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Fire precautions in dwellings Fire detection In buildings where some or all of the flats are rented, a Grade D LD2 system is required (see appendix 2). This means: Grade D Mains powered interlinked detectors each with an integral standby supply (battery back up). LD 2 The detectors should be sited: 12 • in all circulation spaces in the common areas (for example in all landings and in the entrance hall) • in each flat, situated in the room/lobby that leads onto the means of escape (ie near to the front door to the flat). Extinguishers and blankets A 2kg multi purpose dry powder extinguisher to BS EN 3:1996 is required in each room with cooking facilities. All extinguishers are to be wall mounted on wall brackets in accordance with BS 5428: 1987, with carrying handle approximately 1m above ground level, maintained in good order and readily available for use at all times. A wall mounted fire blanket situated approximately 1.5m above floor level to comply with BS EN 1869:1997 is required in all rooms containing cooking facilities. Fire fighting equipment must be maintained in accordance with BS 5306:Part 3:1988. Emergency lighting Emergency lighting may be required if the protected escape route is not provided with adequate background light either natural or borrowed from street lighting to ensure the safe movement to the final exit door. Where emergency lighting is provided it must comply with BS 5266 Part 1:1988.
(D) Single family dwellings Fire precautions in dwellings This category is typically a dwelling that is not an HMO. This would include a self contained flat or house occupied by either a family, a couple, a single person, two people living together. In a house of less than three storeys a Grade F system is required. This means one or more battery-powered smoke alarms (usually in the entrance hall and first floor landing). In a house of three or more storeys it is advisable to fit a Grade D LD3 system. This will ensure that any person who has the furthest distance to get to an exit, has an early warning of fire. This means: Grade D Mains powered interlinked detectors each with an integral standby supply (battery back up). LD3 The detectors are to be in all circulation spaces that form part of the escape route (typically in corridors and landings). Fire blanket A wall mounted fire blanket, situated approximately 1.5m above floor level, to comply with BS EN 1869:1997 is required in all rooms with cooking facilities. 13
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