Building Regulations, Planning Concerns, and Health and Safety: An Overview of Key Regulatory and Compliance Issues for Interior Designers Part 1

Lunchtime Lecture Series for Interiors Association (1 Booking for all 3 lectures)

One booking covers all 3 lectures 

Interior Association Members should Use Discount Code from IA to Receive  100% Discount on this Course

Dates for the first three lectures are Thursday 17th February, Thursday 10th March, and Thursday 14th April.

Lecture 1:
Topic 1 will provide an introduction to various regulatory and statutory issues that interior designers and their clients may need to be aware of, and how they relate to a project. These can apply to a range of project types and scales, ranging from relatively small-scale domestic projects to larger commercial fit outs and refurbishment.
Content:
Overview & Intro to: Building regulations, Planning Act, Health and Safety Act
Case study of attic conversion to illustrate application of building regulations, planning, health and safety requirements

Lecture 2:
Topic 2 covers slip ratings for floors, and a more detailed overview of basic compliance requirements for stairs, handrails, ramps and guardrails. Dimensions and formatting requirements for stairs can be a significant compliance issue for redesigning an interior.
Content:
Slip resistance: rating systems used, overview of testing methodologies, overview of ratings required for interiors
Overview of TGD Part K: Stairway, ladders, ramps and guards – key requirements for stairs

Lecture 3:
This topic aims to provide a more detailed review of Health and Safety legislation and the Project Supervisors required to be appointed by the client, the responsibility of the interior designer under these regulations, and information that may need to be passed on to Project Supervisors
Content:
Health and Safety: Client responsibilities & Designer Responsibilities; Design Risk Assessment; Appointment of project supervisors to oversee and coordinate safety; Health and Safety Plan

In order for us to continue to bring you subsidized content we will require you to fill out a profile sheet which will be emailed to you after your booking – completion of this sheet guarantees you a place on the training.

Please note our training courses are only available for people residing in the Republic of Ireland

Please note training sessions are live interactive training.