Guest GeorgePur Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Good afternoon. can I please get some advice. What is the minimum legal requirement for fire detection in a commercial premises with accommodation above. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couvre-Feu Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 George, really too many variables in 'commercial premises with accommodation above' to give you any sound advice - it would depend on height, separation, occupancy type, etc. and may need anything from no system to a full BS5839 Part 1 system. To be honest with a risk of this type you should get professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 The shop is subject to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and therefore you need to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment, which includes safety of relevant persons and is a fire alarm necessary. Consequently you need to consider a number of points such as the level of compartmentation between the shop and the flat, is there independent access to both premises including more important egress and there are other considerations. I think I would err on the side of caution and install a part 1 system in the shop with a sounder in the flat, with a means of silencing the sounder located in the flat without affecting the remainder of the system. Details of the Category of system can be found in BS 5839 part 1. I would inform the occupier of the flat they should install a BS 5839 part 6 system depending on the layout of the flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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