Module 4: Fire Safety Management & Contractor Control Training

Management & Control Programme

Practical Fire Safety Management for Responsible Persons, Property Managers and Facilities Leaders

Managing fire safety is about more than compliance paperwork. Responsible Persons, property managers and facilities teams must understand how to manage risks, control contractors, maintain records, and ensure remedial actions are completed effectively.

Our Fire Safety Management & Contractor Control Training Programme provides practical guidance for those responsible for fire safety within residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public sector buildings.

Our Mission Is to Ensure Safety

Specialized Training Modules

Expert Instructors in Fire Safety

5,000

Trained Compliance Professionals

98%

Positive Feedback from Participants

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

Responsible Persons
Property Managers
Managing Agents
Facilities Managers
Estates Managers
Building Owners
Housing Associations
School Business Managers
Care Home Managers
Compliance Managers
Operations Directors
Asset Management Teams

Course Objectives

Delegates will learn how to:

Understand Fire Safety Responsibilities

Gain a practical understanding of:

Responsible Person duties
Fire safety legislation
Compliance obligations
Record-keeping requirements
Managing fire safety action plans

Manage Fire Safety Remedials

Learn how to:

Prioritise fire safety defects
Review remedial recommendations
Understand passive fire protection reports
Track completion of actions
Maintain compliance evidence

Control Contractors Effectively

One of the most common causes of compartmentation failure is uncontrolled contractor activity.

This module teaches delegates how to:

Manage permit-to-work systems
Control intrusive works
Monitor service penetrations
Prevent unrecorded breaches
Verify reinstatement of fire protection measures

Protect Passive Fire Protection Systems

Understand the importance of:

Fire compartmentation
Fire stopping systems
Fire doors
Service risers
Ceiling and wall penetrations

Delegates learn how building works can compromise fire protection and what management controls should be implemented.

Improve Documentation & Record Keeping

Learn how to maintain:

Fire safety logbooks
Inspection records
Remedial action plans
Contractor documentation
Evidence photographs
Digital compliance records

Managing Post-Fire Risk Assessment Actions

Many organisations struggle to move from identifying defects to successfully managing corrective actions.

This course provides practical guidance on:

Reviewing fire risk assessment findings
Assigning responsibilities
Monitoring progress
Managing contractors
Closing actions effectively
Demonstrating compliance during audits

Contractor Control & Permit-to-Work Awareness

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our training programs.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our training outcomes, ensuring that every participant is equipped for success.

Expertise

Our instructors are industry veterans, bringing years of experience to the classroom.

Commitment

We are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of our participants.

Passion

We are passionate about fire safety and the vital role it plays in protecting lives and property.

A dedicated section of the course focuses on contractor management and protecting compartmentation during building works.

Topics include:

Permit-to-work procedures
Hot works controls
Service installation management
Fire stopping responsibilities
Evidence requirements
Handover documentation
Quality assurance checks

Delegates learn how to reduce the risk of hidden defects and ensure fire protection systems remain intact after works are completed.

Practical Workshops

Interactive workshops include:

Defect Prioritisation Exercise

Delegates assess common fire safety issues and determine appropriate management responses.

Contractor Control Scenarios

Real-world examples demonstrating how compartmentation failures occur and how they can be prevented.

Fire Safety Record Review

Hands-on exercises using inspection records, action plans and evidence packs.

Compliance Action Planning

Delegates create practical action plans for managing fire safety improvements within their own buildings.

Benefits for Organisations

Improve Compliance

Develop a structured approach to fire safety management and regulatory responsibilities.

Reduce Risk

Identify weaknesses before they become significant safety issues.

Strengthen Contractor Oversight

Prevent accidental damage to fire protection systems during maintenance and refurbishment projects.

Create Better Records

Maintain robust evidence and audit trails that support compliance and due diligence.

Improve Decision-Making

Give managers the confidence to understand reports, challenge poor practices and escalate concerns appropriately.

Important Scope Boundaries

This course is designed to improve management, oversight and control of fire safety activities.

It does not qualify delegates to:

Conduct fire risk assessments
Certify passive fire protection systems
Inspect fire doors as qualified inspectors
Design fire stopping systems
Approve deviations from tested details
Replace specialist professional advice

The focus is on understanding responsibilities, managing risk, maintaining records and ensuring appropriate escalation where specialist expertise is required.