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	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.		* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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	* Building design process.		* Building design process.
	* Building services engineer.		* Building services engineer.
		+	* CIBSE updates Fire Safety Engineering guidance.
	* Designers for buildings and other built assets.		* Designers for buildings and other built assets.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
	* Fire safety design.		* Fire safety design.
	* Fire safety officer.		* Fire safety officer.
		+	* Guide E: Fire Safety Engineering.
	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.		* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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		+	[http://cic.org.uk/setting-the-bar-annexes.php Setting the bar. A new competence regime for building a safer future. The Final Report of the Competence Steering Group for Building a Safer Future], published in October 2020, defines fire safety engineering: ‘Application of engineering methods to the development or assessment of designs in the built environment through the analysis of specific fire scenarios or through the quantification of risk for a group of fire scenarios.’

	Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists and several other professional titles - there is no fixed title or role, as is the case with many jobs in the construction and building management industries. Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.		Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists and several other professional titles - there is no fixed title or role, as is the case with many jobs in the construction and building management industries. Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.

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	* Identify, reduce and eliminate fire-related risks.		* Identify, reduce and eliminate fire-related risks.
	* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams.		* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams.
−	* Build fire safety practices ~~- such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools -~~ into the design, incorporating specifics of the building along with the behaviours of those who occupy it.	+	* Build fire safety practices into the design, incorporating specifics of the building along with the behaviours of those who occupy it.
	* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.		* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.
−	* Review installation methods ~~to ensure they comply with recommendations~~.	+	* Review installation methods.
	* Provide advice on building occupancy levels and fire evacuation.		* Provide advice on building occupancy levels and fire evacuation.
	* Work with local authorities and others during fire investigations.		* Work with local authorities and others during fire investigations.
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	* Minimise potential fire damage by effective design, layout and construction.		* Minimise potential fire damage by effective design, layout and construction.
	* Evaluate the optimum preventive and protective measures necessary to limit the consequences of fire.		* Evaluate the optimum preventive and protective measures necessary to limit the consequences of fire.
−	* Design and ~~development of~~ fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems, along with fire-related communication systems and equipment.	+	* Design and develop fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems, along with fire-related communication systems and equipment.
	* Direct and control of relevant equipment and people in fire fighting and rescue operations strategies.		* Direct and control of relevant equipment and people in fire fighting and rescue operations strategies.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists ~~as well as~~ several other professional titles~~. There~~ is no fixed title or role, as is the case with many jobs ~~within~~ the construction and building management ~~profession~~. ~~The primary responsibility~~ of a fire safety engineer ~~is to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in~~ a ~~manner that would minimise the risk of~~ fire ~~and prevent its spread~~, ~~should a fire occur~~.	+	Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists and several other professional titles - there is no fixed title or role, as is the case with many jobs in the construction and building management industries. Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.

	= Responsibilities =		= Responsibilities =

−	~~Some of the responsibilities~~ of a fire safety engineer ~~may overlap with those~~ of a fire ~~engineer~~. ~~For more~~, ~~see Fire Protection Engineering~~.	+	The primary responsibility of a fire safety engineer is to ensure that buildings are designed, constructed and renovated in a manner that minimises the risk of fire and prevent its spread, should a fire occur. This involves making recommendations based on research and engineering principles that would be suitable for the type of building being constructed or renovated. The recommendations also ensure that projects meet safety codes, regulations and requirements to protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.

−	One of the primary responsibilities of a fire safety engineer is to make recommendations based on research and engineering principles that would be suitable for the type of building being constructed or renovated. The recommendations would also ensure that projects meet safety codes and requirements to protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.	+	Fire safety engineers may:
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−	Fire safety engineers may ~~handle some of the following responsibilities~~:	+

