[Smoke Ventilation in Converted Properties]

Hi,

I have received a number of FRA actions to install smoke ventilation in a number of our properties. When I have reviewed these, they are all converted properties; houses into flats, with a full evacuation policy.

It was my understanding that these fall under LACORS guidance which has no stipulation for smoke vents.

The FRA surveyors just keep quoting Approved Document B, which I don't think is relevant in this type of building.

Any thoughts of smoke ventilation in converted buildings?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[Flat Entrance Door Inspections]

Hi,

I am trying to find guidance on how often I need to check flat entrance doors for social housing. All I can find is BS9999 which states that Fire Doors should be checked every 6 months. Does this just mean readily accessible communal doors, or also Flat Entrance doors? I am trying to find a sensible way of complying with the guidance, I doubt we would be able to check all of our flat doors twice a year.

Any advice would be appreciated, especially from other social landlords.

thanks,

Mike

[Premises Information Box]

Thanks Tom

[Premises Information Box]

Hi,

Is there a definitive list of contents for a Premises Information Box for the fire service? This will be solely be for the fire service, not contractors. We are supplying these to our High Rise, Sheltered and Supported properties.

Thanks,

Mike