Verification of gas membranes: a 2016 update
This event is currently FULLY BOOKEDThis course will provide regulators and practitioners with an overview of currently recognised good practice for the design, installation, verification and integrity testing of gas membrane systems.
Further details will be available shortly. If you are interested in attending, please email
[email protected]
Background
There has been an increased recognition of the need for verification of remediation carried out on land affected by contamination including gases and vapours.
This course will provide regulators and practitioners with an overview of currently recognised good practice for the design, installation, verification and integrity testing of gas membrane systems. A workshop session will be used to bring together the aspects learnt during the earlier part of the day and bring out key learning points
Why attend
- To examine if the industry practice for gas mitigation has changed since CIRIA report C735 Good practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases was published in 2014
- To explore the latest good practice on verification of gas protection systems for contaminated sites
- To explore where areas which needs futher improvement
Who should attend
Academics, asset managers, consultants, engineers, ecologists, landscape architects, urban designers and local planning authority representatives.
Required level of knowledge
The workshop assumes a general working knowledge of the current UK regulatory framework for assessment of land contamination including principles set out in CLR 11, revised Part 2a statutory guidance and C4SL.
Delegates should also be familiar with CIRIA report Good practice on the testing and verification of protection systems for buildings against hazardous ground gases (C735)
Programme
09:00 Registration and refreshments
09:30 Introduction and Regulatory Requirements
The first module will provide an overview of the regulatory framework and existing technical guidance.
10:00 Testing and Verification of Gas Protection Systems
This module will discuss the Verification Strategy and how it is linked to the project design stage and the importance of the Conceptual Site Model .Includes a review of venting and
discussion of gas membrane integrity.
10:30 Refreshments
10:45 Verification Procedures
This module will discuss the issues surrounding the verification and need for a risk-based approach and independence of the verifier from the designer and installer and it will also discuss qualified persons and what qualification is required.
11:15 Integrity Testing
A review of background information on integrity testing and where integrity testing is used. An overview of different types of tests which must be considered during the verification process.
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Reporting Requirements
What should you see in a report and requirements for Building control Inspectors report.
13:30 Case Study
Examples of Good and Bad Practice.
14.00 Refreshments
14:15 Workshop session
General discussion of issues that the Local Authority officers have encountered with Gas Membranes. Attendees are asked to bring a verification report or proposed membrane design for discussion.
15:30 Summary and conclusions
16:15 Close
When
17 February 2016
09.30 -16.15 (registration from 09.00)
Where
1 Locksley Business Park
Montgomery Road
Belfast
BT6 9UP
Fees
Free for LACL and BRMF members
£250+VAT for non-members
Booking
If you are unable to book online contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300. Your completed booking form can be returned by post or email to Patrick Williams.
Registration not available.