Fire detection and Alarm systems
| 1-3 storeys with 1-4 people and 1-2 storeys with 1-6 people | 3 + storeys with 5+ people
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| Automatic Fire Detection |
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| LD2 Grade B |
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Y
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| LD3 Grade D system |
Y
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| Fire Alarm Control Panel (Where more than 12 detector heads have been fitted in a property there should be a zoned control panel installed) |
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Y
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| Smoke Detection and sounders in all bedrooms |
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Y
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| Heat Detection in Kitchen |
Y
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Y
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| Smoke detector fitted in cellar (or a heat detector if already installed) linked into the fire detection system |
Y
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Y
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| Smoke Detection and sounders on every level of circulation space (including stairwells, corridors and lobbies) |
Y
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Y
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| Means of Escape and Separation |
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| Escape windows and doors should be capable of being opened without the use of a key. This includes bedroom doors. |
Y
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Y
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| The primary escape route should not pass through bedrooms or kitchens. If there is no alternative to this then escape windows should be fitted on ground floor, first floor and basement. |
Y
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Y
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| 30 minute Fire Protected Means of Escape |
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Y
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| 30 minute fire door on Kitchen with an effective overhead hydraulic self closer and with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. |
Y
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Y
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| 30 minute fire door on lounge with an effective overhead hydraulic self closer and with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. |
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Y
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| 30 minute fire door on all bedrooms with an effective overhead hydraulic self closer and with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. |
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Y
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| 30 minute fire door on top of cellar stairs (if this exists) if the cellar opens on to the means of escape with an effective overhead hydraulic self closer and with intumescent strips and cold smoke seals. |
Y
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Y
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| All exit routes within a property, such as hallways, landings and staircases will be maintained safe, unobstructed and free of fixtures and fittings |
Y
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Y
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| Equipment |
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| Fire Blanket in the kitchen |
Y
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Y
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| Lighting |
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| Emergency Lighting | Risk Assess | Risk Assess |