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The Dark Side of Fireplace Design


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Details:

CPD Provider: Victoria Stone

Format: Seminar / Presentation

Duration: 1 hour

CPD Points: 4

Reference: CPD22190

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CPD Overview

This CPD shows the key considerations involved in specifying fireplaces and flue systems within residential and commercial interiors.


Description

This CPD provides architects and interior designers with a technical overview of the key considerations involved in specifying fireplaces and flue systems within residential and commercial interiors. The session explores the principles behind safe and compliant installation, including ventilation requirements, air supply, and the regulatory context that governs fireplace design.

Participants will gain an understanding of how chimney breasts are constructed and integrated into interior architecture, along with the structural and spatial implications for new-build and renovation projects. The CPD also examines the role of flue systems and flue lining, explaining how correct specification and installation influence safety, performance and long-term durability.

Through technical guidance and practical examples, the session highlights common challenges designers may encounter when incorporating fireplaces into contemporary spaces, helping ensure fireplaces are integrated safely, efficiently and in accordance with current building standards.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the key components of a working fireplace system
  • Recognise the importance of ventilation and regulatory considerations
  • Gain practical insight into fireplace construction and integration
  • Explore design considerations when integrating fireplaces with interior features
  • Discover different fire technologies and emerging innovations

Contact

Kat Standen

07442264626

[email protected]


If you have any questions about this CPD activity or would like to make an appointment for your studio, please get in touch with the CPD Provider or email us [email protected].

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