Fire Safety Practice

The course also includes the design of fire safety systems and guidance in the preparation of an application for a fire safety certificate. This course has been approved by Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for continuing professional development.

Coursework, which is an integral part of the course, consists of two assignments that are carried out in the students' own time.

Recommended texts:
Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.

Course Content:
• Fundamentals of Fire Science and Fire Engineering
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Fire Protection Systems
• Legal Principles; Fire, Safety and Health Legislation, Insurances
• The Building Control Act, 1990 and Building Regulations (TGD B)
• The Fire Services Acts, 1981 and 2003
• Coursework Assignments

Admission Requirements
The admission requirement is an honours degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture. Other suitably qualified construction professionals may also be admitted. A candidate may be interviewed to establish his or her suitability for the course.

Closing Date: 31st July 2023

Assessment:

The Diploma awarding ceremony takes place in January.

Recommended texts:

Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.

1 Year Part Time.

Lectures are normally held on Friday evening 7 - 10 p.m. and Saturday morning 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each week throughout the two semesters (September to April).

Next Intake September 2020

Career Opportunities
This course enables engineers, architects, fire prevention officers and other suitably qualified professionals working in the construction industry to acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of fire in buildings, the safety requirements in the design of buildings and the various design options available for minimising the risk of fire in buildings.