Guest Lee Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Hi everyone, I have a client that has recently had a large (over 400m2) 3 storey mezzanine floor installed to his warehouse. The columns, beams and underside of the floor is not given any notable fire protection measures with the exception of a commercial grade sprinkler system. The floors also have 2 x 60 minute protected escape stairs with dedicated exits at ground level. The question I have is, would the sprinkler system constitute a sufficient fire protection measure in the eyes of the fire service to enable them to conduct firefighting operations if there were a requirement to go onto the mezzanine floor in a fire situation, or would the columns, beams and underside of each floor require additional measures such as a suspended ceiling, intumescent paints etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 If this went through a Building Control body and was accepted as is then it's deemed compliant for fire service facilities - these are provided by the Building Regulations process and not fire safety legislation so no additional measures can be enforced purely for fire service use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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