Fire safety Flashcards
What are the types of fire alarm?
What do they mean?
L, P, M.
- L: life protection (automatic detection. Manual call points).
- P: building protection (automatic detection).
- M: manual systems.
What is an FRA?
- RA of a building.
- Identifies fire risks and how to prevent them.
What are some key features of the Fire Safety Act 2021?
- Additional responsibilities for RP.
- RP has to manage risk for the structure, external walls and sprinklers.
What elements does Approved Document B cover?
- Means of escape.
- Fire door ratings.
- Fire spread.
Who does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 apply to?
- All workplaces.
- Common areas with two or more residential premises.
Who is the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and what are their responsibilities under the Order?
- Person who has control of the premises (typically owner or landlord).
- Complete FRAs and manage the fire risks.
Note: PAS 9880 can be used as guidance to complete an FRAEW form.
What is the purpose of the PD (BSA) role?
- Ensures compliance with Building Regs in design phase.
- Add to the Golden Thread.
- Provide information to Building Safety Regulator.
When was the role of PD (BSA) required?
From October 2023.
When were BCAs required to be registered with Building Safety Regulator? Which legislation brought this change?
- April 2024.
- Building Safety Act 2022.
What is the definition of a HRB?
18m, 7 storeys, 2 residential units.
What does the BSA cover?
Fire safety and structure.
What buildings does the BSA apply to?
All buildings requiring Building Regulations but stricter controls on HRBs.
What is the purpose of the Building Safety Regulator (HSE)?
- Improve safety standards for buildings.
- HRBs: Set the design criteria.
What are Gateways 1, 2 and 3 of the BSA?
Gateway 1: planning - fire safety to be incorporated into planning stage (HRBs only).
Gateway 2: BSR must sign off designs (HRBs only).
Gateway 3: after Building Control sign off, the BSR issues a completion certificate (signed by client, PD and PC).
Can you provide a couple of implications of the Building Safety Act on your role as a surveyor?
- A PD (BSA) must be appointed (typically an architect but someone involved with the design).
- Gateways 1, 2 and 3 (designs must be signed off by the BSR).
- Golden thread.
Can you tell me a couple of duties of the PD (BSA)?
- Ensure works comply with Building Regulations in the design phase.
- Golden thread (spec, drawings etc added by PD).
- Send information to the BSR for HRBs (Gateways 1, 2 and 3).
Who appoints a PD (BSA)?
The client.
What happens if no one is appointed as PD (BSA)?
The client must carry out the PD (BSA) role [and Principal Contractor role if not appointed].
Can you provide some examples of passive fire controls?
- Fire doors.
- Fire stopping.
- Cavity barriers.
What are the RIBA stages for Gateways 1, 2 and 3?
Gateway 1: RIBA Stage 2.
Gateway 2: RIBA Stage 4.
Gateway 3: RIBA Stage 6.
How did you consider fire safety on Windor Walk?
- Door widths (750mm).
- Non-combustible insulation in floor.
[- Works complied with AD B. - RAMS.]
What is active and passive fire protection?
- Active: Requires action stop fire i.e. sprinklers.
- Passive: Doesn’t require action to stop fire i.e. fire stopping around services.
What is a Responsible Person?
- Undertake FRAs.
- Manage fire risk within buildings.
[Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005]