Fire Safety

Question 1

Cladding Surveys, LondonWhat training do you have to identify cladding systems, materials and quantities?

Answer 1

I have undertaken both a fire stopping and fire door course, which has given me an understanding of the priniples of fire safety inbuilding comparmentation. Before completing the surveys, I underwent a “briefing” session with my senior reveiwing RICS cladding for surveyors guidance. Including reviewing the types of cladding, methods to identify i.e. tapping, magnets and cut edges.

Question 2

Cladding Surveys, LondonDoes your PII cover you for these works?

Answer 2

The surveys were only to determine the type of materials and potential risk. The puprose of the reprots was to provide a fire engineer enough information as to whether they could sign the EWS1 form, or more information was requried.

Question 3

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksHow did you check the compliance of the new fire doors?

Answer 3

When visiting site I took the fire door test, certification and installtino information with me. I then completed a five point inspection:1) Certification, check for labels or plugs2) Gaps, under 4mm to top and sides of door, 8mm to base3) Seals, check condition of intumescent and if brush seals are in contact4) Hinges, check for 3 sets, 120-150mm from top, 200-250 bottom and then third equal distance between5) Close, check the door will close and latch on its own from any angle

Question 4

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksWhat BS did you check against?

Answer 4

My specification was descriptive and the selection of door product was part of the contractors design portion. Included within my spec that they should BS 476 and or BS EN 1634. I would then check the certification on the door set to ensure the materials had been tested to the building standards.

Question 5

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksWhy did you specifiy heat detectors int eh bedrooms and not smoke detectors?

Answer 5

I asked for an updated specifiction for the heat detectors as the residents were allowed to smoke in their bedroooms. As the rooms were small, this could of led to frequent occurences of false alarms.

Question 6

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksWhat BS did you complu with for this recommednation?

Answer 6

The specification from the external consultant was made to meet BS 5839-1.

Question 7

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksWhat other legislation did you consult a aprt from the building regulations?

Answer 7

The fire safety bill was another part of relevant legislation, as this was the basis for the fire risk assessment that drove the project.

Question 8

Drake and Freeman, Fire safety worksWhat other documentation did you reivew?

Answer 8

The fire risk assessment.

Question 9

Drake anf Freeman, Fire safety worksDid you recommend to the client to make the rooms non-smoking?

Answer 9

I did recommend to the client to make the rooms non-smoking to reuce fire hazards and also prolong decoration quality.

Question 10

Drake and Freeman, Fire Safety works?Would the bedrooms be classified as workplaces under smoke-free law: guidance on the changes from March 2021

Answer 10

No, the dwellings are not workplaces and do not fit into the categories outlined in the guidance. As the dwelling was not a place of work, members of public do not enter for goods /services.

Question 11

What is passive fire protection?

Answer 11

Built into the fabirc of the buildingUsed to prevent the spread of fire from one compartment to anotherTypically in the ceiling, walls and structure of building

Question 12

What is active fire protection?

Answer 12

Used to warn occupantsControl fire spread until services arriveI.e. fire extinguishers, alarms and lights

Question 13

What is the difference between a fire door set and a fire door assembly?

Answer 13

Door set - door leaf delivered hung, with all appropraite components from single supplierDoor assembly - collection of components all appropriately 3rd party certified and compatible, assembled on site from different suppliers.

Question 14

What is a certified fire door?

Answer 14

A door that has been manufactured by a certfied fire door manufacturer that has undergone third party testing.Third party testing ensures performance of fire doors in real life emergency conditions.

Question 15

How would you idenfity a Fire door and its rating?

Answer 15

Label system on the top edge of the door Plug system on the rear edge of the doorF indicates fire, number inidcates time and s indicates whether it is smoke or not

Question 16

What was the affect of the Regulatory Reform order 2005?

Answer 16

To reduce risk from fire in almost all properties with the exception of privately rentedHMO are also included within requirementPlaces responisbilty on manager or person in charge of building to ensure property is safeComplete regulat fire risk assessment of property

Question 17

What would a fire risk assessment include?

Answer 17

Identification of those at riskElimination/reduction or risk, and dealing with outstandingRecording and reviewing fire risk assessment reguarlyCreating emergency planAddressing explosive or flammable substances

Question 18

What were the previous ammendments to the building regulations part B?

