Guest PaulJar Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I am working for an organisation that is in the process of building new premises. For many good reasons, the designated smoking area (not an enclosed or covered space, merely a hatched 'box' painted on the ground) is to be located at the centre of the rear elevation. However, we have just learned that the gas meter enclosure is also to be sited in approximately the same place. Is there any reason why we should consider relocating the designated smoking area? Any advice would be much appreciated Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 The guidance HSG168 Fire safety in construction recommends you conduct a fire risk assessment and the first consideration is to prevent fire starting. To identify possible sources of fire you need to locate, sources of fuel, ignition sources and oxygen (air). There is a small possibility there could be a leak in the area of the gas meter, guys smoking and lighting up and plenty of oxygen, next the big bang, (and I am not talking about the start of the universe) consequently I would suggest you move the smoking area as far away from meter area or other sources of fuel as you can. Will this area eventually be enclosed if so why not locate it to an area which will be open air when the premises are completed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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