Advanced course in the application of fire protection legislation in Spain

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  • AREA OF KNOWLEDGE: Fire Protection MODE: Online - Self-paced DURATION: 75 hours (3 ECTS) START DATE: Open enrollment. Students can begin the program at their convenience, with a total of 6 months to complete it. This period may be extended for another 6 months. TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • Fire protection professionals interested in training on specific topics within the sector or who wish to expand their technical skills in the management, knowledge, and application of the various regulations and standards that comprise the regulatory framework for fire safety in Spain.
  • Technical professionals in the engineering and architecture sectors, specializing in project drafting or in the supervision and management of construction projects, who wish to delve deeper into the application of the regulations governing fire protection in Spain.
  • Recent graduates or students in their final years who want to start their professional career in the Fire Protection sector, acquiring knowledge and skills in the regulatory field of Fire Safety in Spain.
  • GOALS

  • The main objective of this course is to provide students with comprehensive and qualified training in the field of Fire Protection, specifically focusing on the learning and application of Spanish legislation governing Fire Safety. Each module is designed to equip students with sufficient knowledge in the field of fire protection engineering to understand, analyze, and apply the various regulations and standards established by national legislation. The specific objectives of this Advanced Course in the Application of Fire Protection Legislation in Spain are as follows:
  • To introduce students to the Spanish legal framework for Fire Protection.
  • To identify the scope of application of each regulation.
  • To develop the content of each regulation and standard, focusing on its application in real-world scenarios.
  • To apply the content of the various regulations to practical real-world cases.
  • To be able, upon completion of the Advanced Course, to develop real-world projects using the regulations, determining the requirements for compartmentalization, structural and enclosure resistance, evacuation of personnel, fire protection systems, etc.
  • METHODOLOGY AND EVALUATION

  • The work and study methodology is entirely online, allowing students to follow the course flexibly according to their availability. The main characteristics of the teaching method are described below:
  • Training delivered through the ESSIIF virtual platform.
  • The course consists of materials edited and created exclusively by professionals in each of the subjects taught. These professionals will develop each topic by introducing fundamental theoretical concepts while incorporating the necessary practical design aspects. The core of the course is comprised of PDF documentation delivered via the platform.
  • Theoretical and practical training activities through video lessons complement the provided documentation.
  • Individualized tutoring with the program's instructors.
  • Students will have access to the virtual platform for six months to complete the course. This period can be extended for another six months.
  • The evaluation of each module will be conducted online through the submission of assignments and partial projects (80%) and a theoretical-practical exam that students will take at the end of each module (20%).
  • PROGRAM

    This Advanced Course consists of six modules, which introduce and delve into Spanish regulations in the field of fire protection through the study of their content and their application in real-world case studies. Module 1. Introduction to the Spanish Regulatory Framework for Fire Protection. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Regulatory Framework in Spain. 1.3 International Standards and Certifications. Module 2. Regulation on Fire Protection Installations - RIPCI. 2.1 Introduction to the Regulation on Fire Protection Installations. General Provisions. 2.2 Fire Protection Products. 2.3 Companies that install and maintain fire protection installations. 2.4 Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection installations. 2.5 Periodic inspections of fire protection installations. 2.6 Sanctions Regime. 2.7 Characteristics and Installation of Fire Protection Equipment and Systems. 2.8 Minimum Maintenance of Fire Protection Installations. 2.9 Minimum Staffing Requirements in Companies Installing and Maintaining Fire Protection Equipment and Systems. Module 3. Technical Building Code – CTE. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Basic Document DB SI. 3.2.1 Introduction to the Basic Document on Safety in Case of Fire DB-SI. 3.2.2 Application Criteria of the CTE. Basic Document on Safety in Case of Fire (DB-SI). 3.2.3 DB SI 1 Interior Fire Spread. 3.2.4 DB SI 2 Exterior Fire Spread. 3.2.5 DB SI 3 Occupant Evacuation. 3.2.6 DB SI 4 Fire Protection Installations. 3.2.7 DB SI 5 Firefighter Intervention. 3.2.8 DB SI 6 Fire Resistance of the Structure. 3.3 DB SUA. Introduction and fundamental aspects of the Basic Document on Safety in Use and Accessibility. Module 4. Fire Safety Regulations for Industrial Establishments – RSCIEI. 4.1 Introduction and general considerations. 4.2 Characterization of the industrial establishment. 4.2.1 Introduction. 4.2.2 Classification of buildings and open spaces according to their configuration. 4.2.3 Identification of fire sectors and areas. 4.2.4 Definition of the intrinsic risk level of fire sectors and areas. 4.3 Construction requirements of the industrial establishment. 4.3.1 Definitions. 4.3.2 Prohibited locations. 4.3.3 Internal fire spread. 4.3.4 External fire spread. 4.3.5 Structural resistance. 4.3.6 Evacuation of industrial establishments. 4.3.7 Elements to consider for the intervention of the Fire and Rescue Services. 4.4 Equipment requirements for active fire protection systems in industrial establishments. 4.5 Requirements in areas with special conditions. Module 5. Other applicable regulations. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Regulation on the Storage of Industrial Chemical Products RD 656/2017. 5.3 Regulation on Petroleum Installations. 5.4 Regulation on technical conditions and safety guarantees in high-voltage electrical installations (RAT). ITC-RAT 14 and 15. Module 6. Final course project.

    DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • At the end of the program, you will receive two certifications issued by two different entities:
  • ESSIIF's own degree.
  • Isabel I University certificate, with recognition of the ECTS credit equivalence of the number of hours completed.
  • PRICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

    ADVANCED COURSE PRICE: 325 euros. This course is eligible for funding for your company through Fundae. Also, find out if you qualify for the scholarships that ESSIIF offers its students.

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