Answer 18

Related to combustible materailsAny blocks of flats or buildings used for residential purposes must not have combustible materials Materials must achieve Euroclass A1 or A2If a building over 18m undergoes a change of use, construction should investigated and investigated if necessary

Question 19

What were the 2020 ammendmnets to buildign regulations part B?

Answer 19

Covers new builds, change of use, material alterations and extensionsOnly to blocks of flats over 11mSprinklers required in all flats, if cicrulation is fire sterileFloor level signs on every landing of a protected stairway, on protected lobbys, visible for firefighting stair and mounted at 1.7-2m

Question 20

How do you record building height according to approved document part B?

Answer 20

Lowest ground floor level adjacent to the propertyUpper floor surface of highest level residential

Question 21

During your cladding surveys, why did you need to interpret where compartment junctions were?

Answer 21

To determine where cavity barriers should be installedThey should be at edges of cavities including windows and doorsA junction between external cavity wall and compartment floor or wallA junction between an internal cavity and compartment wall or floor

Question 22

At Drake and Freeman, why were fire doors and clsoers required?

Answer 22

The bedrooms within the flats were all accessible from the hallway Protected entrance hall was requiredFD30 doors were required on each habitable room

Question 23

At Drake and Freeman, how did you inspect the ironmongery and doors once they were installed?

Answer 23

Used a 5 point checking system:1: Labels - check for labels or plugs to ensure door was certified2: Gaps and seals - checked smoke and intumescent seals are intact, gaps around edges no more than 4mm and 8mm at bottom3: Closer and hinges - check door closes from any angle, check hinges are ce marked and have 3 screws4: Glass and glazing - make sure bead is continuous and glass is nto damaged5: Leaf and frame - ensure frame is not damaged and door closes at all anlges

Question 24

At Drake and Freeman, how did you ensure that the doors were third party certified?

Answer 24

Requested product infomration from the contractorTook a photo of the label from the doorsCross referenced label with manufacturer

Question 25

At Drake and Freeman, why was the specification provided by an electrical consultant?

Answer 25

Client had already procured the specification before works beganWe were employed to manage the project post contract

Question 26

What is the conseuquence of a fire in a building?

Answer 26

Loss of lifeDamage to propertyEnvironmental damage

Question 27

What are the component parts of the fire triangle?

Answer 27

OxygenHeatFuel

Question 28

What is BS EN3?

Answer 28

The Building Standard for portable fire extinguishers

Question 29

What is PAT testing?

Answer 29

Portable appliance testing, checking safety of electrical applicances

Question 30

What is a dry riser?

Answer 30

System of pipes and valves up through a building, inlet at ground level to add water into and allows firefirghters to access from all floors of a building

Question 31

What is BS 9999?

Answer 31

Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings?

Question 32

How may a fire start in a building?

Answer 32

Electrical equipment faultsFlammable materials close to ingitino sourcesCooking equipment

Question 33

Who under the regulatory reform order 2005 has the responsibility for undertaking the fire risk assessment?

Answer 33

The responsible person

Question 34

Who is the responsible person under the regulatory reform order?

Answer 34

Anyone who has control of the premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or sysetsms i.e.;employermanaging agentoccupier of a self employed unit

Question 35

What types of premises is the regulatory apply to?

Answer 35

Virtually every type of premises apart from prviate homes i.e:offices and shopspremises that provide carecommunity hallsshaed areas/ communal areaspubs and clubshotels

Question 36

What aspects does approved doc B cover?

Answer 36

Dwellingsbuildings other than dwellings

Question 37

What were the changes to building regulations in 2019?

Answer 37

Sprinklers required in building of 11mImrpved signage for blocks of flats with storeys over 11m

Question 38

What is RICS position on retrofit sprinkers?

Answer 38

RICS signed a joint statement alongside RIBA and CIOB for sprinklers to be required in all new and converted residential buildings to have sprinklers

Question 39

What guidance has RICS published post Grenfell tower?

Answer 39

RICS cladding for surveyors supplementary info paper

Question 40

What is the minimum fire resistance between dwellings?

Answer 40

60 minutes

Question 41

Explain what funding is being made availble to fix cladding issues by the government?

Answer 41

The building safety fund introduced in 2020 to cover cost of unsafe non-acm cladding on high rise buildings over 18m

Question 42

Explain your uderstanding of the Building Safey Act 2022?

