Construction Technology - Level 3 (Fire Regs) Flashcards
On Devonshire Row (D&B) why was the secondary set of fire doors a cost to the Client? Was it not the Contractors responsibility to ensure the building was compliant with building regulations?
The ER’s specified bespoke reeded glass entrance doors (it was not specified these doors has to be fire rated) Building control requested proof the doors were 60 min fire rated and they needed to be sent to a factory to gain the fire certification. This would have caused a delay to the programme so the Client agreed to introduce a secondary set of fire doors as a solution to main programme as a post contract client change.
What was the cost of the secondary set of fire doors on Devonshire Row?
£11k - Doors were clad in mild steel and were connected to the fire alarm system. This included stripping out the existing wall linings and fire stopping.
What was the building regulation which stipulated Fire Doors on Devonshire Row?
Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 2:
Buildings other than dwellings, 2019 edition incorporating 2020 amendments
What is the purpose Approved Document B (fire safety)?
Approved Document B addresses fire safety precautions which must be adhered to, to ensure the safety of occupants, firefighters and those close to the building in the event of a fire.
It covers means:
Means of escape
Ability to isolate a blaze to prevent from spreading
Fire detection and warning systems
Materials used in a building prevent fires spreading
Are you aware of any other legislation concerned with Fire regulations?
Approved Document B (Fire Safety)
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Fire Safety Act 2021
What is the Fire Safety Act 2021?
Legislation post Grenfell introduced to clarify who if responsible for managing and reducing fire risks in multi-occupied residential buildings.
Puts new obligations to leaseholders, building owners and managers
Is advising on fire requirements part of your role as a QS?
No and is not covered in our PI insurance.
I advised the client on the stipulations from building control and that a post contract client change instruction may be the best solution to maintain programme
