ASFP to host fire safety seminar in Scotland

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is hosting a CPD seminar at the University of Stirling on Wednesday 19th July 2023. The event brings together a range of expert ASFP and guest speakers to discuss Competence / Compliance / Culture – The Need for Change in Construction.

Starting at 9am, attendees will be welcomed to the event by ASFP Managing Director Mike Ward and ASFP Vice-Chair and Avesta Scotland Operations Director Sharon McClure. ASFP Ireland Operations Officer David O’Reilly will then provide an overview of how the ASFP has contributed to improving passive fire protection standards in Ireland. ASFP Technical Officer Dr Andrew Taylor will then provide an update on fire safety regulation in England, before introducing our guest speakers will then focus on regulations in Scotland.

Stephen Garvin, Head of Building Standards Division, Scottish Government, will explain the work of the building and fire safety ministerial working group and building standards future board. Alan McAulay, Building Standards Hub Director will then provide an overview of the building standards hub and its role in improving the building standards system in Scotland.

Following a break for lunch and networking with our exhibitors, the afternoon session will take the form of a panel discussion where all of our speakers will answer questions from the floor. This interactive session will be live-streamed, offering the opportunity for delegates from all around the world to take part.

The event will end at 2.40pm, with in-person attendees being awarded 2 hours’ CPD. 
For further information and to book your place at the event, or to attend the webinar, visit: https://asfp.org.uk/page/ScotlandSeminar