	* Identify, reduce and eliminate fire-related risks.		* Identify, reduce and eliminate fire-related risks.
−	* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams ~~that predict the occurrence and potential spread of fire~~.	+	* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams.
	* Build fire safety practices - such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools - into the design, incorporating specifics of the building along with the behaviours of those who occupy it.		* Build fire safety practices - such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools - into the design, incorporating specifics of the building along with the behaviours of those who occupy it.
	* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.		* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.
	* Review installation methods to ensure they comply with recommendations.		* Review installation methods to ensure they comply with recommendations.
−	* Provide advice on building occupancy levels and fire evacuation ~~routes~~.	+	* Provide advice on building occupancy levels and fire evacuation.
−	* Work with local authorities and ~~court officials if necessary~~ during fire investigations.	+	* Work with local authorities and others during fire investigations.
		+	* Undertake risk assessments to identify potential hazards, the risks of fire and its effects.
		+	* Minimise potential fire damage by effective design, layout and construction.
		+	* Evaluate the optimum preventive and protective measures necessary to limit the consequences of fire.
		+	* Design and development of fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems, along with fire-related communication systems and equipment.
		+	* Direct and control of relevant equipment and people in fire fighting and rescue operations strategies.

	= Employment potential =		= Employment potential =

−	Fire safety engineers may be employed full time in high risk industries such as oil ~~refineries~~ and chemical ~~plants~~. They may also work for organisations (such as architectural firms, property developers, insurance companies, engineering consultants ~~affiliated with the construction industry~~, ~~housing associations~~, ~~home builders, property developers~~, local authorities and so on~~) where their knowledge and skills would be needed on an ongoing basis~~.	+	Fire safety engineers may be employed full time in high risk industries such as oil refinery and chemical manufacture. They may also work for organisations such as architectural firms, property developers, insurance companies, engineering consultants, landlords, contractors, local authorities and so on.

	Fire safety engineers work closely with architects, risk assessors and building services engineers. It is possible for fire safety engineers to specialise in a type of building (such as commercial, residential or mixed use, or even more narrowly in healthcare, education or retail, for instance) as they become more established in their careers.		Fire safety engineers work closely with architects, risk assessors and building services engineers. It is possible for fire safety engineers to specialise in a type of building (such as commercial, residential or mixed use, or even more narrowly in healthcare, education or retail, for instance) as they become more established in their careers.
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	= Qualifications =		= Qualifications =

−	~~In order to achieve success in the field of fire protection, a fire~~ safety ~~engineer~~ should be appropriately educated, trained and experienced. There are ~~two main~~ paths to ~~official certification for fire safety engineers~~.	+	Fire safety engineers should be appropriately educated, trained and experienced. There are a number of paths to qualification.

	The [https://www.ife.org.uk/ Institution of Fire Engineers] (IFE) is the professional body that represents fire engineers. The IFE registers suitably qualified IFE members as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.		The [https://www.ife.org.uk/ Institution of Fire Engineers] (IFE) is the professional body that represents fire engineers. The IFE registers suitably qualified IFE members as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

−	In Scotland, a degree level course for fire safety engineers has been available at the University of Edinburgh since 1974. It is one of the earliest programmes of its kind and includes degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Ulster University also has a Fire Safety Engineering Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science, and the University of Central Lancashire offers ~~its~~ MSc Fire Safety ~~Engineering as part of its School of~~ Engineering.	+	In Scotland, a degree level course for fire safety engineers has been available at the University of Edinburgh since 1974. It is one of the earliest programmes of its kind and includes degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Ulster University also has a Fire Safety Engineering Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science, and the University of Central Lancashire offers an MSc in Fire Safety Engineering.

−	~~Regardless of path selection, fire~~ safety engineers should understand:	+	Fire safety engineers should understand:

