A one day conference looking at fire safety in the context of regulations and the challenges and solutions in applying these to historic buildings.

Book tickets online (€60)

Speakers:

• Michael O'Boyle (conservation architect and trustee of Irish Landmark) will set the context- the necessary closure of Irish Landmark's property at No.25 Eustace Street in Dublin to facilitate upgrading to ensure the building meets new fire safety regulations:  and the challenges faced in that process.
• Stephen Emery, Oxford University Fire Officer, will discuss the challenges of dealing with fire safety regulations in historic buildings and how to negotiate this challenge
• Gráinne Shaffrey, architect, will discuss her report to Dublin City Council and the re-use of Georgian Houses (in relation to fire safety)
• Úna Ní Mhéaráin, conservation architect, will talk about the challenges that were faced when dealing with fire regulations in the conservation of City Assembly House
• Dawson Stelfox, conservation architect with Consarc in Belfast, will discuss fire prevention measures for historic buildings   
• Chris McGregor, a Senior Conservation Project Manager with Historic Environment Scotland, will talk about the two fires at Glasgow School of Art – and restoration after fire.
• Richard Calder OPW, Head of Fire & Security,  will discuss how fire safety issues were dealt with in state buildings referencing his experience with National Gallery of Ireland, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, and Marsh’s Library

The Conference is supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

The Conference has been organised in partnership with the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council and the Irish Georgian Society.