Other Fire Safety Products

Are there particular plastic Socket inserts that are safe to use in British sockets, or are all plastic Socket inserts unsafe to use? What is recommended to keep children/babies safe from sockets?

Hi All, I am fire risk assessor looking to get hold of a Q key for dry riser outlets . Does anyone know where i can get one?. Regards, Paul

Can anyone please signpost me to any documented requirement in Building Regulations and/or British/European Standards for Fire Service Drop-Key Access Controls in blocks of flats. I’ve found very broadly-worded requirement within section B5 of ADB Vol 2 but would like to know if there is more specific requirement and whether there is also a requirement to test and maintain, other than what may be described in the RRFSO Thanks

I'm a leaseholder of a small block of 4 two storey 16 year old flats. We have a small lockable meter cupboard off the ground floor communal lobby. This contains our 4 flat meters plus a communal meter for 2 emergency escape lights, 2 power socket, and a few external lights (using a total of 230 kWh per annum). There is no 3 phase supply. The managing agent has just instructed a new company to do a fire safety inspection. I was really surprised to note that they are stating that we should have an "Electrical Shock" poster fitted. I thought that this sign was more appropriate for larger switchrooms, workshops and factorys. This seems very over the top in our situation.…

Is plastic trunking with fire clips still acceptable in a small commercial install?

Hiya, I've found this forum whilst searching among British Standards and all sorts of other things and it certainly appeared from the content someone may be able to help and/or might be interested in something different.....? I'm looking for some documents or standards ref fire drop valves on fuel systems.... I can find some references I think in BS799 or perhaps an NFPA document stating drop valves should be within a distance of the tank outlet... this particular instance is on a diesel engine and the entire area is covered by an active fire suppression system. So the fire valve on the tank in the room only really starves the engine of fuel and cl…

Hi I have a server room on the ground floor at the bottom of the stairs (two storey office) means of escape. Currently the door has a two metal grilles with nothing in between (just the hole 150mm x 150mm) no intumescent etc. Is there a cold smoke type of grille on the market? Many thanks in advance.

Hi, Could anyone please help me identify this device (picture attached)? It is located inside an apartment bedroom? Thanks

Hello there! Could anyone tell me what is the unobstructed distance between a fire collar and another element? Planning to install a PIV unit, running a PVC pipe straight from the rear inlet to a fire-rated wall. I need to install a fire collar behind the unit, but I was wondering what's the separation I have to leave between the PIV and the collar so that the collar won't be affected in performance? Or can the PIV unit be located just after the fire collar? I would like to avoid separating the unit from the wall as much as possible. I have asked different manufactures but no one has been able to tell me. I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance.

Hi, Looking for unbranded fire door gap checkers to brand with our company logo. Anyone know where to obtain these? It would be the same type of checkers as the Safelincs checkers.

Dear community, I need your help please. We are looking for a good reliable producer supplier for: Fire resistant vandal proof mattress complies with BS 7175 category 5, for use in high risk and vandal environments. The producer should be also able to supply mattress which comply with BS 7177 category 7. BS7175 / BS7177 ignition source 5 and 7, for use in high risk and vandal environments. · Use: Prisons / Police cells · Size: (Standard Size) - 190cm x 75cm x 5cm · Quantity: 50.000 to 100.000 mattrasses Producer, must be of EU origin, and the mattrasses can be made from recycled materials (recycled of old used …

Hi there, I was just hoping someone would be able to confirm something please. I am hoping to start selling my crochet cushions and have read through the fire safety guide: https://www.fira.co.uk/images/FIRA-Flammability-Guide-PDF-with-links.pdf, but still don't completely understand. The crochet cover is made from 100% acrylic yarn, with pompoms from the same yarn and has a zip attached to the top. I have attached photos of the cushion below. The cushion is 40cmx30cm. "The regulatory requirement for scatter cushions and seat pads is that the filling material only must satisfy the relevant ignition test", does this mean that the cushion pad (insert) only needs t…

1970's purpose built flats, 2 blocks, 3 storeys, 4 flats per floor. Having just received our latest FRA it was highlighted that our CCTV equipment is located in our communal areas along an escape route and could be considered a potential source of ignition for fire. We are told this is not permitted, and the equipment must be rehoused or moved, though it was not mentioned on previous assessments. The CCTV DVR's are located in small vented metal cases securely attached to brick walls. These cases can not be sealed as this would cause the equipment to overheat. Is there such a product available which might seal a vented case in the event of the equipment inside ca…

