Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses)

This module aims, in as reasonably practicable way as possible, to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of the design, site and compliance requirements for Part B Dwelling Houses (including an overview of stairs TGD K, B and M). On completion of this module, learners should be able to demonstrate, to a high standard of completion, their understanding and application of Part B Volume 2 through individual and group assessment and individual project work, to demonstrate compliance in the building regulations, and to model some legislative roles and responsibilities required in the Irish built environment regulations.

1. Investigate, determine and inform their knowledge, skills and experience relating to Part B Dwelling Houses B6: Means of warning and escape, and B11: Definitions, 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 Dwelling Houses B7: 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 Dwelling Houses B8: Internal Fire Spread (Structure), and Supplementary Guidance to Technical Guidance Document B (Fire Safety), 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 Dwelling Houses B9: 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 Dwelling Houses B10: Access and Facilities for the Fire Service, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Irish built environment, in a reasonably practicable way.