The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) is launching a new online learning programme, Regulatory Guidance Awareness.
Designed for fire safety and property professionals, the course provides a practical introduction to regulatory fire safety guidance, legal responsibilities and compliance requirements across the UK and Ireland. Developed to support those with responsibility for managing fire safety, the programme helps learners understand the legislation, guidance and best practice that underpin effective fire risk management and building safety.
As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, those responsible for buildings must have a clear understanding of their fire safety obligations. This new course has been developed to help learners navigate the complex regulatory landscape, understand the role of fire risk assessment and passive fire protection, and apply guidance that supports compliance and safer buildings.
Commenting on the launch, Adam Shipstone, Head of Training at ASFP, said:
“We are delighted to introduce our new Regulatory Guidance Awareness course, designed to support professionals with responsibility for fire safety and building compliance.
Understanding fire safety legislation and regulatory guidance is essential for building owners, duty holders, responsible persons and fire safety professionals. The course provides learners with practical knowledge of legal duties, fire risk assessment requirements and the important role passive fire protection plays in safeguarding occupants and supporting compliance.
Through a structured and accessible learning experience, learners will gain an understanding of the regulatory framework that governs fire safety, the responsibilities placed upon different stakeholders, and the consequences of failing to meet those obligations.
The course also explores fire risk assessment methodologies, means of escape considerations, fire safety requirements for different building types, and the importance of competence in fire risk assessment. By completing the programme, learners will be better equipped to apply regulatory guidance in support of effective fire safety management and compliance.”
Who is the Course For?
The course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:
Fire risk assessors
Passive fire protection inspectors
Facilities managers
Building owners and landlords
Property managers
Fire safety professionals
Responsible Persons and Duty Holders
Construction and maintenance professionals
Delivered online through the Nucleus Technologies learning platform, the flexible programme can be completed in approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, making it an accessible learning solution for busy professionals seeking to improve their understanding of regulatory fire safety requirements.
What Will Learners Cover?
The programme is structured across seven modules, covering:
Regulatory Fire Safety Framework
Legal Responsibilities
Fire Risk Assessment Fundamentals
Passive Fire Protection and Means of Escape
Different Building Types
Fire Risk Assessments in Blocks of Flats
Enforcement and Penalties
Through these topics, learners will develop a clearer understanding of how fire safety legislation applies in practice and how effective fire risk management supports compliance and occupant safety.
Learning Outcomes
By completing the course, learners will be able to:
Explain the legal responsibilities of Responsible Persons, Duty Holders and equivalent roles across the UK and Ireland.
Understand the purpose and principles of fire risk assessment.
Identify the role of passive fire protection within fire safety management.
Recognise how building occupancy affects fire risk assessment requirements.
Evaluate means of escape and compartmentation requirements.
Understand the different types of fire risk assessments used in residential blocks of flats.
Appreciate the importance of competence in fire risk assessment.
Identify enforcement actions and penalties associated with non-compliance.
Apply regulatory guidance to support fire safety compliance.
The programme concludes with a short online knowledge check, enabling learners to demonstrate their understanding and reinforce key learning points before completion.
Supporting Compliance Across the Industry
The launch of the Regulatory Guidance Awareness course reflects ASFP's ongoing commitment to improving competence and raising standards across the fire safety and built environment sectors.
By helping professionals understand their legal responsibilities and the regulatory expectations placed upon them, the course supports better-informed decision-making, improved compliance and enhanced building safety outcomes.
The course is also CITB Employer Network eligible, helping organisations invest in workforce competence while supporting wider industry objectives around fire safety and regulatory compliance.
For organisations and individuals seeking a practical introduction to fire safety responsibilities and regulatory guidance, this course provides an accessible and valuable learning opportunity.
The course will be available to access on the ASFP's learning management system from Monday 7th September.
