Fire Safety

Question 1

Which British standard sets out the levels of fire detection and alarm system?

Answer 1

BS5839

Question 2

What are the levels of fire detection and alarm system?

Answer 2

M - Manuel
Category L1 - L5 with L1 the most stringent and L5 the least (life safety systems)
Category P1 and P2 are property protection systems only

Question 3

What is the national regulator for construction products?

Answer 3

In turn, this has paved the way for a newNational Regulator for Construction Products, established by theOffice for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), to enhance and strengthen regulation of construction products.

Question 4

What is the The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023?

Answer 4

Introduces roles into the building regs of client, principal contractor and principal designer (as well as designer and contractor).

The client has to ensure the other parties are competent

The other roles have to ensure they are competent for their work and don’t undertake work outside of this competence

Under the proposed requirements, dutyholders will also need to ensure that there are arrangements and systems in place to plan, manage and monitor design work and building work to ensure compliance with building regulations.

Question 5

What does the Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 say?

Answer 5

The client is responsible for the golden thread

If after the building control approval application is made the client changes the new client has to inform the relevant authority

Question 6

The Building Regulations etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023

Answer 6

One of the required behaviours is refusing to follow instructions that would either result in an unsafe outcome or involve performing a task that is beyond the competence of the individual concerned.

Consequently, proving competence will be crucial.