Guest Pkendl Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 DO CUPBOARDS IN THE COMMUNAL AREA OF A BUILDING WITH 3 RENTED FLATS NEED TO BE FIRE DOORS, PLEASE? ONE CUPBOARD HOUSES THE ELECTRICITY METERS FOR THE FLATS AND THE LANDLORD'SUPPLY, AND THE OTHER HAS A WATER METER, STOPCOCK AND IS USED TO STORE A VACUUM CLEANER. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 If it was a new build, Approved Document B (Fire Safety) would recommend a fire resisting enclosure for the electrical meter cupboard, but you should consider the guidance that was contemporary at the time the premises was construction or altered. Balance these issues with other factors like the age and condition of the premises, evacuation strategy for the building, other combustibles in the vicinity, any additional risks posed by other equipment in addition to the meters. In my opinion any cupboard that houses a risk which could increase the fire loading, i.e. a store room, or an ignition risk such as the electrical meters should be fitted with a fire door and the door kept locked shut, however in the case of water meters I would not insist on FR as long as the door is kept locked. There have been enforcement notices that have required electrical intakes/meters to be enclosed in FR construction in such premises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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