Fire Suppression for Student Accommodation: Where Does Water Mist Fit? Water mist can be considered a suitable option of fire suppression for student accommodation where the fire strategy, occupancy classification, fire-test evidence and project approval route support the proposed system.…
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Water Mist Fire Suppression for Shared Ownership and Affordable Housing: What Developers Need to Specify Early Residential water mist fire suppression can be considered in shared ownership and affordable housing schemes where the fire strategy, building type, test evidence and…
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Your HMO Fire Risk Assessment Recommends Suppression: What Should a Landlord Do Next? If an HMO fire risk assessment recommends automatic fire suppression, start by clarifying exactly what risk or deficiency the recommendation is intended to address. Then provide the…
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Retrofitting Fire Suppression in an Occupied Apartment Block: What Should Housing Teams Plan For? Retrofitting fire suppression in an occupied apartment block needs careful planning around residents, access, risers, ceiling voids, water supply, phasing and future maintenance. The technical system…
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Planning Fire Suppression During a Home Renovation: When Should You Involve the Installer? For most home renovation projects, involve the fire suppression installer before first fix is complete and before ceilings, walls, kitchens and service routes are closed. For loft…
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Residential Fire Suppression at Design Stage: What Should Developers and Consultants Decide Early? Residential fire suppression should be considered early enough to influence the fire strategy, plant space, water supply, risers, ceiling coordination and long-term maintenance plan. Developers and consultants…
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