What is a domestic property and a residential property with regard to fire sprinkler regulations?

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07-09-2020

What is a domestic property and a residential property with regard to fire sprinkler regulations?

Domestic or Residential Property? A domestic property in BS 9251:2005 is defined as dwelling that has no more than one family unit. This could be a house, individual flats and maisonettes. BS 9251:2005 requires that a sprinkler system must be designed to ensure that two sprinkler heads can be fed by...

Fire sprinkler legislation for England, Scotland and Wales

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16-08-2019

Fire sprinkler legislation for England, Scotland and Wales

In February 2011 the Welsh Government made history by becoming the first country in the world to pass legislation requiring the installation of sprinkler systems into all newly built domestic and residential properties. It’s true to say that England and Scotland will be watching fire sprinkler legislation developments within Wales...

What about legionnaires in fire sprinklers?

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16-10-2017

What about legionnaires in fire sprinklers?

Legionnaires in fire sprinklers is not a problem, if systems are designed and maintained correctly. The pipe work which is installed (CPVC) is of a food quality standard, negating legionella possibilities. Technical Briefing Note 14 (May 1999), produced by the LPC “Legionella and Fire Fighting Systems” states, “The conditions normally...

Peckham Fire Contained Thanks to Sprinklers

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31-07-2017

Peckham Fire Contained Thanks to Sprinklers

London Fire Brigade say that the sprinklers successfully contained the fire until crews arrived London Fire Brigade received a call to a fire at the Bussey Building in Peckham at 01:46am on the morning of Wednesday 19th July. The “accidental” fire had started in an artist’s studio on the fourth floor. Four...

Brighton Hotels Fitted With Bespoke Hotel Fire Sprinkler Systems

Posted in Case Studies, Hotel Fire Sprinklers, Residential Fire Sprinklers, Stored Pressure Sprinklers, Water Mains Fed Sprinklers

12-07-2017

Brighton Hotels Fitted With Bespoke Hotel Fire Sprinkler Systems

Clients: Brighton House Hotel, Queensbury House Hotel and Square Hotel Property Details: Regency style terrace buildings housing boutique hotels offering an extra special touch to a stay in Brighton and Hove. Ultrasafe Sprinkler Solution: Local building control and fire and rescue required that these hotels were fitted with residential hotel fire sprinkler systems...