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Groundbreaking Fire Safety Conference on 20 September 2018 in Shrewsbury

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Shropshire Council’s building control team is encouraging professionals interested in and involved in fire safety to come to a Fire Safety Conference on Thursday 20 September 2018 at Shrewsbury Town FC.

The conference will provide all parties who are involved in fire safety at the design stage and throughout the life of buildings, with the latest developments following the Review of the Building Regulations undertaken by Dame Judith Hackett.

Joyce Barrow, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for communities, waste and regulatory services, said:-

“I would encourage every professional locally who is involved in fire safety to consider signing up for building control team’s conference, so they can receive crucial information and best practice on the key areas of focus for fire safety and building safer futures, from a host of professional speakers.”

Speakers include Paul Everall, chief executive officer of national body Local Authority Building Control, and fire safety inspection officers from Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service.

The event is aimed at:-

  • Building surveyors
  • Building control surveyors
  • Public protection officers
  • Fire risk managers
  • Property insurers
  • Fire safety officers
  • Fire risk assessors
  • Architects
  • Estate agents
  • Estate managers
  • Commercial and residential property owners
  • Landlords
  • Timber frame manufacturers
  • Product manufacturers and suppliers
  • Building contractors
  • Property surveyors

The conference at Shrewsbury Town FC, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ST from 8.30am to 4.30pm, costs £15 plus VAT, including refreshments and lunch, and to book please visit Eventbrite .

For more information please contact Phil Russell, Shropshire Council’s building control manager, building.control@shropshire.gov.uk, phone 01743 258710.