Answer 42

Brought in to make buildings and residents saferBuilding Safety Regulator which will sit within the Health and Safety Executive. including taking over the building control role for higher-risk buildings, enforcing sanctions for non-compliance, improving the competence of those working on those buildings and overseeing the safety of those buildings in occupation.Also introducing more measures into preventing leaseholders to paying costs.

Question 43

Explain how the statutoury waterfall will work in relation to remediation costs for historic fire safety defects over 11m tall?

Answer 43

Only where developers cannot be traced for the faults in building can they ask for building owners to pay moniesWhere building owners have measn and wealth to pay for remedial works they cannot charge leaseholdersWhere cladding requires removing they cannot charge leaseholdersLeaseholders will only be charged if building owerns cannot cover the costs of the remediation of the building

Question 44

How has the building safety act extended the imitation period for claims brought under S1 of the Defective Premises Act?

Answer 44

For work already completed, the limitation period is extended to 30 years and for future work the limitation period will be extended prospectively to 15 years.

Question 45

What is a high risk building as defined under the bulding safety act 22?

Answer 45

Buildings that are at least 18m (measuered from the the ground to the floor of the ighest occcupied storey, ignoring any storeys consisting soley of plantHave at least 7 storeys, ingoring below ground level

Question 46

Who is the accountable person and what are their duties under the building safety Act?

Answer 46

An accountable person is defined as the dutyholder of a building durings its occupation. This could be an indiviaul, a partnership or coroporate body. Responsibilies include:Registering a building with the building safety regulatorApply for building assurance certificate which is issued when the building safety regulatory is satisfied the accountabel person is complying with their duties under the billAssesssing building safety risks and taking reasonable steps to prevent occurence, and control the impact of, major incident arising from building risk in or araound the building.Preparing a safety case report for a buildng which contains their assessment of the building safety riska dn the steps that have been taken to prevent a major incident.

Question 47

Explain your understanding of the Frei Safety Act 2021?

Answer 47

The act will require Responsible Persons of multi-occupied residential buildings with two or more sets of domestic premises to update their fire risk assessment to include an assessment of the building’s structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors.It also includes requirements for quartely fire door checks of building over 11mBuilding over 18m also requires secure information box, design and materials of external wallsfloor and building plansLifts and firefighting equipmentWayfinding signage

Question 48

What is the golden thread?

Answer 48

A gateway system to ensure all building safety rsisk are cosnidered Gateway 1 covers planning, with planning permission required to conisder fire safty requrieemntsGateway 2, building safety regulator musst be satsified with design of buildingGateway 3 buidling control checks that construction ahs been completed to standard

Question 49

What are the stage of fire?

Answer 49

Stage 1 Ignition, non-flaming smoolderingStage 2 Flashover, Developing fire well-ventialted flamingStage 3 Fully developed fire, Staage 4 decay, fire intensity decreases and back to smolder

Question 50

Cladding surveys, londonWhat types of cladding systems did you identify during the surveys?

Answer 50

EWI, Brick slips, HPL, ACM and lead coveringsPrimiarlly I was looking out for cladding systems that would eb combustible?

Question 51

Cladding surveys, londonWhat kind of housing association stock did you survey?

Answer 51

I survyed stock that the client was unsure if it was close to 11m, this was typically residential blocks and houses.

Question 52

Cladding surveys, londonHow did you identify cladding system materials?

Answer 52

Using the RICS cladding supplementary info pack for surveyors, I understand that I could do the following to determine materials:- Using touch and feel, if it was hollow may indicate EWI- Cut edges could show HPL or aluminimum- Use of magnet could indicate an ACM

Question 53

Cladding surveys, londonWhat methods did you use to understand where likley compartment junctions were?

Answer 53

I requested Fire strategy drawings from the client where they were available.I then used my construction knowledge to understand where cavity barriers should be present:- Vertical fire barrier at floor level- Horizontal fire barriers at the junction of communal areas- Around windows

Question 54

Drake and Freeman Fire safety worksHow did you go about asessing the building to determine the need for an updated specification?

Answer 54

During the pre start meeting we had a discussion about the residents and the scope of the works. It was stated that resdients were allowed to smoke in the rooms, our consultant was also on site at the time and agreed the specifcation should be updated.

Question 55

Drake and Freeman Fire safety worksWhat steps did you take to ensure that the fire doors were third party certified?