Hello. We are buying a second floor flat in a converted building. It has an unopenable window from the flat to the communal stairwell, and one from a storage room within the flat to the main corridor within the flat. We have had our survey done and the surveyor has flagged he thinks these windows might not be fire rated. I spoke to a reputable window company about getting a quote for fire rated replacement windows, and the owner wasn't sure what would constitute a fire rated window. Can anyone advise me: - what consists a fire rated window? Could you point me to a specific example? - who should be able to assess whether these …

Good morning, Wonder if anyone would be able to give any sources for a replacement glass for one of these firemans switches

Really need some help with this. A contract I am working on has a 90,000 litre diesel tank and a static LPG storage tank constructed within 5 meters of each other. Furthermore, the two storage tanks are less than 15meters from a 890 room hotel & mixed use development. Even though these tanks are outside the building, there are ZERO leak detection systems, Zero fire suppression systems (apart from a small fire extinguisher) or structures to contain a blast or fire. I am fighting with a consultant to change this but they have been instructed to "save money". Can someone please help me with some fire codes, British Standards etc. I'm not a fire safety expert b…

Having concerns about the shoddy workmanship of a company fitting new doors in the block of flats I live in,that is front door to flat,corridor doors,stairwell doors,shuteroom doors and storage cupboard,I purchased a gap gauge from Safelincs.When I used the gauge I was surprised to find that the gap on the two corridor doors on my floor was so big it virtually swallowed the gap gauge.Out of ten stairwell doors seven of those doors had an incorrect door gap. So simple question,should I be concerned or just simply ignore it.

Hi Ive recently purchased online a pillow for my sons bed from an online baby retailer. The pillow arrived with no protective covering and has no labels whatsoever. No display labels and no safety/fire labels. I contacted the company who said this is how they arrive from the manufacturer and that they are compliant to British Standards. I cant find a definitive answer online, but this doesnt seem right to sit right with me? Im keen to return as I do not want to use it, however the company are reluctant. Please can someone advise me if I am correct? Thanks so much, Sammie

Hi, I'm hoping to start making and selling a range of furniture and soft furnishings however am slightly stumped when it comes to the fireproofing. I understand it needs to be fire safe and will need the relevant labels but how do I go about doing this? I've seen that you can buy spray bottles online of fireproofing stuff... But how do I know I've done a good enough job?! ? Plus there's the wadding/padding/stuffing to think about too... Also, some fabric suppliers state that their fabric meets the fire safe requirements. Would they then supply the labels too? (I will be sending some an email in a mo to check this with them too) but do I just buy the labe…

Hi, I'm starting to do upholstery. I think I'm okay with the fire regs as far as reupholstering an old chair goes, but does anyone know what my legal responsibilities are when sourcing FR fabrics online? Lots of sellers say fabrics adhere to the legislation, or have a FR backing, but do I need a copy of the certificates for my records, or is it enough that I just keep a record where I sourced the fabric? Thanks in advance!

I’m looking to produce dog beds with kapok filling however my research shown that kapok fibre is classed as: Class 4.2 Spontaneously combustible Class 4.1 Fire hazard (Flammable solids) Am I allowed to produce a product using filling that is classed like the above? I’ve seen plenty pillows and duvets with kapok filling being sold on the UK market and therefore confused about the actual requirements on this material. Anyone can help clarify? Thank you!

Hi Forum! My company offer a self-service rehearsal, DJ and production room hire solution and customers currently gain access through a battery-powered code locks system. We are looking to upgrade our entry system to a mains-powered lock with the following equipment: Keypad on wall Electric strike Mortice lock Push pad mortice lock (inside) The doors to our studios are Laminesse FireSound 59mm. I have received mixed feedback (below) from different suppliers and people on the requirements in regard to integrating this type of system with a fire door. The electric strike needs to meet the following regs: BS476 part…

Hello. Is there any guidelines or regulations on how long a fire log book needs to be kept? Thank you F

Hi can I'm trying to find out what the difference is between BS7175 and BS7177? I think they both come up to CRIB 5 FC. Is 7177 safer than 7175?

I have come across a service shaft in a block of flats, it has fire doors on each of the three levels but no fire stopping between each floor, so the shaft is open through each level. should each floor be fire stopped or is it acceptable for the open shaft. I would have thought a chimney effect would spread the smoke and heat through each level