skills to evaluate fire strategies, provide clear, evidence-based feedback to designers and engineers, and stay aligned with building legislation, British Standards and evolving regulations, helping you to remain confident and effective in your role.

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

• Understand the requirements of building legislation in relation to fire safety, and how fire engineering principles can be applied to achieve compliance.
• Recognise the role and processes of the fire engineer, and the responsibilities of stakeholders when fire-engineered solutions are used.
• Interpret and critically evaluate fire-engineered designs and strategies against legislation and guidance.
• Form sound, evidence-based conclusions on compliance and safety.
• Provide clear, professional feedback to fire engineers, justifying conclusions and concerns.

Topics include:

• Scene setting (introduction, vocabulary, and basic understanding )
• An overview of BS 7974
• Introduction to qualitative and quantitative design
• Understanding CFD
• Smoke ventilation in residential areas
• Smoke ventilation v smoke Clearance
• Structural fire engineering
• PAS 8700
• Radiation analysis
• Accessible MOE / Alteration and /or working with existing buildings

Course dates: December 2025, May 2026, October 2026

Format: 11 half-day workshops (online delivery)

Cost: £2,500 +VAT non-members | £1,500 +VAT Fire & Rescue Service | £1,000 +VAT LABC members

Book your places below or email learning@labc.co.uk for more details.

Course information and Timetable