Answer 55

The doors had already been specified and tendered before I was involved with the project. When on site I took the specification with me and the third party certification data with me so that I could review the labels on the doors to ensure they wer as specified.

Question 56

Drake and Freeman Fire safety worksWhat expereince do you have with snagging works to fire doros and ironmongery?

Answer 56

I have dealth with a number of fire door projects, across varying sizes including recently a job replacing flat entracne doors in a residential home, and also refurbishing a two bedroom flat.I have developed a checklist to follow when conducting inspections to fire doors: 1. Check for labels or plugs2. Check if door closes from any angle3. Check for hinges and ironmongery4. Check frame for damage5. Check the gaps, no more than 3mm each side and top6. Check for intumescent and smoke strips

Question 57

Drake and Freeman Fire safety worksWhat experience do you with fire detection systems?

Answer 57

I have developed performance specifications for projects like my case study. I know that they must have a minimum of Grade D2 Category LD3 standards in line with BS5839-6.Smoke and heat alarms must be mains operated with battery back up.Smoke alarms conform to BS En 14604Heat alarms Bs 5446-2

Question 58

What type of fire detection systems are there?

Answer 58

Convetional - series of detectors and call points wired to panel. Seperate circuits for each zone to give approximate locationAddressable systems - similar to conventional but can identify exactly which detection system has been triggered.Analogue - can be used to determine whether there is actual fire or false alarmWireless fire alarm systems - uses wireless signals

Question 59

What are the main types of fire alarms in buildings ?

Answer 59

M - Manual fire alarm systemP1-2 - Property protection automated fire alarm systemL1-4 - Life protection automated fire alarm system

Question 60

What is the RR(FS)O 2005 ?

Answer 60

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 was introduced in October 2006. Fire and rescue authorities and other bodies (‘enforcing authorities’) have a duty to enforce fire safety in non-domestic premise.This must be managed by the responsible person.Failing can lead to advice, enforcement notice and fines/prosecution.

Question 61

Who or what is the Building Safety Regulator ?

Answer 61

The BSR (part of the HSE) is a derivative of the Building saftey bill / act introducing a additional body to manage the residential high rise buildings over 18m in height.3 gateways for BSR input, design building and occupation.

Question 62

What is the building safety bill ?

Answer 62

Building Safety Regulator - A new arm of the HSE that will introduce 3 gateways. This will also take over the submission and review for building control in relation to fire safety.Gateways - design, construction and completion. the output of this is a ‘Building Assurance Certificate’An ‘ Accountable Person’ should be defined in relation to the building as is responsible for the building safety upon occupation. They can appoint a building safety manager.Golden thread of information - which is a live document with accurate and up to date information of the building data around fire safety.Aimed at high rise buildings. 7 or more stories or 18 metres.

Question 63

What is the fire safety act ?

Answer 63

This will make changes to the existing RR(FS)O 2005 including :inclusion of the building structure, external walls and any common parts. all doors between domestic premises and common parts.The ‘Responsible Person’ is the person who control of the premises which may include building owners, leaseholders or managers.

Question 64

What are the requirements for an emergency escape window ?

Answer 64

Windows should have an unobstructed openable area that complies with all of the following.i. A minimum area of 0.33m2ii. A minimum height of 450mm and a minimum width of 450mm (the route through the window may be at an angle rather than straight through).iii. The bottom of the openable area is a maximum of 1100mm above the floor.

Question 65

Can you explain your understanding of the RRFSO 2005 ?

Answer 65

The Order requires that a responsible person (the person having control of the building, or a degree of control) takes reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and makes sure people can safely escape if there is a fire. This includes all people that might visit the premises. For more information, see Responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.This duty involves carrying out a fire risk assessment, or ensuring one is carried out.

Question 66

You mention update to approved doc b, can you expand on what they are ?

Answer 66

• Sprinkler form 30m to 11m* Wayfinding signage for building over 11m* Amendment to the boundary definitions

Question 67

Can you expand on what the RFO 2015 is ?

Answer 67

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is a statutory instrument applicable in England and Wales. The Order places the responsibility on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire.

Question 68

How may a fire start in a building ?

Answer 68

• Cooking Equipment. When a pot or pan overheats or splatters greases, it can take seconds to cause a fire* Heating Equipment* Careless Smoking* Electrical Equipment* Candles* Children Playing with Fire* Inadequate Wiring

Question 69

How are structures protected ?

