Fire Safety (Part B Buildings Other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC)

Description

This module aims, in as reasonably practicable a way as possible, to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of the design and compliance requirements for Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses. The relevant sections of the key codes of practice prima facia linked to this guidance will also be studied.  On completion of this module, learners should be able to demonstrate, to a high standard of competence, their understanding and application of Part B through both assessment and project work. Learners should also be able to demonstrate compliance with the fire sections of the building regulations, including the preparation of a Fire Safety Certificate Application.

Image description: This is an image of the full time (18 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the full-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains four modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains four modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of the part time (30 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the part-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits). Year 2 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits). Year 3 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of a legend identifying in different colours the 12 programme learning pathways on the MSc Built Environment Regulation. It identifies the following courses: Certificate in Energy Conservation and Environmental Services (15 Credits); Certificate in Fire Safety (15 Credits); PG Certificate in Built Environment Regulation (30 Credits); PG Dip in Science in Built Environment Regulation (60 Credits); MSc in Built Environment Regulation (90 Credits); Micro-credentials (5/10 Credits). It also indicates where some elements are taught between modules and suggested pre-requisite modules.

Learning Outcomes

1. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B, B1 Means of escape in case of fire (including an overview of commercial stairs TGD K, B, M), Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.
2. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B, B2 Internal fire spread (Linings), Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.
3. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B, B3 Internal fire spread (Structure), Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.
4. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B, B4 External fire spread, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.
5. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B, B5 Access and facilities for the fire service, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.
6. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to the application of and submission thereafter of a Fire Safety Certificate for a building other than a dwelling. 

Credits

10

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