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 of higher risk status.
The changes to the BS will bring a new expectation of diligence and best practice to the electrical and life safety industry which is to be applauded BUT we must not be complacent nor allow works that would be considered both non-compliant and deficient to be accepted, especially now that non-compliance on electrical and life safety works are a point of disclosure to the end clients insurance provider – therefore they need to be informed by either the electrical service partner or assessor if there are issues which affect both the certification of the system(s) or subsequent sign off