Answer 69

• Encasing structural members* Fire detection* Compartmentalisation

Question 70

What are the methods of safe escape ?

Answer 70

• Early protection* Early warning* Protected escape routes* Fire escapes etc

Question 71

What is an A1 material (Fire Safety) ?

Answer 71

• A1 products are classified as non-combustible| * A2 products are classified as limited combustibility, and B to F are classified as combustible in ascending order.

Question 72

What is the Fire Safety Bill 2021 ?

Answer 72

The Bill, first proposed in March 2020, was introduced to clarify who is responsible for managing and reducing fire risks in different parts of multi-occupied residential buildings, to prevent future tragedies occurring.

Question 73

Can you tell me what an “A1” material is ?

Answer 73

• Class F - product has not been tested or failed to meet any of the other levels* Class E - Product that have a significant contribution to fire but resist a small flame for a short term* Class D -Those with a contribution to fire, but greater resistance to flame* Class C - Products that meet more stringent requirements than class D with limited contribution to fire* Class B - Highly resistant materials always followed by addition classification for smoke and burning droplets* A2 - If construction products produce no contribution to fire* A1 - Materials that cannot contribute to a fire at any stage, including fully developed fire

Question 74

Explain the combustion triangle.

Answer 74

The fire triangle, or combustion triangle, is the three components needed to ignite and sustain a fire. The three ingredients of a fire triangle are; heat, fuel and oxygen.

Question 75

List some of the different types of fire extinguisher available and what each may be used for.

Answer 75

• Water - Class A fires (solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles). Some water extinguishers are safe on electrical equipment if di-electrically tested. Otherwise caution is required near electrical equipment, as ordinary water is a conductor.* AFFF foam - Class A and B (flammable liquids). Safe on electrical equipment if di-electrically tested.* Carbon dioxide (CO2) - Class B and electrical equipment* ABC powder - Class A, B, C (flammable gases) and electrical equipment* De-Ionised Water mist - Class A, B, C and electrical equipment* Wet chemical - Class F (deep fat) fires, sometimes class A

Question 76

Explain the different types of fire alarm system available.

Answer 76

• Ionization - Ionization fire alarms are best for detecting flaming fires. Inside of the alarm is a tiny bit of radioactive material (don’t be alarmed – pun intended) that sits between two electronically charged plates. This causes a constant current of ionized air between the two plates. When smoke enters between the ionized current, it interrupts the current and sets the alarm off. These alarm systems are better for detecting fast, flaming fires.* Photoelectric - These types of alarms are better for detecting smoldering fires. The smoke that is produced by a slow flaming, smoldering fire is much different than a raging flame fire. A photoelectric fire alarm uses a beam of light that is sent into a chamber away from a light sensor. When smoke enters the chamber, it reflects the light towards the sensor, and triggers the alarm to sound.* Combination - Combination alarms feature both ionization and photoelectric fire detecting technologies. There are arguments for having combination alarms in your home, or having both ionization, and photoelectric alarms in your home to maximize your home protection, as combination alarms aren’t as great as one detection method or the other, compared to the single units.

Question 77

When is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement ?

Answer 77

If there are 5 regular occupants or more the fire risk assessment must be in writing. If your block of flats or business premises normally has over 4 residents at once, then you are legally required for your fire risk assessment to be documented.

Question 78

Explain when you would use an L type fire alarm system and when a P type system would be more suitable ?

Answer 78

Category L - Systems are automatic fire detection systems intended for the protection of life• L1 systems are installed throughout all areas of a building, to offer the earliest possible warning of a fire to allow the longest possible time for escape.• L2 systems are installed in defined parts of a building. The system should meet the requirements of a category L3 system, with the additional objective of• providing early warning of fire in specified areas.• L3 systems are designed to give a warning of fire at the early stage to enable all occupants, other than those in the room where the fire originated to escape• safely, before the escape routes become impassable due to the presence of fire, smoke or toxic gases.• L4 systems are installed within escape routes consisting of circulation areas and spaces, e.g. corridors and stairways, to enhance the safety of the• occupants by providing early warning of smoke.• L5 systems protect areas; the location of detectors is designed to satisfy a specific fire safety objective not covered by any of the previous systems. Category P systems are automatic fire detection systems intended for the protection of property subdivided into two categories.• P1 systems are installed throughout all areas of the building, to offer the earliest possible warning of a fire in order to minimise the time between the ignition• of the fire and the arrival of the fire fighters.• P2 systems are installed only in defined parts of a building, in order to provide early warning of a fire in high fire hazard areas or areas in which the risk to property or business continuity from fire is high.

