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  1. Tom Sutton
    All doors on escape routes leading towards a final exit should be quick and easy to open without the need for a key. The final exit door of a building usually presents problems because this door requires a higher degree of security and needs to open easily. Consequently manufacturers have produced many devices to solve this problem. For more information go to http://www.firesafe....nd-fire-safety/ which will explain this more fully.
  2. Tom Sutton
    I agree Harry it is caveat emptor but I do understand why some competent service engineers do use the turnout fee, service fee and replacement items method to indicate their cost because if they go for a fixed price the less reputable engineers will undercut them. If employers examined the contracts more fully then they may find what appears to be a good price, is not so, because if they had employed more competent engineers there could be savings such as them identifying over provision for instance.
  3. Tom Sutton
    If you are located in England or Wales my opinion is you are subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the guidance document is Sleeping accommodation . If you check out http://www.firesafe....ety-order-2005/ this will help in understanding the the order and if you study the guidance document this will help you to implement the requirements of the order. The principle requirement is to conduct a fire risk assessment and this will dictate what you are required to do to comply with the order.
  4. Tom Sutton
    It is like any other service engineer car, domestic appliances and others its the only way they can cost the job, until they know what replacement parts are needed. Put some of the parts down to manufacturers servicing instructions, if the maker says they should be changed annually and the engineer fails to do so, however unlikely, this could raise liability issues. Most refresher courses stress servicing must be carried out to manufacturers instructions. For example Chubb and Gloria require frangible safety pins to be replaced on every service, other parts may need to be replaced due to wear and tear.
  5. Tom Sutton
    Thats a very difficult task you have set there Alan there are very little statistics in such detail but a starting point would be DCLG fire website the latest is http://www.communiti...pdf/1780609.pdf and you could try http://www.esc.org.u...rch/statistics/ regarding electrical appliances. If I get any more detailed information I will post again. As for early detection I am not aware of any, other than isolating the supply using cut off relays using thyristors and it appears the use of bi-metal strips are now finding favour but you will need to research that more fully because I cannot vouch for the information.
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    Fire safety is not subject to the Health and Safety at Work Act for which the enforcing authority is the HSE. It is subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the enforcing authority is the Fire and Rescue Service. Check out http://www.firesafe....ety-order-2005/ it will it will assist you in understanding the Order. The Responsible Person is required to conduct a fire risk assessment and the guidance document for Offices is the DCLG Offices and shops guide. Your husband needs to look at the FRA which may not require an alternative means of escape it all depends on the construction of the building and its layout.
  7. Tom Sutton
    Hi Dawnne, What do you mean by " in case of fire it would only leave 1 fire exit " in the case of fire all doors are fire doors, if the lead to a place of safety. It concerns me that some people think that only doors with a fire exit sign, are fire doors. Also I assume you play in a hall and in most similar situations you would need an alternative means of escape i.e. two doors. What does the fire risk assessment say?
  8. Tom Sutton
    Check out http://www.firesafe....nd-fire-safety/ for more information.
  9. Tom Sutton
    Checkout http://www.leicester...-scooters.shtml and http://fire.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4795.0 there are others do an internet search for " Mobility Scooters Fire " you may find them interesting.
  10. Tom Sutton
    You need The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) they are the undisputed experts in this field and if you manufacture upholstered furniture you should be a member. You can also check out http://www.firesafe.org.uk/furniture-and-furnishings-fire-safety-regulations-19881989-and-1993/ which you may find useful.
  11. Tom Sutton
    Are you referring to the Furniture and Furnishing Regs? If so the only size mentioned is, “All words and numbers on the permanent label must be in medium letters of at least 10 point (approx. 2.5 millimetres high) in upper or lower case. The letters must be legible, in durable print, and appear on a label of sufficient colour contrast to enable them to be seen clearly." As for fire resistance of the labels the display labels are removed soon after purchase and the permanent labels are fixed to the underside of the items therefore only need to comply with the following, "The label must be durable and securely attached to the furniture (i.e. cannot be removed without causing damage to the label or the product and must be able to withstand the normal wear and tear of everyday use and misuse). The durability period for permanent labels is not defined in the Regulations. However bearing in mind that any records need to be kept for 5 years and the purpose of the permanent labelling is to link through to those records, a similar period would seem logical. The permanent label has to be securely attached to the external surface of the item. Attachment of the permanent label to the underside of the item is also permissible" You should check out the FIRA website for the guide to the regs and a link can be found on http://www.firesafe....81989-and-1993/
  12. Tom Sutton
    Because of the two flats opening into small lobby the premises are subject to the RR(FS)O and a fire risk assessment should be carried out. This will determine if any work needs to be carried out and if it does then it should be minimal. The trouble is without a FRA it is impossible to say what needs to be done to make the premises safe from fire. The appropriate guide is HOUSING – FIRE SAFETY Guidance on fire safety provisions for certain types of existing housing which is accepted by all the enforcing authorities.
