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=== Fire protection === | ===Fire protection=== | ||
The apartments are designed to meet fire containment standards in accordance with the building regulations. | The apartments are designed to meet fire containment standards in accordance with the building regulations. | ||
To provide fire containment within the apartment: | To provide fire containment within the apartment: | ||
* The FD60 front door, has an automatic adjustable closer unit fitted onto the frame and will contain a fire for 60 minutes | *The FD60 front door, has an automatic adjustable closer unit fitted onto the frame and will contain a fire for 60 minutes | ||
* An intrumescent strip (Image 1) is recessed into the top and sides of the door frame (when subjected to heat the strip will automatically expand to reduce the rate at which heat and smoke penetrate the doorways) | *An intrumescent strip (Image 1) is recessed into the top and sides of the door frame (when subjected to heat the strip will automatically expand to reduce the rate at which heat and smoke penetrate the doorways) | ||
To maintain protection and contain a fire: | To maintain protection and contain a fire: | ||
* Keep fire doors properly closed at all times | *Keep fire doors properly closed at all times | ||
* Do not remove or disconnect the automatic door closer, or hold doors open | *Do not remove or disconnect the automatic door closer, or hold doors open | ||
* Do not store materials that might exacerbate a fire | *Do not store materials that might exacerbate a fire | ||
* Do not obstruct escape routes or the access into or out of the apartment | *Do not obstruct escape routes or the access into or out of the apartment | ||
==== Notes ==== | ====Notes==== | ||
===== Redecoration of doors ===== | =====Redecoration of doors===== | ||
To avoid affecting the fire protection properties, do not paint over the intumescent strip around the doors. | To avoid affecting the fire protection properties, do not paint over the intumescent strip around the doors. | ||
===== Care and maintenance of automatic door closers ===== | =====Care and maintenance of automatic door closers===== | ||
Periodically oil the connecting chain and spring cylinder, to maintain smooth operation. Door closers contain a powerful spring, which is inserted into the body of the unit, when under pressure. For safety reasons, only a competent tradesperson should be employed to repair or replace a door closer unit. | Periodically oil the connecting chain and spring cylinder, to maintain smooth operation. Door closers contain a powerful spring, which is inserted into the body of the unit, when under pressure. For safety reasons, only a competent tradesperson should be employed to repair or replace a door closer unit. | ||
=== Fire detection === | ===Fire detection=== | ||
Each apartment is fitted with an independent fire detection system which is not linked to any central or remote monitoring services. There are two linked detector units that incorporate alarm sounders: | Each apartment is fitted with an independent fire detection system which is not linked to any central or remote monitoring services. There are two linked detector units that incorporate alarm sounders: | ||
* A smoke detector located in the hall ceiling (Image 1) | *[[File:Smoke-detector.png|thumb|150x150px|Image 1: Smoke detector]]A smoke detector located in the hall ceiling (Image 1) | ||
* A heat detector located in the kitchen ceiling (Image 2) | *[[File:Heat-detector.png|thumb|150x150px|Image 2: Heat detector]]A heat detector located in the kitchen ceiling (Image 2) | ||
The detectors constantly monitor the immediate areas - they are powered from the apartment electricity supply and have internal back-up batteries. | The detectors constantly monitor the immediate areas - they are powered from the apartment electricity supply and have internal back-up batteries. | ||
=== Checking detectors are operating normally === | ===Checking detectors are operating normally=== | ||
Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for guidance to check that: | Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for guidance to check that: | ||
* The units are receiving mains power | *The units are receiving mains power | ||
* The batteries are healthy | *The batteries are healthy | ||
=== When a potential fire risk condition occurs === | ===When a potential fire risk condition occurs=== | ||
* The alarm will sound and a red LED will flash on the activated unit | *The alarm will sound and a red LED will flash on the activated unit | ||
=== In the event of a false alarm === | ===In the event of a false alarm=== | ||
If the activation is a false alarm, the unit may be silenced by pressing the “test/hush” button for a few seconds. This action will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes, after which the unit will automatically re-set. However, if the smoke density increases when in silenced mode, the alarm will automatically restart. | If the activation is a false alarm, the unit may be silenced by pressing the “test/hush” button for a few seconds. This action will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes, after which the unit will automatically re-set. However, if the smoke density increases when in silenced mode, the alarm will automatically restart. | ||
* Open windows and doors to clear the air | *Open windows and doors to clear the air | ||
* Apply vacuum nozzle around the affected smoke detector | *Apply vacuum nozzle around the affected smoke detector | ||
==== Notes ==== | ====Notes==== | ||
===== Fire detector system testing and maintenance ===== | =====Fire detector system testing and maintenance===== | ||
Regular testing and maintenance is the responsibility of the resident and should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions. | Regular testing and maintenance is the responsibility of the resident and should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions. | ||
===== Back-up battery replacements ===== | =====Back-up battery replacements===== | ||
The detector unit will beep every 60 seconds to indicate that a battery needs to be changed; use only batteries recommended by the manufacturer. | The detector unit will beep every 60 seconds to indicate that a battery needs to be changed; use only batteries recommended by the manufacturer. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 21 August 2020
Fire protection
The apartments are designed to meet fire containment standards in accordance with the building regulations.
To provide fire containment within the apartment:
- The FD60 front door, has an automatic adjustable closer unit fitted onto the frame and will contain a fire for 60 minutes
- An intrumescent strip (Image 1) is recessed into the top and sides of the door frame (when subjected to heat the strip will automatically expand to reduce the rate at which heat and smoke penetrate the doorways)
To maintain protection and contain a fire:
- Keep fire doors properly closed at all times
- Do not remove or disconnect the automatic door closer, or hold doors open
- Do not store materials that might exacerbate a fire
- Do not obstruct escape routes or the access into or out of the apartment
Notes
Redecoration of doors
To avoid affecting the fire protection properties, do not paint over the intumescent strip around the doors.
Care and maintenance of automatic door closers
Periodically oil the connecting chain and spring cylinder, to maintain smooth operation. Door closers contain a powerful spring, which is inserted into the body of the unit, when under pressure. For safety reasons, only a competent tradesperson should be employed to repair or replace a door closer unit.
Fire detection
Each apartment is fitted with an independent fire detection system which is not linked to any central or remote monitoring services. There are two linked detector units that incorporate alarm sounders:
- A smoke detector located in the hall ceiling (Image 1)
- A heat detector located in the kitchen ceiling (Image 2)
The detectors constantly monitor the immediate areas - they are powered from the apartment electricity supply and have internal back-up batteries.
Checking detectors are operating normally
Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for guidance to check that:
- The units are receiving mains power
- The batteries are healthy
When a potential fire risk condition occurs
- The alarm will sound and a red LED will flash on the activated unit
In the event of a false alarm
If the activation is a false alarm, the unit may be silenced by pressing the “test/hush” button for a few seconds. This action will silence the alarm for approximately 10 minutes, after which the unit will automatically re-set. However, if the smoke density increases when in silenced mode, the alarm will automatically restart.
- Open windows and doors to clear the air
- Apply vacuum nozzle around the affected smoke detector
Notes
Fire detector system testing and maintenance
Regular testing and maintenance is the responsibility of the resident and should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Back-up battery replacements
The detector unit will beep every 60 seconds to indicate that a battery needs to be changed; use only batteries recommended by the manufacturer.