Fire Safety Fundamentals for Non-Fire Engineers

Instructor led programme: modular coursework plus Q and A webinar with Rob Holland, CPENG
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Who is this course for?

  • Building owners and managers

  • Facility managers

  • Compliance officers

  • Non-engineering professionals involved in building design and safety


This course is designed for non-engineers to gain a foundational understanding of fire safety principles and their application within the New Zealand Building Code.

Participants will learn essential fire safety concepts, regulatory requirements, and practical approaches to ensuring compliance in building design and management.


By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Recall the Fundamental Concepts of Fire Safety

  • Explain Fire Dynamics and Behaviour

  • Refer to the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code and associated documents as well as fire safety evacuation regulations

  • Identify and Evaluate Fire Safety Systems and Components

  • Apply Fire Safety Design Processes in Real-World Scenarios