I am chairman of our residents association and we run the block ourselves. The block is 40 years old and purpose built - comprising 12 flats.
Is it a legal requirement that emergency lighting should be installed in the common parts of the building?
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Emergency lighting in block of flats
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, Jan 25 2012 06:19 PM
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Posted 25 January 2012 - 10:12 PM
Is emergency lighting required if it is then it is a requirement what does your fire risk assessment say. Check out Sleeping accommodation Page 28, 103 for information on this subject.
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 11:31 AM
The LACoRS guide to fire safety in housing states that emergency lighting will be required in HMOs/Shared houses of this size.
I would also assume that the fire risk assessment will demand emergency lighting. See our emergency lighting guide for helpful tips
I would also assume that the fire risk assessment will demand emergency lighting. See our emergency lighting guide for helpful tips
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 02:19 PM
The description states "The block is 40 years old and purpose built - comprising 12 flats" consequently it is unlikely to be a HMO/Shared house more likely to be self contained flats therefore only the RR(FS)O will apply.
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 03:36 PM
Hi Harry
I have looked through the guide and cannot find any references to purpose built self-contained only converted self-contained and there is a subtle difference.
I have looked through the guide and cannot find any references to purpose built self-contained only converted self-contained and there is a subtle difference.
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution. Scotland and Northern Ireland has differing legislation
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 05:29 PM
Hi
Just to inform you, you may wish to take a look at Fire safety in purpose built flats which is more current and relevant, it also takes into consideration the guidance in the LACORS manual and works along side it.
Just to inform you, you may wish to take a look at Fire safety in purpose built flats which is more current and relevant, it also takes into consideration the guidance in the LACORS manual and works along side it.
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 08:45 PM
You can download "Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats" from http://www.local.gov.uk/publications from their website. I agree with Ryan and is a highly acclaimed document and when the firenet forum says nice things about Colin T then it must be good.
All my responses only apply to England and Wales and they are an overview of the subject, hopefully it will point you in the right direction and always treat with caution. Scotland and Northern Ireland has differing legislation
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