Question 79

Explain the principles of fire compartmentation using a purpose-built block of flats as an example.

Answer 79

Fire compartmentation is the sub-division of a building into smaller sections or units in order to withstand and limit damage/growth from a fire situation by preventing the spread of smoke and fire, with the use of fire resisting construction.

Question 80

Explain the difference between passive and active fire safety features and give me an example of each type?

Answer 80

• Passive fire protection is a vital component of any fire safety strategy. It is built into the structure of a building to safeguard people’s lives and limit the financial impact of damage to buildings and their contents.* Active fire protection is about detecting, stopping and escaping fire. Whereas passive fire protection means containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further.

Question 81

List the key features you would expect to find on a fire door.

Answer 81

• Fully closes. If the fire door is fitted with a self-closing device, open the door fully, let it go and allow it to close. …* Check your gaps. The gap between the door leaf and the door frame should be between 2mm and 4mm. …* Door frame.* Seals.* Hinges.* Door closer.* Hold open devices.* Damage-free.

Question 82

What is the Fire Safety Act ?

Answer 82

The Fire Safety Bill was introduced to amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in buildings containing more than one dwelling.Obligations to building owners, leaseholders and managers regarding building structure, external walls and common parts and doors.Clarification of the ‘Responsible person’ and can lead to fines.

Question 83

What is the purpose of the EWS1 form?

Answer 83

The new EWS1 form, or External Wall Fire Review form, is intended to record in a consistent and universal manner what assessments have been carried out on the external wall construction of residential apartment buildings.

Question 84

What is included in a FD30S door set?

Answer 84

· Smoke seal, intumescent strip, door closer, and provides 30 minute fire resistant.

Question 85

What is the title of document B ?

Answer 85

Fire Safety

Question 86

How many volumes are there and what are they called ?

Answer 86

• Volume 1 – Dwellings| * Volume 2 - Building other than dwellings

Question 87

When were latest amendment released ?

Answer 87

May-20

Question 88

When do they come into force ?

Answer 88

11/26/2020 with transitional previsions to Jan 2021

Question 89

What are the changes / additions ?

Answer 89

• Amended - Sprinklers and Boundaries| * New - Wayfinding signage

Question 90

What are the previsions for sprinklers now ?

Answer 90

Only for volume 1 - dwelling house, reduces the height at which sprinklers are required to a block of flats to 11m, only applies to block of flats and mixed use buildings

Question 91

What was the previous height for the provision of sprinklers ?

Answer 91

30m

Question 92

What is wayfinding sign ?

Answer 92

Signage for the benefit of fire and recue services require again where a building is over 11m

Question 93

What’s is included in the provision ?

Answer 93

When required, Floor identification, Floor working, Flat identification, positioning of sign, text types,

Question 94

What are do you consider when designing a fire escape route for a building?

Answer 94

• Fire doors* Exit signage* Travel distances* Class 0 surfaces* Fire detection system

Question 95

What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting?

Answer 95

• Maintained lights are always on, and naturally use more power. * Non-maintained lights only on when mains power fails; require a trickle charge from the mains power to maintain backup battery.

Question 96

What ironmongery is required for a FD?

Answer 96

• Fire door closer* CE marked hinges and handle levers* Mortice lock* Panic and emergency exit devices

Question 97

Can you name some of the titles of approved doc b?

Answer 97

• Requirement B1: Means of warning and escape * Requirement B2: Internal fire spread (linings) * Requirement B3: Internal fire spread (structure) * Requirement B4: External fire spread * Requirement B5: Access and facilities for the fire service * Regulations: 6(3), 7(2) and 38

Question 98

What is Part B of the Building Regulations?

Answer 98

Building regulations concerned with Fire Safety

Question 99

What is BS 9999 ?

Answer 99

• Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings beyond the requirements of the Approved Documents.* The standard provides a risk-based structure that takes into account human factors and reflects the equality act with regards to inclusive design.* New buildings, extensions, existing buildings can all be considered in relation to BS 9999. Covers the maintaining of fire detection systems as well as training of employees, evacuation plans and allocation leadership responsibilities