This CPD concentrates less on the familiar aspects of regulatory compliance and more on understanding the issues that affect design choices to tackle fire risk issues.

Andrew Crooks breaks down and questions the methodology behind the current provisions and is not afraid to challenge what we consider the norm. In this session, we will explore how people react to risk in different environments, Andrew's presentation will include short videos to help build an understanding of the issues and technologies available to enhance fire safety.

Andy has over 30 years of industry experience in both public and private sector building control bodies. He regularly lectures for professional institutions and clients on a wide range of technical and legal subjects. He is a member of the CICAIR ltd various Committee's relating to the regulation of Approved Inspectors and is Vice Chairman of the Association of Consultant Approved Inspectors (ACAI). Andrew is co-author of The Building Regulations Explained & Illustrated (14th Edition) Willey, 2017.