External Wall Surveys

[Ron]

Hello, as per BS9980 2022 - it appears external wall surveys (EWS) only apply to buildings comprising of more than one residential buildings? 

Does anyone know if EWS is relevant regardless of the height of the residential building?

Do hospitals have to carry out EWS (it appears they are not included in BS9980 2022 guidance?

Thanks for reading this and if you can provide clarity for me that will be greatly appreciated!

 

 

[AnthonyB]

The external wall is a mandatory fire safety consideration regardless of height where there are 2 or more dwellings.

Hospitals, other than new high rise ones, aren't covered by the BSA but as they don't simultaneously evacuate any competent risk assessor would consider the EWS as part of their FRA

[Ron]

Hi Anthony B

 

Thanks for your reply 👍

[PeterCross]

On 01/07/2024 at 21:31, AnthonyB said:

The external wall is a mandatory fire safety consideration regardless of height where there are 2 or more dwellings.

Hospitals, other than new high rise ones, aren't covered by the BSA but as they don't simultaneously evacuate any competent risk assessor would consider the EWS as part of their FRA

and if 1 residential premises?

[AnthonyB]

If it's a single dwelling then it's not covered by the legislation