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15/11/2018

23rd Annual Building Control NI Fire Safety Conference Launched

Building Control NI has launched its 23rd annual Fire Safety Conference.

The event will be held in the Armagh City Hotel from 07-08 February 2019.

It aims to promote and share fire safety knowledge and expertise throughout the province.

The event attracts delegates from a range of backgrounds including Fire and Rescue Services, Building Control, Entertainment Licensing, Universities, Consultants and International Service Providers interested in Fire Safety Research and Best Practice.

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A number of speakers will provide insight at the conference from various disciplines in the field of fire safety, including fire safety professionals, fire brigade, product manufacturers and suppliers, trade bodies, research establishments and fire investigators.

The company is now taking bookings for the event.

(CM/MH)

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