	* The nature, characteristics and mechanisms of fire including how it begins, spreads and can be controlled.		* The nature, characteristics and mechanisms of fire including how it begins, spreads and can be controlled.
	* How fires can be detected, managed and extinguished.		* How fires can be detected, managed and extinguished.
−	* The probable behaviour of structures, materials, machines, apparatus, and processes in relation to the protection of life, property and the environment ~~from fire~~.	+	* The probable behaviour of structures, materials, machines, apparatus, and processes in relation to the protection of life, property and the environment.
−	* The interaction and integration of fire safety ~~systems~~ and other systems in buildings, ~~industrial structures~~ and ~~similar facilities.~~	+	* The interaction and integration of fire safety and other systems into buildings, and other built assets.
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−	~~The role of a fire safety engineer might include:~~	+
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−	* Risk assessments to identify potential hazards, risks of fire and its effects.	+
−	* Minimising potential fire damage by effective design, layout and construction.	+
−	* Effective evaluation for the optimum preventive and protective measures necessary to limit the consequences of fire.	+
−	* The design, installation, maintenance and development of fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems, along with fire-related communication systems and equipment.	+
−	* The direction and control of relevant equipment and people in the fire fighting and rescue operations strategies.	+
−	* Detailed post-fire investigation and analysis, evaluation and feedback.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
	* Fire safety design.		* Fire safety design.
		+	* Fire safety officer.
	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.		* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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−	* Appointing consultants for building design and construction	+	* Appointing consultants for building design and construction.
−	* Building design process	+	* Building design process.
−	* Building services engineer	+	* Building services engineer.
−	* Designers for buildings and other built assets	+	* Designers for buildings and other built assets.
−	* Fire protection engineering	+	* Fire protection engineering.
		+	* Fire safety design.
	* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.		* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists ~~and~~ several other professional titles. The primary responsibility of a fire safety engineer is to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in a manner that would minimise the risk of fire and prevent its spread, should a fire occur.	+	Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists as well as several other professional titles. There is no fixed title or role, as is the case with many jobs within the construction and building management profession. The primary responsibility of a fire safety engineer is to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in a manner that would minimise the risk of fire and prevent its spread, should a fire occur.

	= Responsibilities =		= Responsibilities =
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	Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.		Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.

−	One of the primary responsibilities of a fire safety engineer is to ~~design systems and procedures that prevent fire damage. These~~ recommendations ~~would be~~ based on research and engineering principles that would be suitable for the type of building being constructed or renovated. The recommendations would also ensure that projects meet safety codes and requirements to protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.	+	One of the primary responsibilities of a fire safety engineer is to make recommendations based on research and engineering principles that would be suitable for the type of building being constructed or renovated. The recommendations would also ensure that projects meet safety codes and requirements to protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.

	Fire safety engineers may handle some of the following responsibilities:		Fire safety engineers may handle some of the following responsibilities:

−	* Identify, reduce, and eliminate fire-related risks.	+	* Identify, reduce and eliminate fire-related risks.
−	* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams that predict the occurrence and spread of fire.	+	* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams that predict the occurrence and potential spread of fire.
−	* Build fire safety practices - such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools - into the design, incorporating specifics of the building ~~and~~ behaviours of those who occupy it.	+	* Build fire safety practices - such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools - into the design, incorporating specifics of the building along with the behaviours of those who occupy it.
	* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.		* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.
	* Review installation methods to ensure they comply with recommendations.		* Review installation methods to ensure they comply with recommendations.
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	= Employment potential =		= Employment potential =

−	Fire safety engineers may be employed full time in high risk industries such as oil refineries and chemical plants. They may also work for organisations (such as architectural firms, property developers, insurance companies, engineering consultants affiliated with the construction industry, housing associations, home builders, property developers, local authorities) where their knowledge and skills would be needed on an ongoing basis.	+	Fire safety engineers may be employed full time in high risk industries such as oil refineries and chemical plants. They may also work for organisations (such as architectural firms, property developers, insurance companies, engineering consultants affiliated with the construction industry, housing associations, home builders, property developers, local authorities and so on) where their knowledge and skills would be needed on an ongoing basis.

−	Fire safety engineers work closely with architects, risk assessors and building services engineers. It is possible for fire engineers to specialise in a type of building (such as commercial, residential or mixed use, or even more narrowly in ~~retail~~ or ~~high-rise~~, for ~~example~~) as they ~~progress~~ in their careers.	+	Fire safety engineers work closely with architects, risk assessors and building services engineers. It is possible for fire safety engineers to specialise in a type of building (such as commercial, residential or mixed use, or even more narrowly in healthcare, education or retail, for instance) as they become more established in their careers.