  13. Tom Sutton
    Maintained emergency escape lighting remains illuminated 24/7. It is often used in places of assembly like theatres, cinemas, entertainment halls and such. Non-maintained emergency light remains off until the mains supply fails. If an automatic testing system is not installed both types have to be tested regularly.
  14. Tom Sutton
    Yes they are but are not subject to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Scotland has its own fire safety law The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For detailed info check out http://www.firelawscotland.org/. .
  15. Tom Sutton
    Yes it will compromise the integrity of the fire door. Timber will char at a steady rate. However, in the case of an arris, e.g. at the leaf edge, heat energy will be supplied in two directions simultaneously, resulting in rounding of the arris due to charring at a rate apparently greater than that of charring on a flat surface. This phenomenon is recognized in BS 5268 - 4.1. Hardwood is the normal material for door lippings because of its toughness and ability to resist wear and tear. Hardwood is generally denser than softwoods and therefore have a lower charring rate which is of additional value when considering fire exposure. Intumescent or heat activated fire seals and smoke seals may be fitted into door lippings. The thickness of the lipping will have to be sufficient to accommodate grooves that will accept the fire and smoke seals. Lippings of 8 mm minimum thickness are generally found adequate and these are normally butt jointed to the door core edge. To ease the door a maximum of 3mm each side may be removed from the lippings but none from the top. Test evidence substantiating the use of a particular form of construction when tested and incorporates lippings should not be considered to substantiate a similar form of construction where no lipping is incorporated.
  16. Tom Sutton
    First ADF states 10mm above the finished floor The 20mm above the floorboards is to allow for a carpet to be fitted leaving 10mm above the finished floor. Therefore the gap is 10mm. The guidance in British Standard BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for Fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves, states the gaps around the door is 2mm to 4mm top and sides. The threshold should not exceed 8mm. However if the gap is 10mm I am reasonably certain it would be accepted.
  17. Tom Sutton
    Hi Dawn another guide which maybe a little advanced for your needs but worth a look. http://www.communiti.../pdf/150865.pdf
  18. Tom Sutton
    The first place to try is Fire Kills there is plenty of fire safety advice there. You could also try an internet search for "Fire Safety in Schools" I found a Scottish document Fire Safety in Schools which is a little out of date, consequently where it refers to Workplace Regulations insert The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A more technical publication is Building Bulletin No 100 which maybe a little advanced for your needs but worth a look.
  19. Tom Sutton
    Sorry if the link didn't work try http://www.cieh.org/...guidance_08.pdf
  20. Tom Sutton
    I am not a legal expert but as a domestic premises you are not subject to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 but you are subject to other regulations checkout http://www.landlordz...rent-a-room.htm and see the section on Health and Safety. You also have a moral duty of care to your lodgers and I would suggest you implement the guidance in http://www.cieh.org/...guidance_08.pdf to ensure your premises meet a reasonable fire safety standard.
  21. Tom Sutton
    The Regulations apply to upholstered furniture (including beds) supplied with new caravans. The Regulations do not apply to motor homes/camper vans. However it should be noted that holiday caravan parks are similar to chalet hotels and therefore fall into a grey area. As a minimum it is recommended that the level of safety should not be less than that required by the Regulations and it is recommended that the operator seeks advice from a recognised expert. The Regulations do not apply to sleeping bags, bedclothes (including duvets), loose covers for mattresses (i.e. mattress protectors), pillowcases, curtains and carpets. However, it is important to note that these products are covered under General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (GPSR) The above statements are a direct lift from the guide Check out the FIRA flammability guide http://www.fira.co.u...ber-2011pdf.pdf it should tell you all you need to know. You could also check out an overview of the subject on our website http://www.firesafe....81989-and-1993/ but the FIRA guide gives a more in depth information. If you need expert advice contact FIRA.
  22. Tom Sutton
    Check out http://www.lacors.gov.uk/lacors/upload/21063.pdf you should find all you need in this guide.
  23. Tom Sutton
    Further to Harry,s comments the answer is yes, (if necessary) and it should have been considered when the premises were built. The relevant document is ADB, vol2 download from http://www.planningp...pp_Doc_B_v2.pdf You have to understand what is meant by emergency lighting it is divided in to, 1. Emergency escape lighting it is lighting provided for use when the supply to the normal lighting fails in the event of a fire and remains illuminate for short period, maximum 3 hours. The are further divisions if emergency escape lighting, they are escape route lighting, open area lighting and high risk task area lighting. 2. Standby lighting which is provided to enable normal activities to continue substantially unchanged and this is not required by regulation. Check out BS EN 1838:1999/BS 5266-7:1999.
  24. Tom Sutton
    If you require cold smoke seals then your fire risk assessment should have made reference to them. To be certain check up with the risk assessor who did your FRA.
  25. Tom Sutton
    Hi Charlie Harry answered your question for me and having the frame makes it much more compliant.
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