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ROCKWOOL ® DEVELOPS CPD TO PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL ROOFS
CPD HELPS TO DEAL WITH FIRE RISKS FOR FLAT ROOFS UTILISED FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
ROCKWOOL , the UK ’ s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer , has launched a new CPD ( Continuing Professional Development ) module to help roofing contractors and specifiers assess and mitigate potential fire safety risks for flat roofs used as additional functional space of a building .
Flat roofs are a common construction , especially in busy urban environments where space is at a premium . Leveraging flat roof space enables designers , developers and ultimately tenants to make use of the ‘ fifth façade ’ for a variety of social and practical purposes .
This CPD aims to improve understanding of the role of the modern flat roof , and how to identify and mitigate fire risks above and below the roof and is based on the recently launched whitepaper ‘ Flat roofs : The functional fifth façade ’.
From building services and HVAC equipment , to solar installations , and even social spaces like rooftop bars and terraces , the role of the roof is changing . This expanding remit , especially for high rise buildings in crowded cities , brings multifaceted challenges to specification and building design .
“ By taking part in this CPD module , roofing professionals will learn about the implications of practical and social installations on flat roofs , and
“ From building services and HVAC equipment , to solar installations , and even social spaces like rooftop bars and terraces , the role of the roof is changing .
their impact on design and build ,” explains Lisa Stephens , Product Manager – Building Envelope , ROCKWOOL UK . “ The CPD also addresses the situation surrounding solar PV installations and how this is reflected in regulations and guidance .”
Participants in the ‘ Flat roofs : The functional fifth façade ’ CPD will learn about the requirements of the Building Regulations for flat roofs and the role of guidance documents like Approved Document B , or regional equivalents . The final section of the CPD outlines ROCKWOOL ’ s range of fire-resistant stone wool insulation products that are compatible with a variety of modern flat roof systems .
The new module is available through the manufacturer ’ s bespoke learning platform , ROCKWOOL Learning , or as a traditional in-person course . To learn more about the CPD , and to register for a place , visit : https :// rockwool . link / ff2-archetech
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