	= Qualifications =		= Qualifications =

−	In order to achieve ~~successful~~ fire protection, a fire safety engineer should be appropriately educated, trained and experienced. There are two main paths to certification for fire safety engineers.	+	In order to achieve success in the field of fire protection, a fire safety engineer should be appropriately educated, trained and experienced. There are two main paths to official certification for fire safety engineers.

	The [https://www.ife.org.uk/ Institution of Fire Engineers] (IFE) is the professional body that represents fire engineers. The IFE registers suitably qualified IFE members as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.		The [https://www.ife.org.uk/ Institution of Fire Engineers] (IFE) is the professional body that represents fire engineers. The IFE registers suitably qualified IFE members as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

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= Introduction =

Fire safety engineers may also be referred to as fire safety specialists and several other professional titles. The primary responsibility of a fire safety engineer is to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in a manner that would minimise the risk of fire and prevent its spread, should a fire occur.

= Responsibilities =

Some of the responsibilities of a fire safety engineer may overlap with those of a fire engineer. For more, see Fire Protection Engineering.

One of the primary responsibilities of a fire safety engineer is to design systems and procedures that prevent fire damage. These recommendations would be based on research and engineering principles that would be suitable for the type of building being constructed or renovated. The recommendations would also ensure that projects meet safety codes and requirements to protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.

Fire safety engineers may handle some of the following responsibilities:

* Identify, reduce, and eliminate fire-related risks.
* Create a fire strategy based on designs, calculations and diagrams that predict the occurrence and spread of fire.
* Build fire safety practices - such as sprinklers, emergency exits, alarms and other fire management tools - into the design, incorporating specifics of the building and behaviours of those who occupy it.
* Suggest construction materials with fire safety in mind.
* Review installation methods to ensure they comply with recommendations.
* Provide advice on building occupancy levels and fire evacuation routes.
* Work with local authorities and court officials if necessary during fire investigations.

= Employment potential =

Fire safety engineers may be employed full time in high risk industries such as oil refineries and chemical plants. They may also work for organisations (such as architectural firms, property developers, insurance companies, engineering consultants affiliated with the construction industry, housing associations, home builders, property developers, local authorities) where their knowledge and skills would be needed on an ongoing basis.

Fire safety engineers work closely with architects, risk assessors and building services engineers. It is possible for fire engineers to specialise in a type of building (such as commercial, residential or mixed use, or even more narrowly in retail or high-rise, for example) as they progress in their careers.

= Qualifications =

In order to achieve successful fire protection, a fire safety engineer should be appropriately educated, trained and experienced. There are two main paths to certification for fire safety engineers.

The [https://www.ife.org.uk/ Institution of Fire Engineers] (IFE) is the professional body that represents fire engineers. The IFE registers suitably qualified IFE members as Chartered Engineers, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

In Scotland, a degree level course for fire safety engineers has been available at the University of Edinburgh since 1974. It is one of the earliest programmes of its kind and includes degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Ulster University also has a Fire Safety Engineering Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science, and the University of Central Lancashire offers its MSc Fire Safety Engineering as part of its School of Engineering.

Regardless of path selection, fire safety engineers should understand:

* The nature, characteristics and mechanisms of fire including how it begins, spreads and can be controlled.
* How fires can be detected, managed and extinguished.
* The probable behaviour of structures, materials, machines, apparatus, and processes in relation to the protection of life, property and the environment from fire.
* The interaction and integration of fire safety systems and other systems in buildings, industrial structures and similar facilities.

The role of a fire safety engineer might include:

* Risk assessments to identify potential hazards, risks of fire and its effects.
* Minimising potential fire damage by effective design, layout and construction.
* Effective evaluation for the optimum preventive and protective measures necessary to limit the consequences of fire.
* The design, installation, maintenance and development of fire detection, fire suppression and fire control systems, along with fire-related communication systems and equipment.
* The direction and control of relevant equipment and people in the fire fighting and rescue operations strategies.
* Detailed post-fire investigation and analysis, evaluation and feedback.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Appointing consultants for building design and construction
* Building design process
* Building services engineer
* Designers for buildings and other built assets
* Fire protection engineering
* The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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