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BS 5839 1: 2017 45.3 – Real Stimuli Required “Since stimulus of the sensing element through introduction of the phenomena or surrogate phenomena which the detectors are designed to detect forms part of the test(s), use of a test button or a test magnet (for example) or compliance with 45(i) (confirmation of analogue values) does…
With the forthcoming changes to BS 7671 18th edition relating to AFDD’s should we, from the perspective of fire risk assessments be looking to expect the retrospective change to AFDD devices in sites with either a sleep-in capability or where there is a previously identified high risk – maybe a DSEAR report or similar identification…
With the introduction of the new requirements of BS 7671 getting ever closer how many fire and life safety projects that are currently under way but will not be commissioned until after the holiday where zip ties and other non-fire retardant fixings are being used, these will constitute a non-compliance and as such require qualification…
Changes to the requirements for fire doors and fire stopping under BS 476 post Grenfell and as a result of the preliminary notes from the Hackitt report require that ALL fire door work and passive fire stopping must follow an expected and recognised code of practice like the Q Mark as provided by both Gerda…
Changes to the emergency escape lighting rules under BS 5266 have made the provision of higher lux levels are now mandatory in (1) escape doors ie adjacent call points (2) identified areas of special need ie disabled WC areas and adjacent corridors and stairwell landings where a refuge point is located, as a footnote to…