Smoke & fire protection
Management, use and maintenance of fire alarm and detection systems
Fire alarm and detection systems can become an integral component within a property’s fire protection strategy. Despite this, when FPA fire risk assessors visit properties they regularly find systems that are poorly managed and/or maintained. Situations such as this can leave people and assets at risk, can invalidate insurance policies and in many cases fall foul of the law. The FPA would always recommend appropriate training, from a recog- nised provider for relevant key members of staff. System management - In any premises subject to the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or equivalent legislation, a responsible person or duty holder must carry out a fire risk assessment that considers the safety in case of fire of all ‘relevant persons’. A relevant person is any person who is or may be lawfully on the premises or any person in the immediate vicinity who is at risk from a fire on the premises. Maintenance - BS 5839- 1 provides the current guidelines for a servicing and maintenance regime of automatic fire detection and alarm systems.
01608 812500
www.thefpa.co.uk/shop
Door closers enhance fire safety
Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers deliver discreet, reliable automatic closing for fire doors in social housing situations.
Samuel Heath’s british designed and manufactured, Powermatic door closers are available in standard and free swing models, and meet all rel- evant fire and accessibility requirements.
Totally concealed when the door is closed, and lacking the obvious and unsightly control boxes and arms of surface-mounted devices, Power- matic door closers are less likely than surface-mounted devices to be damaged through vandalism or tampering, thereby enhancing reliability and safety.
Concealment also helps to retain the aesthetics of the home interior, enhancing the comfort and well-being of residents.
0121 766 4200
www.concealeddoorclosers.com www.housingmmonline.co.uk | HMM May 2017 | 49
Yeoman Shield fire rated protection products safeguard doors from everyday damage and ensure they prevent the spread of smoke and flame.
For more information call 0113 279 5854 or email
sallyann@yeomanshield.com
www.yeomanshield.com
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