CPD

Question 1

Smoke Alliance - What would you consider tenable conditions?

Answer 1

60 degrees or less, visbility 10m or more, thermal radiation intensity 2.5kw/m2. Tenable conditions need to go back within 2 minutes of door opening

Question 2

What are maximum travel distances you would expect in a single direction with mechanical ventilation?

Answer 2

30m

Question 3

How do you ensure your clients information is protected under DPA?

Answer 3

• Limited access to those who don’t need it
• password protected
• delete when no longer needed

Question 4

How do crowds behave in fires and how would you manage this?

Answer 4

Crows panic and rush to familiar exits, wait for friends etc. I would have a PA system, large clear signage, clear exits and meeting points.

Question 5

RICS Surveying Safely - what is lone working and how do you risk assess this?

Answer 5

Those who work by themselves without close supervision. Ensure competent to do so, depending on premises I would let my manager know where I am etc

Question 6

How will the fire safety bill affect your work going forward?

Answer 6

Building control bodies need to be licensed, attain relevant qualification accepted by Building Standards Regulator

Question 7

How do you safely handle clients money?

Answer 7

Keep in client account, no office money in account, clearly marked CLIENT, client has access to account whenever they want

Question 8

What do you define as sustainable building materials?

Answer 8

Materials that minimise all adverse impacts on built environment, considered for their life cycle. Timber?

Question 9

What CPD do you have planned for the next 6 months?

Answer 9

I have a quelfire fire stopping penetrations webinar

Question 10

What CPD must you carry out every 3 years?

Answer 10

Ethics