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GGF Fire-Resistant Glazed Systems Training

Are you a specialist installer of fire resistant glazing systems or do you wish to learn more about the product and how to ensure it is installed correctly?

CITBNI and GGF are offering a half-day training session to provide experienced installers with the knowledge behind Good Practice in the installation of fire-resistant glazing to enable them to understand the importance of complying within specification contained in test evidence for that fire resistant assembly.

Date: Thursday 7 November
Venue: CITB NI

This event is open to GGF members and CITBNI Levy Paying Members at a special rate of £30 (+Eventbrite fee)  Non GGF Members and Non levy paying members are also welcome to attend (Rate: £45 + Eventbrite fee).

Participants will be able to identify the essential components of fire-resistant assembly; provide examples of and results of various fires and the reactions of different types of glass when subjected to fire: describe how fire resistant assemblies achieve containment of fires; describe  the types of fire resistant glass available and the performance characteristics; describe the different types of sealants and fixings and how they behave when subject to fire; describe the legal requirements of the Building Regulations and how to achieve compliance; describe the 6 key point Code of Practice; describe proper handling, storage, testing and impact aspects of fire resistant glazing.

The cost includes lunch.

Space is limited, however if we are sufficiently oversubscribed we will schedule a second session in the afternoon.  This event is subsidised by CITBNI.

Book here via Eventbrite